******WOOH! Chapter 2! I wrote this chapter right before my Algebra 2 mid-term so I was more freaking out on the upcoming test, so if anything doens't make sense, blame my mid-term exams. This is a rather lengthy chapter btw.

Disclaimer: I don't own Glee or The Hunger Games. (though I wish i did)*********

"Guys, you remember the deal? If any of us are picked, no volunteering. Understand?"

She was met with a chorus of "Yes, Mercedes", and head nods. The others weren't happy about it, but she knew it would be easier this way.

"Okay, well let's go line up." Tina said softly, in an obviously not-cheerful tone. So they all walked to their sections, split up by age and gender. Boys on the left, girls on the right. Rachel ended up next to Mercedes, and Santana next to Brittany.

"Rachel?", Mercedes said as softly as possible.

Rachel turned to look at Mercedes, and she could see the fear in her eyes.

"Rachel, I don't want anyone from New Directions gettin picked. I don't know what I'd do without you, or Tina, or Sam, or Kurt." Mercedes was shaking at this point.

"Mercedes, I don't know what's going to happen. I know it's not much comfort, but it's the best I have." Rachel was close to tears herself, But she had to keep it together for Mercedes' sake.

Meanwhile, Santana whispered to Brittany.

"Britt, even though we made a deal, I'm volunterring for you if you are reaped. Partly because you're my best friend, but mostly because I love you."

"But Santana-"

"No Britt. If you're gone, I won't be able to live without you."

Brittany was about to say something else but closed her mouth. Soon, all the whispers died down as District 12's escort, Emma Pilsbury pulled the small slip of paper out of the boys reaping ball. She hated her job. She hated leading the kids to their death year after year. But for job selection in the Capitol, it's "You get what you get, and you don't get upset."

"And this year's District 12 tributes are…" Her eyes went wide with shock and her voice cracked as she read the two names. "Kurt Hummel, and Rachel Berry."

Cries came from where they were standing, but despite all the commotion, they slowly made their way up to the stage and stood before the crowd.

The Peacekeepers led the two tributes into the Justice Building and into separate rooms where they would say their good-byes.

***RACHEL'S POV *****

The Peacekeepers separated Kurt and I, and as soon as we were in the luscious room, I sat down on the floor and cried. I actually had plans for the future. I was going to move to the Capitol and dazzle them all with my singing voice. I would record hundreds of tunes that would play on the nation's "Panem Radio" so everyone in District 12 could hear me. But now, all that is gone. I sat and cried for a long time until someone knocked at my door.

"Rachel, it's me. Can I come in?" Even though it was my mother, I still thought I should look presentable so I dried my eyes as best as I could.

"Rachel", she spoke calmly, "It's time to board the train."

I got up from the floor and took a deep breath.

"This is it", I thought, "My last look at District 12." I step outside the Justice Building and find Kurt. We grasp each other's hand for support as we board the train.

Miss Pilsbury led us into the lounge area of the train and we both sat down on the comfy red couch. A Peacekeeper strode in the doorway.

"Miss Pilsbury, Miss Berry, Mr. Hummel. The train will be departing in 5 minutes." He turned and walked down the hallway.

Miss Pilsbury looked at the both of us before speaking.

"Well…uh… I suggest you both take another look before we depart."

Kurt immediately rushed to the window but I stayed sitting.

"Aren't you going to wave good-bye to District 12?" Miss Pilsbury asked with a worried expression.

With tears forming in my eyes, I shook my head.

"Rachel, you're going to want to come see this." Kurt said from the window.

Curiosity got the better of me, so I got up and looked out the window. My mouth dropped at what I saw. All of New Directions were outside the window. Mercedes came right up to the window and spoke to us.

"We were all thinking of what we wanted to say to you guys before you left. But, we realized we didn't want to say it, we want to sing it." She stepped back into the group and together, in harmony, they sang.

You're not alone, Together we stand

I'll be by your side, you know I'll take your hand

When it gets cold, And it feels like the end

There's no place to go, You know I won't give in

No I won't give in

Keep holding on

'Cause we know you'll make it through, you'll make it through

Just stay strong

'Cause you know we're here for you, we're here for you

Then Mercedes, Santana, belt out in perfect harmony.

There's nothing you could say

Nothing you could do

There's no other way when it comes to the truth

So keep holding on

'Cause we know you'll make it through, you'll make it through

The train started rolling and they sang until we couldn't see them anymore.

*******So? How's that chapter? Do you want more? Please review and tell me! I'm starting the 3rd chapter tonight but I won't post it here unless I hear from you guys. Pretty please with cherries on top REVIEW! *******