Heyyo! This chapters gonna be all about the families/friends of the so far living tributes. No, this is not the interviews. That comes at the final 8, this is just them watching the games and sharing their opinions on how they think their son/daughter friend/bae is doing. I don't have much to say so let's just get into this chapter!

Sterling Gray, 17. Vixen's Friend; District 1

I sit in Vixen's home trying my best to comfort his family at a time like this. They don't really need it though, I'm pretty sure that Vixen will easily win this thing. He just has to watch his back against his allies and that Janet chick. Bitch has a tribute tracker and she could sneak up on them anytime now. But it doesn't matter to me because I know that my boy Vixen's prepared.

I look over at Jada who sits to my right and smile. She continues to stare and drink the water that his father offered us. She shakes in her boots, she's trembling while watching Vixen and his allies look for tributes. Only three of the careers remain so they should all choose who they want to kill. Knowing Vixen, he has no idea what their names are. In my opinion, I think Vixen should try to kill Janet, Stabby, and Declan. It just seems right to me, go for the harder ones first.

''Hey, why you shakin'?'' I whisper in Jada's ear.

She quickly turns towards me and blushes. I know that she likes Vixen. It's so obvious but Vixen can't seem to put the pieces together. Oh well. I look over at his sister who's only a year older than I am. I stare as she sits down and scoot over towards her. I know that this is my buds sister but come on, she's hot as hell. The way she dresses up like a capitolite, now she makes it work if you know what I mean. The small tattoos scattered around her body, the bright colored eye-shadow. Good god this girl is... Uhh!

''Topaz,'' I call out.

She turns around quickly and looks at me while she chews on her sandwich. ''Why didn't you volunteer this year? It was your last chance.''

''Because I didn't want to.'' She says. Simple as that. Oh god, she's so fine! The capitol style clothes that she wears makes her look even more approachable. She turns away and stares at the TV screen as she sees Vixen yelling at his allies. Barking orders and creating history. I bite my lips as I stare at Topaz and feel an elbow hit me in the shoulder. I quickly turn to see Jada shaking her head at me. She does the same with Vixen so why can't I with his sister?

I begin to stretch and make sure to show my muscles and smile at Topaz. I place my hand on the couch that she's sitting on and place my hand over the beautiful fabric in their house. I place it next to her ass and ''accidentally squeeze.''

''Oh, my fault. I didn't know your... Was there,'' I say trying to come up with an excuse. ''You can hit me if you want, I'll understand.''

''No, it's fine.'' She continues eating.

''Your skin is so smooth,'' I laugh. I say that because she's wearing feel-through leggings. It's like she's not wearing anything at all. She looks over at me and smiles, ''Thanks.'' She replies. Oh I'm getting my way tonight. Sorry, Vix, I gotta have your sis.

I begin to take off my shirt and sit in a tank top until Jada quickly stops me. She tells me not to try and pull off any stunts and it really bothers me how much of a buzz-kill she is. God, just let me do my thing! Vixen's parents walk into the room with a bunch of snacks. A bunch of crackers with peanut butter for Jada and I and they left us both sandwiches. I smile and thank them as so does Jada.

Topaz quickly gets up and begins to walk away. I can't help but stare. I begin to cough and quickly push my shirt down as Vixen's dad is about to say something. I knew I should've rushed and stayed in the tank top. ''It's hot,'' would have been an excellent excuse. I begin to flex as soon as she walks back in and she doesn't seem to notice.

''Topaz, you're so fine. I want you, please...'' I've never said such a thing like that before. It's just that she's playing hard to get so I'm really starting to get desperate here. My charms work with every girl, even Jada fell for it the first ten times. She looks at me funny and starts to chuckle.

''You're not bad,'' She chuckles. ''You're just younger than me.''

Crap!

''I like older guys. If you were a bit older, maybe one or two years ahead of me then I could see it working out. But I do admire your charisma, maybe some other time.'' She smiles and goes back to watching Vixen.

He punches the floor in anger and I don't know what for. I feel bad for him, he hasn't received a single sponsor yet. Neither of the careers have. What's going on this year? Are the careers not that interesting to the capitol? Dear lord, someone needs to send him something.

I watch as he lifts his head up to the sound of at least twenty mutts. His face is red, he looks pissed. He quickly grabs his boomerang and easily decapitates at least five of them. He runs up to one and actually begins to smack it with the boomerang. He flips the blade on and begins to cut its body. He easily wipes them all out on his own.

