Heya! So as I'm in a good mood because I was at the Paralympics yesterday and GB gained seven golds yesterday (2 golds on the track which I saw) and I saw the Pistorius race and I was on the big screens to 80,000 people, proudly waving the flag and singing the anthem! So I've decided to update a day earlier than I was planning on. I haven't written the next chapter yet, I'm sorry, but I did warn you it would slow down from here.

I hope you enjoy the chapter and if your tribute didn't get the score you didn't think, tell me why they should get the score you suggest and if you persuade me, I might change it...remember, the scores are out of 15.

ENJOY!

Johanna Mason – Gamemaker

Out of the 12 Gamemakers that have been chosen to be in this position for the final Games, 7 of them are former Victors, including myself. Katniss and Peeta are our Head Gamemakers officially with Beetee, Annie, Haymitch, me and Enobaria forming the other five. That bumbling Gale Hawthorne from 12 joins us with four others who I still don't know the names of. I think it is a little demanding to expect us to mentor and then score them based only on their private sessions and not from what you have experienced of them in the last few days.

I cannot deny it; county 4 have no chance in the arena. While Shark appears as the tough kid who volunteers to get himself noticed by his father, he's a kid at heart like all of them are. Just I was, they are scared that the next few days could be their last. And ever being the optimist, as Katniss sarcastically calls me, I know that they are.

It has taken forever, I almost feel sorry for the Gamemakers from the Hunger Games before this who had to go through what we just went through, we just had it on a larger scale. A curious mix of surprisingly talented kids and clear bloodbaths. At least they all held themselves together, although that Alyss girl from 2 acted like she had a blood lust and just went a little mental. Only when her younger sister came back, a good display before, to escort her out as we had been told Nikki can control her, did she calm down a little. I'm afraid that the other Gamemakers won't be able to see the potential she has. She could be very dangerous in this competition, whether I like that or not I am still to decide.

Thankfully, rather than having all 76 faces in front of us on the table, we have a digital screen which projects a 3D image in front of us of the tribute, their name, age and county. Katniss and Peeta will be the ones who will enter the final score which will be projected for all to see around the table so that they don't appear to cheat. I suppose that it is a good thing we have these other four Gamemakers here, they are impartial and will be able to offer unbiased thoughts on the tributes in our counties. Of course, most of us will be brutal and honest anyway but it is always good to have a second opinion.

Silence falls as we all ready ourselves, our notes on our laps. Katniss types something quickly and the smiling chocolate brown haired, grey eyed head shot of Rowan Waxis came up on the screen. Rowan Waxis, aged 14, county 1, the first tribute to be reaped. "So, what did we think?" Peeta asks, looking back at his extensive notes.

And the process begins. We go through each tribute and we manage to do quite well for the short amount of time we had allotted before it all goes on air. We've done well and I know that there will be a couple of surprises in store.

County 3 – Nigel Cremets (17)

The tension in the room could have been cut with a knife. No one is looking at anyone else. The scores are due to come up any moment now and we are staring at the screen as it goes through boring adverts for sponsoring us. I don't really see what the point is doing it yet as we aren't in the games and we haven't even got our scores yet so they don't know how good or bad we are.

"Ladies and gentlemen!" we all jump as the all too familiar voice of Caesar Flickerman as his bright and too-happy expression almost bounces onto the screen. "Welcome to one of the most important parts of the pre-Games fever, the scores! I am so excited by the final year's collection of tributes. And the scores truly say how much range of talent there is in the group. Now, a reminder. This year's scores are out of a total 15 points, so 12 aren't as high as it used to be!"

"Good luck everyone." Romeo murmurs and then mutters under his breath. "To thine own self be true." I want to roll my eyes at the Shakespeare quote but I resist, choosing to concentrate on the slightly irritating man on the screen who is beaming.

"So, let us start with county 1. Rowan Waxis with a score of 7." Not a bad score I think and there are a couple of raised eyebrows from my fellow tributes. I remember seeing him in training; I thought he would get higher. Maybe his private session wasn't as confident. "Firden Resp with a score of 8." Okay, it seems to be looking up, Firden wasn't in an alliance at the end of the training, I wonder if he's a threat. "Sofee Grinwood with a score of 7." There is a murmur of approval from Cornelia who I seem to remember talking to her a couple of days ago. "And Phoenix Tiell with a score of 11." That causes quite a bit of stir. We knew that Phoenix had been in the Career pack at the end of training but had no idea that she was that good.

"Definitely one to look out for then. Always keep an eye on those who seem like a potential threat." Percy's stated darkly and I couldn't help but agree with him.

"Now onto county 2. Carter Bloom with a score of 10." That I'm not surprised about, I saw that kid hacking away at just about all the dummies he could find. "Niko Castello with a score of 6." Again, not surprising at all, the kid is in an alliance but there is only a certain amount you can do with some form of brains. "Nicolette Fray with a score of 9." That is a little surprising, she didn't seem too bad, and perhaps I underestimated her. "Alyss Fray with a score of 10." Well, that shocks me slightly. Alyss always seemed a little…off. She must have done something spectacular.

