Day 3

~~Sierra Moon District 9 Female~~

I get nervous as I grip the throwing knife. Only 5 hours left in the Training Center, then comes the Private Sessions. I still haven't mastered any range weapon, even though I'm trying my hardest.

I throw the knife, and it lands on the elbow. I try again. In the knee.

Come on, Si! I urge. You got this. Just take a deep breath...

I throw it.

~~Nite Minous District 9 Male~~

I pet the snake and let it run across my hands. If I'm going to use animals in the Games, I need to learn their needs and behavior.

After I let the King Cornsnake back into it's cage, I glance at the others. Only two more animals to master, the Mockingjay and the Trackerjacket.

I take out the Mockingjay, and begin studying it's behavior.

Maybe I shouldn't even mess with the Trackerjackets.

~~Emily Lynch District 10 Female~~

Day 1 was medicine and poison.

Day 2 was hunting.

Today is swords.

Trainer Jason teaches me how to hold it, and tells me how to strike.

I whirl it around like I saw Zara doing with her dagger, then run towards the dummy. I pounce, knocking the dummy to the ground. I quickly chop off the felt head, then stand up.

If the Games are this easy, maybe I'll win.

~~Samson Asgolo District 10 Male~~

A whip is what I need. All throughout training, I've tried so many different weapons. Slingshot, bow, knives, swords, nunchucks, even a trident. But, my best weapon is a whip.

I was attacking the dummies at record speed when I felt a tap on my shoulder. I turn on my heel, and see myself face to face with Julian.

"You're pretty good with that," he tells me.

I nod.

"Do you want to join the career pack?"

I stare at him in disbelief, then give him my one word answer.

"Yes."

~Ambrosia McIntosh District 11 Female~

I almost laugh as I begin to start a fire. I have five allies. Nathan, Millie, Emily, Bera, and Woodley. Neither know I have alliances with others! Well, except Nathan. But, he's my District Partner, he gets to know everything.

I juggle all the possibilities in my mind, all the pros and cons. Hey, worst comes to worst, I'll betray them!

The fire breaks through, and I smile at the flames.

~Nathan Cottonmouth District 11 Male~

I was shocked when I saw Sierra nail the shot. I thought for sure I had just discovered her weakness! I knew almost everyone else's.

Bera can't climb.

Emily isn't good at hunting.

Zara isn't a team player.

etc, etc

Sierra is the only tribute I'm having trouble with. What is her weakness? I suddenly saw it in her eyes. It could also be classified by a strength, but it would hamper one of the things she needs most in the arena.

Sierra Moon is a light sleeper.

~~Millie Oatbratton District 12 Female~~

Miles is the easiest to copy. I've been following him all three days, and he doesn't seem to mind. He even gives me advice here and there.

I picked up a dagger next to the one he picked up, then went to the dummy next to his.

I ran in like him, slashed like him, and the dummy even fell apart in the same places.

Miles walked over, and helped me adjust the my grip before he ran in again.

~~Miles Reed District 12 Male~~

Millie is my ally. There, I said it. Millie is going to be my ally. I knew ever since she followed my exact movements at the fire station a few days ago.

I think if we protect each other, we both have a great chance of survival.

I'm setting the dagger down when a whistle blows.

"Into the dining room!" Trainer Ivy barks. "You're private sessions will begin any minute!"

Who are you rooting for? Who's training tactic is most bizarre? Who is going to recieve the highest score? Lowest?

Also, for the Private Sessions, should I split it up, three or four Districts at a time, or nail it all in one Chapter?