I begin to chuckle as I know this guys got it in the bag. The only thing in his way is the amount of tributes left. This is so simple. Everyone knows who the winner of the 25th games will be. It's not even a competition. Vixen Rucker. There's no competition for it. District one is gonna have another victor this year, and it's gonna be all because of this guy. Hah! I can't wait to see the look on the other tributes' faces when he kills them. It's gonna be priceless.

Kitsune Striker, 17. Kitana's Twin; District 2

God, this whole crap with Vixen taking the lead is so fake. She's just gonna back-stab them in the end, I know Kitana like that. After all, she is my twin. Watching Vixen completely destroy those mutts gave me the shivers. The kid is a savage. Kind of cute, Kitana won't go for him though. She's not about the one-year-younger than her thing. I wouldn't mind him though.

I stay still and watch the TV as the careers make their way towards the cornucopia after the mutt attacks. One their way there, they begin to settle down and start talking to each other. I listen closely in and they start to speak about their predictions on the final 5. Everyone brings up the girl from 10, the boy from 8, and the boy from 5. The careers this year are a different cast. You got pretty-boy, a bitch, and a not-so-smart tribute from four. What a group of careers we have this year.

I watch as they all begin to sharpen their weapons even more and laugh as they do. Looks like they're taking turns being career pack leader but I haven't seen the district four male lead yet so far. It's as if they could hear me from the TV and actually let him decide where to go. He directs them towards the ocean and he starts to jump in and swim. He laughs while the others watch. Vixen shrugs and eventually jumps in and Kitana just watches.

She finally gives in and sets feet in the water. Wow, the careers having fun in the arena instead of being serious. I mean, isn't killing fun for the careers? So why not do that instead? I dunno, and I'm not really interested. I can't really stand to watch this with no action. There's just.. No point. I get up and begin to walk around my neighborhood. I smile as I kick the pebbles around the park. I sit on the swing set and nobody is outside.

Everyone is too busy hoping for Kitana to win. Don't get me wrong, she's my sister and I love her, but would it really be that bad if I kind of hoped that she doesn't return? I sit on the swing set and rock myself back and forth. The wind blows smoothly on my hair and brushes it against my face. I move it away and start to think about me being in the games. What if I were in the games instead of Kitana? Would I have made it this far?

Yes.

There's not many people left and with these tributes, I think I have a fair chance of winning. I would try to become friends with everyone though, even if I had to kill them all in the end. It would be worth knowing each and every one of these tributes before their sudden deaths. I would have loved to have met Carty. She seemed like such a nice girl who just lost her way in life. God I feel bad for the poor girl.

When they showed the knife in her forehead a couple of nights ago, I felt so bad. She was just a misunderstood girl, one who didn't have much going for her but that could've easily changed. She could have been the victor this year if it wasn't for the problems that she had. I felt so bad for her.

I turn to my left and hear footsteps. They crunch against the rough concrete and make a crunch noise on the fun wood chips in the park. I smile and see a couple of peacekeepers walking by.

''Kitsune, why are you out?'' Says Jeffery.

''I just wanted to take a break from the games. Not much action is going on right now and I'm really not in the mood for it at the moment,'' I smile nicely.

''You know it's a federal crime not to watch the games, right?'' Says Jony.

I smile at him and yawn. ''I know, but I really don't see the point if nothing exciting is going on. Promise you'll tell me if I missed out on anything?''

They both nod their heads and smile. See what being nice gets you? Friends, people you can trust. Unlike Kitana. She's a bitch to everyone even her own friends. God, how can you be friends with something such as that in the first place? How can you like that person? How can you love a daughter like that?

I don't understand how anyone in this district puts up with that type of crap. I certainly can't. Maybe she'll end up dying before I know it. That will be alright, I guess. I shouldn't be thinking of things like that. It's just not worth it. It's just not.

I head back towards my home and sit down. It's gotten pretty late and today has gone by quick. It's 6 already and nothing important has happened in the games. Mom and Dad are both snuggling and eating and saying that nothing happened. Nobody died, no new alliances broke. Nobody has ran into the other. It's quite boring if you ask me.

I bring a bowl of cereal on the couch and begin to sit and watch again. Multiple tributes are already asleep and only like four are awake. Why such an early bedtime? The boy from 7 is being swarmed by mutts and he's sleeping. He's like the only person in the games who gets consistent mutts sent after him. I kind of feel bad. Hopefully he doesn't die a terrible death by mutts.

