Chad's POV

The train ride there was silent and frightening. We had never been out of district 12 and now the time we are, was to our doom.

I looked over at Elizabeth she was slowly falling asleep on Haymitch's arm.

I knew when it came down to it Haymitch would want to save her.

I wasn't mad at him or anything, I knew the feeling.

Elizabeth was strong and had more will power than anyone I knew.

With Haymitch's and my help, she could survive. She was the smarter option. She was meant for something bigger than district 12. She was meant to make a difference.

Elizabeth's POV

I was worn out and was resting my head on Haymitch's shoulder. Through slightly open eyes I could see Chad staring at me. I knew what he was thinking. No way was I going to let him save me. Maybe if I got Haymitch alone first I could beg him to help Chad. I think he would do it.

Chad had more to live for. I didn't get along with most people and I thought boys were complete tools so I wouldn't be getting married or anything. Chad on the other hand was like dad. Everyone loved him and the girls swooned over his good looks. Chad was kind and sweet and had so much to live for.

The train pulled up finally and we started walking off. It was already about midday and if mum and dad were correct then we'd spend the rest of the day getting made over and then have the chariot ride tonight and start training tomorrow.

Chad and I followed Haymitch into the building. I saw the other tributes were also coming out of the train and doing the same.

Haymitch was moving kinda slow because of his age, but we never minded.

"Good luck winning with him as your mentor" some guy snickered.

He was tall and buff with sleeked back blonde hair and bluey-green eyes and a smug look. I had my money on him being a career.

"Well I'll remind you that you said that as I cut your flipping head off" I cursed at him and Chad pulled me back by my shirt to stop me tackling at him.

"Oooo feisty" another tall blonde career said as he walked past and winked and Chad got a better grip on me.

I stood there practically growling at them as they walked past.

"Elizabeth" Haymitch said and I noticed he had kept walking.

Chad and I caught up to him and nothing was said about the career boys.

Haymitch led us into our own rooms and explored my room. It was large with a giant double bed in the middle and a tv near it. The shower and baths were massive. I jumped on my bed to see how comfy it was, it was ok. I then flicked on the tv. It was replaying the day. I saw the reaping's again.

I took note that the big and buff career's name was Cassius and the tall blonde one was Thomas. They were first on my hit list.

There was a knock on my door and Haymitch stood there to take me to my make-up thingy. I walked in the room and sat down. A little woman about 30 rushed over.

"I'm Valery" she said grabbing my arm and pulling me over another chair where she waxed me, done my hair, cleansed me and painfully pulled out hairs from my eyebrows.

Being the daughter of victors, I wasn't that bad off. Actually every tribute this year would be well fed and fit so it would be one hell of a fight.

So I was only in here for about 3 hours and then she sent me into the next room to be fitted for my clothes for tonight.

I waited for a few minutes until a man walked in. He looked about 28 and had soft red shaggy hair and bright green eyes.

"Hello. I'm Kaz" he smiled.

For over 2 hours Kaz and I talked about everything while he sat there sketching an outfit for me and measuring me. We talked about life back at district 12, my family, my work, my hobbies, everything but the games. By the time he was done I felt closer to Kaz then most people I knew. He was officially the only male I had met that I didn't think was a tool (other than Chad, Haymitch and dad but they don't count because they're family)

"Ok, so you can go out and cause mischief and by tonight I'll have your amazing costume finished" he grinned and I thanked him and headed out.

I left and headed to the gardens where I knew the other tributes would be after doing the same.

I walked out and saw there were about 20 people out there already, I guess I worse off than I had thought.

I stood in the corner and watched everyone as they casually walked around and talked.

Every year at the reaping's mum and dad had drilled in ideas to us for the games in case we were reaped. The main one was: make allies. Without allies they would never have survived. Alliances are very important during the games.

I was obviously going to stay with Chad, but honestly, I didn't want anyone else. What was the point of making friends just to be the one to betraying stab them in the back, literally?

Either that or they'd do it to us.

Chad came over to me.

"Looking for allies?" he asked and I nodded.

"I'm one step ahead of you" he said and led me over to a girl with long black hair and olive skin. I knew who she was. She was Lyra Hawthorne. I knew mum would kill me if we didn't have Gale's kid in with us.

Mum talked very highly of Gale and I wished I could have met him, but I guess his kid will have to do.

"Lyra, this is my sister Elizabeth" Chad said and she looked me up and down with a frown.

"I'm not diseased I swear" I said and she gave me a funny look and then smiled.

"That's always good to know" she said and shook my hand. S

he started talking to us and I leaned against the post, kinda listening to what she was saying.

"Hello gorgeous" someone said and I turned to see a boy about my age standing there.

He had dark bronze hair and bright green eyes. I knew who he was as well.

"Chase Odair" I said and he grinned.

"You must have recognised me by my extraordinary good looks correct?" he asked and I rolled my eyes.

"No, it was your massive head" I said and he grinned even more.

"You must be a Mellark" he said and I rolled my eyes again.

"You know, our parents made quite a team back in the days" he suggested quietly.

"And I learn from my parents mistakes" I said and walked off.

I know mum said Finnick Odair was full of himself and all that but he also made a great ally. But no way in hell was I letting that stuck up brat in my alliance.

I didn't really get time to find any other possible people before it was time to go get dressed.

I headed back to the fitting room where Kaz was waiting with my costume.

"I thought we should keep the family line going and show the world what ypur come from" he said and I pulled it on.

It was a skin tight black material. Then on top of that I pulled on a black dress with red streaked around it and it was a little poofy. To be honest I was a little disappointed, but I didn't say anything.

He led me out to the chariots and Chad was waiting there in the same black under suit and black and red suit over it. We climbed up on the chariot and stood there until it was our turn. Being last we had to wait a few minutes.

We were getting ready to go when Kaz jumped up.

"Ok, you guys have to trust me that you will be safe. Plus the black under suit is made to protect you" he said.

"Protect us from what?" I asked.

He just grinned and pulled out a lighter. He clicked it until a flame came and he lit us on fire.