Lara Gracethorn

As it nears my turn to show the gamemakers, I can't help feeling nervous. The careers have come out with triumphant looks on their faces, other tributes looking as though they just want another chance.

I sit by myself, as both my allies have already gone in. Earlier, Toby, from District 7 approached me. We talked for a while, about our strengths, and strategy. Although he's really big, he seems harmless, and beyond that, really nice. He asked about an alliance, but I shook my head and smiled, gesturing to Paige and Emily, who looked on curiously.

His face was crestfallen, and I just felt so bad. I wasn't sure why, did I like him? He was really cute, with dark brown hair and eyes. And, if we did, you know… get together; it would make Gavin, the annoying but sweet guy my friend Ember set me up with jealous. Gavin is nice, yes, I'll admit, but he basically nagged me into a relationship.

But I don't want to use Toby for revenge; I couldn't do something so mean to someone so nice. But maybe I could forget about Gavin and just really go for Toby. But he isn't even in my alliance! Ugh, how will I do this?

And then I remind myself, this is The Hunger Games! Most definitely not a place to be focusing on romance.

I ponder all this as, "Lara Gracethorn, District 9 Female." is called from the loudspeaker. I stand up, and walk in, trying as hard as possible to look confident and likable. I even flip my dark blonde hair and then stop myself. What am I doing?

Luckily, I've planned my private training session out beforehand, because my brain is definitely too foggy to think right now. I'm going to fashion a snare, then push a dummy into it, and 'kill' it with a bow and arrow from across the room. Then I'll throw a few knives and be done, although now that I think it over, it does seem kind of… Under kill.

So I head over to the knot tying station. A few gamemakers are watching me, although some of the others are conversing and eating. I try not to look at them, and get to tying my snare. I make a simple snare, and then pull a dummy over the location, pushing it's ankle into the snare, which then yanks the dummy upside down into the air. It's the only snare I learned here in the capitol, and it's basic but helpful.

Next, after the dummy is hanging upside down, and run over to the bow rack, grab a quiver of arrows, and attach it to my belt. The bow is my favorite I've used so far, number 5, and it feels perfect in my hands. I pick an arrow up, and load it. Here, I'm about 100 feet from the dummy, but my aim is still wonderful, a gift I was just blessed with, I guess. I draw back the string, making sure my form is right, elbow bent, arm straight, thumb anchored under my chin. I aim for the dummy's heart, and sure enough, I get a direct hit. I'm almost positive it's enough to kill.

Next, I take a sheath of knives, and head over to the dummies. I throw them rapidly, each hitting the heart or head. After that I'm really kind of out of ideas, so I just stand there surveying the red gush of blood pouring onto the floor.

"You're dismissed." Says one of the gamemakers, and I walk out. Was it enough?

Everett Mirte

My knees are shaking, and I can't stop them. When Lara, my district partner comes out of the training room, after her session, I get up and begin walking in before they even call my name, because I'm so slow with anticipation.

"Everett Mirte, District 9 Male."

I'm barely to the door at this point, and I shakily open it and enter. I have no idea what to do, so I just find a slingshot, load it with a rock, and shoot it.

I actually hit the dummy, on the leg. A tiny bit of blood comes out. I shoot a few more times missing except for once, when I hit the stomach. After that I'm done, so I just walk out. I totally blew it, of course, and I'll probably get a 1 or 2. But I don't care. I know I'm not going to survive these games anyway.

I walk to the main dining room, sit down at the table, and break down crying.

Hey guys, so I know it was a short chapter, it's cause Everett kind of sucks, so… But I still feel bad for him. Yeah, but how was Lara's POV? Next are D10, the D11, and everyone's scores. Then interviews!

Then Bloodbath!

So please review!