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Johanna's POV

We picked up Beetee an hour ago and our next stop was the Captiol. Enobaria was already there since se had some business to attend to. I excused myself from our little, slightly messed up, "family" reunion and went to my room.

I sat down on the bed and just stared at the wall. I didn't want to go back to the Capitol, I knew I was going to have to, I just didn't realize how soon it would happen. I sighed and looked at my axe, that was standing next to the bed, then smiled a little.

These Capitol people better not mess with me. I'll lodge this right between their eyes. I thought as I started grinning. Then I laughed.

The door opened and Gale was there. He raised an eyebrow. "Are you insane?"

"Actually, I think I may be." I laughed harder.

He smiled and came to join me on the bed. "It's nice hearing you laugh."

I smiled warmly at him. He made me feel all warm and fuzzy. It was kind of weird.

He kissed my temple and I laid my head in his lap. We stayed in this position, talking about everything and nothing all at once, for the rest of the train ride, so about two hours. When the train stopped I got up and grabbed my stuff, Gale did the same. We walked out to the main room where everyone else was.

"As soon as everyone gets their stuff we'll be exiting the train." Effie smiled. "Also, please do not harm any of the paparazzi. We don't need a scandal on top of all this going on already."

I smirked. "No promises, Effie."

She smiled, knowing I was only joking. Or was I?

Katniss and Peeta were the next two out. Katniss and I shared a smile. I noticed Peeta looking at her differently. It was the same way he looked at her during the Quell. With pure admiration and adoration. He loved her. The venom may have finally gotten out of his system.

Gale noticed it to because he nudged me and smiled towards them. I nodded and grinned. He really was past her, he wanted her to be with Peeta. Not that I doubted him when he said he was past her, I'm just saying I had something other than him saying it to go by now.

Before much longer the others had arrived and we all got off the train. Gale held my hand; Katniss grabbed Peeta's and squeezed so hard se might break it; Finnick put his arm around Annie's shoulders and held her close, she in turn put her arm around his waist, they were one person in the moment; Effie took the lead showing us the way; and Haymitch and Beetee brought up the rear, probably so they could supervise us young, rebellious people.

I smiled up at Gale and he smiled down at me. A camera flashed and I knew we were going to be on the headlines. An idea hit me. Effie sure wouldn't approve.

Eh, why not? I thought.

I looked directly at one of the cameramen and flipped him off, adding in some words that Effie definitely did not approve of. Gale just laughed and pulled me along; Katniss cheered and joined in flipping off random cameramen; Finnick laughed and joined by flipping off a different cameraman; Peeta shook his head and laughed; Annie actually laughed, a full happy laugh; Beetee shook his head but still smiled; Haymitch cheered and flipped off all the cameramen around him; but Effie's reaction made my whole week.

She actually stopped our little parade and turned towards all of the cameramen. "That's right beyotches! You heard the girl! Get lost. Three of them have weapons," she nodded towards Finnick with his favorite trident, Katniss with her bow and me with my axe, "the others probably don't need weapons. So, leave them alone or I'll give them permission to attack!"

Everyone stared at her in shock. "Whoa," one of the cameramen said before they all ran off scared to death. That's when we started cheering.

Effie straightened her skirt and started walking. "You'd think people, especially people like you, might actually get some respect around here, without having to lose it."

I guess beyotch was probably the closest thing to cussing Effie would ever do. I'm just glad I was a witness. We all followed behind her to the training center. After we checked in and got our rooms we each said our farewells and headed up to them.

This year since there were only eight victors only eight floors would be used. Enobaria got floor 2; Beetee got 3; Finnick and Annie got 4; Gale and I got 7; Haymitch requested to get any floor but 12 so he got 8, Effie was going to stay with him to keep him sober; and Peeta and Katniss got 12.

I went directly to the room I was so familiar with and sat on the bed. I put everything beside it. Gale followed behind me and put his stuff down. "How are you feeling?"

"I don't know yet." I said as I layed back and stared at the ceiling.

He sat down next to me. "Let me know f you figure it out." He smiled softly.

"I will." I closed my eyes. "I'm tired."

"Well, the reapings are tomorrow, we should probably go to sleep."

"Yeah, that sounds nice."

We didn't even change, just got under te blankets and held each other. I snuggled myself into him and felt myself drift off.

I woke up before dawn had broke. The reapings weren't for a few hours but I knew I wouldn't be back to sleep. Gale hadn't woke up so I tried to get up without disturbing him. I succeeded.

