Katniss POV
I sit up, rubbing my eyes. Last night was strange, but it just confirmed my theory, there are other humans on the island. Sliding down into center splits, I listen intently to see if I could gather any information on them. Were they trying to take over the island? Are they here on special orders from the capital? Hell, maybe they're here to rescue me, but that is highly unlikely.
Cato POV
After eating a small breakfast of berries, squirrel and tea made from some leaves Rue found, I decide to go and talk to Clove about my discovery. "Hey, Clove! I need to talk to you." I call, trying to pin point her location. Scanning the camp carefully, I jump when I hear her voice behind me.
"No need to shout Cato, I'm right here." She exclaims from behind me. Turning on my heel, I grab her arm and heave her towards the river, not wanting anyone else to know about the girl until we can confirm she's not just a fragment of my imagination. "So what do you want?" She asks impatiently, tapping her foot at a quick pace of on the smooth stones. I look out at the water, trying to recall the situation and not leave any of the important information out.
"Last night before Glimmer came and found me, I ran into a girl." She looks at me with a bored expression. "A girl that isn't in our group. She had long dark hair with dark eyes, tan skin from the after effects of the sun here and she had homemade clothes." She looks at me with narrowed eyes,
"Do you think she is a threat to us, I mean, could she kill us?" she asks seriously, eyes narrowed fiercely.
"She fought me off when I tried to talk to her." Clove raises an eyebrow. "Okay I attacked her, but that's not important!" I exclaim loudly, drawing attention to our little meeting.
"I'm going to go look for this girl while you take care of the camp. Keep everyone in line and try not to kill anyone." She says this with finality, meaning there is no room for argument. As she stalks off into the forest, I turn to the others. Before, Clove was in charge. Now, I can run things my way.
"Listen up!"
Clove POV
As I creep through the forest, I take it in. the woods truly are beautiful, with lush greenery and crystal clear streams, but you never know what could be lurking in the shadows, maybe a cougar or bear. A sharp snap of a twig sets me on high alert. I take a hesitant step forward only to see a squirrel. Pulling one of the only knives that weren't lost in the crash out of my belt, I take aim. Just as I am ready to throw, an arrow comes whizzing from behind me, impaling the small creature, right through the eye.
Whirling around, I see the exact girl Cato described to me, only there is one thing different that he forgot to mention, she's armed and dangerous. From that one shot, I can see she has impeccable aim and a steady hand, perfect for archery and knife throwing. "Nice shot." I say, looking her over again. Cato was right, her clothes were obviously home made, but holding together well. Her bow and arrows were well crafted, but the scratch marks made me unsure if she came to the island with it or if she made it.
"Thanks." She says, smiling slightly as she walks towards the squirrel's tiny carcass. Retrieving the arrow, she turns to face me. "And you are?"
"Clove Marley, knife extraordinaire of district two. What about you, mysterious girl?" I ask,
"I am Katniss Everdeen, Master Archer of district twelve."
Cato POV
As I gather the others, I make a list of jobs in my head, the important necessities piling up.
-Food
-Water purification
-Shelter
-Weapons
-A bathroom
"Alright, we need to address a few problems we have. First, food. We can't like off just berries forever. Some of us could look for nuts, maybe someone could hunt. Second, water. Yes, we have water, but the safest place to get it is a stagnant water pond, so it could get us sick. Third is shelter. The cave isn't safe for a permanent home. Large animals may want to nest here when it gets cooler so I suggest someone looks for a place we could live in the trees. Fourth, weapons. The animals may attack us so we need to be prepared. And finally, we need some sort of bathroom, where we can get clean and do our… business… without others watching. I personally can't go when people are watching me, or in the bushes, so…Pick something that uses your abilities, let's go!"
