Chapter:11 Thalia's P.O.V

"30 Seconds to step on the platform!" The speakers boom. I break away from the hug Cinna had envolved me in. Travis had agreed to Cinna accompaning me, instead of himself. Cinna gives me a small tragic smile "Be careful out there." I sigh. This is it. Last time I see Cinna. Last time in this place. Last second, minutes, days, Who knows how many, breaths left.

"Thank you, Cinna."

"Thank you? For what?"

"For everything. For making sure everyone will remember me. For making me feel beautiful, for at least some time. For making the end seem not so hopeless."

"It was a pleasure. But this isnt the end...Im going to be your designer again. Soon. See you when you come back." I smile sadly.

"I hope so..." I reply with little emotion.

"Remeber, im betting on you."

"TEN SECOND TO STEP ON PLATFORM!" The speakers announce.

"Thank you. Bye, Cinna." I whisper again before backing up in into the metal platform. I sigh heavily. The glass closes around me and I look at Cinna. He mouths "Good luck" and I smile slightly. This is it. The platform begins to move upwards. My memories break the emotional wall I had built to keep my emotions and flashbacks away, and start flooding my mind. My parents. My birthdays. Looking through the bakery window and admiring the beautiful cakes. My little sister. Meeting Karina on my first day of school. Becoming friend with Karina. Walking to school with her every day. 's hunting lessons. Hunting with Karina. Occationally hunting with and Katniss, his daughter. Meeting Gale and his snare lessons. School. Liam...

Liam! God no! Dont think of him now! Say Good-Bye! Forget him! Forget meeting him! Forget all you conversations! Forget his sweet smile! Forget his ocean blue eyes! Forget his jokes! Forget the first time you took him to the wood! Forget the day you showed him the lake! Forget teaching him how to swim! Forget his strong arms around you! Forget his way with words! Forget the days he accompanied you & Karina to hunt, only to scare away game! Forget all the times you got in trouble for sneaking out at midnight with Liam, in order to spend time hanging out! Forget the pranks Karina and Liam would plot! Forget...

A gust of wind catches a lock of my hair and sways it. Us.

I glance around to see the Arena. There are woods all around. I grin. Im in my element. The Cornacopia is in the middle and there are supplies scattered around it. The tribute's platforms form a large cirle around it. I search for any sign of Karina or Chris. I spot Chris, He is 5 platforms to my right. Karina is no where to be found. She must be on the other side of the Cornacopia, out of my eye sight. I turn my attention back on Chris. The smug smile plastered on his face tells me that he is heading for the Cornacopia.

Five...
Do I listen to Haymitch's advice?
Four...
Are Chris and Karina still my allies?
Three...
Do I head for the Cornacopia?
Two...
Is it worth putting my life on the line for a weapon or supplies?
One...
Run!

I'm off, I run towards the Cornacopia. 'Sorry Haymitch, I need supplies! I need weapons!' There is no turning back anymore, im in the middle of the bloodbath. Im running towards what seems like a pack. Just a glance around and I can tell some tributes have already gotten their hands on weapons. Blood. Blood Everywhere. I push myself forward. I finally reach the green pack and fling it across my shoulder. Get out of here Thalia! I start running, away, away from the bloodbath. I hear heavy footsteps behind me. God! I scan my surrounding, Im still in the Cornacopia so there are a few knifes about 4 feet away. Run faster! I force myself to hurry. I grab one of the knifes and throw it behind me in one single swing. I turn just in time to see the knife slice the tribute's throut. I watch as the Male tribute from district 6 drops to the floor, landing in his own puddle of blood. The canon shoots. You killed him! You murderer! You are just as bad as the rest! You ARE the enemy! I snap out of my thoughts, place the rest of the knifes on my belt, and start running to the left of the Cornacopia, into the woods. Just as im about to leave, I see something from the corner of my eye. A Bow! A silver Bow! And a sheath of Arrows right next to it! If I can only get my hands on it, then I might actually have a chance at survival! I turn and run to the Bow. I need it! Only 10 feet! I might actually be able to do this! No. I was wrong. My body is slammed against the floor. The impact leaves me struggling for air. When my vision returns to normal I see the Male tribute from district 4 above me. He has me pinned to the ground.

"Hey there, District 12."

"Let me GO!" I struggle under his grasp but its no use. Hes too strong. He puts a thinking face on.

