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Author's Note: From this point on I'll be picking which POVs I will write on... So if you don't see your character featured in this chapter, they may be used in a later chapter.

Tim Lansing's POV

I look over at my two tributes, my two charges for these Games, the Capitol tributes. Dahlia looks at me with contempt, been that way ever since yesterday. She must be angry that I apologized to her for being Snow's granddaughter. I know I should apologize, but will she accept it?

"I'm sorry..." I say as I put my spoon down. "I'm sorry for apologizing about being Snow's granddaughter."

"Apology accepted, but I can't forgive you for saying that." Dahlia said. I nod, fully understanding that what I said was wrong and not in my place to say it. I continue to eat the lamb stew, our breakfast for this morning, until a assistant within Paylor's administration whispered something in my ear.

"Districts 1 and 2 are going to be the first to arrive." I say. "After you guys eat, please get over to the station and to your rooms for the opening ceremonies tonight."

"YES SIR!" they say in unison.

District 1: Elena Goldsack's POV

Our train is nearing the Capitol, soon we'll be taken to a special private room for the day, until the opening ceremonies begin. Then we'll move into the training center for our three days of training till the games. I look out the window of the dining car, as it reaches the mountainous region of the Capitol. Which is simply breathtaking... I look over as Zeker inhales his breakfast of eggs, bacon, toast and pancakes. He's a slob! while I'm eating slowly and elegantly, to which Haymitch seems impressed with my manners, even though he's eating like a slob too. Typical...

District 2: Livia Drusus's POV

I sit far away from my partner. It's Tony... He scares me to no end. He's always in a sour mood, and I'm thankful Gale prevented Tony from hurting me last night, when I accidentally blurted out Tony. He was so mad... But I doubt he would disobey an order from our mentor. Especially if Tony wants to avoid any unnecessary trouble with the Gamemakers. But if we're in the arena and I slip up... My fate is sealed...

Representative Gale Hawthorne's POV

Well last night wasn't the best strategy meeting I've had, and it was my first, but won't be my last. Last night was terrible. I had to hold Anthony Howard back and keep him away from Livia, who let his not so favorite short name slip out of her mouth. Plus Livia was just self centered for her own good. She kept on bragging how she alone was going to bring victory home to her District and the rest of her team. I've never met someone so selfish in my entire life. but this morning is so far so good. Anthony is sitting far away from Livia and I. So he doesn't cause anymore trouble. Plus I also noticed that Livia is terrifyed of him. I would too but I'm a grown man and I've met some pretty scary characters before, and Anthony is no exception.

I finish my breakfast, as we pull into the station. I tell my tributes to get their stuff and go meet the media, that's waiting outside our train. When I step off the train, I think back to the rebellion and my time serving. Then I talk to the press and answer as many questions as I could before reaching the doors of the personal quarters for the twenty-eight tributes. As they all gather here and get prepped for the opening ceremonies tonight. I notice Haymitch's tributes were the first to arrive, of course. District 1 is closer to the Capitol than D2. Then slwoly throughout the day the other trains arrive. I see Plutarch, Peeta, Annie, Enobaria and eventually Effie and Katniss were the last to arrive. I see Katniss's tributes and I groan, those were the two that killed Miranda? In that street racing accident? Well it's nice that they're paying for it by being forced to honor her memory in the games, but I don't like how the announcement was done. Poor Katniss... She was SO mad at Thomas. She looked she was going to use him for target practice right then and there. And of course I feel sorry for her. She has to answer the press on the whole controversy of D13's reaping. I should go out there and help her out, and I do so...

District 13: Vin Walker's POV

I'm eating breakfast with my hot as hell partner tribute, and our mentor Ms. Everdeen. She's famous around D13, she is the Mockingjay, the symbol of the Mockingjay Revolution, and inspiration to everyone in Panem. Cat and I would've been in the Capitol by now. Had it not been for the roads before the Cataclysm, being destroyed and turned into forests. We both race cars in the streets. Pushing our vehicles to the redline on the speed-o-meter. Trying to see who is the best. I win a lot of races and the losers tell me the same thing "I almost had you!" But I reply "It doesn't matter if you were beside me or behind me! Ask anybody! Winning is winning!"

