Heeey everyone! Sorry this is so late.. Again. I just have school homework every night, family drama, ex boyfriend drama. So yeah that's what I've been dealing with. Anyway I'm trying to get back on track if life would stay out of my way. I know this chapter is really rushed but I want to get to the games. As you can see from the chapter title I made a reference to a Paramore song. Paramore is amazing I love them. Thanks for all the reviews! The last chapter got a bunch! I tried to private message you all to say thanks! Anyway enjoy!

Chapter 10 - Let the flames begin.

Taking the stage was just as terrifying as any other time. The bright lights hit my face as soon as I walked out. I had to admit I was glad to see Caesar again. This time his hair was bright pink. His eye shadow even matched his hair. He clapped as I walked out and helped me into the chair. I tried not to stare out at the huge crowd and looked directly at him. Caesar grins and grips my hand.

"Miss. Katniss Everdeen, I sure can say I never thought I would see you on this stage again. Or should I say Katniss Mellark now?"

I smile as cheerfully as I can manage.

"Yes, it's Katniss Mellark." I say.

"And I must say that dress is as stunning as the first time I saw it." Caesar exclaims.

I nod my head and smile again.

Caesar shakes his head sadly.

"I have to say I was so saddened when I heard you would be going back. Especially now that you are truly pregnant."

The whole audience nodded in agreement, some were even crying softly.

I decide to just nod back. But then I remembered what Haymitch said.

"I thought I was going to be able to live happily from now on, but that's been taken away from me." I say.

I knew my words impact them. The whole crowd went silent. Caesar kisses my hand.

"The best of luck to you girl on fire."

I was lead back to a room that had Haymitch, Peeta, my stylists, Johanna and Effie sitting on the couch. Effie must have just arrived from 13. Peeta outstretches is arms to me and I immediately fall into them. I burry my head in his chest as he whispers.

"Everything will be okay."

No. not this time.

As the interviews came on mostly every single tribute threatened Peeta and I. Even some tributes we didn't do a thing to like Cashmere, Gloss, and Enobaria. Though Enobaria said she also couldn't wait to rip out Johanna's throat too. Johanna laughs at this.

"Try it bitch." she says.

Cato and Cloves interviews are especially terrifying. Cato looks in the camera as he promises to kill Peeta slowly and brutally for deceiving him. Clove smiles devilishly, as she promises to have my blood on her hands for getting her killed. Wiress's interview is next. She looks crazier than ever. Her eyes are wild. She babbles on about many things but she never once threatens us. Rue looks as beautiful as ever. She looks like the girl I sang to her death, but inside those golden brown eyes, something is different. Finnick smooth talked his way through his interview. They even joke about his looks, Finnick smiles the way he always had. But inside his sea green eyes, the same eyes Gannet has, I see war. Finnick tries to say something but his voice comes out in just a whisper. He whispers a word filled with so much pain before the camera's cut out.

"Annie."

I stand up immediately.

"He's still in there!" I exclaim.

Everyone stares at me sadly.

"Finnick! He's still in there!" I say again.

Peeta looks extremely pained. He nods slowly.

"He's just like me. He's been hijacked." he mumbles.

"That means they can all be saved!"

"Katniss listen.." Haymitch says carefully.

Peeta grabs my hand as if he already knows what he's going to say.

"The Capitol wouldn't make the same mistake twice. Whatever they did to them it's much stronger than what they did to Peeta. The Capitol resurrected them, don't forget. They might of even made him say that to make you think Finnick is still in there. I don't want any of you to trust anyone, except each other. Understand?"

"I don't believe it." I say immediately.

"I think Haymitch is right. They want to trick us." Johanna says.

Peeta nods in agreement. I sat back down and stared into space. They have to still be in there. They have to be. Peeta puts his arm around me and squeezes. Haymitch gets up to get another drink.

"Alright, here's the plan. Tomorrow you'll all start training. Except here's the catch everyone's not training together like usual. Probably because the Capitol wants to keep the others state of mind on lock down until the games. I'll train you three together personally. I'll warn you training will be cut shorter than usual. It will only be two days. I don't want you to talk to anybody but each other. Got that? As for the scoring tomorrow do whatever you want for the judges." he says.

Soon after this we are ordered to get some sleep. I feel like my body is present in bed with Peeta, but my mind is not. Peeta knows this and doesn't even bother trying to talk to me. We both hold each other until we fall asleep. The next day Haymitch trains us all day. We're taken to a room with mine, Peeta, and Johanna's name on it. We all re-familiarize ourselves with all the various weapons. Peeta spends lots of his time lifting heavy weaponry to make sure he still has his strength, Johanna spends time working with her weapon an ax, and I shoot the bow. I help them both perfect their snares, and tell them all I know about finding game. Before I know it scoring time starts. We are all ordered to stay in our rooms until asked for. Peeta and Johanna both are called before me, so I am left alone. I decided to shoot some more to keep my mind off things. Next thing I know a peace keeper is calling my name and leading me into a room. Everyone in the room watches me as I enter. I'm immediately drawn over to the paint. I lift up my shirt and dip my finger in the red paint. I turn around to face them as I write on my stomach the word murder. They all gasp with wide eyes, as I stand there and let them take a good look at it. Before I leave I wipe the paint off and curtsey. I'm escorted back to my room and find everyone on the couch again staring at the tv. There is no lower rating than 9. Did the Capitol boost everyone's abilities too? Peeta, Johanna, and I are all given 12's. Let the flames begin.