I wake up surprised. I didn't have any nightmares. I look at the clock on my bedside table. Today's the big day. Probably the last day of my life. It's seven o'clock. I get up and have a quick shower before meeting in the main room for breakfast.

"Good morning," Danielle says.

Nick and Dale are there too. I sit down next to Nick and eat my breakfast. Dale gives us some tips.

Once we've finished eating, Dale takes us to the training centre. We're right on time. We start practicing again. This time I have a little go at knife throwing because Ruby isn't there. Once she comes though, I leave. She scares me too much. I practice other things that I'm not good at.

Before I know it, Tia has lined all the tributes up outside the training centre in order. It must be ten o'clock. Butterflies flutter in my stomach. What happens if I don't make a good impression? I'll get a low score and I'll be an easy target. I'm starting to freak out.

The first tribute goes in, the girl from district 1. She's got bright orange hair and seems about eighteen years old.

After about fifteen minutes the district 1 boy goes in. He's got black curly hair and looks fierce. He seems like he's fifteen years old. He's got lots of muscle.

I'm still freaking out.

"Hey," Nick whispers. "You okay? You're shaking."

I turn around and nod. I didn't realize I was shaking.

I watch as the district 2 girl goes in. She's got dark brown hair, nearly black. It's short and tied up in a bun. Her skin is a bit darker than mine. Mines tanned too.

Then Lucas goes in. I suddenly realize the size of his muscles.

Next is the district 3 girl. Long blonde hair and freckles.

The district 3 boy. Straight light brown hair falling all over his face.

District 4 girl. Ruby. Pale skin, long golden hair.

District 4 boy. Tanned skin, short black hair.

I think one of those people will win.

District 5, district 6.

District 7. The girl goes in. She pats her light brown hair which is tied in two low plaits. She seems about fifteen years old.

Then the boy. The one who is strong. That's what I thought since I saw him throw those spiky balls. He's got tanned skin and black hair. It's the same length as the boy from district 3 but neater.

District 8, district 9, district 10, district 11.

"Sarah Losel," Tia says. "Your turn."

"Good luck," Nick says.

Tia takes me into the training room. The doors close. She's no longer there. I'm in front of the game makers. They're on a platform about five meters above me. The silver concrete holds the platform up. It must have been painted silver.

"Sarah Losel, district 12" I say introducing myself.

My heart races. It beats so hard.

I go over to the climbing station. I climb the tree, the boulders, the cliff and the net. I'm finished climbing very quickly.

I go over and quickly pick some edible plants.

After that I've still got time so I grab the bow and arrows and start shooting at targets. Bang! Bang! Bang! I'm surprised. I'm even better than before.

Soon I'm taken out of the room. I've had my personal training session. I did the best I could.

I'm taken back to the tribute building. Once I get to my floor Dale and Danielle ask me how I went.

"So-so," I reply.

I quickly eat lunch. Just as I finish eating, Nick returns. I'm taken away by my stylists. They do my hair and makeup which takes ages. They also do other things beforehand like waxing my legs again. It takes ages. Finally I'm given my costume. I'm not allowed to put it on yet. My stylists take me to the lounge room. We all sit down.

"You both look stunning," Danielle says. Dale nods in agreement. He turns the TV on and we watch as they announce the scores.