Caden Archilles Brown's POV-D1

My eyes flutter open, and I climb out of bed smiling. Only two days left before the games. I took a shower and headed to my closet. A handsome, blue flannel shirt was waiting for me. I put it on and checked myself out in the mirror; it brought out my eyes.

I combed my hair, and put on my shoes. I headed out towards the dining room.

Silver, whom apparently walked very fast, passed me in the hall. "Silver, how's it going?"

"I'm hungry, what is it?" She obviously wasn't a morning person.

"Nothing much, I can't wait for private sessions."

"Mmmhm, I want everybody to see my 12." I could tell she wouldn't be telling a lot of people about the score she was expecting. Silver defiantly didn't look like one to handle embarrassment well. We arrived at the dining room, and went straight to the breakfast bar. An Avox made me some vanilla hot chocolate. Broder, our escort, came in.

"Good morning, I will speak to you further when your scores impress me." He turned and walked out. The capitol had its standards, especially for district 1.

A wall clock told me it was about 9:40. "Oh, we have to go!" I got up, wiped my mouth and headed, towards the elevator, Silver was right behind me.

Kameron Hunt's POV-D9

We stood in a circle, Mila was telling us how it was lovely to watch us train, and thanked us for our cooperation, but my mind was still home with Tamia. I wondered what she thought of my hunter's gear at the opening ceremonies. I was thinking about how she would react to the interviews, when Mila released us.

The District 1 tributes burst in, apologizing for being late. When they realized, we had already been released. The girl began blaming the boy as she walked towards the careers.

I headed to the fire-building station. I looked around as I walked, my eyes landing on all of the small children. I couldn't help but think about their parents, what the games do to whole families.

When I arrived at fire-building, I struggled at first, but once I got the hang of matches I produced a small flame. Of course, when my matches were confiscated it became a lot more difficult.

After fire building, I headed to edible plants. I had been here yesterday, but I couldn't remember a thing about plants. I tried the test again. I got 13 out of 30; a lot better than the 0 I had at first.

Silver Darksteel's POV-D1

Mica had been giving me looks since the begging of training. I sent a spear towards a dummy. Well, the dummy was defiantly dead. I hit it in the stomach, could have been a more direct hit, but dead was dead.

Perry began walking towards throwing axes; we all followed him instinctively. I couldn't help but notice that the district 9 girl was usually at or near the stations Perry chose. I could see it; Perry's weakness would be this girl. I did feel quite attached to Mica, however. I needed to let him know without letting the others see.

I walked up to him and looked him in the eyes. I shifted my face around a little, and I could tell he knew I felt something for him.

Rayne Westinghouse's POV-D10

I watched Lamb approach the station I was at, the survival station. I was reading a paper about improving your aim. I had been to the shooting range, but I wasn't great. Knives really weren't my thing either. "Hey Rayne, mind if I join?" I shook my head and he took a seat beside me and pretended to be interested. "How about we go actually train?" I looked at him, I was considering telling him I was training, but I knew that would be a lie.

"Ok, where do you want to go?" He pretended to think.

"How about… axe throwing." I shrugged my shoulders. We got up and headed over. I knew he would be good, him being from district 7, but this was obviously his best weapon. He tried to teach me, but I soon realized it wasn't going to happen.

Bryce Benson's POV-D8

Rory and I were taking an automated stealth test. I wasn't doing to well. During the whole test; I was killed several times. I stepped out of the simulator.

"What took you so long?" Rory said with a laugh, she was standing outside.

"Let's just hope it doesn't come down to being quiet for me." She gave a half-hearted smile, and then she giggled. We started roaming about, I caught site of a clock; 11:40. "Rory, we only have 20 minutes left of training." She looked a surprised.

"Let's hit the edible plants station for a review." We ran to the station and started answering the trainer's questions.

"A yellow berry with red stripes; juicy,"

"Brandle badg!" Rory yelled out, she knew more than me.

"Poisonous?" He raised an eyebrow; a challenge.

"Raw-yes, boiled-no."

"Good job. You will do well. Just remember; don't eat anything unless you are 200% sure it's safe."

Brrrriiiing!

We started toward the cafeteria, "Good luck!" He called as we left.

Crystal Coriander's POV-D2

I walked with the careers to the lunch room. I grabbed an egg salad sandwich and sat down to enjoy my lunch. Usual conversation passed around the table, what they would do, the score they were expecting (12s around the table).

"What about you Crystal?" Caden asked me.

"Um, probably some long distance; spears, and knives and stuff." They nodded.

About 20 minutes later, "Caden Archilles Brown?" A stout capitol woman came to get him. He pumped his fist in the air. A couple people cheered, and then he went with the woman.

Awhile later, she came for Silver, then Perry, and finally me.

The head game maker dismissed me and I walked to the elevator. I headed up to my room wondering how I was going to fill the five hours I had to wait until the scores were shown on TV.

I went to my room and took a shower. I pampered myself with everything that bathroom had to offer me. I got a hand massage, washed my hair with multiple products until it was a beautiful golden color, and was sleek and silky.

I climbed out of the shower and dried myself off. I filed my nails and styled my hair many different ways before deciding on a Dutch braid that made a heart on the back of head; identical to the birthmark on my left cheek.

I emerged from the bathroom in a mist of perfume and hair products. I looked at my clock; only 5. I had two hours left to occupy before I got to see my 10 or 11. I decided to explore the first floor.

I climbed aboard the elevator and hit L for lobby. I went down and left the elevator. I found a lounge and watched a design show for an hour.

The show ended, I got up and started to leave; Cameron met me at the door.

"Sorry, I um, I didn't mean to interrupt." I couldn't tell if this was a coincidence or if he was following me; not that I minded either way.

"No, it's alright. Do you want to hang out?" He nodded and we both sat on the couch I had been on before. "So, how was your session?" He smiled.

"I guess we'll find out." I laughed.

"Guess we will." We talk and laugh for a while. A buzzer goes off and the TV comes on. "Oh, I have to go." We are both up and bolting for the elevator.

When it landed on my floor, I dashed into the hall and flew into the lounge just as the announcer was finishing up.

The screen flashed district one then Caden's picture appeared …

Caden-6

Silver-3

Perry- 4

Me-8

Mica-2

Fawn Aurora-11

Joe-7

Cinnamon-10

Espen-6

Autumn Lyla-3

Lamb-6

Juniper-3

Bryce-4

Keira-1

Kameron-3

Freadalina-6

Blaise-12

Rayne-8

Gossan-3

Flora-12

Cameron-8

Katerina-9

"Why didn't you help us?" I stand up and scream at our mentor, Harp. I spun to see Perry was one step ahead of me. He was on his feet cornering Harp. Harp screamed and two attendants rushed in to try and calm Perry. He got angry at them; they were taken away on stretchers. Finally someone rushed in and shot him with a sedative. He was taken away. "Why didn't you help me!" I screamed at her. I could tell she obviously wasn't going to answer, so I stomped off to my room and through stuff around my room for a while. After all the anger was out of my system, fear began to creep into its place. 8. Nobody wants to sponsor an 8. I got a little teary eyed, but was able to evade tears at something so insignificant. In the past, many people have scored low on purpose, to try and get the target off their back. I hoped that's what spectators took it in as.

My interview; that would be the most important part for me. I climbed into bed more determined than ever.

I thought it was funny how all the careers scored low except Crystal. Anybody else think that was hilarious? Anyway, this took a bit to write, but now there stands only one chapter between here and the gong. I'm super excited to get started. Thanks for reading!