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"She's back" a triumphant voice declares.
Groggily I open my eyes blinking a few times. The tributes from four, seven, the boy from three, and Flicca all look down at me with hopeful stares.
"What happened?" I whisper shuddering a bit when I hear the brokenness and harshness of my own voice.
"We were going to ask you that" Flicca whispers raising her eyes to meet my gaze.
"Where is he" I whisper. Nobody responds, they all look to each other and I know they are hiding something from me.
"We tried Oaklan, we really did; but the careers, they're all too powerful. He went to help Golin and Kahana, and-and, they took him. They killed her, and Golin tried so hard to stay alive he just couldn't." Flicca cries throwing her head into her hands.
"What are you saying?" I hiss looking from face to face. Nobody will make eye contact with me.
"They want a trade, you for him. We can't let that happen, people out there need you. You're a symbol of so much more now. You have to stay alive." the boy from seven whispers patting my shoulder gently.
"No, they will pay" I sit up despite my dizziness.
"We can't let you go" they all stand forming a circle around me.
I pull out my knives and point them at everyone, knowing who the weakest links are; Flicca and Three. Just my luck they are standing right next to each other.
"I bet you want to see Cable again" I hiss at her putting the knife to her neck "and you, Im sure it would be nice not to die" I scream like a maniac pushing through them.
Everyone stands shocked. Im sure in the capitol they are on the edge of their seats waiting to see what the love-struck maniac will do next. Honestly even I am a little worried about my mental status right now.
"If anyone follows me, the Capitol will get to see what this little guy can do to a heart" I laugh evilly holding up Haymitch's knife for all to see. Then I start to sprint dodging through the trees going all over the place so anyone who does try to find me will lose the trail.
A sudden boom of thunder shakes the ground and rain starts to pour drenching me. It only makes me hate the Capitol that much more.
I stop running for a second and look up at the sky contemplating whether it is ok to flip them off or not. Wait I think to myself. This isn't me; look at what they are turning me into. I will not be another piece in their games. I will not lose myself like so many other competitors have.
"Hey Snow" I yell up to the sky, Im probably going to be blown to bits in a few seconds by an 'accidental' mine explosion "when this is over, I get you, I get to kill you. That I can promise." The rain pours down heavier making it harder to see.
Nevertheless I keep running. I need him, he can live through this. I volunteered to die anyways. "This is so stupid Peeta please" I cry out tripping over some roots. The beeping of a parachute alerts me as I spring to my feet.
Lightning lights up the dark arena and I can make it out as it floats into my outstretched hands. Carefully I open the metal carrier. Lightning illuminates the note just enough so that I can read it. I can tell it is written by Peeta's steady hand.
"Only use them if necessary, don't let them touch you. Fight." I open the tin and a handful of berries bring tears to my eyes.
For the first time I truly know that I will not escape this arena. I will be forever trapped here. But then I realize that maybe dying isn't such a bad thing; I can see Golin, Kahana, and Cato. I could play in the meadow with Proctor and maybe even pick flowers with Katorin that is if she actually will talk to me. I could just wait there until the day that Gale dies and we could be together forever. Together forever in a place where everyone loves and nobody hates; in a place where people understand the thrashing nightmares and horrid flashbacks; a place where everyone cares, a place to be happy once and for all.
I dive into the clearing and with the help of the lightning I can see the careers waiting for me staring with thirsty eyes. They are hungry for a kill, as if the three today wasn't enough.
"Well we've been waiting for you what took you so long" Denon laughs above the noise of the thunder.
"No Oaklan" Gale shouts and the boy from one kicks his side to shut him up. He has a black eye and several swollen cuts on his face. The way his whole body is contorted, writhing in pain, hurts me too. Somebody has to pay for this.
Before I can think, Denon is on top of me, pinning my arms down with his knees.
"Please" Gale chokes out earning him another kick from one.
"Let's give the Capitol a little show" Denon laughs angrily moving me roughly so I am within reaching distance of Gale.
His hand weakly reaches out to touch my own and Denon takes my knife and presses it to my neck.
"Go on then, pour out you heart so I can be done with both of you" he whispers in my ear.
"Gale, you have to stay strong, I promise you I will wait for you I will watch you and protect you up until the moment you die, at home with gray hair and a houseful of kids, and grandkids, with a loving wife who isn't selfish with you and can take care of you and help you see the good in this. I love you so much never forget that. You have to keep that fire in your eyes, the fire I need so desperately." Denon is getting weaker by the moment, he is getting bored, and stupid "gale no matter what you have to promise me you will win. I will be there the whole time right next to you. Hold onto what we had and never forget. Im going to fight for you, starting now" I push an unsuspecting Denon off of me and roll over on top of him pressing the knife to his throat with a smirk.
"Kill her Denon" the boy from one screams frantically. He suddenly coughs up blood and falls to the ground, a little dart sticking out of his neck.
That's all Aishen needs; she is sprinting away deserting Denon who is still pinned under all 110 pounds of me. He could easily push me off but he doesn't.
"Please" he whispers "do it. I want to die"
"No" I whisper back pulling myself off of him and to Gale who presses himself into my chest and I stroke his hair calming him down.
Before I know what is going on, there are two canons, one for the boy from one and I look around for the second dead tribute. Denon lies on the ground, the empty tin of my berries clasped in his firm hands. I guess my plan is ruined now.
The lightning and thunder go off wildly around us and I can't help but think about the past few days. Never in my life have I felt this sad, never have I wished for the home I don't have this much.
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