Another chapter! Sorry it's been a while, I just got back from Spring Break! I visited Maya today in the hospital and we came up with this! We hope you enjoy it and don't forget to review! NO FLAMES!

Disclaimer: MissPayne143 does not own The Hunger Games. But she does own Xenia, Maxim, Tatiana and Delia.

We made it back to the compartment and saw a huge cake with blue frosting and purple flowers all over it. There was no doubt in my mind that this creation was made by Dad. When we finally took our seats as Mom started to cut the cake and serve it out to people.

"Mom can I have two pieces?" I asked giving her a pleading look. She sighed and gave in.

"Only because you're going into the arena and they don't have cake in there." She gave me one plate with a small piece of cake and another with a piece of cake similar in size. Finnik, who already ate (more like inhaled) half of his piece that he had looked at my two pieces enviously.

"Why does she get two pieces Katniss?" He whined sounding like a little kid.

"Well I have one to eat." I said pointing at one of the slices.

"And the other is so I can do this." I grabbed the plate and brought it right up to his face. When I pulled the plate away Finniks face was covered in blue and purple frosting with hints of cake mixed in. Everyone burst out laughing but Finnik just sat there with a look of revenge in his eyes.

"That look suits you Finny boy." Haymitch said trying hard not to laugh. Finnik smirked and turned to me.

"Hey Lily, can I have a kiss?" He wouldn't. I shook my head and backed away from him a little bit. He held out his arms.

"Come on Lily, just one little kiss." He moved closer to me and I fell out of my chair and broke out in a fit of giggles.

"Go away Finnik!" I tried to scramble away but he swooped me up to my feet in one swift motion. I tried to push him away, no luck though; he had me in a death grip. He leaned in as I leaned back.

"Come on Lily, just give him a kiss!" Mom would definitely tell everyone about this when she gets back home. Or she would tell Teddy about it tonight when she called him and he would tell everyone. I was about to turn to Mom to tell her that I didn't want frosting on my face, when Finnik found my lips. Everyone cheered and I couldn't help but smile into the kiss. This would probably be the last bit of fun before the Games. So why not enjoy it? I pulled away after a few seconds and felt the frosting all over my mouth.

"Okay kids, time for bed! We have a big, big, big day tomorrow!" Effie exclaimed standing up. I let out a sigh of recognition, Effie is the one that must've started the 'big, big, big' thing that got Mom and Dad hooked on saying it! I walked over to the table and grabbed a napkin wiping my mouth with it. I grabbed another one and started to wipe Finniks face clean. I kissed Mom and Dads head, said goodnight and walked out the door heading to my room. I made it to my door and walked inside. Relieving myself of the shirt and pants I found a silky blue night gown and threw it over my head. I took the braid out of my hair letting it cascade down my back and climbed into bed. I didn't realize how tired I was until my head hit the pillow and as soon as I closed my eyes I was off in a land of dreams.

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I was in the arena. A huge forest filled with exotic animals and plants. For some reason my leg was in pain. I looked down at it and saw a huge gash deep enough that I could see the bone. This is exactly what happened to Dad. Would I have to get my leg amputated too? I fell to the ground and the dream changed. I was still in the arena, but Teddy was there too. He was climbing a tree pointing at some food that he found up there. Just grab it Teddy. I thought. He reached for it, but before he could get it, an arrow was going straight through his heart and he plummeted to the ground; dead. It changed again. This time I was holding a bloody, life less Finnik in my arms. No matter how much I would shake him or call his name, he wouldn't wake up. I tried to call for help, but no body would come. I looked up and saw a figure standing before me holding a knife. Just as he brought it down to me making the deathly slash; my eyes opened.

Someone was holding me and telling me that everything was going to be alright. I looked up and saw Finniks face lit by only the moonlight shining through the window. He saw my eyes and smiled.

"Hey." He whispered to me.

"Hey." I whispered back.

"You were screaming, so I thought that I would come in here and see what was wrong. You wouldn't wake up so I just stayed here hoping that it would calm you down." I realized how cold I was so I just snuggled closer to Finnik burying my face in the soft fabric of his shirt.

"You okay Lily?" I shook my head not wanting to speak. He held me closer to him and soothingly stroked my hair.

"More nightmares?" I nodded my head in response.

"Well everything is going to be just fine. You're safe. That was all just a dream."

"But it was so real." My voice was hardly even a whisper.

"It was all just a dream. Nothing can hurt you Lily. Not when I'm around." I smiled at his comment. I heard him yawn and looked up to see he was having trouble keeping his eyes open.

"You should get some sleep Finnik."

"I'm not leaving you. What if you get more nightmares?" I got off his lap and climbed back into bed. I pulled the sheets down and patted the spot next to me. He understood and smiled at me. I laid my head down and felt the cold spot next to me warm up as he laid down beside me. I moved closer to him as he put his arm around me.