Romeo and I are on the edges of our seats. "Good luck." Is whispered once more.

"County 3 now. Romeo Montgomery with a score of 10." My eyes widen, he got 10? Sure he's competent with a sword and stuff, but 10? He must have been more impressive than I had paid attention to. "Nigel Cremets with a score of 6." Six? Is that it? I thought my private session had gone really well. And now with the extra available score, that sounds rubbish. I slump back, refusing the pitying gazes of Percy and Romeo. I don't want nor care for their pity.

County 9 – Liam Vega (18)

It is disappointing being a middle county; it means that we have to wait for ages for our results. The Tertia girl and the Trei girl from 3 got 7 and 6 respectively, so fairly average county and a little disappointing for a Career county. I wasn't surprised by the Montgomery kid's 10, that kid is a secretive devil, certainly one to watch out for.

My attention turns as we go on. "County 4 now. Leander Denton with a score of 7." Again pretty average seems to describe most of the kid's private sessions at the moment. "Shark Bethol with a score of 8." Again predictable but creeping up slightly. "Jaydin Kendal McLain with a score of 5." There is a sharp intake of breath, now that is unfortunate, the lowest score so far. "And Kiwi Hastings with a score of 4." And she has been beaten, with a lower score. The next tribute I am curious about, Electron Snow, the president's genetic but not biological relation. "County 5. Electron Snow with a score of 12." Wait, what? 12? That's mental? He does deserve it though, he's better than the Tiell girl and the Fray girl and Bloom kid. The way he is so precise with his weaponry. "Vihn Duong," I wait with bated breath on my ally, "with a score of 11." Wow, Vihn is a lot more advanced than I had first thought; he'll be one to watch again. "Myra Kellson with a score of 8." Not too bad, too average though. "And Tylin Grey with a score of 7." Too average, dead too quickly, mark my words.

Now we're onto the second Career county and just three away from my county, where we are all on tenterhooks, looking out for our allies training scores as well as our own. "Sebastian Sleith with a score of 10." I try to remember this Sleith kid and I shiver as I put the face on the screen to the name. The boy has eyes that seem to bore into your soul, it's admittedly freaky. "Henrique Sydney-Snow with a score of 4." Another unmemorable tribute. "Sunday Telford with a score of 12." I start as I remember the kid, very proficient with several weapons, but really as good as the Snow kid? "And Alycee McDonavan with a score of 4." Ouch, again quite harsh. "County 7. Ranen Hollock with a score of 8." Okay, again a brainy person which you can't really show in your private sessions. "Archie Cross with a score of 9." Really? I didn't think the Cross kid was that good. Sure he was decent with a bow and arrow. "Lorelei McAdams," his ally, "with a score of 7. And Daphne Apollo with a score of 5." Oooh, I think they're being too hard on some of these kids. "County 8. Prion Hagen with a score of 7. Graphite Mark Grey with a score of 7." The two sixteen year old guys don't seem to register with me, I can't really remember them. "Anastaysha Black with a score of 8." Impressive for a kid who lost her father two days ago, we were all told. "and Priscilla Hart with a score of 4."

Now it's me, it's time to see whether the Gamemakers liked me. "Good luck and may the odds be ever in your favour." Madeline whispers and I'm sure she would mean it more than Sheldon would. "Liam Vega with a score of 11." Wow, really? The others look at me in delight and Sheldon gives me an awkward smile. I did it.

County 12 – Alexis Steelsheen (15)

I have to beat Phillip; there is no doubt about it. I know I did well in my private session, I just hope that they can see my potential, they better. Caesar's smile is so infuriating I want to just reach into the TV and rip it off his little plastic face. Why did I ever like him?

"Herring Qiu with a score of 6." Sad, low and he deserves it quite frankly. "Lexive Maritate with a score of 7. And Sandy Beechnut with a score of 6." The kid isn't strong so, like most counties, it looks as if they will only have one person going for them. "County 10. Skyler Senclare with a score of 11." To be expected naturally with a Career. "Noctarn Dayermay with a score of 5." For a Career that's impressive to get so low. "Kallina Censura with a score of 10." That girl worked so hard, how did she get lower than Skyler and Electron? "And Aella Wexler with a score of 11." More to point, less than the Wexler girl with her ridiculous goggles. "County 11," finally where my final other ally is waiting for his result. "Novin Platic with a score of 8." Really? That low? "Felix Rell with a score of 6." Again, fairly low. "Carlie Mansfield with a score of 9." What? That scrawny 12 year old with the huge scar down her cheek that looks as painful as the other scars that some of the tributes have. "And Cinca X with a score of 8."