And it was the other night that Cat and I were almost neck and neck. By the time I had hit the woman accidentally, Cat didn't have time to move out of the way and she finished the woman off. But we both decided to consider the race a draw and to go immediately to the Justice Center and turn ourselves in... We plead guilty of course, and refused to have aan attorney represent us. We figured we'd get a few years in the Detention Center in District 2, but never expected that the homeless woman was a former soldier in the rebellion, nor the fact that the head peacekeeper, who acts as the judge, jury and executioner, would be in a good mood. We always figured him to be a total asshole. But he sentenced us to the Memorial Games, to honor our victim's memory and to redeem ourselves in the eyes of D13, and all of Panem.

Representative Elvis Devon's POV

"Hey no running in the halls you two!" I shout to my son, Samuel, and my daughter, Colette. I shake my head, being a mother is tough. Luckily I'm engaged to their father, and raise them up to know good from evil. When they were born two years ago, I was in hiding with them from the Capitol. My boyfriend at the time, Tim Lansing, had just ran away from the Capitol and was quickly making his way to District 13. I was relieved he made it in one piece, even more relieved that President Paylor saved his life, from him being cpatured and turned into an Avox. That would've been a fate worse than death for him, and a fate that I could never live with... I walk into the broadcast room of the Presidental Mansion. It's time to get started on my tributes' strategy and make sure they understand the gameplan. So I enter the room, sit at the desk and turn on the camera for the live feed to their train's viewing car...

Representative Katniss Everdeen's POV

We were the last to arrive in the Capitol. It was early evening and my tributes had to get ready for the opening ceremonies, which they will do after they have a personal dinner with their stylist. Immediately the press bombards me with questions relating to the reapings for D13. I know everybody saw my argument with Thomas last night. It wasn't that I didn't expect it to be caught on camera, more that I'm shocked it was... I try to answer as little questions on the subject, while my tributes ignored the media and just walked through the doors with their belongings.

Tim Lansing's POV

I've gathere the twenty-eight tributes into the main foyor of the temporary dorms. They all sat in chairs by their district. Then I take the microphone, with a table behind me. On the table is a black lottery drum filled with two different colored balls. The fourteen balls are to determine which district is on what team. Then the mentors were gathered behind the table. On each side was the place for the tributes to stand once their team has been decided.

"Alright we're going to have you divided into two teams. One will be the purple team, and the other the white team." I say. "When I call your district, one of you will pick one ball with your eyes closed. Whatever colored ball you pick will be your District's team, and it can not be changed when you've already picked. Sorry... Now would the Capitol please come up..."

Capitol Tribute: Dahlia Snow's POV

I choose to pick for my district. I reach into the drum and pick a ball... It's purple. Caligula gets up and joins me on the right side of the room. Then I watch as other tributes pick their team. I notice that we have two career tribute districts on our team, Districts 1 and 4, While Districts, 8, 9, 11, and 12 join our side. The remaining team is composed of the remaining Districts. Much to some of their dismay. Once we were all written down into the records, we were dismissed to continue getting ready for our opening ceremonies.

District 12: Azrael Lupine's POV

Well the Capitol is interesting to put it bluntly... I've rarely have had a bath, but now I get to take a shower whenever I want too. Which is great I guess... I know Sunshine will enjoy the fact that I no longer smell like a homeless person. I shower and then I'm met with my stylist, Portia. She helps me get ready and make me look like my namesake, the Angel of Death, to which I don't like but it is true, everyone near me dies so quickly. My family died in a house fire, and I know Sunshine will die because I'm near her. I look at myself in the mirror, I'm wearing a black hooded robe with a skull shaped face mask. I'm holding a replica grim reaper style scythe as well. I go outside to meet my partner, who is wearing a beautiful dress with yellow gem stones.

