Wow this isn't as long as i hoped it would have been but in one night it's all I can hope for. I have this big test on and i might not be able to write. This is one chapter I'm hoping will do well. I have chosen to put the reaping and training and interview all in Winter's P.O.V but i will then change to third person or change the P.O.V's right through the story.

Disclaimer: Still dont own The Hunger Games.

Chapter two

Goodbyes and fair wells

It wasn't long until the peacekeepers took me and Cory into the justice room. I hadn't spoken to him but I'd seen him around at school and the town. His father worked in the mines and his mother died giving birth to his younger brother, who died at birth.

We were taking to different rooms and i sat of a pillow padded seat. I closed my eyes for a quick second before the door in front of me creaked open and my mother and Sister walked through the door. Mother was being brave, for my sister.

My sister hugged me, "Come back. You have to, Winter."

"I'm tough, Summer." I smiled. Summer wasn't happy with the answer so I shrugged, "OK. I'm coming back."

My sister stepped back and my mother leaned in and hugged me tight in her arms. She started weeping so i hugged her back, "It's ok, Mother. Everything will be fine."

She didn't want to speak so she just stood up straight and nodded at me. A peacekeeper came in ordering them out quickly.

Next came in Jazzy with her hands on her hips, "good luck out there, Snowflake."

I sighed when i heard my pet name she had given me when i was a child, "Can you do something for me?" when she didn't reply i finished, "Can you make sure my Mother and Sister are ok while I'm gone?"

"sure I will, Winter. I will check them every day," I stood as she tried to bend down and hug me. I was now standing up and hugging her.

"Time to leave, miss." The peacekeeper called in. Jazzy nodded and left the room.

That was everyone i was waiting to come in and no one else did. I sat on the chair with my eyes closed and my hand on the necklace i had gotten before i left for reaping. I was glad i grabbed it. It would make my life so much better dying with a part of my family near me.

Then the door swung open and the happy lady that was on the stage walked in, "Are you ready to go miss Kitico?" i sighed but nodded as she led me from the room and toward the rail way.

The train was huge and red. This train will be taking me to the capitol where i will be put on display then sent into an arena. I growled at the thought. Cory stood behind me with his mouth opened wide staring at the train in am amazement. Never seen a train, i thought to myself. And will never see anything past this wall again. The poor kid looked so fragile i thought he wasn't going to make it through the train ride.

We stepped into the train and looked around at the wall patterns. Cory looked so focused again, "wow. This is so cool."

"Not when you get to the capitol," i let my thought slip my mind and i fell quiet with my head low to avoid eye contact with him. I have most likely scared him out of his wits. If i see a boy in the arena screaming like a manic i know why.

"These are the Tributes this year," a rough voice sounded. I jumped and turned around. The Winner of the Games about 2 years ago, Azzuen Kemaco. He was in the games when he was about 14 so he is only a year or so older than us. I looked at him. His hair was spiked up and a raven blue colour and brown eyes. He was tall and had a well built body. he had been one of the best in the games that year with a throwing knife.

"this is them," Claire smiled at us pulling me on one side and Cory on the other. "Miss Winter Kitico and Mr Cory Matthews."

He looked at us and with a smiled, "we might have a chance this year." Azzuen had known me well before he went into the games and we still hang out sometimes. He knew I was good at climbing and hiding but i could never seem to hunt or fight well, "With a bit of help."

I looked at him with and evil eye and curled my mouth down, "Shut up you."

"Hush up. You're under my control now, Snowflake," He laughed when he saw the frown i gave him. He knew I hated that pet name but he still called me that.

"Well! We better get to our cart on the train," Claire frowned and led the way down the train.

It was beginning to get dark before the train took off with a bumping start. I was in my room changing into a small pair of pyjamas I'd been give on the Train. They were silky and blue. That's all I can tell anyone about them. I sat on the bed and looked into the suitcase. It was filled with cloths that no one would wear in District 11. These were Capitol cloths. I let out a small yawn and fell back with my head against the soft pillows. Within no time, i was out and asleep with the bag of cloths still on the bed.

Hopefully i get time to post more at breaks at school.