Oh well, let's see what goes on for the rest of the night.

Priscilla Rivers, 22. Marlin's Sister; District 4

Uck, I can't stand these games. They form murderous kids and terrible situations for the family of these tributes. Watching as your son or daughter get killed by another child his age. You know how messed up that is? How can someone actually enjoy that? How could you laugh and cheer at the terrible thought of your fellow district member dying?

Marlin's friend, Piper, is over here. She's quite nervous for Marlin. I am TOO! He's my brother. One wrong move and he could be dead. Sticking too long with his alliance could kill him! Going to the feast could kill him! We've already had one member of district four die. BY HER OWN ALLY! What's to say that she won't do the same to Marlin?

She seems to be very close with Marlin, but I dunno. Anything could happen in that arena. Marlin's not the smartest tribute so I doubt that he'll see it coming. I just pray that it doesn't happen. Piper smiles and tries to be an optimist on his situation. I admire her for that. I just can't deal with these games. What if I volunteered a while back? But you would never volunteer. That's what I'm trying to say!

Oh god, I just hope that Marlin can win. I look over at Piper who continues to bite her fingernails and I smile to try to calm her down a bit. She gets up and begins to walk away. ''See you later, Priscilla.''

I smile and wave at her. I continue to sit and watch the games feeling unsure about this whole situation. I just have a weird gut feeling that something bad might happen. God I just hope that this gut feeling isn't correct.

Damara Diarmuid, 41. Declan's Mother; District 5

Things are so awkward now. The only alliance r-remaining is the careers and the two 13 year-olds. They make such a cute couple, it's adorable. I continue to cook and make dinner while my husband watches the games.

''HONEY,'' Ander yells out. I look straight at him while stirring the pot. ''They're showing Declan!'' I stop for a second and begin to look at the TV. It shows him holding his cut shoulder and smacking his fist in the air. He holds himself tightly around the sponsor blanket and tears up while he eats his ice cream.

What's this for? I begin to chuckle as he drools. Oh that son of mine. I shouldn't be laughing at a time like this but I can't help it. The expression on his face is adorable. You can tell that his heart is broken, but what for?

''ALEX, WHY?! POURQUOI!?''

Oh god...

''NOO!'' I hear him yell on the television screen. ''I'M NOT GAY, I JUST REALLY MISS ALEX!''

I look up. Dear god, first he rapes a girl and now he's gay? No, he didn't do those things. You know that he didn't, don't even bring that up. My husband looks straight at me and smiles. He chuckles a little bit and I begin to chuckle as well. Declan slides his arm to the left and accidentally smacks his sword away from him. He drops it down a layer and it's on the edge of falling. I look closely to see what he's gonna do.

Ander walks near me and begins to smell the pot. He looks at me and begins to hug me. I drop my spoon to fill a bowl up for him and he locks me in a bear hug. I start to laugh and tap playfully. He smiles and starts to speak.

''Why don't we eat later?'' He whispers.

''What did you have in mind,'' I ask?

''A little bit of fun?''

I smile and place a bowl of soup in his hands. I push them against his chest and I place a seat down for him. He kisses my cheek and I blush. ''But what about Declan?'' I ask.

''Declan will do just fine. We haven't had a single bit of fun ever since he left. He's made it this far, I think he can survive until the end. After all, I do believe in my son.''

I smile and we both chuckle. He places it in the microwave and says that he'll reheat it. ''Let's just have a little bit of fun.''

I feel as though it's wrong to be doing something naughty at a time like this but can you blame me? Yes. Yes you can. It's not everyday that your only child gets reaped into the games. And it's not everyday when your husband is off from work. Oh Declan, please forgive me. Don't do on us now, I believe in everything you've told me. Just don't get killed in that arena. I won't forgive myself if you never come back.

Ami Gonzalez, 14. Alex's Friend; District 6

As I watch from town square, just to take a break from the surroundings of the orphanage, I look up at Alex's screen. It recently just flipped from the district 5 male to Alex who is now on top of the cornucopia with the district 11 boy. I watch as they form a bond and talk to each other kindly.

They smile and understand each other. I guess they're good friends? That's nice. I smile as they continue to talk. Alex holds his shirt and wipes it over his sweaty face. The other boy panics and begins to point. He yells as he watches the mutts under the cornucopia get killed in an instant. They see the two tributes from district eight climbing up until they hear noises.

