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-Ceasar Flickerman.

The note has two words on it. You're next. I hear a scream and I run around the corner to find Marvel bashing Rue. Everyone seems oblivious to what's happening. I sprint after them but Marvel has lifted her onto his shoulder and has started running. They run out the door and lock it. Cursing, I try to find another exit. I jump out of an open window and land on a bush. By the time I get out, they're long gone. I get back inside and head to DT with Cato, inwardly cursing at my stupidity, thinking that Glimmer would give up.

"What's wrong, Girl on Fire?" Cinna asks. I look into his brown, velvety eyes and spill out everything.

"Marvel grabbed Rue, and ran outside. I tried to follow him, but he was too fast. Now I have no idea where Rue is and it's all my fault!" I say, feeling tears pool in my eyes. I blink them back quickly. I never cry, not even when my dad died. I look up at Cinna. He smiles at me.

"What can he do to her that he can't get charged for? He can't hurt her without being sued, and because you're a witness, there's no way he could get out of this. She's going to be fine," I think about it logically. What he says is true, there's no way in hell he is getting away with it. I saw him and he can't make me change my mind. The bell rings and Marvel walks in.

"WHAT THE HELL DID YOU DO WITH HER YOU BASTARD?" I yell, punching him full in the nose. I feel his cartilage crack under my knuckles and something warm gush around my hand. He's still smiling for some reason, even though I just broke his nose.

"She isn't coming back here, you little bitch. When Glimmer says to do something, it gets done, and done well. Don't worry your pretty little head, she isn't hurt, but she won't be seen again around here. That you can be sure of," I turn around and hear him whisper something. Suddenly he yells. I spin around and Cato has grabbed him from his shirt and lifted him off the floor.

"WHAT DID YOU JUST SAY?" He roars. Marvel spits something to him and Cato flings him across the room, where he hits the wall and slides to the floor, but then scrambles up again.

"That's enough," Cinna says. The room is instantly silent. 'Go to sick bay, Marvel. I'll deal with you, Cato and Katniss later. Now, let's get started by watching the recap of the outfits," we watch ourselves again on the big screen. Then we evaluate our outfits and the bell rings.

"Wait, Katniss, Cato and Marvel. Come here," I knew this was coming.

"Now, I hope you all know why I've had to keep you back. You can't go around being violent in class. I'll let you go this time, but next time, the principal will deal with you. We thank him and head to our next classes. I'll have to keep an eye on this guy.

"Hey Katniss, do you know where Rue is?" Thresh asks. I take a deep breath.

"Marvel was beating her up before school. He picked her up and I ran after him but he locked the door and now he says she isn't coming back and it's all my fault!" I say. I can feel tears again. I look up.

"What," growls Thresh. He's scary and I don't feel safe standing right here.

"I tried to help, honestly, but I can't get through the locked doors, and I hate him. I broke his nose earlier, and Cato threw him across the room. He can't hurt her because I saw him last with Rue and he can't deny that. Calm down, Thresh, please," I beg.

"You broke his nose?" He asks. I nod numbly. He smiles for a second, and then scowls.

"He's got a lot more than that coming to him if he touched Rue," he says.

"Are you and Rue, you know, together?" I ask. He shakes his head.

"She's my best friend, like my sister. We live next door to each other and share everything, even birthdays. She's pretty much the only person I actually care about," his eyes soften for a moment, and then turn back to hard stone.

We will save Rue.

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Love, Caesar Flickerman.