Joy's POV
I waited in line behind Amber while she threw her knives, She's pretty skilled, but I could take her down without struggle, but it's best to stick with the other careers, when me and Amber are finished with the knives I attempted to spark a conversation with her, I couldn't go back on my deal with Nina, not just because if I did it would just be one more person gunning for me, but I actually didn't want to, I think me and her could make it far in the arena, and I kinda like her, of course our arrangement can only be temporary, there is only one winner, but having fellow careers on our side is a big plus, and If we can't have them, fire girl certainly can't have them.
"Hey I'm Joy, from 3" I say with a fake smile plastered on my face, although she didn't notice, I try to remain moderately friendly to get her on side.
"Hey I'm Amber Millington, from 1" Amber replies, she actually seems nice, nice will not get you far in that arena.
"So, seen anyone you like? I ask, trying to get information as to if she's had any thoughts about allies yet, she will probably team up with Mick, District 1 are almost always together in the arena.
"Well, there is that Mick guy, he's so dreamy, and that Eddie guy is kinda hot-"
"No no no I don't mean like like" I say cutting her off, "I mean like as an ally" God that girl is so shallow.
"Oh, I'll probably just team up with the careers, the careers team up every year anyway." She replies.
"What do you think about Patricia, the girl from 2?" I ask.
"She seems ok, I don't really know her though, she made quite an entrance in the opening ceremony" she said.
Don't let Nina hear you say that.
"I heard she's the bookies favourite" I lie, of course I hadn't heard that, to be honest, I'm probably bookies favourite if anything, but us careers hate it when another tribute is bookies favourite, I know Patricia is also a career, but I said it knowing that Amber would be pissed off with the news, but because District 1 are the most luxurious District in Panem, they think they always have to be bookies favourite, they think they're above everyone else, which in a way, they kind of are, but they flaunt it in everybody's faces, but honestly I didn't know who everyone was betting on.
"Really" Amber says, astonished.
"Yeah, which is why I've come to make you an offer" an evil grin threatens to tug at my lips.
"And what is this mysterious offer?" Amber asks, looking interested,
"Team up with me and Nina from 12." I say, straight to the point,
"Give me one good reason why I should" Amber says, smirking
"Because once we kill Patricia, the only threat you have to worry about is me" I gave her my best bitchy smile, while my voice was laced with sarcasm, God, I could give Regina George a run for her money, the girl looked like at me somewhat shyly, she takes a minute think it over,
"Ok, I'll join you, on one condition." Amber tells me, "Mick joins us too, so basically it's just like the career pack but with Nina" Amber exclaims, exited at the prospect of having Mick on our side, "Trust me, you'll want Mick on our team, he's lethal with a sword, he could make all the difference in terms of how quickly she dies, if she dies at our hands, or if she even dies at all." Amber adds.
What the hell does she mean 'If she even dies at all' of course she will, because Amber might not give a fuck about surviving, although I really don't think that's the case seeing as she's trained her entire life for the Hunger Games, but even if she doesn't, I sure as hell do, and I'd make sure she knew it.
"Amber, are boys all you can think about?" I ask, shocked at how shallow she is, anyhow Amber bats me a playful look, and from what Amber said Mick could play a vital part in the role of Patricia's death, too be honest, It doesn't really bother me if I personally kill Patricia or not, just as long as she dies I'm satisfied.
"I guess we got ourselves some new allies then" I say as me and Amber shake hands,
"I guess you do, I'll go find Mick and tell him" Amber says and walks off to tell Mick while I go over to Nina, at the spear throwing station, I saunter over to her and tap her on the shoulder, Nina turned round.
"I just spoke to Amber. Her and Mick want in on your little Patricia vendetta" I say in a disturbingly calm but hushed tone,
"Great, Fire girl won't know what hit her" We both evily smirk at each other in agreement.
