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Lera woke up and realized the sun was just rising. She whirled and noticed a small parachute-camera right in her face. The girl smiled and waved:

- Hello, folks. After surviving the last night I feel so good I am ready for the next big day. – as she spoke, the tribute rose up, collecting her things in her bag and clearing the cave, making sure that no one would notice someone was here the night before. Just in case. – I feel lucky to be in the top 12 but I think I have the guts to reach the top 1. – she laughed nicely imagining the crowd at the Capitol screaming wildly as they hear her words. The red-headed knew they loved the personal touch. – So I'm heading out, I'm starving and, if I'm lucky, I'd survive this day and hopefully contribute to reduce the number of tributes. – she waved one more time, a smile on her face and then went out, looking around and listening for enemies or prey. When she heard nothing she walked forward, making a distance between herself and the cave.

The forest was quite beautiful, when you look it that way. She would love to make a trip in one like this if she survives. Maybe a lot more people could if she survives. Before Lera realized it, she sunk in thoughts about the future she dreamt about: all the District-borders would be destroyed; people could travel all over Panem and enjoy their freedom. All would be equal; there would be no rage, no anger and no fear.

Her lips stretched into a smile as the leaves crushed under her feet.

The second and third day passed with just minor circumstances like not being able to find food or not sure it's safe to consume. One morning she stumbled across a bush of wonderful smelling berries but she was not sure they weren't poisonous as her biology knowledge lacked. So she just left them behind and half an hour later regretted her decision because she could have used them as bay. The girl tried to make it back but unfortunately she couldn't find her way and decided to just head for the cave she'd been using instead of lose herself.

She also went to the lake every morning and evening to fetch some water and to know how the Careers' are doing. Her main concern was Cato though. The "pack" consisted of Cato and Clove from District Two, Marvel and Glimmer from One and a boy who looked so much like Peeta from Twelve. It couldn't be him, though. He was in love with that girl, Katniss who was also from Twelve. They should be together somewhere. Lera shook her head- it cannot be him, she's probably just wrong.

Only one girl from 8 died these two days so Lera was a bit disappointed as she couldn't tell her fans through the cameras she's been doing some extremely important job. She knew she had to make her first kill but her area seemed empty and the red-headed knew it would be very difficult to kill someone. She was trained to fight but she couldn't kill unless it was a life or death matter. After the robber she shot at her home the thought of taking someone else's life was unbearable.

Her uninteresting life in the Games was soon about to change though…

Lera was travelling back from her daily journey- basically she covered a territory about 10km around her cave, making sure there was no one near her. She has just filled her bottle with some water for the night and she was heading to find a meal.

One last look at the Career's camp. They weren't there. Maybe they haven't finished the "tracking" of another tribute or maybe they have just gone looking for one. Whatever it is Lera had to go fast before they have noticed her.

The girl took a few steps when she heard some voices.

- Did you hear something? – a girl asked. Lera knew it was Glimmer instantly and she wasn't far away by the way she sounded. How come she hasn't noticed the pack was coming "home" from this side of the lake instead from the other one where their camp was?

Lera cursed herself and decided not to move a muscle. Maybe they'd think it's some wild animal.

- Better go check it out. It may be dinner.

The tribute bit her lower lip. She knew what he meant by "dinner" and she was sure he was mad at her. Which meant she would make a great meal for the Careers.

Without further notice Lera sprinted to the lake which was no more than 20 metres from her. If she could make some distance between herself and Cato maybe she could escape him. The girl had no time to finish that thought because someone hit her in her neck, making her spin around and slam her against a tree.

Lera chocked from the breath taken from her throat and lungs in an instant, her eyes went wet and it took her a second to realize she had no chance of escaping. Cato had found her way faster than imaginable.

Before they said something the irritable girlish voice spread through the forest:

- Cato, did you find anything?

He didn't answer but looked deep in Lera's eyes. He couldn't let her go and she knew it. The red headed moved her hands to her sais by the belt but Cato shook his head just slightly. It was a wrong move and he would kill her if she did it. So the tribute let her hands free and let out a sigh. It was over, it was definitely over.

