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Private-Sessions

Lily's POV

Training has passed by surprisingly fast for the past few days. Our skills have been developing, Grace learned to shoot a bow with precision, Shawn has been inseparable from her for the entire time though. The idea of a 'pretend' alliance has made everyone's life easier, Gabby can spend time with Grace without arousing suspicion and I can spend time with Holt without receiving death glares from the other careers. We've been going through plans for when we are admitted into the arena, one involved sending the younger ones to hide while the rest of us went to the cornucopia, but we decided against that. We didn't want to send the little ones off without any protection.

We were all currently sitting together awaiting our names to be called for our Private Sessions with the game-keepers. District 1 was first like every year

"Good luck." I whispered to Holt when his name was called. He gave me a small smile than turned his face into the expressionless mask that all careers have been known to wear. As the names went on our alliance members disappeared quickly. Gabby was the first of us to go from District 4, than Gage and lastly James. As time passed the conversations slowed then stopped all together. Finally my name was called. I stood up and walked into the training room.

The game-keepers looked especially bored today, I would be too if I was forced to sit through over one hundred children performing to get my scoring. But for me it was a bad sign. I took a deep breath before heading towards the archery station, I shot every dummy in the heart and eyes. After words I ran to the knives and threw until every dummy was without a head. To finish off I ran to the climbing station and climbed as fast as I could up to the top. Once I was back on the ground one of the game-keepers informed me that I could leave, I gave a small bow and left the room.

As I walked towards the elevator I noticed someone waiting in the lobby, he had his head bent and at first glance I thought it was Brandon, but as I got closer I saw that it was Peeta.

"Peeta?" I asked, he slowly brought his head up to face me,

"Hello Lily, how was your private-session?" he asked, while moving over and giving me a place to sit. I sat sown next to him before I spoke,

"I don't know" I began "I was after so many others and I didn't do anything amazing or unique…" I trailed off. He sat there for a minute before he spoke again.

"You have to remember a lot of things go into your score. Sometimes they even go by your attitude and how they think you would react in the arena. That's what happened with your mother, but she shot an arrow at the game-keepers." He gave a small laugh at the memory. He looked so kind and care-free at the moment that I couldn't help but laugh with him. He seemed to really care about my mom, she had told me that she was faking so they could get sponsors, but I don't think that's how it was for Peeta.

"Did you love her?" I asked him, his face grew serious but he answered,

"Yes I did" he started, "When she married Ga-your father it broke my heart. But I had to move on." He looked broken, I didn't think before I gave him a quick hug, he seemed surprised but returned it.

"Dad?" someone asked from behind me, I turned around to see Brandon exiting the training room. Peeta looked at his son and gave a small smile.

"Yes son?" he asked in return as Brandon walked towards us,

"Lily?" he asked, seeming bewildered. Peeta leaned towards me,

"Leave now please." He whispered in my ear, I jumped up and practically ran to the elevator. The last thoughts to cross my mind before I entered the room filled with worried parents and relatives, was that I actually liked Peeta. Even though he loves my mom and she married my father he still acts as if my life means something to him. I couldn't help but smile as I walked into the heart of the chaos.

Grace's POV

My private-session went horrible! I know they weren't impressed at all, all I did was identify plants and animals, climb, and paint myself into a forest. I may have gotten at the most a six, but with over one hundred kids (all being related to Victor's) I'm doomed! I know they wanted weapons but I just couldn't do it! I've gotten decent with a bow but I still miss to often. Shawn tried to reassure me that I did amazing for growing up without any training and that he was proud of what I did. I got tired of it at one point and snapped,

"What did you do?" I asked in a strained tone, "Something with weapons I'd bet!" He looked shocked at my words, I've never been one for outbursts. He gently pulled me to my feet and gave me a hug. We were in my room so none of the other tributes from District 6 would expect anything. I will admit that we hugged longer than necessary but I enjoyed it. When he pulled away he gave me a heart-breaking smile, I gave a nervous laugh and his smile widened. We sat down on my bed again with a comfortable silence between us, which I soon broke.

