Oh emm gee! (Sorry, had to do that) I'm so sorry I haven't updated in FOREVER! My computer crapped out on me and I haven't had one for a while! But, now I stole my sisters so I might be able to update more. (: I didn't take much time on this chapter, sorry if it's crappy. I just wanted to get back into the feel of my story. Pwease review :3 I'd wuv you foweva if you did (I do random accent things like that a lot...)


I stepped out of my room and walked towards the dining car where Haymitch, Effie, and David would be waiting. I didn't want to see any of them, but I knew I had to sooner or later. When I reached the table where they were sitting, I was hesitant to sit down.

"Come on, Katniss. Sit down, please," Effie said, noticing my hesitation. I looked at her and wanted to scream. But, I kept my cool and sat down. After a few moments, a red headed girl came to serve us our food. I looked at her and tried to smile but I could tell it wasn't working. She just stared at me and held out some food. I frowned and grabbed a roll and placed it on my plate. As the girl turned to David and offered him a roll, I got the odd feeling that I knew her. She seemed oddly familiar, like she was an old school mate in District 12. Suddenly, as she was turning away, I realized where I'd seen her before.

"Wait!" I yelled as she was retreating back to the kitchen. Her fiery red hair flipped around her face as she turned back towards me, fear on her face. "I…I know you," I said almost inaudibly.

Effie's face turned pale as she stared at me in horror. "Why, Katniss that's insane. How could you know her?"

"I don't know…she just…just seems familiar," I said, still analyzing the girls face.

"But she's…" Effie started, but was interrupted by Haymitch's drunken voice.

"That girls an Avox, sweetheart." His breath smelled of alcohol and he swayed a bit on his chair. I raised my eyebrows in confusion.

"What's an Avox?" David asked, stealing the words from my mouth.

The table was silent as if we'd trespassed on a touchy subject. Effie opened her mouth to speak, but Haymitch once again interrupted her.

"They're criminals," he said matter of factly.

"Not entirely, Haymitch," Effie said. "They're like traitors of the Capitol, David. They get…punished. They're tongues are cut out"

David looked at Effie in horror. His face turned pale and he rushed from the table, probably to go to the bathroom to throw up.

"That's terrible," I said, my dinner roll suddenly looking less appetizing.

Effie looked down at her plate and poked her food with her fork. "Enough of this talk, let's enjoy our meal."

I slowly picked up my roll and turned it over in my hands. Thinking of that Avox girl made me sick. I did know her. I'd seen her before, in the forest. A tear fell down my cheek and I stood up and ran to my room.


Hmm...seemed like this chapter was longer...Oh well! My next one will be longer! And I know I've been saying that for a while, but this time I mean it...probably...Just review! Then it'll definitely be longer!