Enjoy. Like I said if your tribute has no friends or family then they have no goodbyes. Simply because them sitting in a room alone is not amusing, for me to write or for you to read. But enjoy this chapter!
(James Thornehawe's P.O.V [District four])
I tap my fingers on my leg and rub my coin. Carter will be here soon and maybe they'll let dad out to visit me. No. They won't, it's not fair to him and it's not even safe. He might hurt someone thinking they're the ones who killed mom. After all it happened before…
The door bursts open thankfully snapping me out of my thoughts. Carter steps into the room ashy faced and solemn. He meets me dead in the eye. "Thank you."
"You're welcome. It was your whole family at stake not just you."
He nods then starts pacing. "Are you joining the careers?"
I know that going into trainer mode is his way of coping or dealing with things. I also know that I'm not joining the careers; I made a promise to myself years ago that I would never join them.
"No I'm not; I can survive better on my own."
He nods. "Good thinking, good thinking. Are you planning on killing?"
Could I? I suppose if I have to get home I would but I would never forgive myself. I swallow. "Only if I have to."
"Alright." He hugs me quickly. "Goodbye." Then he's gone. Soon I will be the arena. I may not return.
(Jennifer Jareau's P.O.V [District five])
I sit up. Time to prepare myself. My family will be upset with me for volunteering. I have to make them understand that I will come home. Prove to them that there is no need to worry.
The door opens and my family walks in grim faced and holding Phoebe.
Mathew hands her to me. "Sometimes I swear you are to loyal of a friend."
"At least I have a chance."
"True."
My mom is bawling too hard to say anything. Matthew taps her on the shoulder and gives her a look that says. "Get ahold yourself." She sniffs and wails. "I just can't believe my baby is going to die in the hunger games like Lily did!"
Way to have faith in me mom! I mean I know Lily's death took a lot of her faith away and she doesn't want to support me just to have me die in a horrible way. But still! It would be nice to know that my own mother believes I can win.
Mathew glares at my mom. "She won't die." He turns back to me. "I love you JJ. We have to go now but I wish you luck." I hug him and mom joins in the hug.
"Goodbye JJ. Remember I loved you!" Mom shouts as the peacekeepers hustle them out.
"Bye JJ! I'm rooting for you!" Mathew yells as the door slams shut.
I set Phoebe down on the floor and walk slowly over to the window. I stare out at the district doubt creeping into my mind for the first time. This may be the last time I see it.
Drinking in the sight I try to name all the places and a memory with the place. A door opens but I am only dimly aware of it. Then arms reach around me. Mentally I count the number of arms. Three, Brooke, Emily, and Neil.
I turn around forcing them to let go "Hey guys."
"Thank you." Brooke says and I can tell she's trying to act strong.
Emily seems to have no words but Neil does. "I knew you were brave but I didn't know you were that brave!" he whistles.
Shrugging I try to act like it was no big deal. "Hey I can win this thing. I can shoot pretty well with a bow and I'm fast."
Emily shoots me a grin. "True and you've got spunk girl."
Neil laughs and I can tell they're trying to cheer me up. "Plus you can flirt with the other boys and distract them before you kill them. Just don't forget about me."
I slug him in the arm. "I'll see all of you when I return okay?"
They nod and Emily hands me a locket. Curious I open it and smile. On one side is a picture of Emily, Neil, Brooke and me and on the other is a picture of me, Mathew and Lily from when we were just little kids.
"For your token!" she yells as they're forced from the room. I stare at the picture of Lily. I will not die in the games like she did. I will return home. I scoop up Phoebe and wait.
(Richard Hill's P.O.V [District five])
I pace the small room trying to keep my composure. I have to leave Rose. I doubt I can come home. I have to say goodbye to Rose now. This will be the last time I see her until we are together in death.
I choke back tears as Rose rushes into the room. She throws her thin frame into me arms crying as hard as I want to. I hold her for a minute savoring the feeling. The knowledge that this will be the last time I hug her makes it so much sweeter.
"Maybe you can win." She sniffles.
I shake my head. "I can't win Rose, we both know that. The careers or someone will kill me."
