*****I own none of the Hunger Games characters or the Hunger Games. My OC's are mine though.

Chapter 3

We walked off the train to greet the other victors. A chill ran through my body and I instantly clung to Cato shivering. Cato wrapped his arms around me, blocking me from as much cold as he could. I don't think Keans remembered winter in District 12 is cold and I'm now seeing snow for the first time in my life.

"KEANS!" I yelled.

"Sorry shooting star, forgot its winter here," he said holding up a coat. I quickly put it on, so I don't get frostbite. I still went back to cuddling with Cato.

"Can you be any louder?" Conner asked walking off the train holding his head.

"Since when have you been on the train?"

"Since before you two got on the train. I've been suffering a hangover, since you two don't attend your own parties I go for you. I think I woke up drunk yesterday and I'm still suffering," he said.

"You can come to the bonfires we have," Cato said.

"Thanks for telling me that now."

"Ohh goodie you're on time," a very high pitched voice that matches Tully's said.

I turned and saw District 12's escort, whatever her name is. Then the drunken mentor that looks inebriated right now. The stylists and prep teams were after him. Then lover boy and fire girl followed at the rear for some reason.

"I'm Effie and you two must be Cato and Star. I'm so happy you're on time. And I know you're Conner, District 9's mentor and the stylists Keans and Envy," she introduced; I smiled and nodded still cuddling to Cato.

"It's nice meeting you, but if you wouldn't mind we'd like to get on the train. We may be the Ice Prince and Princess, but my princess is freezing right now," Cato said a little harshly, but I didn't care, that's my Cato.

"Ohh of course," she said

Cato picked me up and carried me on the train. He sat me on the couch, before sitting down next to me. He rubbed my legs trying to warm them. Effie wouldn't stop talking and she knew Tully, but apparently she's sick. We knew that Cato's escort simply didn't care much, like his trainer that he knew in the academy. Cato had told me a while ago he had more enemies at home than friends.

Katniss and Peeta sat in some chairs across from us. I knew there was a smirk on Cato's face making me smirk. They didn't know we knew their secret. Their mentor Haymitch had went to the bar car as usual. Conner was watching the TV still trying to sober up.

"Cato, Star," Katniss said.

"Katniss, Peeta," I said being polite.

"Star, Cato," Peeta said.

"Lover boy, fire girl," Cato smirked.

"We're out of the arena you know," Katniss said glaring.

"Ohh we know, but I still don't like you fire girl. Lover boy is tolerable, but you, I really don't like you," he said.

"You're the reason he has one leg," she growled.

"Actually I believe that was the mutts fault," I smirked.

"Katniss just calm down, this is a long ride to the Capitol. And we'll be in District 11 tomorrow, so just calm down," Peeta said even though it looked like he was upset with her.

She sighed and got up walking away. Peeta slumped in his chair, his hands on his face.

"Ok we know you two don't love each, so what's up?" I asked.

"Actually I do love her; I was honest when I said I did. She faked it all and I found right when we got home and she keeps things from me," he said.

"Sorry lover boy, just try and get in her head. Just think of it this way she hates us with a passion and stood up for you," Cato shrugged.

He nodded before walking off. Conner got up and sat across from us where Peeta was just sitting.

"Ok try not to be too buddy-buddy with them. You two are not in the spotlight like those two are. The more you befriend them, the more you're drawn in. Star you have to think of a song to sing for tomorrow and just read the card the Capitol gave you. I know District 11 hates you Cato, but is neutral with you Star," Conner said.

"Fuck," I groaned.

"Why are they neutral with her, if we both killed whatever his name was?" Cato asked.

"First it's Thresh and Rue, so they don't kill you for that. Second because she wanted to save Rue and Scott, but you wouldn't let them go," Conner said as Cato awkwardly scratched the back of his neck.

"Now both of you bed."

Keans is getting me ready for the day. Since Cinna dressed Katniss in orange, I'm being dressed in a white strapless dress that goes to my knees. It hugs the curves of my body. Keans is letting my hair lose in ringlets. The prep team had already done my nails and Keans was giving me light make-up, to let my natural look 'glow' as he says.

"Your knife had better not be in you bra again," he said seriously. I sighed and pulled it out giving it to him. "Star, I don't want you in trouble, everything we're doing is to prevent that."

"I know Keans," I said smiling.

"Ok, now you can go to Cato," he said as I nodded.

I walked to the main part of the train seeing that everyone was dressed and ready. I sat with Cato as he leaned over kissing my cheek. I smiled laying my head on his shoulder.

"Be ready to go," Conner said as we nodded.

When we pulled into port there were Peacekeepers instead of a crowd. As we walked off we were ushered into an armored truck. Cato hugged me to his side and glared if anyone was too close to me. We made it to the Justice building and were pushed through to the front.

"If this is how it's always going to be I quit now," I said irritated.

"I know princess," Cato said as microphones were clipped to us.

"Big smiles," Effie said giving all 4 of us a shove.

The audience applauds as we walk out of the building, but no cheering just clapping. I look around and for a district almost like my own; this place is in rough shape. Two little girls come up to each couple giving each of us a bouquet of flowers. I smile and thanked the little girl.

Cato gives his speech that the Capitol wrote for us, I mean we can't say much without getting glares from the people of District 11. I humiliated Thresh to stop him from killing Cato and Cato killed him. After Cato's speech, I give Cato my bouquet and take a deep breath. I smile and started singing.

'Take off all the makeup girl
Shine your light, show the world
Don't be shy, don't be scared
You don't have to hide under there
Let's throw away all the magazines
Turn off the static on the TV
Wish you could see yourself the way I do

Nobody ever told you
Nobody ever told you
You shine like a diamond
Glitter like a gold
And you need to know
When nobody ever told you
Yeah
La la la la la,'

After I was done people cheered as I took my flowers from Cato. I smiled and gave him a kiss. Peeta started his speech and added about the families getting money. I knew how important it was for Cato and I to stay out of all of this. Next was Katniss as she gave her speech about Thresh and Rue. I heard Cato grit his teeth, Katniss was happy Thresh saved her from Clove. Thresh killed Clove and saved Katniss, of course Cato was pissed. I grabbed his hand squeezing it trying to get his mind focused on something else. Then I heard a four –note tune, I had no idea what was going on and I wanted to leave. Then they all kissed their three fingers and held them up. Finally we could go back; Cato had his arm around me as we walked back seeing Conner and the others.

"Way to stay clear and great song choice, a song about nothing of any importance to anyone," Conner said as we nodded, before we heard a gunshot.

What the fuck have those two started?

Song Credits: Carrie Underwood- Nobody Ever Told You