Katniss's POV

Cinna: Katniss, do you want some water?

I think for a minute, I'm not thirsty at the moment, but I bet I'll regret not drinking it later, when I'm in the games. I'm interrupted in my thought as Cinna just hands me the water.

Cinna: Katniss, drink. You may not be thirsty now but you'll regret it later.

Katniss: Fine, but I'm so nervous right now, I don't think it'll stay down.

Cinna: Well that's a problem for later [smiles]. Now here is you're jacket, and mockingjay pin. Katniss, I know you can do this, okay? If I could bet on a tribute, it would be you, girl on fire. [Smiles again].

Before I know it, I'm in the tube sending me up into the arena, on my right is Peeta, and on my left is Alex. The countdown is at 16, 15,14,13,12 now I'm starting to worry. I see a bow. But then see Peeta shaking his head. GONG NOISE THING and before I know it my body is moving. I run to an orange pack when, oh shit, this is it, district 7 with an ax. But instead, he starts coughing up blood. I see the district 2 girl throwing knives, one directly at me. I use my pack to block it but she continues throwing. I get up and run as fast as I can to the forest. OW! I look up to see the district 5 girl. We both stare at each other for a couple seconds. Then get up and run in opposite directions. After running for about an hour, I stop at a tree to rest. I decide to open my pack to see what I have got. Some rope, a sleeping bag, crackers, jerky, and yes WATER! DAMN IT! It's dry as a bone. Oh and some iodine to purify the water. That is, if I can find some. I'm startled when I hear something in the bushes, but wait, I've seen this before. "Alex," I say faintly, "Alex is that you?"

Alex: Yes, Katniss, it is me.

Katniss: Alex don't worry, I won't hurt you.

Alex: Well I kinda figured that [laughs].

Katniss: Do you have any injuries?

Alex: Yeah, just a small cut. But I used a bandage from my first aid kit.

Katniss: Ok good. What did you get in that large looking pack of yours?

Alex: Well, um, I got 3 knives, some jerky, crackers, some fruit, a first aid kit, sleeping bag, matches, 2 bottles of water, and some iodine to purify the water when I need more.

Katniss: WOW! I only got and empty water bottle, iodine, crackers, jerky, sleeping bag, and some rope. Wait; did you say full bottles of water?

Alex: Yes, why, would you like some?

Katniss: Well if it's okay, I mean, they're your supplies,-

Alex: Here just take some. I really don't mind. I bet the fruit has some juice in it to.

Katniss: Thank-you, I'm dying of thirst. So is your district partner dead yet?

Alex: I don-

We start to hear the cannons go off. The girl from 3, both from 4, (wow 2 careers) the boy from 5, both from six, the boy from 7, both from 8, and both from 9. Wow, 11 dead in one day.

Alex: Well that answers that question, so I think we should get a move on, find camp on a tree somewhere.

We start to walk, and talk about things. Like life back home, and our siblings, and how we both think it would be adorable id Max and Prim went out. Soon we find the perfect tree, a nice big fork of branches, and lots of cover. So many leaves it looks like a mini jungle. We climb up and lay both sleeping bags out, one to lie on, and one to cover us. Alex cuts up one apple and gives me half. I eat it slowly to savor the sweet, sweet taste. I look over to see the girl from 7 making a fire to warm up. Then I see the careers, I want to warn her, but if I do, that'll give away me and Alex's hiding spot. So I nudge Alex and we both watch. I feel bad for her when she tries to get up and run, but then the small one, I think her name is Clove, throws two knives straight into her feet. We hear a blood curdling scream, and her yelling "Please! No! I'll do anything! Just do-don't kill me! PLEASE!" Then Cato takes his machete and cuts her head off with one swift move. Then her cannon signifies her death.

Clove: NO! Please! Don't kill me! [Laughs evilly]

Cato: You sure this is the way she went lover boy?

Peeta: yeah I'm sure.

Clove: [whispers to Cato] why don't we just get rid of him now?

Cato [whispers back] because, he's our best chance of finding her, which will lead to 13.

OH MY GOD! Peeta's helping the careers find me! What happened to the star-crossed lovers of 12? Well I should get some sleep since Alex has first watch.

HEY GUYS!

Well i was really happy within the first hour of updating, i got like 4 reviews! i mean i expected like only 1, maybe! i only keep writing for you, and i know like people check my story for updates when i look at my traffic thing, but if you just review for an update then you'll get one as soon as possible! And in the summer the updates will be more frequenly then normal cuz i get board alot! But anyways, i like it when you guys tell me what you like, and ideas, and questions, instead of yeah great story, i apreciate all reviews but those ones make me happier, and reviews+ happy me= an update! Well i have some question for you, and i would love if you could answer them!

1. Who's POV do you want to see more of?

2. What do you think will happen next?

3. Which tribute do you think is after Alex?

4. Any ideas for the next chapters?

5. any questions you want to ask me?

Well try to answer a few of them, or maybe all, if you feel like it. And, Plz FAVIEW (review and favourite). Cuz FAVEIWING IS FUN!

and big jar of cookies to all that reviewed on chapter nine!

- LittleRedDevilKat

p.s. im thinking of getting someone to beta my story, pm me if your up for it!