I don't own the Hunger Games, even though I wish that I did...
Cato POV:
After the interviews, I lead Clove to the elevator, but before we could close the door, Gloss and Cashmere walk in.
"I'm sorry, but we're breaking the alliance," Cashmere says.
"Wait what?" Clove asks.
"We're stopping the alliance. Since she's pregnant, she'll only slow us down so no alliance," Gloss says. The elevator stops on their floor and they walk off leaving us in the elevator.
"Well that was extremely rude," Clove says, looking at the door where Gloss and Cashmere disappeared.
"I'll say," I respond. When our floor comes into view I pick up Clove bridal style. She giggles and I kiss her.
"What's this for?" she asks.
"Can't I pick up the love of my life bridal style any time I want?" I question her. She just smiles and lets me carry her to our room where we drift off to sleep in each other's arms.
Morning comes all too quickly and I wake with Clove in my arms. I smile down at her, she looks so peaceful when she sleeps. I decide not to wake her up, so I just lay there, holding the brown haired girl that I love. I put my hands on where our baby is growing, and I feel him or her move.
"This is your daddy. Your mommy and I love you very much. I will protect you," I say, kissing her small baby bump. I feel Clove waking up.
"Good morning," I say, bringing my lips to hers.
"Morning," she smiles.
"Wake up! Wake up! Today's the Hunger Games!" the all too cheerful Lena yells through the room. Then I hear crying. I look over to see our stylists crying.
"Why are you guys crying? And why are you so damn cheerful all the time?" Clove asks, closing her eyes.
"You guys are just so cute together," Katerina sobs.
"And?" she asks, waiting to say that we might die.
"And..." Katerina trails off.
"And why are you so cheerful?" she snaps at Lena.
"Because this is exciting. It's the quarter quell! Now get out of bed and eat a good breakfast," she says, walking out.
"Better get up," I say, kissing her cheek.
"Are you sure we can't just say in bed?" she whispers seductively in my ear while trailing her hand down my chest. I takes all my willpower not to kiss her.
"Yes, c'mon," I say, getting out of bed. She pouts, but gets up too.
"See you," Clove says, pushing me out of her room with a smile. I smile and walk into my room. I shower and change into a simple shirt with sweatpants. I stroll into the dining room to see Clove eating. I slide next to her and pick up a piece of bacon.
"Okay, so here's the deal. When you get into the arena you ally with Cashmere and Gloss the-" Clove cuts off Enobaria before she can finish her sentence.
"We're not allies anymore, they stopped the alliance last night because I was pregnant," she says, spooning scrambled eggs into her mouth.
"Oh, well then I guess then ally with whoever you feel comfortable with," Enobaria said, walking away. "Now it's time to go!" We follow her to the elevator and stand in it for the last time. We get marched to the hovercraft that will take us to the arena. I sit next to Clove and she leans into me. I give the woman my arm when she needs to insert the tracker into me. But I don't even flinch because I'm looking at the most beautiful girl in the world.
When we arrive me and Clove get split up.
"I love you!" I yell as I'm being pushed through the hall.
"Love you!" I hear her voice echo through the place. I get pushed into a room. I look up to see Cinna.
"Why are you here?" I ask him, eyeing him suspiciously.
"Good to see you too Cato. I'm here to wish you luck." he says. "Here are your clothes, change into them." He hands me a very thin one piece and points to a changing room. I change into it and walk out.
"What arena is this for?" I ask, looking in the mirror to see what I'm wearing.
"Most likely a rain forest or a desert," he guesses. He hands me shoes which I put on, but I feel some paper in them. I'm about to take out the paper, but Cinna stops me.
"Put on your shoes," he says while giving me a look. I obey, letting the piece of paper be protected by my foot.
"One minutes," a capital voice says. I walk in, eager to see the arena. Just like last time, the tube closes. Just then I see a group of peace keepers burst into the room. Taking off their gloves to beat him with. They kick and punch him until he's bloody. They drag him out while I watch frozen. The platform starts to rise. I look up to see a bright sun, I quickly shield my eyes but continue looking. I'm surrounded by water. It's an ocean and in the middle is the Cornucopia. Luckily the training center back home taught us how to swim fast, so that won't be a problem. From what I can see it's just a pile of weapons as if the game makers didn't care about which weapons they put in. I spot a lethal looking sword and many knifes. Clove! I look around, but all I see are the other tributes. I observe that the tribute pedestals expand even behind the Cornucopia, so Clove must be there. I look up at the clock.
10, I ready myself
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5, my whole body tenses in anticipation
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2, I love you Clove
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The gong sounds and I dive into the water.
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