The games begin today! So I'm starting this in Effie's POV because she seems like someone who would go to a party in the Capitol. Anyways, here's chapter 9!

Today has been a big, big, big day. Peeta confessing his love for Prim's older sister, Primstealing the crowd by being an angel and asking to sleep on Caesar's lap. So, I decide I show go and attend a Capitol Pre-Games party to make sure my tributes are all anyone's been talking about, which I'm sure is true.

I am finally in front the presidents mansion where there will be a party all night. I start talking to who a sponsor who I know will give a load of money, but often its to the careers. I frown, but immediately make sure I turn that upside down and walk over to him.

"Corrial and Saphire, what a pleasure to see you two again!" I greet them.

"Oh, now would this be the famous Effie trinket?' Corrial says and greets me with a hug.

"Oh, Effie, I just love that sweetie of yours! She's all anyone's been talking about. I don't believe I've ever seen a tribute ask to sleep on Caesar's lap! How adorable!" Sapphire says.

"Oh, she's the cutest thing ever! I can't even imagine how terrible I will look when she dies. And she's only 12 years old. I love her like she's my own." I say. And its true, I do.

"Oh, Effie, but she got a 12! She might have a chance." Corrial said.

"I know, but I don't imagine the gamemakers were even thinking right when they gave her that. She's so tiny, and coming from district 12 does not give her any advantage at all." I say.

"Well, we can always hope, can't we!" Sapphire says.

"Now wait a second. I have an idea. I know I surely don't want to see the little princess die, and I'm sure no one else in the nation does either. Why don't you chat with there mentor, the drunk guy, when you now he is sober enough, and just say that you were talking to Corrial and Sapphire, and they think the cutie can win if we get the whole nation to agree and flood her with gifts from the sponsors. Anyways, we all know no one can say no to her, and I think she's a smart one too. I truly believe her mentor didn't know about the experience with District 1 and 2. You know, anyone can believe anything she says or asks for. Who can say no to those puppy dog eyes?" He says. I bite my lip and think this through. When I finally did, a huge smile came on to my face.

"Brilliant!"

I excuse myself and then go to the large table with food you could die for. I grab one of everything, making sure to not miss out on the exclusive foods that are new every year. It's a one time chance to taste them. If you don't try them now, you never will again.

I grab something that looks even more than words can describe, when I bump into Snow. "Well, hello there! What a pleasure to see you!" I say, trying to sound delighted, but in reality I just want to make sure I get a sample of the rest of the food before its all gone.

"Effie Trinket. District 12 escort. Now, I'd like to talk to you about your very own, Primrose Everdeen. What a sweetheart she is." He said, without a smile on his face.

"Oh she is. I just love her! I was actually quite surprised she wasn't talking the whole night, she sure loves to chat with people!" I say, sounding cheerful, and incase he brings up the private training, I'll have an excuse of why she was talking the whole time.

"Yes, now there is something that I'd like you to hear. Can you keep a secret, Effie Trinket?" He asks.

"Of course I can, President Snow!" What would he want me to know right now? The games begin tomorrow, and anyways, shouldn't he be talking with the gamemakers about any last minute things?

"You, and Seneca Crane, are the only ones who know about this. Little Primrose has everyone's hearts melting, and you can only imagine what the can do for the Capitol, if you know what I mean." He says.

"I do" I say with a slight grin. "Now, how long are we to wait for the games to begin?" I ask curiously.

"Well, that information will be released tomorrow with a lot more information too. But until then, I'd like you to be sure to have everyone involved with your tributes to watch what will be on screen tomorrow at 8 a.m.. The whole nation will be watching." He says and walks away. Now, what could that be?

KPOV

We just were given a message that President Snow will be giving a live message to all of Panem in 5 minutes. I don't remember any of this happening before, having him speak right before the games begin.I am just hoping something bad didn't already happen to my little duck.

Finally, I am in the square, all by myself, because truthfully, I can't stand Gale after he kissed me, he knows I don't want to be in a relationship.

"Welcome, to all of Panem. Now, I have a very important message for you all. There has been some sort of, delay, in the games this year. As you all know, the female tribute from District 12, has stolen our hearts away." My sister. What have they done to her. Now I'm getting angry. Ugh.

"Well, because of that, I have just decided to not have any tributes compete yet. I have still not determined whether or not I will hold the games this year, so in the mean time, all will be coming home except for one. Primrose Everdeen will be staying in the Capitol for a while, and will work with our District 4 victor, Finnick Odair."

So, didn't expect that to happen, did ya! Well, neither did I! Next chapter will probably be in Prim's POV, but no promises! As always, I am looking for suggestions for upcoming chapters!