No words spoken, Cato grabbed her by the arm and led her to the Career's camp.

When they arrived most of the gathered group let out some small sighs. They were happy and eager to tear her apart. That's why Cato brought her here- so that they could have some fun killing her slowly and painfully.

Lera couldn't quite get each one's emotions as the boy leading her threw her on the ground near the fire the Careers have made. As her palms touched the soot she heard her skin melt but she had no time to react because everyone around her jumped on her.

The girl imagined being eaten by wild dogs. This would be merely the same except that these dogs wouldn't do it for survival but for fun. She gritted her teeth- she was just a piece in their game.

Just then, as she heard someone pulling out a knife Cato's voice silenced them:

- No one kills her!

Clove, the one with the knife, looked at him with disbelief. She was just about to make the first cut when his voice made her stop. With one last look at the redheaded lying beneath her she took a step back without withdrawing her knife.

Lera lifted her head a bit to see everyone was in shock and demanded an explanation. If that was Cato's plan- to bring her here and startle them so she could run away and not being caught- well it was neither well planned nor performed. Marvel would catch up to her in an instant and so would Peeta- she was definitely sure it was Peeta with them now.

- You did mention you have some valuable information to share with us. – Cato's arrogant voice broke the silence. He was referring to Lera and she understood now- he was trying to save her. It took her a second to come up with something and then she answered:

- Yes. – she turned to face each one of the group. She needed to convince them so that both her and Cato would be alive. – I know where Twelve is.

It was a second of confusion and everyone exchanged looks with Peeta before understanding she was referring to Katniss.

- The girl. – she said although it was very clear by now.

Everyone calmed down at her words and the tension fell. Lera was satisfied as she has fulfilled her mission well. Her idea was brilliant as all of the Career's were searching for the "mysterious girl who got an Eleven in training" ever since the Games started. The only problem was Lera had no idea where Katniss was.

- No one touches her until we find Twelve. – Cato commanded. – She's mine when the time comes. I found her.

Lera was a bit confused who was he referring to at first but then she could merely hold her anger. Is she a subject now, a thing so that he could have the right to call her his? In a moment she imagined her and Cato sitting at the edge of a cliff, holding hands. The sun was just setting and as it touched the mountains far away he would whisper "You're mine." The girl shook her head. This thought was ridiculous.

- Come with me, Cato. – Glimmer demanded and started walking away, he simply followed. They didn't make it far maybe it was on purpose so that the others- or just Lera- could hear every word of their speech.

- What are you doing? Are we forming a group of hostages here? What if they rebel? – she was definitely angry.

- The two of them? Please, this thought is ridiculous. – Cato laughed arrogantly. – Besides, they stand no chance. Against me, at least. If you're not sure in your abilities, Glimmer, then… - he made a pause which she quickly interrupted:

- I am. But I'm not convinced she knows where Lover-Girl is.

- Yes but why not use her for now? We could easily kill her if we feel she lies.

His words pierced Lera's heart. Would he really get rid of her that easily? With the blink of an eye?

- Hey you, stop staring at one point, give me your bag. – Clove next to her commanded. She watched as the girl brought out her rope, her match, her sais, her food supplies and finally her bottle of water. She put the food and liquid apart from the other things she returned in the bag and said:

- You won't be needing this anymore. – she ate some of the fruit and opened the bottle but instead of drinking she poured the water in the fire. The message was clear: No food or water for Lera. – And this… - she waved the sais around. – I'll keep for now just to slice your throat with it when we find Katniss.

- If you kill Twelve, then I want her. – Glimmer folded her hands.

Cato laughed self-surely: - Why?

- First of all, I want a fair share. And I'm also not convinced you can do the job. – she was referring to the fact that Cato was unable to kill Lera twice already. She sensed there was some sort of bond around here: Cato talking to her at lunch, finding them together one morning, none of them has eaten so that means they've spent a lot of time there, then saying he kills her and giving no further explanation. And now, when he had the chance to do it twice he missed it. There is definitely something wrong here.

- Okay. – he simply shrugged and walked over to the group at the fire. But it was not okay. Not even one bit.