"Wow..." I say under my breath. She walks over to me.

"You actually smell nice for a change." she said to me. She hugs me, and I get nervous, fearing what is in store for her just by being near me. She does notice my fear...

"What's wrong?"

"Nothing... I'm just a bit nervous about tonight."

"It'll be okay. I'll be in the chariot with you!" she takes my hand and leads me downstairs.

District 2: Livia Drusus's POV

I walk off the elevator with Tony, and the entire ride down, I was shaking like crazy. I had to be next to him and he still doesn't look like he's too thrilled with sharing a chariot with me either. I get away from him as quick as possible, and I walk past the rest of my teammates. I finally stop at the District 7 chariot and notice the boy tribute is hot. I think I'm in love... Just don't know how long this feeling of love towards him will last. I decide to break the ice first and introduce myself to him.

"Hi my name Livia." I say holding out my hand. He quickly shook it as he introduced himself as Gideon. Handsome name for a handsome man. It was then that I decided to hold a team meeting with everyone on my team. We introduced each other and then we talked strategy. Which for the most part involved how we were going to divide and conquer. The other team took notice and started to do the same thing. We all talked until we were told to report to our chariots, which we did so...

I climbed on and Tony just stomped onto the chariot next to me. That vibe of fear and terror coming back once more.

District 10: Marx Levine's POV

I stand in the chariot beside my partner. We've reconciled on the train, and she was very sweet and forgiving. She even apologized for calling me a faggot in the women's restroom. I was a bit shocked and angry, but I knew I couldn't hold a grudge against her. So I forgave her. We stand in our chariot, waiting for our turn to leave the stables. She holds my hand but I pull away from her. I look at her as if she was crazy to make Toby jealous.

"Hey the only person who can announce their sexuality is you." Lila said to me. I nod in understanding and wonder if I should come out of the closet in public or to my family, who I know will be disappointed that their only son is gay. The chariots for the Purple Team leave first in the order of the Capitol to District 12. When it is our turn... Our chariots leave the stables last.

District 5: Cinnamon "Cin" Reese's POV

We finally get underway with the opening ceremonies, and like during the Hunger Games, the entire Capitol was out to see us, and cheer for us. I wonder who would sponsor us and cheer us on during the games. Unlike the Hunger Games, each team will share their sponsors. The sponsors will most likely send the teams money or some items we'd need in the arena, like medicine that first aid supplies can't help treat, such as most diseases and some injuries. I wave my to the crowds that have gathered. As we make our way to City Circle, to be addressed by President Paylor. Who I know is anxious to finally see us all in person. We don't have to wait too long, as our chariots stop, and Paylor steps out onto the balcony of the Presidental Mansion. She is in her best clothes and all smiles. As she finally addresses us.

"Welcome tributes to the Capitol and the first ever Memorial Games!" she says. "Starting tonight you will all head to the training center, where you spend the next four days training with each other and eating together. Please be on your best behavior as you represent your District with pride and honor. And when in the arena remember who is on your team, they will be there to help you win the Games. But we'll all honor the victors with their earnings from the sponsors, and applaud equally the valor of the defeated team, who will receive their earnings as well... So please enjoy tonight and be ready for the three day training starting tomorrow. May the odds be EVER in your favor!"

After that the chariots continue into the Training Center, where we're escorted off and to our respective rooms. This is it... There is no turning back now...

Author's Comment: Well another chapter done and within the span of hours too. Next chapter our tributes begin their training and then interviews. However they have to survive each other in their three days of training, which you know it's going to be violent. Next chapter the tributes begin their training, and some will receive some training on respecting each other inside and outside of the arena. For as long as they're in their teams, they must put their personal differences behind in order to obtain victory.