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A/N: it has been a really long time since I last updated this, but I've decided to continue it. I hope you guys enjoy.

Clove's POV

When we got on the train, it was very, no, extremely awkward. Our mentors this year, Enobaria and Brutus, told us to wait in a room until the broadcast of the Reapings started and we sat in complete silence.

"So…" Cato said, trying to start a conversation but I just glared at him.

"You know Cato, if you don't want to talk to me, you don't have to." He huffed.

"Just trying to be nice."

"Well there's no fucking point so you know what Cato? Ju-"

"Um, hate to interrupt your interesting conversation here, but the recaps are starting." Enobaria said from the doorway. Brutus smirked at us and I blushed. Cato slouched down his seat as Enobaria turned on the TV.

The Capitol seal came up and the District 1 reaping came on. It was Gloss and Cashmere. I remember watching their Games when I was a little girl. That was still when I was a nerd though, so it disgusted me. Now, I'm happy that they're going to be my allies.

"They are going to be awesome allies. And Cashmere is totally hot so that's a bonus," Cato said, smiling at the screen. I knew we never dated, or really were friends for that matter, but I felt a little pang of jealousy when he said that.

Next was our reaping. I saw me walk on stage, looking confident, then my smile turning to a frown when Cato was reaped.

There wasn't really anything special about District 3. They didn't look fit, but proving from both of their Games, Beetee and Wiress were really smart and we should still look out for them.

The tributes for District 4 were Mags and some guy who won a few years ago. Again, nothing special. Same for the next 7 districts. The only one I was really worried about was Johanna Manson. For a lower-class District, she was good. Her strategy in her Games was actually really smart.

Then came District 12.

There were only 3 living victors in District 12. The only girl was Katniss Everdeen. When I first saw her last year, I thought she was nothing special. Yeah she volunteered for her sister, but she didn't look especially strong or especially smart. It wasn't until the end of the Games when I really hated her.

I smirked to myself as Katniss and Peeta ran from the mutts. They changed the rules for them, but Elise could easily take both of them down. Elise was one of my close friends. If District 2 had three wins in a row, it would be amazing.

I watched as Elise climbed the Cornucopia with ease as Katniss struggled trying to lift Peeta up. He eventually made it up, but Elise already had her spear aimed at his chest. She said something inaudible and Peeta gulped. I laughed at how scared Peeta looked.

All of a sudden, Elise buckled. The camera showed the arrow in her knee as she lost balance and slipped. She barely caught on to the edge of the Cornucopia. Katniss walked near her and aimed the arrow at Elise's brain. Elise tried to grab Katniss' leg, but it was too late. The arrow went through her head and the canon sounded as she fell to the pit of mutts.

Of course there was the berry incident after, and it got me mad. Stupid Katniss and her stupid boyfriend. They weren't that special, so why change the rules for them?

"Ha! I can easily take all of them down. Half of them are at least fifty. It'll be hard for her to even run to the Cornucopia. And look at District 12 with his fake leg!" Cato said. Enobaria frowned.

"Cato, don't forget, no matter how weak these people seem, they are all victors. Don't underestimate them." Cato sighed and shrugged. It's not like he cares at all. He probably thinks he's the strongest one out of all the tributes.

"C'mon kids. We're at the Capitol." Brutus said gruffly and I followed him off the train to a familiar place.

Cato's POV

If there was one thing I didn't miss about the Games, it was the tribute parade. Having to wear those shitty costumes were a pain in the ass. At least this year it wasn't as bad. Clove and I were Peacekeepers. We both wore matching Peacekeeper suits and a helmet. We were also armed with fake guns. I kind of wished they were real though, I would not mind using them on my annoying prep team.

"Cato, you ready to go?" Brutus asked me. I nodded and he led me to the elevator where Clove and Enobaria were waiting.

"You look nice Clove." She only rolled her eyes in response. I frowned. I wasn't kidding that time…

We quickly made it to the chariot area and prepared to go out. Cashmere and Gloss went out first. Cashmere was wearing a simple white dress while Gloss wore a black tuxedo. Then it was time for our chariot to go. I smiled confidently at the crowd as they cheered. Before we knew it, we were rolling in front of President Snow's mansion.

I looked on screen and District 12 had just come out. No wonder the cheering had suddenly gotten louder. Fire girl and Lover boy (that was what I called them) were on fire, again. I mean you do it once it's okay, but twice is getting old. I just despised them. Everyone loved them. They were the hero's of Panem, so nice and innocent. I couldn't wait to get their blood on my hands.

Old man Snow blabbed on about who knows what. I certainly didn't care. I drifted off for the majority of his speech. It wasn't until the chariot suddenly jerked that I stood up right again.

As we pulled into the stable, I saw Enobaria, Brutus and our escort Abraham waiting for us. I got out of the chariot and held my hand out to help Clove down, but she just swatted it away. I smirked at her and she groaned.

"Wonderful job you two. That was just amazing!" Abraham said.

"Not as good as 12 though," Clove muttered under her breath. Enobaria shot her a glare and she just shrugged. We silently rode the elevator back up to our floor. Once I made it to my room, I started tearing off the costume. For a helmet, it was really heavy. I took a quick shower and tried to find something nice to wear for dinner. I eventually just settled on a white shirt and some sweatpants. Wearing a suit was too much pain.

"Cato, come on. It's time for dinner." Brutus shouted from the other side of the door. I opened it to see him tapping his foot impatiently. He raised an eyebrow at my choice of clothes, but he kept quiet and ushered me to the dining room.

It was much fancier than anything I've seen in District 2. The glass table was nicely set and there was a huge chandelier on the ceiling. I took my seat next to Clove and dinner started.

The Avoxs brought out rolls of bread and steaming bowls of soup. The soup was a crappy colour of green, but it actually didn't taste that bad. Everyone remained silent and ate their food. It wasn't until the second course that Enobaria cleared her throat.

"Cato, Clove, we need to tell you something." I looked up from my steak and gave them a questioning look.

"Brutus and I were talking, and we have decided that you guys are not going to be in the Career alliance this year." Clove widened her eyes in shock.

"Does that mean I have to be in an alliance with Cato? Because I do not want to be stuck alone with him." Brutus shushed her and she mumbled something under her breath. Enobaria just continued.

"Instead, we have decided that you are going to be allies with Katniss and Peeta."

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