Another 5 years later...

Cato's POV

I never thought that it would happen. The day before his death, Syne was so cheerful and...normal. His death had caused an outrage throughout our city in District 2. Everybody was angered at the horrible punishment for what, fun? The Capitol will never be something we'd like to hear, not after what happened, not even if they give us their mercy.

At the very morning that his pulse had stopped, I had rushed outside to get more doctors. The first doctor I met simply gave me a grim smile and shook his head. I was furious. When I reached back, Clove was bawling her eyes out, hugging Syne. Inside of me, I felt like doing to same, but I held it in. Now Syne was gone, I had to be the older brother. I had to be the one who would protect her.

That was the time we both changed. Usually, changes happen to you, but you don't realise it. This situation is different. After many hours of grieving, Filote had Syne taken away, forever. We had constant nightmares, replaying his death and haunting us.

The sweet little Clove that I used to know had transformed completely. She had shut her feelings inside, and the only time she ever reveals her thoughts is only with me. She had increased her training time by hours, which gives her more time to be stronger, better. Her eyes have changed. Not just the sadness and pain that is visible, but the colour, too. Her iris is her normal brown colour, but in the middle, a bright red stands out. It could be because of her crying.

Every time I walk past a person, they always back off. But that's what I want - I want to be feared, so nobody will ever dare harm Clove. My temper has risen a lot, and sometimes I can't even control it. I have strived to be the best, to win every opponent I ever encounter, and to protect her.

Clove and I will only trust each other. Our only ambition is to avenge Syne's death, and cast the downfall of the horrid Capitol.

Clove's POV

It's the day before the 74th Hunger Games. There is constant chattering of excitement, of who will be picked and how we will prevail over the other Districts. Just a week before, Cato had successfully beaten his last opponent, which makes him this year's volunteer. I had asked to be eligible to volunteer, but Filote sternly points out that only 18 year olds are permitted.

I don't want to leave Cato. Although I know that he will probably win, the thought of his absence saddens my mood. And if somebody manages to take him off guard and kills him...I can't stand it.

"Cato! Please, don't go..." I beg reproachfully, grabbing his arm, "You could die out there!"

Cato gives me a warm smile and smirks, "Do you think that I'm going to die by the hands of the Capitol?"

"No," I reply, realising that it would take a long time to convince him, "but there is a chance, Cato. Why would you risk your life for this?"

Cato sighs and shakes his head, and I know he won't give up this time. "For Syne. To avenge him."

"Fine! Then I'll just have to volunteer myself." I remark stubbornly, folding my arms. This catches him off track, and he looks at me with his cold, sad eyes.

"You can't, you're only 16-"

"But that doesn't stop me, does that? I could beat those 18-year-old girls easily!" Cato knows that I'm right. He's even witnessed me winning the supposedly 'strongest' girl in the District, with just one knife.

"Then what about Syne's promise?!" Cato yells. I stare at him in surprise. It's true, I had forgotten our promise with him, and we both can't win if we're together in the same game. I sigh heavily and give him a hug.

"Okay...but, you gotta win. For me and Syne?" Cato smiles and hugs me back. Then he departs to his last training session with Filote until he comes back, which could be never.

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