"Goodnight Finnik." I whispered.

"Night Lily." Then I reentered dreamland. Not having a single nightmare.

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"Wake up kids we have a big, big, big day!" My eyes shot open as Effie started to shake Finnik and I awake. He held me closer not knowing what was going on. Finnik looked around the room and realized where we were. Effie walked over to the window and pulled the curtains back letting the sunlight shine in our faces.

"Get out of bed children! We're here!" We got out of bed and looked out the window. There in all its colorful glory; was the Capitol. I had to admit, it was very stunning to behold. I gasped as we passed people walking on the streets pointing and waving at us. I started to wave until I realized that I was still in my night gown. I rushed over to the closet grabbed a pair of dark gray pants and a light blue shirt, and then ran into the bathroom so I could change. I emerged from the bathroom all ready for the day. Finnik had gone back to his room and was changing, so I decided to go and find my parents. I was walking around the train searching, when I found them in their room staring out at the Capitol streets.

"Mom? Dad?" I asked walking over to them. They turned towards me and gave a half hearted smile. I stood between them looking out the window trying to find what was so important to them.

"See that building over there?" Mom asked pointing at a huge pink building. I nodded.

"I blew it up once." I smiled at the thought of Mom blowing something up.

"Your mother had blown up quite a lot of stuff back in the day." Dad added smiling. There was a knock at the door. We all tured around to see Haymitch standing there looking quite put together for someone who was probably up all night.

"It's time to go and greet the cameras." We wordlessly walked out of the room and found Effie and Finnik standing before the doors.

"Remember, you two are in love."

"They already are Haymitch. Haven't you heard that they're dating now?" Dad asked slipping his jacket on.

"You two are dating and you never thought to tell me?" Haymitch was pretty mad now.

"We sort of thought it was obvious." Finnik said scratching the back of his head. Haymitch was going to answer, but the doors zoomed open we were greeted by more reporters and cameras pointing straight at us. Finnik grabbed my hand and gave it a reassuring squeeze as we exited the train.

"What do you think of the Capitol?"

"How was the ride over?"

"Are you afraid for the Hunger Games?" Too many questions were being asked. The cameras were flashing in our faces so much that I could hardly see where I was going!

"This way Lily, just follow me." Finniks arm was suddenly around my waist and he was leading me through the crowd. I caught a glimpse of the other tributes. A girl with a dazzling smile and pretty red hair, a boy with a strong build and a mischievous glint in his eyes. They were definitely going to be fierce competition.

Before I knew it we were in the car and leaving the reporters behind. I let out a breath of relief and made sure the doors were locked. I leaned my head on Finniks shoulder as he laced his fingers through mine.

"Did you see the others?" He asked. I nodded my head.

"They looked like they're from 1 or 2." I answered.

"Don't let them intimidate you; you have just as good a chance of winning as any single one of them." Effie said while looking in a mirror and fixing her hair.

"But they were huge!" I replied using my hands to try and emphasize what I was saying.

"So was Thresh, and Cato. But we still beat them." Mom never talked about the Games, so it was a little strange hearing her speak of them.

"Just don't give up before you're even in there." I smiled at her words and put my head back on Finniks shoulder. The car stopped and we were once again being whisked away into an unknown building. Once we were inside Peacekeepers greeted us and led us away to a huge hallway where they started to lead Finnik in the opposite direction. I started to panic, not wanting to go with these people if Finnik wasn't there.

"No! I'm not leaving her!" Finnik was trying to push them away with one hand while holding me close with the other. They grabbed a hold of my waist and started to carry me in the opposite direction.

"Let me go!" I tried to kick and punch but they wouldn't let me go! I caught a glimpse of Finnik, both arms held back as he thrashed calling out my name before they brought me into a room set me down and the door closed. Not knowing what to do I bang on the door hoping that someone would hear me and open it. I gave up after a few minutes and sat on the chair that was on one side of the room. Suddenly the door burst open and three people came skipping into my room. There were three people with silver skin standing before me in awe. I tried to back up, but still in the chair, I fell backward and flipped the chair over. One of the people came running over to me and helped me up. She held out her silver hand for me to shake as she smiled at me.

"I'm Xenia! It is such a privilege to be working with you!" Xenia had short pink hair and purple tattoos all over her body. I smiled back and shook her hand.

"This is Tatiana," She pointed to another woman with purple hair and gold eye shadow, lipstick, and fingernails.

"And that is Maxim." She pointed at a man with blue hair and green tattoos.

"We're your prep team! We're going to get you ready so you can go and see Delia!" They smiled at me and waited for me to say something to them. Suddenly I was saying the first thing that came to mind, not taking into account how rude this could possibly sound.

"When you're done with me; I better not look like a whore."

Hope you enjoyed it! I'll try and update ASAP so don't worry. Have a nice day darlings!

May the Odds be Ever in Your Favor,

MissPayne143 and Maya