I finish up my cake then go back to my room. I take a final shower here to wash off all the make-up my prep team put on me. I do not like the feel of it. No one back home wore any make-up. It's pointless. I dry off and straighten my hair for my last time. I relize trying to fall asleep will be useless, due to the fact that I can barely even think without being so nervous. I need to do something to occupy my thoughts. To get my to think of something else. I want fresh air. The first place I think of to go is the roof.
The Capitol must never sleep. It is louder than ever and although it is night the streets are still light. It looks as bright as day time. I decide to sit on the bench in the garden. I think my interview went well tonight. The surprise that Peeta was in love with Katniss was defiantly not expected. I still can not believe I didn't know before. Has it been obvious and I was just stupid enough not to notice it? A sound interrupts my thoughts. Footsteps. "Hello?" It's just Peeta. "Anyone here?" he ask. "Just me," I respond. "I was too nervous to sleep," I admit. "Me too," says Peeta. He comes and sits next to me. He puts his arm around me as if he is about to give me a hug. "I miss my family, Peeta!" I wail. "You're going to see them soon, Prim. I know you are going to win," he tries to convince me. "I don't know. I am younger and smaller then everyone else," I say. "Yes, but your smarter and possibly more skilled than everyone! Even the careers," he comforts me. "I wish there was a way I could show them that I'm not just a piece in their games," Peeta tells me. "I know what you mean," I answer him. We sit and watch the Capitol's excitement to watch us about an hour, I decide it would be wise to try to sleep. Peeta stays on the roof though. I walk down the silent hallway to my room. The bed is so warm and comfortable. I wonder what kind of treacherous elements the arena will have. I slowly drift to sleep.
I hide in the top of a tree. The Careers are search frantically for me on the ground. They all have sharp weapons. Then I sneeze... big mistake. They all simultaneously look up in my direction. They have cruel smiles on their faces. Cato begins climbing up the tree. His bright blue eyes look in my direction. They are beautiful yet frightning. I attempt to back up, only to find there is no where else to escape to. I scream as loud as possible.
I am woken up finally by Effie. She isn't her normal happy self today. "Time to get up, dear," she says, instead of her usual "Up, up, up! Today's going to be a big, big, big day." I get up. I was told to put on anything I would like today and that I'll change into the uniform later, so I put on a skirt and a pink shirt. I go down to the dining room and eat some breakfast there is only some fruit today. Haymitch and Peeta are there. "Today do not step off the pedestal early. You'll have one minute and then the gong will ring. When it rings clear away from the cornucopia and find water," Haymitch informs us.
Were leaded to the hovercraft. They let us sit anywhere we want. There are only two seats left though. Each on the opposite side of hovercraft. I have a seat in one. It's between the girl from 4 and Clove. Neither of them seem too friendly, so I just stare out the window. A lady is starts walking around with a big shot. She shoots some device in everyone's arms starting at the far end where Peeta is sitting. It looks very painful. She comes to me. "What is this?" I ask her. "Your tracker. Now hold out your arm please," she answers me. I hold out my arm and she shoots the tracker into my arm. It hurts. The windows black out so that means we are probably getting near the arena.
We arrive and I am escorted by a group of several peacekeepers to a room. We are now below the arena. I go in the room and the door closes behind me. Cinna is in here. "Put this on," he says handing an outfit. I put on the pants. They are strong. Then I put on the shirt and coat. The boots he hands me seem very similar to Katniss's hunting boots. I can probably run in these though. "This gear will be able to keep you warm," he explains to me. I nod. "You know if I could I would bet on you," he tells me. I smile. "You want something to eat?" he ask. "No thank you. I'll take some water though," he goes and get's me some. I drink it slowly. "Oh, I almost forgot," he reaches into his pocket and pulls something. It's the mockingjay pin Katniss gave me. "Thank you," I say. He pins it on my coat. I give him a hug. I don't want to let go. I hear a voice. It is counting down. "You better get in the elevator," Cinna tells me. I walk over and stand in the glass tube. The voice is now at ten. I stand there waiting in silence. Cinna gives me a simple nod. I start to rise up on the platform. I finally see the other tribute. They are all wearing the same thing as me but, in different colors and with their district number on it.
About 2 yards away there is some plastic. I see a bow and arrow about 8 yards away. I can run pretty fast to get it before everyone else. Then I would have to get away though. I will try to get it. I see Peeta. He is about 5 people away from me. His scar from his cut isn't very noticeable. He will probably be able to use it just as good as he could before. Then there it is, the gong. I begin to sprint through the battle like scene. Unfortunately for me, someone has already got the bow and arrow. I quickly snatch the orange backpack and run off to some woods I see. There may not be water there but it's worth a shot. There are trees for protection. I hear some one running behind me. I look back and it is Clove chasing me. I sprint as fast as I possibly can, although it is no use. She is much faster and is trained to do this. She has a knife in her hand. I have seen her at training and she never misses her target. I continue running. While running, she throws the weapon at me at me. I dive quickly out of the way. The knife strikes my left leg.