Hey everyone, I'm sure the original people who read this might have lost hope. I'm sorry about that. Let me explain: I've been getting back into Bleach now after awhile. It's been five or six years since I've updated. I'm sorry to everyone who was patiently waiting for a story that never came back. I've always been a fan of a lot of the shows that I wrote, however with school and everything I got sidetracked and at one point I stopped reading Fanfiction and writing. I'm now in college (yeah I was really young when I wrote these. Woah.) But I'm going to do the best that I can to finish this story as well as the Blood Plus and Bleach crossover, but I'm unsure about the Degrassi ones. If anyone from 2012/2013 is still waiting, I'm extremely sorry but I'll do my best.

Anyway, this is rushing a little into the private sessions and then time for the Games! I might also add perspectives of people, especially Shinji and Hiyori as they're my favorite characters. Also, the Squads are changed for some characters to represent the Careers (Aizen, Gin and Kaname Tosen, who is also able to see in the story).

Chapter 7 - Beginnings

Evidently a sword is what my specialty is. I picked it up and sliced everything with ease. Sponsors were all amazed at my skills, especially considering how big it was. I slashed through objects like butter, and even was able to stab a simulation who was fighting back at me, while dodging their blows.

We finished up, and then we went to our last lunch before our deaths. Or at least before the worst days of our lives.

I sat on my bed thinking about the people at home. Dad, Karin, Yuzu, Byakuya, everyone. Even my mom, who could be watching over me right now. I was deep into my thoughts until I heard a knock.

"You ready?" Katniss came in with a solemn look on her face. "You're a strong guy, Ichigo. You have a fighting chance, and so does Rukia. Get to know her, I'm sure a bond will help you get through. One of you may die, unfortunately, but who knows. Maybe there will be some kind of exception again."

"Thanks." I wasn't sure what to say, feel or act. In two hours I could be dead. I remember four years ago, my first year that I was able to get reaped, watching the games. I have to emulate how Katniss and Peeta did it. "I'm nervous, but who isn't. Have you talked to Rukia?"

"Yeah. She's the same. But trust me when I say you're going to pull through. Just figure out their weaknesses. You have so many skills with a sword, plus knives and a bow and arrow. You have this down, and Rukia does too. Try and stick together. Talk to her before you have to go. Don't let the other districts intimidate you."

"Any information on them?"

"Not all of them. District 2 is Soi-Fon and Marechiyo Omaeda. District 3 is Hiyori Sarugaki and Shinji Hirako, but you know both of those districts already. District 10 is Toshiro Hitsugaya and Rangiku Matsumoto. They're 15 and 17. 9 is Shuhei Hisagi, who's 17 too but I don't know the girl. They're all powerful people, but you really have to watch out for the Careers. They're headed by Sosuke Aizen from District 5, Kaname Tosen from 1 and Gin Ichimaru from 4. They're all 18. But while traditionally the pack is only made out of 1, 2 and 4, they're getting bigger. Aside from Rangiku, I couldn't tell you though who the females were, but they'll eventually end up killing each other anyway. One of the districts is bound to separate eventually."

I looked down and remembered seeing them all together. Aizen had the most menacing look, even if he looked "normal".

I went and talked with Rukia for a bit. We made a plan to try and stick together, but I didn't know how it was going to work out. She was in all the way, though she wasn't sure how the outcome would be because of all the powerful tributes this year.

"We're a team until the end. I promise. You don't turn on me and I won't turn on you, Ichigo."

"Never." The door opened and Peeta finally said it was time.

I breathed in. In two hours I could be dead. Dammit. Karin, Yuzu, Dad, I'm going to win for you.

Not sure if this will be a rushed chapter but I've gotten my edge. There will be some plot development I believe!