I'm back already! I only updated yesterday! It's the apocalypse! I'm trying to update more, but try not to get used to once a day updates. Even though I'll try. So, the chapters are going to be short, because I don't like writing long chapters. From now on, I'll try to write chapters in only one POV, unless there's a big thing happening. Don't forget to let me know what POV you want next!

Arya

When I heard Katniss say that her group would join us the first time, I wasn't all too shocked. But the second time sure did. She had seen how very wonderfully our group got along, and yet she still wanted to join us.

She was a strange person.

It was obvious that she was the leader of the group, and judging by the looks of Peeta's and Gale's faces when they look at her, she had almost no idea that the two men were in love with her.

If you're wondering how I knew their names, I read their minds. (A/N: This is where reading the Eragon series helps!) Don't worry; I do this to everyone, except people who have trained to block me out.

I glanced at Eragon, and he noticed. I tried to probe his mind, but he blocked me out. He smiled at me while I tried, and winked at me. I started laughing. Spending so much time with him had affected and changed me, for the better. I showed more emotions when I wanted to. So, only when I was around him.

I walked over to him and hugged him. I had begun developing feelings toward him, as I knew he already felt the same way towards him. It felt nice.

(A/N: The parts in italics and quotes are Arya and Eragon 'mind speaking' to each other)

"I love you laugh," Eragon thought.

"I love it when you act all dorky," I thought back.

"Isn't it strange, how, even when she had seen us fighting, she still agreed to come with us?"

"Yes, but I think their life here is less than desirable. Probe their minds and see for yourself." And he did.

"You're right, Arya. Just like most of the time. We should get them to pack, and then head out."

"Good plan," I thought, then ended the conversation by walking over to Katniss.

"Do you guys wanna pack up?" I asked.

"Yeah, sure. Gale's gotta go to his house, and Peeta's basically living here, so it should take about an hour," she replied.

"Alright."

I walked back to Eragon, who was watching Katniss, Peeta, and Gale. Katniss said "You guys should go pack up," and then Gale and Peeta left. Haymitch walked over to Katniss, and said "I'm coming too, sweetheart."

"No, Haymitch, you aren't. You need to stay here and take care of Gale's family, and mine. Please," she begged.

He gave in and said "Alright, sweetheart. But take care of Peeta and Gale. They'll need it. I promise I'll take care of the families, don't worry. Have fun." And with that, he left the house.

About ten minutes later, Peeta came back in with a knapsack full of clothes. About another fifty minutes after that Gale came back with a knapsack full of clothes, nearly identical to Peeta's.

Katniss had gone upstairs and packed her own knapsack, and another one full of food. She walked over to me and said "We're ready to go."

Yay, they're finally leaving, after five chapters! Sadly, Haymitch will not be joining the expedition. But, he'll update us on what's happening back in District 12! So you'll still see him. I hope you liked the chapter! I'll try to update soon! Have a good day!

~Choco