Hunger Games: Love Trials
Chapter 21 of my Hunger Games AU story, enjoy.
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Now onto the story.
Disclaimer: Hunger Games belongs to Suzanne Collins.
Chapter 21: Plotting Revenge
KATNISS POV
When we walked into school the next day I spotted the Populars. They were indeed moving in separate groups now and still being teased for their secrets and damaged pride. However Glimmer was the only one lashing out against the teasing, the others seemed to just keep their head down and try to ignore it. Except for Clove, I could see from her expression that she had, as Peeta said, discovered that it was us who were messing with them, and that Johanna and I were the main aggressors. We were the ones coming up with most of the ideas. I could tell right away that she was planning something, I just didn't know what yet, and that worried me.
"Katniss?" I turned to Peeta and saw his expression. "Is everything okay?"
I shrugged.
"I guess, I just wish I knew what Clove's plan was." I replied, he smiled and we kissed lightly before he reassured me, "No matter what it is, we face it together, okay."
I smiled and nodded and we headed to our first class, I now felt secure in the knowledge that, no matter what happened, I wouldn't have to face it alone.
English passed without incident, during History, while waiting for Mags, Peeta and Gale were talking about Clove's scheming. I turned to Madge.
"So, Madge, are you ready for Winter Prom?" I asked, the Winter Prom was a semi-formal dance that was coming up in roughly a month. Madge smiled and nodded, "Yeah, I've already spoken to Dylan and invited him."
Dylan was a boy in District 12, he lacked the funds to come to this school, but that didn't stop Madge from seeing him and falling in love. They were both dating and had been for a month now.
"I've still gotta order my dress though, what about you?"
I smiled, "Well obviously Peeta is excited at the chance to take me to the dance. As for my dress well, I don't really have to worry."
Madge looked confused so I quickly clarified.
"I've got a good friend here making it, Cinna Modus?"
Madge's eyes widened at that, "You're kidding," She breathed, "You've got the best designer in the Capitol, in all Panem, designing your Prom dress?"
I smiled and nodded.
"Yeah, like I said, he's a friend." I replied, "Gonna have to thank Haymitch for introducing me to him."
Haymitch knew Cinna back when the young man was still just a teenager and an apprentice fashion designer. It was Cinna who had provided Haymitch with the suit he wore to work before the company went under which led to Haymitch's drinking.
In Maths I noticed that Cato and Marvel were whispering together. I was surprised at this as I knew the splintered group usually refused to talk to each other. I then saw their expressions. Somehow Clove had told Glimmer and Cato about what she had discovered and now the others were hearing about it. But that still didn't revealed what Clove had planned. I was wary throughout Maths and Physics. Especially Physics as Clove was in that class. But still nothing happened, until lunch time. I had just met up with the others when I heard Clove's voice.
"Everdeen!" She snapped.
I looked over and saw her standing with the rest of the Populars nearby, I glanced at the others and cautiously approached. There would be no surprises this time, I was ready for an attack, my scars had taught me to expect anything from Clove.
"So, you think you can get away with this huh?" She growled angrily, "You think it's funny to turn us against each other."
"The way I see it, yeah." I replied disdainfully "After all that shit you put others through…I figured we change things around here, destroy your little pathetic social hierarchy and get rid of this so called rule you have over the school."
"You ruined us all, our pride, everything we stood for, everything." She almost yelled back, her face was scarlet and I could tell she was close to losing control.
I just smiled, "Not so much fun when the shoe's on the other foot, is it." I replied.
"Oh, that's how you want to play it, okay then," She replied and I tensed, "I still have something that's worth my pride. Let's see if you can beat me at my own game."
I froze at that.
"Are you saying that…?" I began but Clove's smirk confirmed her reply, "Yes, I'm challenging you to fencing match, in front of the whole school."
I paused. Clove's fending skill was legendary, she had never once been touched, always won her matches with the opponent scoring zero. She was known to be on par with a master level fencer, it was that reason she was made captain of the fencing team. However I had been speaking with Finnick and Annie and I knew she had some openings I could exploit.
"Deal."
Stunned silence greeted my reply, nobody had expected me to accept, nobody except Finnick and Annie who knew I would be putting their information to good use.
"Fine, after school, don't chicken out." Clove replied.
So for the rest of the day the school was buzzing with talk of the upcoming match. I knew why Clove had done this, this was her way of vindicating herself to Glimmer, if she succeeded, Glimmer would at least repair their friendship. Therefore Clove had no choice but to win, I had it easier however. I didn't strictly need to win, if I could score even one hit on her I would ruin her fencing reputation and damage her pride further. So after school I got ready, I had changed out of my school uniform and was pulling on the fencing uniform. The fencing uniform consisted of a pair of white breeches, a white fencing jacket, a plastron; white knee high socks, a white glove, white shoes, a fencing mask and a chest protector. I carried the mask under my arm as I left the changing room and headed into the gym where the fencing club was meeting. As usual Brutus and Enobaria were overseeing it. I stepped inside, ready to face Clove and to try and beat her at her own game.
End of chapter, hope you enjoyed it, read and review please.