A/N: hey everyone, so here's the second chapter and I really hope you like it. The deal for this story is that I will use a different districts tributes for each different chapter and the chapter will be divided in half to use the point of view for each tribute (the male and the female). I hope you all like it and that I did my best to make it stand out and different enough that you will keep reading! Have a good time reading everyone.

Chapter 2: Learning to Win—District 1

Parker Harle

Being the male tribute from District 1 puts a lot of pressure on you if no one has ever told you that before. And that pressure is because District 1 has had the most winners and most of them have been male; just because we are the closest to the Capitol and we have enough trust with them that the gamemakers like for us to win to promote their power.

I had been training for these games my whole life and I was pretty confident that I would win; either a Career wins or a puny little kid from the lower districts won. And those puny kids didn't usually last very long because their lack of training. Unlike us. We had the most winners of the games in the past and even the Capitol had special privileges to help the Careers win, they could change the gamemakers ideas in a second. My family had been so proud of me when I volunteered for these games. And I was proud of myself that I was the first one to shout out my name and jump out onto the stage; taking whosever place that was originally called. District 1 was chaotic when reapings came, because everyone had at least some training as a Career. And everyone wanted to be a part of these games. So to get that one spot; you had to get on stage first.

After the short ride to the Capitol, my partner and I were the first to get to the training arena to start our new practices. We would just show off by ourselves until the others arrived. From the looks of it we also already got ourselves a few sponsors too; because of our talent with spears and throwing knives. Those two certain kinds of weapons were the trademark of our district even though others sometimes stole our ideas; we were the best. And we were going to win no matter what.

Once all the other districts had arrived, I went to go meet the other Careers. The other boys names were Benson and Camryn and the girls were Carlie and Sora, along with my partner whose name is Leia. We all got to know each other fairly quickly and began to analyze the other tributes. Just to see which ones we could eliminate first.

Camryn and I stood at the center of a large circle and were doing hand-to-hand combat lazily while we talked and watched the two tributes from District 5.

Camryn aimed a punch at my chest before he spoke, "I think my escort said those two were twins. How sad is that? A family losing two children in one year to the games."

"Yeah, too bad one of them volunteered for it. It's gonna be a shame to see the girl go," I stated as I caught his fist and twisted so that his arm was bent at an odd angle; not enough to do permanent damage though. He let out an odd noise before I let go then proceeded to rub his shoulder and complain about me being too rough because it was only training. "It's only a matter of time though, buddy, before we're the last two standing and we gotta duke it out on the final stage to victory."

"Better be ready for that Parker, 'cause I'm not gonna go easy on you then."

"Oh I'll be ready. Make sure you are," I reply with a smirk before turning to go find Leia and tell her what information we got today.

Leia Barton

I spent half the day in front of the mirror in my room deciding how I should show off to the judges for the training points. Then I spent at least an hour trying to figure out how to do my hair; leave it down or put it up in a braid or a bun. But that train of thought was cut short when that oaf of a partner I got stuck with came in and smiled at me in the small clothes I was wearing. I smacked him on the head with my hairbrush and he backed off before speaking.

"Well you look nice today Leia."

"Get on with it Parker or I'll hit you a bit harder and in a different place. I'm sure you won't like it very much either," I grumble as I turn to glare at him.

He just rolls his eyes then shakes his head, "Camryn and the other guys want to take out 11 and 12 first then work our way down because they're always easiest. And just for the record, I bet you wouldn't have the nerve to hit me."

"Parker, I hit you once and I'll do it again and make sure you never have children if you make it through the games." I state in a monotone voice, pleased by the fact that his expression changed for just a moment to one of worry. "But, continuing with more important matters, we aren't going to split up and take out each district faster? Going down from 12 seems a bit primeval, don't ya think?"

"These games are 'a bit primeval' Leia. Get with it. We're going with the other guys just to make sure everything goes our way. Unless you want to be one of the only Career tributes to break away from our alliance and go have fun with the losers."

I sigh and shake my head lightly, twisting my long glossy brown hair into a bun on top of my head before replying, "No, no I'm good with staying beside you guys. I just wanted to know what you were doing. I'm not questioning your oh so precious authority Parker."

He nods then makes his way out of the bathroom before letting me finish putting my hair up, and I follow him out soon afterward to head back to the arena to see the other tributes train.