I pulled on a different pair of jeans and a hoodie and walked out. When I got to the lobby I saw Katniss and Annie sitting on a couch talking. I walked over and sat down. "Hey Brainless. Hey Annie."

"Hey Johanna." they both said.

"It's awfully early isn't it?" I asked.

"I couldn't sleep." Katniss said.

"Same here," Annie nodded. "But I didn't want to wake up Finn so I came down here."

I nodded. "I really just didn't want to wake up Gale. I was thinking about going for a walk, but I knew I'd get into it with the first person with a camera."

Katniss laughed. "I have a feeling we all would, even Annie."

"Yes, I would." Annie giggled.

She really was adorable. I smiled. We sat and talked until the sun came up.

"Did Effie tell you about having to wear our crowns?" Katniss asked. "I really don't want to."

"But it just looks so fabulous!" I mocked in a Capitol accent.

"It frames your face so perfectly." Annie joined in.

"But we just must fix this hair of yours." I grabbed her braid.

"Oh yes, we need to fix those eyebrows too."

"And we MUST do something about those nails!"

"Oh and we simply must emphasize those eyes!"

We all cracked up. "Oh, how I can't wait to be prepped." Katniss smiled. "I do love my prep team though."

We talked for a little longer before we headed up to our rooms. We had about four hours until the Reapings, but I decided to go ahead and get dressed.

I walked in my room and Gale was standing there, shirtless, making the bed. I suddenly wanted him. He looked up at me and I guess he saw it in my eyes because he smirked. It was so hot.

He walked over to me and pulled me against him. "Someone's in the mood."

I just looked up at him like a deer in headlights. He grinned and kissed my neck before letting go of me. "Go get dressed."

I bit my lip and nodded. He grabbed his shirt and walked out. I sighed and got in the shower. Once I was out I put on a short brown dress and a pair of gold heels. I sighed and walked out of the bedroom.

"Well, don't you look beautiful." Gale smiled.

"You don't look half bad yourself." I smiled. "You'd look better without the shirt though."

He laughed. "Yeah, I know."

"Cocky."

"Kinky."

"Touché." I smirked. I looked at the clock. We still had two hours. "You hungry?"

"Not really. You?"

"No. Let's go for a walk."

"Alright."

We went for a walk around the Capitol and laughed about all the freaks. We got to the Reaping stage about ten minutes before it started.

"You forgot this in your room." Effie said as she put my crown on my head.

"Thanks, I completely forgot we were wearing those."

She smiled and I took a seat next to Katniss. Gale sat next to me and took my hand. I closed my eyes and waited for it to start.

Who's ready for the reapings? I am. The next chapter will be in Rosaleigh's POV and will start early in the morning, then work up to the Reapings. I'll get through the first couple reapings before switching to another POV. By the way, this order of POVs won't be continued after this. Because the chapter after next will be in Katniss's POV again.

Now let me say something. I don't usually beg. Believe me, begging is not my style. I'm going to beg now. I need thirteen more tributes. I really don't want to submit thirteen myself. I don't mind submitting a couple to die in the bloodbath, but I don't want to submit thirteen. I've already got two going in, that I'm attached to, so do me a favor, submit? Here's who we've got right now;

Rosaleigh Snow - Female

Ritzy Dimple - Female (related to Effie and Plutarch)

Avalon Marron - Female (related to a stylist)

Leaf Conahue - Female (related to a Capitol lacky)

Shimmer Haytop - Female (related to Snow's stylist)

Orchid Urris - Female (related to a Gamemaker)

Azeker Snow - Male

Elder Conahue - Male (same as his sister Leaf)

Julius Nathers - Male (related to the guy in charge of wards and stuff)

Mark Neroleus - Male (related to Peacekeepers)

Breccan Flickerman - Male (related to Caesar Flickerman)

So, we have five guys and six girls. Submit people. I mean seriously, please? I sound really pathetic. I don't like begging.

Thank you to my followers, favs., and reviewers. Also, special thanks to desertforest21 for all the submissions. You're amazing doll face!

Now, for the most important thank you of the night. 4Emore. Thank you for putting up with my constant blabbing about this story. You're my hero. :) Seriously though. You listen to me more than I would. I annoy even myself talking about this story, you listen to me talk about both of my fics! You're the best Ginger! :) If only fanfiction would stop being a douche and work so you could read this beautiful paragraph dedicated to you! :)

Thanks for reading, you're all awesome.

~Coley

P. S. I feel like it's time to change the summary quote. What's your favorite one?