Thank you KateCurtis (my first reviewer !) Howlynn, BurnDownPanem and God1801 for reviewing ! R&R ! Now for the interviews ! I REALLY wanna start the games !

I took a while but they finally lured me out of my room. I threw myself into the chairs that were set up around the dining room table. Maysilee, Marvin and Delany were in simillar spirits, that is to say, pissed. THe Avoxes come around and places plate after plate of food on the table. I dig into a plate of stew and sip a glass of wine, refusing to speak. But the icy atmosphere doesnt stop our stupid stylist from trying. "The opening ceremonies were so amazing!" he laughs. "Not to toot my own horn but I think those outfits were the best I've ever created..." he drifts off, staring into space, remembering his outfit. Everyone, including Clarissa, stares at him, disgust written all over their face. I amuse myself by dragging my hand across my smooth face, repeatedly, methodically, drowning out everything around me. From the idiot that ruined my chances of life next to me, to the hell that awaits me in the arena. Im just finishing my food when Genovio starts another tyrant. "Hey, Haymitch! What did you think about the outfit? Huh? Huh? Huh? Huh?" he punctuates every Huh with a poke on my cheek.

I take a deep breath composing myself. Im preparing to answer when he pokes me again. This time his finger is wet, and in my ear.

What. The. Hell.

I swat his hand away making him squeak with pain. Then, before I can stop myself I pour an entire pitcher of ice water down his pants and then the contents of the salt shaker. He screams and runs away. I push my chair away from the table and when I get up it tips. Clarissa is doubled over in laughter, tears streaming down her cheeks, years fall off her face making her look younger, happier. Maysilee is smiling too, her shoulders shaking slightly with laughter. Marvin is roaring with laughter, pounding the table, spilling cups and making the plates jump. Even Delaney is smiling.

I didnt mean to be funny, or even intend to laugh, but the fact that they find it so funny makes me chuckle as I walk down to my room. But the smile quickly drops off my face when I realize that I still have to wear whatever he makes me for my interview and something tells me, I dont know what but im pretty sure he doesnt appretiate what i did.

At breakfast, I notice that Genovio isnt there. Clarissa is though, but the woman i see isnt the same woman I saw before the Opening Ceremony. At least 10 years have vanished from her face. Shes wearing a little bit of makeup applied with a light hand, that gives her a warm glow that radiates kindness. She looks less... whats the word... Clarissa. "Todays the day we start training!" she says biting into a flat, golden brown cake, what do they call it? A pancake?

"Okay, big boy!" she says, pointing to Marvin. "What can you do?'
"Im strong."
"No dip sherlock holmes." she retorts. "I meant can you use any weapons?"
"I could throw a spear."
"Good, practice doing that but once you hit the target three times, stop and learn how to do something else so no one knows what your weapon is."
Marvin nods, taking all the information in.

Next she turns to Delaney.
"What can you do?"
"I cant throw knives." she says immediately.
"Are you good at it?"
"Yep."
"Excellent... stay away from them."
"Excuse me?" Delaney asks, confused.
"Dont let anyone see what you can do, so they dont know what your made of, and with all of the crying youve done you can appear weak."
"But if they know im really good at throwing knives, wont they be intimidated?"
I have to admit, her question is legit.
"Hon, your from district 12, you wont intimidate anyone, you'll just be the weak girl they need to take out because she can throw knives, but if your the weak girl that grabs a knife from the Cornucopia just to arm herself no one will give you a second glance."
Now its Delaney's turn to nod, understanding what Clarissa means about being from District 12.

Now its my turn. "Speak, Haystack." she commands.
"Haymitch." i correct.
"I dont care if your name is Britanny Spears!"
"Oh kay geez."
I think about what weapons I could handle. Maybe an axe? No. I nearly chopped off my foot with my dads axe. Sword? No, to long. Knife? Yeah. I could do that.
"Knives, but not for throwing."
"Good, learn some hand to hand combat but dont look to good. Learn to use a knife but like the others-"
"Once I hit the target three times, stop."
"I like you, you catch on quick."

Maysilees turn. To be honest, I really wondered what she could do. "Speak!"
"Axes."
"You want to ask what?" pipes up Delaney.
I roll my eyes, what a wannabe blond.
"Axes, I like it, meow!" Clarissa pretends to claw at the air like a cat.
I shake my head, but I cant help the smile that crosses my face.
"And before you say it..." Maysilee starts. "Practice with axes, but dont look too good and once I hit the target three times, stop."
Clarissa nods approvingly. Then she says something that gives us hope. "District 12 is gonna have a winner this year."

Katrina clears her throat, I nearly jump out of my skin, I had totally forgotten she was there. "Okay!" she says lightly, claping her hands. "Time to head down to the training center!"

Here we go...

Sorry for not updating sooner ! I had a lot of projects that I had to take care of for school ! I havent had a moment of free time untill like Friday. And then I was reading a freaking awesome hunger games writer called Trouilefou. If you want to read a REALLY good series start with Cousin, have mercy then Et tu, and then Still I rise (in progress). Make sure you read in order because if you read the last one youll know who the victor is for the first 2, and if you win the 2nd one youll know who the victor for the first one is.. dont spoil the surprise ! Anyway, R&R on both stories ! Oh and I think Im gonna write another hunger games story along with this one so my updates may go a little slower, i might make it an syot but im not sure. Ill try to update as soon as possible !