(A/N: Well, sorry I haven't updated in such a long time. It's just that I have so many tests these days. Well, I thank nerdsman92 because he was the author who made me start to write again. Thank you for having the time to read my story).

Chapter 2: The Train

Jonathan's POV

As I saw the girl, Isabel, I couldn't take my eyes off her. She had brown eyes with black hair tied in a bun and her face was absolutely beautiful. She looked dazzling in the dress she was wearing. It was horrible how a lovely girl had to die like this. My mother was crying, tears running down my cheeks and holding my hand. My father barely held in the tears that was about to pour out. Sally, my older sister, even looked unhappy, when she hated me so much. I escaped from my mother's grasp and started my way to the stage. When I got to the platform, I gave Isabel an encouraging smile, but it was more of a depressing one. We shook hands as the national anthem was played. After the song was finished, besides us was a train track, with a train waiting for us. Both of us boarded the train and were amazed. Isabel gasped as we looked around. The curtains were golden colored with flowers knitted to it. There were red, expensive couches planted beside windows and a red carpet rolled out before us. Then, a man dressed in a blue suit with golden buttons appeared in front of us.

"Welcome my friends," he greeted. "Do you wish to see your rooms?" I shrugged, not caring and looked at Isabel.

"Can't we bid our farewells to our family and friends?" she asked.

"They'll be arriving shortly, in your rooms," he said. "Follow me." We followed him down the aisle and found our rooms. Isabel was across the hall from me and we both entered our rooms. I slumped onto my bed and waited for my parents come.

Isabel's POV

My room was pretty small. It only had a bed and a window with a small closet. I expected more from this fancy train. I sighed and looked out the window and saw my mother, sister, and Gary about to board the train. Then when a few seconds had passed, my door slid open and my mom and sister appeared. My mom wrapped her arms around me and wept in my shoulder.

"Mom, I'll be fine. Don't worry about me," I assured her, but I knew nothing would be fine in the arena.

"Hey Isabel, I have a gift for you," Anna said quietly as Mother mourned for me. She took out an item wrapped in a worn out, baige colored blanket.

"Take it." I slowly lifted it from Anna's hands and unwrapped it. Inside was a slim bow made of wood with a quiver full of arrows.

"Where did you get this?" I asked in surprise. "It's illegal to keep weapons in District Twelve."

"Don't tell this to anyone, but I went hunting before the new barricade blocked off all ways to the forest. That's why I came home with rabbits and squirrels," Anna explained. I smirked and said, "So you did lie about buying it from Samuel?" She smiled and nodded, "Gary's waiting outside. I'll… I'll see you later, lil' sis." Her smile faded and tears welled up in her eyes.

"I love you Isabel, you remember that, okay?" Mother mumbled in my ear. I nodded and whispered, "I love you too Mom." My mom and Anna left, both of them crying. A couple seconds later, Gary stepped in and sat next to me on the bed. I fell onto his shoulder and sobbed silently.

"I don't want to be here," I whispered.

"I would've volunteered to be with you, but my parents…" Gary replied. "Here, I have a gift for you."

"I already got one, it's fine," I murmured. He ignored me and placed the present on my lap. It was a scabbard with a dagger resting inside. The scabbard was worn and dirty but I took out the dagger. It was a hunting knife. The blade glinted in the light and it was very sharp.

"Take it, it'll be an item to remember me," Gary said with a smile. Then, the horn was blown, signaling for everyone to leave.

"All right, I'll be going now," Gary sighed. As he stood up and was about to exit, I ran into him and gave him a hug. He grunted and smiled, encasing me with his arms. I buried my head in his chest and murmured, "I'll miss you."

"You don't have to, I'll be seeing you soon," Gary whispered. He gave me a smile, handed me some cookies he got from before, and walked away, leaving me in a confused state.

(A/N: I know, it's short. Like really short… But, the next chapter will be long, I promise you that. I just wanted to leave you on a cliffhanger, haha. Well, the next chapter will have the Percy Jackson stuff in it, so don't think this is all Hunger Games. Thank you reviewers! And have a Happy (Early) Thanksgiving!)

(Second A/N: If you're from Canada, then Thanksgiving already passed).

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