Okay, this is it, this is finally my county. The tension between Phillip, who is sitting at the other end of the couch, as far away from me as possible, and I is unbearable and Haymitch and Precious have given up trying to dilute it. Haymitch has a bottle in his hand, as per usual, and is drinking heavily. He knows best of all, what it is like to gain your score from the Gamemakers. He himself got an 8 when it came to it so he isn't as useless as he appears. "Good luck you four." Precious, I still want to choke with laughter at the ridiculous name, murmurs. She knows Haymitch would never say it so it has to fall to her.

"County 12. Symel Larrieno with a score of 6." I feel bad for him, but only slightly. He deserves slightly higher and he slumps back, everyone still staring at the screen. "Phillip Dolores with a score of 10." Despite myself, I am slightly impressed but it was to be anticipated. He throws me this smirk which makes my blood boil and I lean forward, more eager than ever to know what I got. "Alexis Steelsheen with a score of 10." What? The same as him? Despite my mixed feelings of elation and infuriation, I throw a smirk back at him. Phillip looks slightly taken aback and I sit back, smugly. I may not have done better than him, but at least I did as well. "And Amber Heathspark with a score of 6."

That's it, the county 12 scores: two sixes and two 10s. A little bit of a surprising mix.

County 13 – Aelius Nobel (17)

To say that the scores of the other tributes in the alliance were good would be sufficient. I want to be on par with Electron at least. I cannot be beaten out by a non-Career. We all lean forward as Caesar ends the county 12 reapings.

"County 13, the last Career county. Aelius Nobel with a score of 12." Yes! I want to fist pump into the air, that's a score for me and Seph nods pleased in my direction. "Robert Robyns with a score of 3." And immediately the cry-baby sets off again. It is a disgrace to have him in a Career county, all he does is cry, everyone is getting sick to the teeth of him, even Jane who is the most patient and kind person you will ever meet, and she is also slightly disgusting. "Persephone Aroda with a score, of 13."

"YES!" Seph jumps in air and Caspian and I politely applaud her, Eve not even acknowledging this.

"And Eve Lester with a score of 4." Again, another complete disgrace to the name of Career counties.

She makes to turn it off but I stop her. "No," my authoritative tone stops her immediately, "I want to see the other competition."

She duly replaces the remote as Caesar announces Apollo Alphaeus' score of 9. "Cyan Relting with a score of 6. Celeste Wyatt with a score of 7." Besides Apollo, another rather average county. "And Antoinette Aquamarine with a score of 5." Predictable bloodbath, straight off. "County 15. Damien Grendel with a score of 7, Giyran Leet with a score of 8." I can only just remember the faces of the two boys, not distinctly at all of them being able to do anything special. "Gina Rae with a score of 7 and Kora Arai with a score of 7." What a boring county, all rather middling scores. "County 16. Nuse Riobe with a score of 9. Darius Whaldron," I lean forward to see this menace that has been rumoured to have raped at least one girl every night he has been here. First it was the Bridgley girl from his county, Seph even slept with him once, Lia from 18 then that Mansfield kid from 11 last night. I can honestly say I feel so sorry for the kid; it isn't as if he is the nicest guy or the most lenient. Then there was the Robits girl who consented, another sex freak in the same county, I feel for the other two tributes who would have been trying to get a decent night's sleep. Every time Darius is anywhere near Carlie she runs as fast as she can in the opposite direction, the Cross kid normally sheltering her and staring daggers at Darius. "With a score of 11." Wow, so he isn't just persistent in bed but also in the training centre. "Lillian Robits with a score of 6 and Natane Bridgley with a score of 9." Again a surprise with that, I didn't realise she was so good."

"What are you thinking?" Seph interrupts my thoughts.

I retort quickly and honestly. "I'm asking myself how you could ever consent to that brute Whaldron."

That shuts her up and she glares at me before slumping back down on the sofa. "County 17 now and Charizo Tycar with a score of 5. Aiden Felmerson gained a score of 8." True to their abilities, I can testify. "Willow Ravenwood with a score of 5," bloodbath with her fellow allies, "and Kendra Fritz with a score of 8." Two fives, two eights, how boring. "County 18, we are nearly there ladies and gentlemen. Reid Shackleford with a score of 9 and Edward Reed with a score of 4." Yeah, I could have predicted that pretty easily. "Cordelia Wensworth with a score of 8 and Liana Sparrow with a score of 7." Wow, she did well to hold her nerve after what had happened the night before. "And finally, county 19 ladies and gentlemen. Harry Field with a score of 5 and Nobie Phlour with a score of 6." Two weak tributes but I bet they're kicking themselves. "Kit Kat with a score of 5 and Melena Marcus with a score of 7. Congratulations tributes see you tomorrow at the interviews and may the odds be ever in your favour."

Well, may they be in mine and no one else's. But I don't need good odds; I just need odds and a way to win which I can guarantee.

What do you think?! Are you happy/surprised with the results? I'm three reviews away from 150, can we break the barrier for my going back to school tomorrow?!