AN: Thank you to all who are still reading this story and putting up with horrible grammar and spelling. It real means to a lot to me, from that side note back to the story.
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Cato POV:
The Peacekeeper splits us apart from one another so we can to talk our families so they can wish us well. All I want to do is find Peeta and figure out what the hell happen to Peeta and why she became apprentice. Both of my parents came greet me and wish me luck. I just sat quietly until the door opening revealing my little baker. Peeta walk in and base the look on her face she can tell there will be fight.
"My first question is. How the hell in did you became apprentice?" I ask as I try to keep my voice indoor level.
"I fought Brutus and won and the terms were if I to win he has to take me as an apprentice, and if I lost I would leave him alone." Peeta stated as she keep he voice monotone.
"How did you defeat Brutus?" I ask in surprise tone.
"To be honest I don't even remember. One minute I was ground grasping for air then boom he was on the ground with body of spear press against his neck ready to choke him out. Brutus has theory why I blackout when it comes intense fight I switch to a darker side, and she will take over and kill the threat." Peeta explain the situation to me.
"How long?" I ask.
"Since I was eight years old." Peeta replies.
"It's time board the train you two." One of Peacekeeper said as he walks on use.
"We will talk later." I said as leave Peeta behind.
Peeta POV:
"We will talk later." Cato said as he leaves me behind with my thoughts. I took a breath and follow Cato to the train station.
"What can she do?" I heard Clove asks Brutus as we board the train.
"You'll see soon." Brutus answer.
Time Skip:
Peeta POV:
It wasn't terrible ride to the Capitol; I just stay in my room. Thinking of ways to earn sponsors and trying to keep Cato and Clove alive during the games. My thoughts were end when I heard a knock on my door.
"Come in," I said as lay on my bed. The door opens reveling a nervous Cato as he steps in my room closing the door behind him.
"Yes, Master," I said as I look up with this new word rolling off my tongue. Even he was surprise in word choice.
"Master? You never call me that, Peeta, what change over the eight years spand." Master asks as I look at him.
"The nightmares," I said as I look down at hands.
"What nightmares, Peeta?" Cato asks as he took seat next me.
"The ones you died in the Games and I couldn't save you." I said as I try not choking on my words. He pulls me into hug trying calming me down.
"I promise you this, Peeta, nothing bad is going happen to me." He said in caring slash cocky tone of voice. I try to smile. There was another knock on my door we quickly pull away from each other.
"Come in," I said in hoarse voice.
"Come now you two we are here at the Capitol." The District Two escorted said in joy tone that really piss off Cato and me.
"Peeta, dear we need move quickly your interview will start soon. You look horrible especially that old hair comb in your hair." She about to reach for it but I grab her wrist "Take it out and make sure you'll never have your hand back." I said in cold tone as I let go of her wrist and walk past her.
"Someone is in bad mood." Cato said with smile on his face as he follows behind me.
"She shouldn't to touch my personal belongings." I replay back to Cato. "The better question where is Clove?" I ask as I look around as he and I were escorted by few Peacekeepers.
"She probably already getting groom." Cato answers back as we flash bombs by many cameras. When we both enter the grooming center they separate me from Cato.
"Peeta," A women with an orange wig ask as she approaches me.
"Yes," I replay back to her.
"My name is Portia; I will be your styles throughout the Games." Portia greet me. I just nod and lay on the on the cold stain steel bed. Then Portia's prep team surrenders around me and start to clean me up.
"Oh, this is new." Portia said.
"What?" I look up.
"This mark on your right hip." Portia said.
"It's my owner ship mark that my master gave me when I was ten years old." I replay to Portia remark of my mark. The rest of the appoint went smooth.
A few hours later:
"Alright, Peeta, we are all done, but we need find you outfit for parade." Portia said as she inspects me.
"What are District Two tributes dressing for this year?" I ask.
"They are wearing a gold gladiator slash god and goddess." Portia replies.
"Maybe branch it off maybe like champions of the gods." I said as I look Portia.
"That could work." Portia replies with a smile.
Few Hours Later:
Cato POV:
"Where is she?" I ask as look around.
"Relax, Cato, your lover girl will appear soon." Clove reply "Plus she is apprentice so they come after us. So she has plenty of time." With those words from my district partner it relax me bit.
"Will all districts get on their chariot?" The coordinator asks as all other districts mount on their chariot. I took one final look and still no Peeta.
