Gale's POV
I can't believe that she's actually gone. And it's all my fault. If only I had gotten to the guy from three sooner, maybe Prim would still be here.
But, maybe I could still get Rue to victory. I mean, from what she told us, her district is in worse condition than ours.
Plus, I'm not going to get any sponsors by sobbing over the loss of the love of my life's sister, who I promised to protect. No that would be silly, I thought sarcastically.
We decide to eat some, but realize that we're running low on supplies. Rue and I decide to split up, Rue looking for nuts and roots, and me hunting. But, just in case something went wrong, Rue taught me here little four note tune.
The mockingjays were kind of fascinating. I remember Katniss would always sing to them. She had a beautiful voice. I miss that.
I check my snares and find a few rabbits and a squirrel. That should last. I try my luck with the throwing knives.. Katniss has always had better luck with aim.
Still, I get another one of those fatty waterfowl birds who didn't seem to notice a 200 pound guy with a knife pointed at them right in front of them.
"Stupid bird," I muttered.
I do some looking around, and it turns out that our little birdie was a mommy. I found a nest full of fresh eggs. I suck out the insides of one, and save the rest for later.
I realize I haven't heard Rue's tune recently. I call out, and soon the mockingjays are alive with the tune. I wait for a response, but nothing comes. Suddenly, I hear a nearby scream and the boom of a cannon.
Oh no. RUE! I promised myself that I would keep her safe.
The attacker must be close. That means I have to run. Or at least hide. I grab a knife and ready myself in the bushes.
I hear a rustle in the leaves. But I'm ready. Closer and closer and...
Out pops Rue, with a sack of nuts and roots. I come out of my hiding spot.
Wait... if Rue is right here... then who died?
The hovercraft appears, and scoops the body up. It's the boy from 10.
I realize Rue is still shaking.
"Rue? Are you alright?"
Rue jumps at the sound of my voice, but when she sees my face, she quickly gives me a big hug.
"Gale! I was so worried that something had happened. We need to run. The careers were the ones that killed him and they were really close."
I start to panic. I can't lose Prim AND Rue!
Rue and I run as softly as possible.
Somehow, Rue and I wind up at the cornucopia where all the stuff is. It's piled in a great big pyramid, with a bunch of dirt piles around it. It's unguarded. Strange...
Author's note: First, I'm sorry the chapters are so short. Also, tribute recount: Boy from one, both from two, girl from five, both from 11, and the boy from twelve.
Suddenly, the careers burst out from the trees. There's only three of them left, but they're still overly confident. I watch as they hop to the center in kind of a little dance. I don't get it.
It takes me a while, but then it hits me:
It's mined!