Hey guys, I'm sosososo sorry that I haven't updated in so long, I really don't have any excuses this time, but recent reviews made me really want to update for you guys. Don't hate me and I hope this fits your expectations. I want to let you guys know that starting from this chapter, this might lead off of the original story, and I might some of the details wrong with training and interviews, because it's been a pretty long time since I read the Hunger Games, and I really don't have time to go read it again, so sorry is you see errors in setting and the order of all the procedures, or if some things just seem really general and hazy, tell me if you see things that I need to change. Kay enough drabbling, I love you guys and I hope you enjoy. I don't own anything, R&R.

Katniss POV

I stared out the misty train windows, watching tiny rain drops hit the window. Gale sat beside me, his arms tight around my waist in an effort to calm me. We've been sitting here in silence for what feels like days. We didn't say a word to each other since getting on the train other than a brief hello; we didn't need words, right now all we needed was each other's company and comfort. This all felt so familiar to me yet also so distant, the reality of going through that process, seeing all those wild capitol people, entering that arena, it was all slowly starting to sink in. I turned my head slowly to look at Gale, he looked calm, but behind the nonchalant expression, I knew he was worrying just as much as I did.

Noticing my glare, Gale's gaze shifted to meet my eyes; his brows furrowed, as if he has read my thoughts, "It's okay Katniss, like I said before, the capitol just wants a good show, you were able to win once before, and this time you got me with you. We'll be unstoppable."

"I know we can, but what happens when it's just the two of us left in that arena? The capitol already hates me as it is, they won't let there be two victors this time. I'm pretty sure they'd rather have no victors than two victors, just so that they can prove to everyone that they are in charge."

"Maybe, but we don't have to worry about that right now, why don't we focus on things one step at a time," his smile was comforting, and made me relax slightly. He was right, we shouldn't be worrying about the end when we need to first defeat all the others; but I just couldn't not think about it. Scenerios started playing in my head, of what could happen, and I shuddered, I would rather someone kill me before it was just the two of us left, that would make things so much easier.

"Okay," I replied, just to reassure him, because I don't want him having to worry about me on top of himself. Hearing that, Gale leaned down and placed a gentle kiss on my lips, I kissed him back with more force, but our little moment got interupted as the train slowed down, and it was announced to us that we are entering the capitol. Gale, having never seen the capitol outside of the footage he's seen on screen. He leaned across, looking outside the window, with an almost childish hint of curiousity appearing on his grey eyes. He seemed mesmerized by this new setting, as I probably was the last time I was here.

The capitol people stared at us back, chatting excitedly about their new toys this year, the things which their just going to shut in a cage and laugh at while they killed each other off. Yeah I guess its not their fault they were brainwashed since they were kids but I just cannot bring myself to not hate them. I looked over at Gale agian, the initial excitement and curiousity seemed to have faded, and the truth about the capitol and its "morals" settled in. His face was again twisted in a disaproving grimace.

At last the train pulled in to a stop, and Haymitch and Effie appeared to lead us to our rooms. Haymitch looked more distressed as usual, I don't blame him, this year was supposed to be the year where he can finally stop being the mentor, but since I got reaped and the situation with Peeta, Haymitch got the job again. The four of us walked towards the elevator, headed towards the 12th level.

****line break*****

I walked out of my shower door, with Gale sitting on my bed, waiting for me as I cleaned myself up. I sat down beside him, leaning my head on his shoulders, tomorrow everything starts, the opening ceremonies, then training, then interviews, and then boom we're in the arena. I decided we needed to cherish this last few hours, just being together, before we get thrown in the mess that is the Hunger Games. Before long are arms were wrapped up around each other, lips moving to gently meet. In this moment, all we needed was each other, the love that is shared between us being the only thing that kept us sane in the messed up world that out unfortunate lives live in.

"I love you, no matter what happens after today, I always will" I told him.

"I love you too, forever"

So yeah, another chapter, I don't know about this one, it felt kinda OOC and too lovey. But I wanted them to really get some time for themselves before the craziness begins. This all sets the mood about how they really have to rely on each other's love to stay sane. So tell me what you think, suggestions? I'm sorry for being so bad at updating, I really am, but I will try harder from now on. And reviews makes me want to update so please review.

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