I'm finally posting Chapter 10. I've been writing slowly lately but hopefully I can speed things up a bit in the future. This one is short but sweet and I hope you enjoy it! Only one person reviewed the last chapter (Thank you Geth) :( I hope more of you will review this one but I can't help but blame myself for posting so slowly.
10. Gratitude- Madge's POV
I watch on my father's huge television as Katniss Everdeen along with 23 other young teenage tributes stand on their metal plates, ready to run out into the arena. I'm feeling more nervous than I ever have been in my life. Katniss Everdeen was always someone who I had liked. She was one of the only people at school who was nice to me.
She looks like such a different person on the television. She still physically looks the same, with her braided hair, and dark eyes, but something is different. Katniss has always been a survivor, but now as she stands on her metal plate poised to run into the cornucopia, she looks like a winner.
I hate that I'm saying it, but I actually think she stands a chance. Everything has gone in her favor so far and I don't expect things to change. Katniss nailed her opening ceremony, she score higher than any other tribute, and she looked beautiful at her interview. What more could she ask for?
Katniss deserves to win, and I'm not just saying that. She has done only kind things in her life and I hope she gets what her karma owes her. She doesn't deserve death. If she dies, I think I'll be scarred for the rest of my life. I hadn't really thought about it until now, but Katniss was my friend. My only friend. My best friend. I owe her more gratitude than anyone in the entire world.
Looking back, I probably should have spent more time with her. Oh, what I'd give for someone else's name to be drawn at the reaping! I know I would give everything.
If she does return, I promise myself that I will spend more time with her than ever before and I will never again underestimate the power of friendship.
I take a deep breath as the timer in the corner of the screen clicks down. No matter what happens in these games I will hold out strong. I will be strong just like Katniss, and not matter what happens to her I will always think of Katniss Everdeen the same way. With happiness, love, friendship, and most importantly gratitude.
Good luck Katniss! BOOM!