"Are you scared?" I asked him, he turned towards me and laughed,

"No, not really for myself, I'm more nervous for others." He winked at me and I gave a small laugh at the sight of it. His face turned serious though,

"What are you afraid of?" he asked me, I shrugged, trying to remain indifferent but it didn't work.

"Tell me." He demanded, I sighed in defeat.

"I'm nervous about…the blood-bath." I admitted, he pulled my head against his shoulder before he spoke.

"Don't worry, I'll keep you safe." He stated quietly. I sighed and leaned against him for support and he wrapped his arm around my shoulder. I didn't realize how tired I was until then, and with him watching over me I gave into the darkness and fell asleep.

I was woken up by Shawn shaking my shoulder,

"It's time to see the scores." He stated simply, I nodded and he turned on the television in my room. We should go out and watch it with the others but I don't want to see their reactions to their scores, or even worse mine.

The capitol symbol appeared on the screen before the tributes and their scores appeared. First up was Holt, he got an eleven. He was a great ally to have, and he's kind and willing to protect all those in the alliance.

After him was the girl Rue was terrified of, but she only got a nine. Which is kind of suspicious, I saw her train. She was talented with a bow and throwing knives. Maybe she was pulling a Johanna Mason.

The rest of districts 1, 2, and 3 didn't interest me, but soon enough Gabby appeared on the screen. She got an eleven too. I was so happy! She was the kindest person ever. Her brother Gage got a 12. I wonder how he did that….next was James, he got an eleven just like Gabby. He confused me, one second he was flirting with Gabby and the next he was kissing the girl from District 1.

District 5 went by quickly and District 6 was up, Shawn got a nine. Than my picture flashed across the screen and a six appeared! I was about to jump with joy, a six wasn't the best, but I didn't even use a weapon! Shawn gave me a huge hug when he saw my score. He gloated a little that he knew I'd do great. I just rolled my eyes and let him say what he wanted to.

After the rest of the districts passed we came to District 12. Lily was the first to appear, she got a 12! She must have impressed the game-keepers. Next up was Rue's brother, Brandon. He got an eleven, apparently he holds a grudge against Lily, and this won't help with that because she outscored him. Rue came up next, she got a seven, I was so proud of her. Just because she outscored me I wasn't mad, she deserved it. She was good with a bow and arrow and just deserved the seven. Sunny was after her, she popped up with a nine as well, I saw her working with knives for the past few days. She was amazing the last time I saw her she rarely missed the bulls' eye. Lily had told me Sunny was against fighting, and I'm curious as to why she was practicing, or more exact for who.

Up next was CJ, he was so cute. He spent all his time with Rue, they were practically joined at the hip, he scored a six. Kyle was up next, I noticed he was around Sunny a lot. He got a nine, same as Sunny. His brother Max was after him, he got an eight. I honestly don't know his skills, he mostly keeps to himself. Jake was the last of those I knew to appear on the screen. He was Roy and CJ's brother, apparently he choose Brandon instead of Lily. He received an eight.

We didn't communicate with the other alliance, I could see it made Lily nervous, and is probably all the Capitol is talking about. They aren't allowed to see the Private Sessions, but it doesn't mean they don't know what we can do.

"Well, this is going to be an interesting year." Shawn said quietly from beside me, I nodded in return and slowly placed my head back on his shoulder. He didn't complain so I kept my head there and fell asleep. Soon there wouldn't be any time to rest or enjoy life, we'll only be seeing children die for the entertainment of those in the capitol, and I may be one of them.

I wrote this chapter a while ago, but there were a lot of problems I had to fix. When the interviews happen I'm going to include all the tributes I've introduced in the story. Thank you to those who helped with the questions for the interview, the chapter for the interviews should be up within the weekend!