Wow! The careers have just made their way over here as well. I look in awe as there are seven tributes at the cornucopia. This is like an early feast! I'm curious to see what happens. If nobody dies here then you know that the capitol won't be pleased. The girl from eight quickly pulls the boy off of the ladder and tells him to run.

She said something that I didn't really hear. ''Wait for the feast,'' I think it was. The two run off even though the boy continues to look back. You know that he wants in on the action. Alex looks in shock as his partner quickly grabs a knife. The boy from four begins to climb up the cornucopia and his hand gets stabbed.

The boy from one jumps onto on it and climbs the tough surface. The girl begins to use her skills to get her way up there slowly. The boy from 11 continues to fight them off while Alex holds his spear. ''GET BACK!'' He yells as he tries to spear the girl. She tosses a knife that the two and they both dodge. Alex quickly jumps off the cornucopia and begins to run.

The all jump the boy from 11 and stab him. Alex is long gone leaving a friend behind. I saw him grab the guys hand but the two slipped away. The boy from 11 feels no pain and quickly rolls away. He drops down onto the sand and begins to run. He follows Alex and they both leave the cornucopia quickly.

Oh, Alex. I hope that you can win. Please do. Come back, please! Please...

Albert Swanson, 11. Alan's Brother; District 7

''Alan's gonna win! He's gotta win!''

I watch from my room as he gets swarmed by mutts. They pinch his face and he wakes up. He jolts up and picks up his ax. I watch as Alan escapes his dire situation and continues to run. He swings in front of him as he runs and yells in fury. He's angry, big bro is angry.

I jump out of my seat and watch. Don't die bro! He sprints away from the mutts and sits down. He starts to pant terribly fast and he yells. He punches the floor and yells in anger. As soon as he does, the faces in the sky appear. He begins to yell and throw a fit. No ones face shows up. He makes his way up to the third floor and watches as two tributes receive a sponsor full of drinks. They both cheer and begin to drink it.

I realize them as the two tributes that Ava tried to kill. No freaking way.

Alan completely ignores them and lays down on the ground. He's angry and continues to smack his ax on the ground. If big bro wins, I'll be super happy. If he loses, I'll hate the capitol and the peacekeepers forever. Putting him in a terrible situation such as this one. I'll never forgive them. Ever! I watch as he realizes that if he falls asleep that they will just send more mutts after him. He continues to move and looks to climb up a layer. It takes him a while, but he's almost to the fourth floor.

Alice Wilsons, 49. Jacoby's Mother; District 11

Oh god, Jacoby please make it out of there alive. I don't know what I would do if you died. I sit and watch as my son begins to lose the other tributes. He begins to hide and he watches as they run right past him. I smile at his bravery and beg for him to live.

Jacoby can do it. I know that he can. After all, he does have it in his genes to never surrender. His sister is fast asleep and many people in the district are in their homes. Some might still be working from what I know but I doubt it. I want to send him a sponsor, but the district doesn't have the money. Lia's mother does but I doubt that she'd be willing to let anything happen.

I watch as Jacoby falls asleep and I stare at him while he dreams. A tear strolls down my eyes as I know that my baby could die any day now. I smile at his face until the camera quickly turns to another tribute. The two younger tributes of the competition. The girl opens up a sponsor gift with ten throwing knives. All different colors like the girl from 12.

I just hope that Jacoby can defeat all the obstacles of this challenge and win. Do it, Jacoby. For mama.

Aghh! I'm so sorry that some of you guys didn't get family/friend POVs. I was like, let me just explain what happens to other tributes in other tributes' POV... Anyways, you guys will probably get those soon. I promise. :) Don't hate me, I know some of these were super short. I had to stop in the middle of typing this and I completely rushed to get it through. I was gonna do everyone's family/friends POV but some people didn't have family so... Anyway, you guys can expect deaths in every chapter from now on. Hope your tribute doesn't die next chapter, ha ha...

Favorite POV?

Least Favorite? Some were short so...

Predictions for tomorrow? Any tribute.

Who do you thinks gonna die next?

That's all for now. Sorry if it was rushed, I apologize. Hope you all have a wonderful day/night. I'll see you all later. And if I made any mistakes, please tell me. I didn't review over this chapter because I wanted to get it up quick so let me know if you see anything that looks ridiculously stupid. Thanks, bai!