A/N: Here I go again not updating in forever! I'm so sorry! I guess I'm just not good with telling myself I'm going to update and then not doing it. I promise though that the moment you read this chapter I am working on the next one and will do my best to get it up as soon as possible. Thanks for sticking with the story for so long! XOXO


After the disaster that took place a few hours ago, Luce and Finnick were now sitting in the main room, it was the only chance they were getting to relax before leaving for the arena in the morning. Luce sat on the couch biting her lip nervously while Finnick talked quietly to Mags. Zachariah had gone off to go find out about whether or not they were going to call of the games due to the news of Katniss being pregnant with Peeta's child. Shortly after the interviews did they learn that it was all part of the plan to stop the games, just like Haymitch had told them earlier about trying to end it all. Luce had to admit that it was a pretty genius idea. But with their luck they'd probably still throw them all into the games.

"You know President Snow could care less right? He'd do anything to get rid of Katniss and Peeta. So why wouldn't he keep the games going?" Finnick asked as he paced back and forth a bit before finally sitting down again.

Luce could only shrugs as Mags gave a comforting smile to each of them.

That's when Zachariah walked in with a look that could only mean the plan had failed. He stood in front of them and took a moment to compose himself before explaining what was decided.

"Peeta's news of the baby was smart. But I'm afraid it wasn't enough to call off the games. It will all still happen according to their plans.." Luce sighed knowing this would be the result. Finnick just shrugged it off and left to his room.

Luce watched him go and turned back to Zachariah giving a questioning look. He tried his best to understand what she was trying to signal to him by talking more about the games.

"In the morning Mags and I each will walk one of you to your station's where you'll be transported into the arena. Think of it as a final goodbye." Luce couldn't help but smile at how he tried to make it sound bittersweet.

Luce knew that there was no coming home this time. She had already survived once, surely she wouldn't be able to survive a second time. It's just not how it works in this world. She had faith for Finnick though. She felt strongly about his will to live and beat the games again, to make it back to Annie and his family. If he couldn't fight for himself, surely he'd fight for them.

Luce got up and was just about to head to her room as well when there was a knock at the door. Luce decided to get it since she was closest and wasn't all that surprised to see Haymitch again. Sighing she stepped aside to let him in. He gave a semi warm smile as he did.

"I'm sure you already know why I'm here?" He asked as he sat down on the arm of a chair. Luce nodded in response and took a seat across from him.

"Well, as I'm sure Zach already explained to you, the games are still on. But you need to know it's not going to be the same as when you were in it. It's a whole different arena, new and dangerous challenges. You have to make sure you stay close to Finnick alright? He's your best chance at keeping yourself alive." Luce nodded hanging on to every word he said. She listened closely to every direction he gave her because he was right. It was going to be more dangerous and surely if she tried to go on her own she wouldn't make it less than an hour.

She realized Haymitch was watching her and she looked down nervously. She nodded letting him know he can continue. "After meeting with some of the others, I can safely say that about half of the tributes are in on this whole plan. As long as you all stick together, everything should go accordingly." Luce nodded and rubbed a hand over her face trying to let it all sink in.

She looked up as Haymitch stood and headed towards the bedrooms and Luce made a noise of question. Haymitch turned to look at her with a small smile, "Relax sweetheart, I'm just going to inform pretty boy about what I just told you."

With that he disappeared into Finnick's room. Luce decided she should be going to her room as well. She waved goodnight to Mags and headed to her room.

As soon as her head hit the pillow she was fast asleep. She was thankful for being so tired because it meant she would sleep well without waking up much or having any nightmares.

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She could feel someone shaking her and opened here eyes to see Finnick sitting on the edge of her bed. By the look on his face she knew why he was in her room. It was time. Slowly she sat up and let herself wake up a bit before getting out of bed and getting ready. She went as slow as she could, to try and stall the truth of her preparing for her own death, her downfall. She put on the outfit they were given, stared at herself in the mirror for a few minutes, and made her way out to meet Finnick, Mags, and Zachariah.

Looking closely she could see a gold bangle on Finnick's wrist. When had he gotten that? Was it a gift from Haymitch when he came to visit last night? She didn't think too much of it as they all headed out towards the elevators.

Luce had started biting her lip growing more nervous by the second. She jumped when feeling a hand on her shoulder and was surprised to see that it wasn't Finnick comforting her this time. It was Zachariah. She never knew him to be the most caring person in the world. He gave her a sad but encouraging smile and kept his hand on her shoulder lightly squeezing it every now and then to keep up the reassurance. When they were at the bottom floor and exited the elevator, they saw the flight ship that was going to take them to the arena. Taking a deep breath they walked up the steps and onto the ship.

This was it, no going back.