"District one go." The coordinator said and District one chariot was first to leave.
"Next is District two." The coordinator said as our chariot start pulls us.
"Peeta be alright." I said as Clove and I face a scream stadium.
After the rest of the tributes made their ride; President Snow came up and start his speech.
"I wish best luck to our tributes and may the odds be in your favorites. Now bring out the apprentice." President Snow announces.
The first one to come out was District one apprentice. He wore a big smirk. Along with gold suits and well polish shoes.
Normal POV:
Caesar from District one read on the board and weapon of choice Rings.
"Hmm, how will rings protect him from the Games?" Clove asks as she watches him walking down the path.
"Watch, Clove, they aren't call the apprentice for nothing." Brutus replay.
Then half way the walk Peacekeeper turns theirs guns and shot at him. The rings started to glow which active the rings causing a giant suits of jewels, and surrendering the boy. The giant suit of jewels was made up of diamonds coat with silver. All the bullets bounce off him then he charge to the first Peacekeeper in his sight. Even if he was coated heave armor he was moving fast taking out with one quick blow to his stomach. After his performance he took a bow and reattached his suit back to his rings.
"How can he do that?" Cato asks.
"He was blessed by the Capitol to have those rings. In turns have magic ascent in them so whenever he enters battle he has that extra defensive, but he was only using at half power." Brutus replies to Cato question. Both Clove and Cato look at him.
"Only half of its power?" Both said in unison.
"Yes, no hush Peeta is next." Brutus said as he point to Peeta on screen.
Peeta of District two weapon of choice sword and shield.
"Looks like Peeta took advice." Brutus said with smile.
"What advice?" Both tributes ask.
"To start off with her second choice weapon so the competition doesn't see her as a threat until they hit the arena." Brutus responds to their question.
Back to Peeta:
Peeta was wearing brown hide skirt but cover with leather, a white corset with gold trims running sides of her breast, she was wearing short brown cape, and shoes were hide boots that only came up to her knees. On her right was long sleeve but not attached to the white corset; on her left shoulder was a broken armor, but that part was the only thing attached to the white corset. Peeta hair's was neatly tied in bun; with hair comb place in the back to keep the hair falling out place. Her sword sitting in right hand and shield on her left arm. She enter the walk path were apprentice one made his debut.
Peeta beauty caught my eyes of sponsors and many eyes of tributes boys of which Cato never approval. She stop half way when the ground to shake. Peeta quickly got into defensive position with her sword and shield. Then out of little crack came out a soft, squish, and white blob came out. The crowd 'awing' in unison, but all that change when that cute little blob turn into giant monster. Everybody grasp and piss themselves. Cato almost ran out to help Peeta when couple of Peacekeeper holds him back.
The monster shot its arm at Peeta, and her respond back with side roll. Peeta charges at the monster. The monster took a deep breath and breath out icicle. Peeta raise her shield to protect her face, but one icicle land a hit on her right hip. Everyone grasp of the sight of brand.
"I better move this faster." Peeta though as she regains her balance and continue her charge. The snow monster grabs Peeta during her charge.
"PEETA," Cato screams as he was held back. The monster drop Peeta into mouth; the monster treating Peeta as piece of candy.
Inside the monster stomach:
Peeta POV:
"I refuse to be treated like a piece candy or a joke." I shout.
I pull out my secret weapon my hair comb. I'm thankful I let Portia talk me into modified into spear. I concentration all my power into my hair comb which extend into the spear and with one big swing I split the monster in half. As the monster was starting fall apart I try to find away ease my impact.
Normal POV:
Outside View:
"Oh, is Peeta finished … no wait this; the monster seen to falling apart. What do we have here young Peeta crawling out of pill of snow?" The commentary spoke as he was off his chair.
"What a beautiful escape for Peeta." The Caesar Flickerman spoke as some of snowflakes dance around.
"Give up to Girl of Snow!" Caesar shouted as the crowd of people lost their mind over new nickname.
Peeta POV:
I'm so tired and the cut on my hip isn't helping with blood rushing out, but I made to the finish line. I walk over to Brutus, Master, and Clove.
I was taken to healing station so they look at my wounds. Cato follow right behind me so did Clove and Brutus. The rest of my night spent in the healing center.
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AN: Thank you for reading this chapter and sorry for not updating soon.