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Sam
"Hello." Richard said. "We have decided how we are to deal with Sam. Obviously, with his violent outbreaks, he is not safe in our peaceful society. We have decided to send him outside with Cate."
And that's how I ended up in the underground tunnels leaving the city. I don't even know how I was so angry with Free. I intended to (someday) marry her. And maybe start a bigger rebellion against the new government. Sure, they're easier on the Factionless now but still horrible.
"We're here." Cate said. I saw the light at the end of the tunnel. A girl stood at the exit.
"Welcome to the turtle!" She said. She looked around my age.
"Turtle?" I asked.
"No, not the animal. Townships United Ruling Truthfully and Lawfully. There's no 'E'." She smiled. I noticed a tattoo on her arm. A bird breaking free from some sort of enclosure. "I'm Rue."
"I'm Sam." I said. She caught me staring at her tattoo.
"It's a Mockingjay. Everyone here has one. It reminds us of the sacrifices our ancestors had to make. Sending 2 people from every District to fight in the Hunger Games. I'm named after the great Rue, bravest of the brave." She smiled. "Of course, your city, wasn't a part of Panem."
"I've never seen a Mockingjay before." I said.
"I have to head back to the city. Goodbye!" Cate said going back down the tunnel.
"Ah yes. The electric barrier blocking planes, bombs and birds from coming or leaving. Your city is a disgrace."
She said still smiling. Am I supposed to like her?
"I had no idea about that." I say trying to act as if this is totally normal.
"Your government hides so much from you." She said grinning. I decide to dislike her.
I stay silent as her smile fades for the first time.
"You don't like me." She says.
"What?" I say blushing. Is she used to people disliking her?
"Well, I guess I kinda am used to people disliking me." She says. "Let me reintroduce myself. Hi, I'm Rue and I have the ability to read thoughts."