AN: I am sorry I have not updated sooner. Lyme is an important character in this chapter and if you don't remember her from the books it may help if I gave you some quick info; She doesn't show up until Mockingjay, Lyme is part of the Rebellion, she helps with the rebellion in district 2 when Gale comes up with the plan to destroy the mountain/ "Nut". Hope you like this chapter, and please review! :)
I sit on my bed staring at the door, waiting for Clove to knock. She doesn't knock, but instead bursts into the room with wide eyes. "They are really pissed off. They told me to come in here and get you! As much as I hate you, you still would be an amazing ally so don't die on me." With that she leaves.
I get up and open the door and walk out. I walk down the hall starting to believe that this was not the best idea, I see Clove waiting for her moment in the plan. She gives me a nervous smile but I just turn back to where the Mentors are and continue down the hall.
Once I get into the room I see that the mentors are holding back so much anger I try really hard not to smile.
"Sit down Cato." Brutus says strongly. I obediently sit down in the chair farthest from them. "Cato we have been informed by an...anonymous source," He paused glancing in the direction of Clove's room, "That, you had some ideas about allies."
I take a look around the table before I talk, "I am not sure if I know what you are talking about."
"Cato don't act stupid!" Enobaria slams her hand on the table, "We know that you have been talking with 12 and you are planning to add them as allies!"
I don't say anything I just look at the three of them.
"Damn it Cato, talk to us! We are your mentors and we know best so you better start talking, boy!" Brutus yells.
"Okay," Is all I say. They wait a while to see if I say more, but I don't.
"Stop being a dumbass, Cato!" Enobaria, snarls through her altered teeth. A shiver shoots down my spine and I hope that none of them see.
Lyme smiles amused so I take the chance and I rest my head on my hand. I stare at Lyme who hasn't said a word. I let out a deep breath just to piss them off more.
"You're going to make District 2 a laughing stock and get both you and Clove killed! You can't ally with 12!" Enobaria yells at me. I keep my eye set on Lyme waiting for her to yell at me, but she stays calm and quiet.
"I'm a big boy I can make my own choices." is all I say.
"I'm sorry Cato," Clove enters, "but I agree with the Mentors. Our plan was to win, they could ruin that! Plus you are already stupid enough I don't think we can risk taking any more chances." I glare at Clove for the insult.
Brutus gives Clove a weird look but continues, "We already have you teamed up with District 1 and 4 we don't really want that many more people as Careers."
"Can I say something," Lyme asks clearing her throat, "I don't think it's that bad of an idea." We all look at Lyme; stunned. I get that old feeling again that I should kill her, "Cato knows what Peeta's specialty is and both Cato and I know that Katniss has something she is hiding. I think it's a good idea." Brutus and Enobaria look at her wide eyed, Clove looks like she is about to faint.
I can't stand it anymore, I push back my chair and stand up, yelling at Lyme, "Are you crazy? What is wrong with you because I can't figure it out! Nothing adds up with you! Why in the world would I team up with 12, Breadboy is a moron and Everdeen is a bitch!" I turn to Brutus and continue my rant, "Just for your information, both of the District 1 tributes know nothing, they suck at everything. I will allow District 4 just because they will make a good human shield!"
Clove laughs, "Yeah, Glimmer and Marvel are hopeless."
"Wait, what is going on?" Brutus asks obviously very confused. I sit back down and putting my head on the table trying to control my anger.
"You should have seen your faces!" Clove giggles, "We so got you! It took all that I had not to burst out in laughter." I look up to see the mentors still looking confused but I see that Lyme has gotten up and it staring out the window.
"Clove told me that you sent her to follow me and report back to you." I explain, looking at Lyme I can tell that she is listening but can't stand to look at me, "We decided to teach you a lesson, and we came up with this plan."
"What exactly is the lesson?" Lyme says still looking out the window.
"To not trust Clove with anything." A pillow comes flying my way and I look to Clove who is trying not to laugh but isn't doing the best. "No, it's to stay out of my business because no matter what you think you know; you don't know anything."
"Exactly!" Lyme turns to me glaring, she then leaves and goes to her room. We listen as her door slams shut, closing her in. I close my eyes and take a deep breath.
"Well that was fun." Brutus finally says. I look and see the remaining mentors looking exhausted. Clove is leaning against the wall studying her knife.
"Well we got the both of you here," Brutus continues, "I think it is a good time to tell you our plan that should probably go in action sooner than later." Clove and I still aren't really paying attention.
Enobaria notices our boredom so she speaks up, "It will help you get sponsors." Clove and I snap to attention. Enobaria slowly walks over to me, obviously enjoying the attention that we are finally giving her. She walks behind me and puts her hand on my shoulder, "Well Cato since you seem to be not interested in 12 then you will probably love this plan." She keeps her hand on my shoulder, but looks to Clove, "Clove, dear, can you come over here?" Clove carefully walks over to me, Enobaria puts her other hand on Cloves back, "You two need to stop fighting as much, especially in public, so you will be 'in love' with each other. Panem will go crazy for the two you." Brutus smiles in agreement.
"What?" I say looking up at Enobaria, then at Brutus, then at Clove hoping she has one of her tantrums.
"I think it might work." Clove sounds almost happy.
"Are you guys crazy? I am 18! I am the most prepared Tribute Panem has ever seen! I am not going to act like I am in love with a 15 year old!"
"But you will act like you're in love with a 16 year old from District 12?" Enobaria pushes.
I get up and move to the elevator. As the doors open I hear Brutus ask, "Think about it, Cato?" I don't answer I just press the button to close the doors between us. The last thing I see is Clove looking at her feet.
As I open the door to the training center and all the lights are off other than a single light that frames a target. Every thought goes out of my mind when I realize that I'm not alone. I hear the release of the bow echoing through the seemingly empty room. Then I see the arrow land right in the middle of the target; it's a perfect shot.
I try to quietly close the door but it closes a lot louder than I anticipated. The person in the room drops the bow and arrow. I turn on the light and run to where the bow and arrow are. I bend down to pick up the bow, but I hear the door behind me loudly open. I turn to see the door slowly closing but no one there.
I start to sprint out the door hoping to catch the person who made that shot.
