'' Is there a Arrow Sanay here?'' She asked. I slowly made my way up to the stage. I couldnt breath. I was thankful to even be moving. Little waves of terror and giant waves of horror hit me full on as I neared the steps. I stood by her. Silence. No one voulnteered. Our male victor aghemed behind us to move it on while the girl gave me a long look of pure sympathy.'' And the boy who will be joining our lovley girl here is Vince Wasby.'' She announced. The mention of Vince snapped me out of my gaze. The butchers son, and my good friend took the stage next to me. My stomach twisted in agony as I looked into his terrified and sorrowed brown eyes.'' Shake hands.'' She demanded. I raised my hand to his and we held. His was clamy and warm against mine. I felt a little comfert in it and didnt look away from his eyes.'' I give you the District Nine tributes!'' She grinned madly. Our town made the sighn of sorrow we felt for the fact that two twelve year olds were picked.
I sort of floated in and out of actual consiousness as she rushed us into the Justice building. I took note of the cool and uninviting marble walls glaring down at us as we walked. I shuddered and moved towards Vinces strong frame. We stopped at a door. No one moved.'' Go in.'' She demanded darkly. A shiver rippled through me. I went in and listened to it slam behind me. I sighed and sat down on the velvity chair. I ran my hands up and down the wonderouse fabric. I have never had anything this rich in my life, and it will be my last. I sighed and looked at the door. It flung open and I was smothered in huggs.'' Hey.''
I smiled at Iris, Robin, and Blade.'' When are you coming back Arrow?'' Iris asked. I sighed and closed my eyes. I felt Blade sit next to my on the couch and hold my hand.'' I, I, I, I dont know if I am honey.'' I replied. Tears welled up in her eyes and her eyes darkened.'' Did Mrs. Lakie bring you?'' I asked. Robin nodded. ''Can I talk to Blade for a minute?'' I asked. Iris and Robin nodded. I watched their golden covered heads exit the room. Thats the last image of them I will ever have. Robins hazely eyes and Irises green ones filled with tears and sadness. I turned to Blade and sighed again.'' Promise me thatyou wont let them near a tv. Take care of them.'' I choaked. Tears escaped my eyes and fell down my cheeks. ''Dont talk like that. You can win this.'' He said.'' I dont know. Promise me.'' I begged. He nodded and hugged me. I held him tight, keeping him safe like I had since I was seven.'' Here.'' He handed me somthing and closed my hands around it. ''Your token. I made it myself.'' He added after my look of pure confusion.
He left at that. I opened my shaking hands and tears fell more rapidly. It was a arrow. Two of the feathers intertwined and wrapped around a silver chain. I lifted it to my neck and fiddled with the clasp.'' Let me help.'' Yue said as she walked over to me. Once the cooled silver chain was lingering on my neck I hugged her.'' Please promise me you and your mom will take care of them after I'm k- Blade cant do it alone'' I cant say it. The word hangs on my tounge, unwilling to be said. Tears leaked out from her.'' Ok. Just promise me I wont have to.'' I she choked into my hair.
I sobbed even harder. I will never come back. Even if I promise that, it will be broken.'' I cant make a promise I cant keep.'' I said. She let me go and held me at arms length. Seriousness caked her face.'' Arrow I swear my mother and I will take care of them, if you try your hardest to win.'' She said. Despaire rose inside me and spread. I wont be able to keep it and she knows it. I can only play along and hope she wont miss me to bad.'' I swear.'' I agreed. I nodded very slowly.'' Its like you said, were only twelve.'' I added.'' I didnt mean it like tha-'' She started.'' No. I understand.'' I cut her off. A peace keeper walked in and motioned for Yue to leave. I rose, expecting that to be it, but the butcher and his wife walked in. I looked down and sat back down.
'' Well make sure their fed and sheltered.'' His wife Pelie said.'' Thank you.'' I replied.'' Take care of our boy. We know hes strong but, not as much as you.'' Sal asked.
'' Ok.'' I nodd and they leave.'' Arrow?'' Our female victor ,Tonic, asked as she slowly crept in. I stared blankly at the floor. She stode over to me and sat. ''I know how it feels.'' She said. I snorted.'' Do you? I'm about to lose everything I love, and them me. I know they'll be looked after but not by me. I cant win this thing, you, me, and all of Panem knows it.'' I asked.'' Thats not true. I won at thirteen.'' She said. The tears from my eyes stopped and I gazed into her dark brown eyes. They sent waves of sympathy and reashurment to me. I accepted them and let them serve their purpose.'' Come on. Vince and Askel are waiting.'' She said with a pat on the hand. I followed her out and bumped into Vince.'' Don't I get a little chat?'' He asked with play in his eyes.'' Later.'' I whispered. He nodded. The hall that would lead me to Vince and my own death.