"Hmmm, let me weigh my options. Kill the tribute that got a 10 on the training scores, AND has the Capitol under her charm. OR let her go? Dont think so beautiful..." I have no emotions on my face and I dont respond. He gets impatiant, the metal of his knife is about to pierce through my chest when his expression changes and he lowers his knife. His anger is replaced by a sly smile. He lowers himself so that his lips are just inches form my ear, breath on my neck causing me to shudder. He whispers. "Then again, we can always arranged a deal. You live IF..." He looks down and glares at my chest, he runs a hand over my stomach. "You repay me."

"I'd rather die!" I spit in his face. He lets out a frustrated cry and his grip in my shoulders tightening.

"YOU ASKED FOR IT, SWEETCHEEKS...!" He says through clenched teeth. I seal my eyes and turn my head to the side. Maybe it wont hurt as much. But no impact comes. No pain. Just then I feel liquid dripping all over my clothing. I open my eyes, and they widen in terror. District 4 is still there but a spear has been stabbed through his body. The wound is open, and the blood flows freely out of his wound landing on me. His mouth is open and blood flows out of it as well. Its sickening. Suddenly the body is thrown aside and I see who was the person to save my life...Chris. He retreats his spear then walks back to my side. He extends his hand.

"Need help there?" I grab his hand and he pulls me to his side.

"Wow Chris. Nice timing. Wait til' im almost dead to show up!"

"Just thought it would make for a more dramatic entrance. You know...Life or death. Save the girl. My Hero!"

"Funny, Chris. Real Funny." He chuckles and I scowl. This is no time to be laughing. I turn my head and see that the silver bow is still there. I leave Chris in his own world and run towards it. I grab it. Chris materializes out of nowhere.

"Thanks for ditching me? With no backup?"

"Needed this." I reply and hold up the Bow.

"Nice. Time to bring out the secret weapon, right?"

"Yeah." I grin and fling the sheath of arrows over my shoulder.

"Now, Can we get out of here before 1 'Ima break your neck' over there reaches us?" For the first time since my encounter with District 4, I notice that the Bloodbath still goes on. I nod.

"Lets get out of here." I yell over the grunts from the sword fight going on not so far away. We start running towards the woods. We are at the edge of the trees and I suddenly stop. Oh no. I turn with intentions of running back but Chris grabs my arm.

"What were you planning on doing?"

"We cant leave, Chris! Karina! She has to be somewhere!"

"No, Thalia! You dont know that! And if she is, shes not there anymore! Its to risky to go back!"

"Chris!" I grunt "Why dont you just let go?!"

"Cause you may be stuburn BUT im strong! And im not going to let you decide to die!" He grabs me by the waist and flings me on his shoulder as if I were nothing but a feather. "Lets go, we need to find a safe place to stay for the night, before night fall!" I pounded on his back and kicked and squirmed. No such luck. Ended up just slouched on his back.

"I hate you Chris..." I huff. His sarcastic laugher booms through the thick autumn air.

"Yeah, I know you are greatful I saved your life, already. No need to repeat it." I frown. Its going to be a long day.

"Chris?" I whisper. Its our first night in the Arena and the anthem begins to play. They are about to show the fallen tribute.

"Mhhhmm?" He says half asleep.

"Wake up. They are going to show the pictures of the dead tributes". He stirs and looks at me sleeply.

"I wasn't sleeping, I was just resting my eyes." I roll my eyes.

"Sure, ok. Just sit up so u can see it." The screen begins to project the faces. It starts with the male tribute from 4, the one Chris killed to save me. I let out a huge sigh. 'Karina is alive.' I watch the rest of the images. Ten dead. Both from 3, Both from 5, Both from 6, Both from seven, The male from eight, and female from ten. Only thirteen left. Including Karina, Jose, and most of the Career pack. Plus, Others I don't know. I turn to Chris when the sky goes black.

"Karina is alive."

"Yeah she is." I thinks for a minute. "Where do you think she is?"

"I don't know. I just hope she is ok."

"Yeah." Chris's face turns serious. "We need to go hunting tomorrow."

"For what, Karina?"

"No, For everything. Karina. Food. And..." He shows discust. "Pray." My eyes widen. I say one word.

"Tributes?" Chris is upset when he says.

"Do we have a choice?" I don't respond and Chris lays down.

"Wake me up when its my turn to watch." He moves around a while.

"Be careful Chris. Don't fall out of the tree." He grunts.

"Watever." After a while his breathing becomes steady. Hes asleep. I tighten my grip around my bow and stare out into the pitch black forest.