"Come on Phoenix; it's time to rise and shine" Dad called, shaking my shoulder gently. I slowly got up and hurried to get dressed. Gale was already waiting with Peeta and my dad and I followed them up to the roof where the hovercraft was waiting to take us to the arena. Gale shook hands with Peeta and I hugged my dad. "You are strong little fireball. Go out there and win" he said, holding me close. "I will win Dad and so will Gale and before you know it; I will see to it that you have grandkids" I replied. "I'm sure you will do that" Dad replied.
The moment had finally come and Dad said "Phoenix, Gale; it's time to go." Gale took my hand and we made our way to the hovercraft. We got in and took our seats while a Capital worker came around to insert our tracking chips as the hovercraft took off. I held still as I could even though it hurt. I even saw Gale flinch when his was put in. At last; we just sat there and I laid my head on Gale's shoulder. "I'm scared" I whispered. "We'll make it my angel of fire" he replied, stroking my neck and we held hands the rest of the flight.
Just then; the windows went dark which meant we were approaching the arena. When it was time to disembark; Gale grabbed me in a tight hug and whispered "Hold on and I'll find you in the arena after the blood bath." "Okay and if you don't see me right away; I might be hiding. Either way; we will find each other" I told him. We were led off by peacekeepers to our rooms. Mine was marked with an 'F12' and I walked in.
Cinna and I talked as I got changed into my arena clothes and a nice pair of boots and he told "I know I can't bet on you. I said the same thing to Katniss but I would also bet on you." "Thanks Cinna" I replied. He gave me my jacket and handed me my phoenix shaped pin and put it in my jacket. Just then; the announcement came that said "All tributes please finish preparations and head to the launch tubes."
I took a deep breath and Cinna said "Remember; you are fire and powerful. I know you and Gale want to have that wonderful wedding." I smiled, still having the happy thought of getting married. "Go now fire girl" Cinna instructed. I stepped into the tube and the door was closed behind me. The lift started going up and I was in total darkness before seeing the light. I saw the other tributes coming up as well and we stayed in place. The final Hunger Games was about to begin.