Disclaimer: I do not own the Hunger Games, I only own the characters I create like Lily, Brandon, Rue, and any others I create

Disappointment

Lily's POV

I returned to my little group just in time to see the remainder of the Reaping, Kyle was up,

"Kyle Hallows" Effie announced and Kyle walked up the stage to answer his question. I noticed he was watching Sunny as she stood in the stage. I wanted tomorrow to come so I could see Holt, so I got up and walked out of the train car, to my room. I ran into the bathroom and took a quick shower, using my favorite soap and shampoo, lavender. Once I was done I pressed the button that sent a wave of heat down my scalp and dried my waist long hair. Then I quietly slipped into a deep sleep. The dream terrified me though,

"Lily hurry" Holt was yelling at me from somewhere in the trees, I quickly climbed. Once I was up I looked for Holt, I heard a gasp and dropped as fast as I could to the ground. There in front of me stood Brandon with a death grip on Holt, cutting off his air. I ran to Holt but it was like time was moving slowly,

"I will win." Was all Brandon said before pulling out a knife and plunging it straight through Holt's heart.

I woke up quickly, there was sweat making my clothes stick to my skin, I looked at the clock, it was 5:56, they would be coming to collect the Tributes soon. I went into the bathroom and combed out my hair, there was no point in taking a shower, my stylist would make me look completely different anyways, while my prep-team would tear every piece of un-wanted hair from my body. I quickly brushed my teeth, then I changed. There was a wide variety of capitol clothes, large hats with bee hive designs, silver pants with lights, and a top that had every animal known to man popping out of the stomach. I settled for a pair of gray capri's and a dark green top. Then I saw something glint on my dresser, I smiled when I saw what it was.

Two years ago during the Games, Holt gave me something. It was a beautiful necklace, with my birthstone in it, a diamond for the month of April. I left it back in District 12 by accident, looks like someone found it. I put it on, remembering how many times I had refused to remove it from my neck. Then I took my time as I walked to the dining car. When I arrived there were only a few Tributes there, I walked over to the table and saw Jacob was the server today, I walked over to him and smiled, he smiled brightly as well, he knew about the announcement then. I asked for a plate, when I took it he gave me a piece of paper to. I nodded and got my food, I walked over to an empty table, then I opened the note

Lily, good luck in the Games, I'll be in the Capitol this year. And even if you don't know it you and Holt started your own small rebellion, by falling in love. Thank you for your help.

P.S. Destroy this note.

I looked up and smiled at Jacob and he returned the smile, then my mom came in. she saw our exchange and she smiled at me. There was an Avox during her Games that helped her in many ways.

"Well, are you excited?" she asked with a light in her eyes,

"Why would I be?" I asked surprised by her excitement,

"Holt." Was all she said and I blushed, she nodded and smiled at me.

"Ya, maybe a little." I said quietly, I looked out the window and realized how close to the Capitol we were, maybe another ten minutes and we would be there.

"They had less stops, and the train apparently gets better gas mileage." She smiled at me and I returned it. "We'll be there in about five minutes, the second the train stops, you're going to see your stylist. Without the others, apparently they have a fantastic idea for you, and I agree. You'll look even better than I did." She smiled, then we were pulling into the station. I stood up, careful to avoid the windows. The capitol citizens were very excited about the Games and the Tributes, and I hated the attention they gave me when I came here. Once the train stopped I walked outside and went straight to my car. I was at the Center in less than five minutes, then they were working on me.

My prep-team, the same as my mother's Games, Venia, Octavia, and Flavius. I was decent at keeping unwanted hair off my body so there wasn't as much pain there, but some of the creams hurt. Once they were done I was told to wait for my stylist, I wonder who it is. My mom had an amazing stylist, but he hasn't designed for the Games in a while, then my stylist knocked on the door. And then, Cinna was standing there, I haven't seen him in forever! I ran to him and hugged him, he looked the same as always, short cropped brown hair and gold eye-liner. I heard him laugh,

"So… What am I gonna wear?" I asked and he smiled,

"Close your eyes." Was all he said, I did and then I felt something soft slide down my body,

"Open your eyes." Cinna said, and I did. He had me looking in a full length mirror, I was beautiful. The dress I was wearing went right above my knees, it looked like a flame, ha ha. Katniss the girl on fire, that was what they called my mom. There were beautiful precious stones that were scattered thinly around the dress, apparently Cinna was finishing me, he had a spiral curling iron and was currently curling every strand of hair, then he painted flame designs up and down my arms. When I looked in the mirror again, I looked different. My eyes were highlighted by black, red, and orange. My dress looked beautiful, the thin spaghetti straps were sparkling with glitter, then I noticed that the stones I was wearing were normally found in District 1 stores, I looked at Cinna for an answer,

"After I watched the Reaping and young Holt's announcement I changed some of the design." He shrugged like it was no big deal. I smiled and walked with him to the elevator, turns out they did need me early, it was time to go to the chariots that would carry us through the Capitol. I was the only one on this floor and I hurried down to the chariots, I was early but by only about 20 minutes. I saw my chariot and went to see my horses. They represented my district, they were coal black, and amazing.