"No! You can't think like that!" Reaching into her pocket she pulls out a small wooden bird that her grandmother gave her before she died. "Here. It helped keep me safe, it will protect you to."
I take it in my hand and my eyes well up with tears. "Thank you Rose."
Then I'm holding her again drinking in every part of her. When the peacekeepers try to take her we both fight.
But they are stronger and manage to restrain me. "I love you!" she calls then the door in shut and I'm left in my own tears.
"I love you to." I whisper slumping down in the peacekeepers strong grip. Goodbye Rose I'll miss you.
(Ky Flicker's P.O.V [District six])
I struggle to keep my cool as I fidget with the black ribbon with Tui's name written on it. I'm going in the games. Oh my god I'm going to have to talk to so many tributes. If I want an alliance and even if I don't want one I have to be interviewed.
Everyone will see me on live tv, all attention will be on me. Wow Ky great priories. But I mean could I really kill someone? Maybe but I'm not sure. Either way this will be horrible.
My mother and father walk into the room silently, Miles trailing behind them. For a second I don't say anything I just tie the ribbon to Miles collar. My dad clears his throat. "Do your best okay?"
"Dad I don't know if I can-"
Mom interrupts me. "You can. If you can't win at least keep your dignity. If you have to die don't beg for mercy unless you know you will get it. The careers won't give it to you and I don't want to have to hear you scream." She swallows tightly and I can tell she's fighting the urge to cry.
Quietly I say. "Okay. I'll do my best. Maybe I can come home."
Dad and mom nod. "And remember we love you." He pipes in.
"I will." We hug one last time then they have to leave. I gently pet Miles as I wait for my next visitor who I'm sure will be Tui. I guessed correctly.
He walks in a silent wave of worry. Without saying a single word he presses me to his chest. "I'm fine." I try to reassure him knowing that I'm lying.
He shakes his head. "No you're not, and honestly you shouldn't be."
Biting my lip I reply. "You're right. Truthfully I'm freaking out."
He releases me. "Don't worry you can win this thing."
"Tui… I can't kill anyone."
"Then hide." Lifting my head so I'm forced to look his eyes he whispers. "Please. Come home to me."
Suddenly this fills me with hope. "Okay…" I whisper back. "I'll try."
Next he does something that completely startles me. Gently he raises my chin and presses his lips to mine. Our first and probably last kiss. But I thought we were just friends. Did I really? I could never tell… Was the excitement I got to see him signs of something more? I have to try other wises I will never know how I truly feel.
Seeming to sense my doubts he explains himself. "I just wanted to do that to inspire you. To keep you going during the games. I'll see you soon okay?"
He asks as he is forced out of the room. "Okay." I whisper still in shock as the door slams shut. Well shit. Now I really have to try.
(Terry Andrew's P.O.V [District six])
I swallow. My worst nightmare just came true. I'm going into the arena. The odds that were stacked so nicely in my favor but it just didn't work. My luck was just so horrible. I choke back a sob. No. Bad thoughts. We can do this Terry. Just channel your strong side and we can kill some tributes. But they're real people…
I have to come home. I have to. But chances are I won't…. My bitter thoughts are destroyed by the door opening. Mom is sobbing uncontrollably and dad seems almost indifferent. I know this is his way of coping but it still hurts. He doesn't even seem to care that it was me who got reaped.
Anna looks confused "Tarry why is momma crying? Where are you going? When will you be home?"
I lean over and scoop her out of mom's arms. "I just have to go away for a little while lovebug. I should home soon okay?"
She nods looking more relived "Otay Tarry."
Having done that I hug mom and dad. Attempting to dry her eyes she squeaks. "G-Goodbye Terry."
"Bye mom." I whisper.
"It won't be the same without you." Dad adds then hugs me.
Then the peacekeepers are back and dragging them out. The second before they leave mom presses a smooth stone into my hand. I smile looking at it. I found it when I was three and it always brought me luck. Perhaps it will save me in the arena.
I'm sorry for screwing up Ky's scene if you didn't want the kiss. I just couldn't resist! My mind was yelling "Do it! Do it now! Kiss her you fool!" So I couldn't resist. Next question Where did the spear hit Rue in the hunger games movie? Remember this is where it happened in the movie.
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