"Lily?" I heard someone ask from behind me, I turned around and saw Holt, I nodded as my heart began to race. His eyes widened,

"You look beautiful, I missed you so much, there's so much to talk abou…" he was rudely interrupted by the girl with flame like red hair,

"Hollttt!" We need you over at the DISTRICT 1 CHARIOT!" Holt tried to ignore her, but I went on tiptoe and kissed his cheek,

"Go, I'll see you later." He smiled, touching the spot where I kissed him.

"Bye." He said smiling all the way back to his white horses. The music began to play a few minutes later, all the Tributes had arrived, I was in the front of the line of District 12 chariots, I had Rue with me and she looked adorable, she had a long yellow dress on with flame accents like my mother's interview dress after she won the games, her blonde hair was in a long pony-tale and had an orange head-band in it. She was wearing flat black shoes, and I noticed when she walked the dress flickered like a real flame, it looked amazing.

I tried to find Sunny, and I did. She was in a form-fitting, short orange and black dress, she looked like a walking flame. She was allowed to keep her hair straight though, which she was using to cover up part of her dress. She was standing next to Kyle, who was dressed to compliment her.

Then the music started playing, District 1 was first, no surprise there. The cheers were loud, District 1 supplied goods for the Capitol, they were always a crowd-pleaser. I spotted Holt looking at me, he smiled before he was out the door, the rest of the procession went quickly, soon enough I was at the front of the line. As I entered the square, the people started cheering my name, I did what I was supposed to do, I blew kisses and waved. Soon enough we were gathered at the President's mansion,

"Hello, these are your Tributes for the 92nd Hunger Games!", then he returned to the inside of his mansion. Our horses began to move towards the Training Center, it would be our home for the next… However long they're planning to keep us here.

Once we arrived inside, the doors sealed shut. I slowly lowered myself from the chariot and helped Rue down. She smiled at me then, she gave someone behind me a murderous glare, I shifted my position so I was in front of her, and turned to see who it was. It was the red-head from District 1, go figure. I stood and glared at her, keeping Rue from her sight. The last thing I needed was for her to take an interest in killing one of the youngest members of the Hunger Games. She glared at me as well, her red hair streaming out behind her back. Who was she? Was all I could think, she didn't look familiar, and I knew just about everyone here already from previous years. Most of us were close friends.

"Isabella, come on. Don't waste your time on the lower districts, we'll deal with them later." A boy from District 4 was glaring at me, than I recognized him. Another friend, go figure.

"James?" I asked, loud enough for him to hear me. He looked at me surprised,

"Who's askin?" he replied. I sighed loudly, of course he wouldn't recognize me. I barley recognized myself.

"Lily Hawthorne." I saw recognition cross his face,

"Friendships don't matter anymore." Was all he said, I couldn't help the hurt expression that crossed my face. He looked surprised, but he covered it quickly enough, and he turned to leave and rejoin the careers. I looked away as well, it shouldn't have hurt, but he was the one who taught me how to swim three years ago.

Everyone was slapping high-fives, saying that they must have gotten tons of sponsors, I excused myself and walked to the elevator and waited for it to come. Why was this happening? Once the elevator arrived, I was about to step in when someone pushed me out of the way. There was Isabella. She smirked at me, she was with the rest of the careers, even Holt. I didn't look at him though,

"Hay District 12." She said loving the anger I was surly radiating. I tried to walk away, but the other careers were blocking my way. I sighed and turned to face her.

"What do you want lap-dog?" I asked, I saw anger flare up in her eyes,

"What did you call me?" she asked angrily.

"LAP-DOG, did you hear it that time?" I said, anger made me do crazy things, and now I was on the top of the CAREERS TO-KILL-LIST. Oh well, this was worth it. She glared at me, I slipped into the elevator and tried to press the button, but James blocked my way. He held his hand over the doors so they wouldn't close, I looked at Holt, but he was avoiding me. Wow, chivalry is dead. Then I saw Roy, Sunny, Rue, Kyle, CJ, and Max were walking towards the elevator.

I saw rage in all their eyes when they saw me surrounded by careers, Sunny ran up to James, and threatened to rip his hand off if he didn't move, Roy was glaring at Holt, and Rue made her way to me.

"Lily, did they hurt you?" she asked me, her voice rising in anger.

"Wow," Isabella said looking at Rue, "you remind me of someone from the 74th Hunger Games, her name was Rue too. She was killed by District 1, just like you'll be." I stepped in front of Rue.

"Over my dead body." I growled at her, she smiled

"We'll see." She said with excitement, then she walked over to Holt and kissed him, right on the lips. Once she was done, she smiled at me and walked away. Most of the careers followed her, except Holt and James, they were looking at me.

"Lily" Holt began to say, I held up one hand, silencing him, and spoke to my allies.

"To the 12th floor now, all of us are going." I stepped onto the elevator. I kept a crying Rue close to me, and before the doors closed, I said one last thing, pointing to Rue I said,

"Thanks a lot Districts 1 and 4, lap-dogs of the Capitol." Then the doors closed, and I had just made it. Then the tears flowed freely down my face.