Chapter 2

I stared at Alec and looked down at the ground.

'Here we are.' Arabella said as we approached the car.

I went to climb in but Alec stepped in front of me and climbed in first.

I stood off to the side and was about to let Finnick in next.

' Ladies first.' He said with a small smile.

I let a smile form on my lips and gave a small nod and climbed into the car sitting on the opposite side of the car from Alec.

Finnick helped Mags into the car she sat next to me and gave me a small smile.

I smiled back and looked out the window letting out a slow shaky breath. Watching the district buildings go by.

'This might be the last time you ever see this district.' Alec said with a smirk.

I didn't look at him, I kept my focus on the scenery.

'Enough.' Finnick said

'It's true, I've seen Olivia over here at school, she can't fight or even stand up for herself when the others pick on her.' Alec said

'Our job is to make sure one of you come out alive, right now your attitude will get you killed.'Finnick said

This time I turned my head slightly and let a smile form on my face.

The train was beautiful, District 4 was wealthy but this was amazing better than most things I've ever seen.

I was staring out the train window in the dining room when a voice ruined my focus. I turned to see Finnick staring out the window from the cabin door.

'Beautiful huh?' He said

'Yeah.' I answered

' So your Olivia. I remember you from school.' Finnick said which caught my attention.

'You do?' I questioned

'Yeah, you always sat in the back, your really smart. Which is why I believe you'll win the games.' Finnick said

'There are plenty of other girls in the games with the same persona as me. 'I stated

'They don't have Mags and I as mentors though.' Finnick said

'Your right, Mags' will show me how to kick some ass.' I joked

Finnick chuckled.

'Funny. I like you Olivia. I look forward to training you.' Finnick said.

'Can't wait to learn.' I said

Finnick walked over to the window seat and held his hand out.

'Sugar cube?' He offered.

I nodded and took one, before quickly tossing it up in the air and catching it.

'So any questions?' Finnick asked

'Do you know what the arena will look like this year?' I asked

'No clue whatsoever.' He responded

'How do I find shelter?' I asked

'It depends.' Finnick said

'On?'I asked

'On where the arena is set, if it's the desert probably a cave, in the jungle and woods the trees, if the arena is snowy you should also look for a cave.' Finnick answered

'Or build an igloo.' I joked causing Finnick to laugh.

'Food, you are able to fish being from district 4. You need to learn to hunt though, so when you go for training spend a day at the hunting station.' Finnick instructed.

I nodded my head, 'What is the training like?' I asked

'It's split into multiple sections, Hunting, Camouflage, Fighting, Knots, Archery, Axes,Boxing, Edible insects, Edible Plants, Fire Making, Hammock Making, Hand-to-Hand Combat, Knives, Ropes Course, Shelters, Sickles, Slingshots, Snare-setting, Spears,Swords, Tree Climbing, Weight-lifting, Wrestling, and the Gauntlet.' Finnick said

'Wow.' I said as my eyes widened.

'Oh and Tridents, my specialty.' Finnick said causing me to smile.

'You should smile more, it's beautiful.' Finnick said causing my cheeks to turn red.

'So what do I do about my murderous district partner?' I asked

Finnick looked around and leaned in to whisper quietly in my ear.

'Kill him before he kills you.' Finnick said and leaned out.

'Alright.' I said

I looked out the window again and noticed that it was close to night fall.

'Time for dinner, we discuss more there.' Finnick said as he stood up and started walking out.

I nodded and quickly followed behind him.

When we arrived in the dining room, I sat down next to Mags and took the napkin from the table, unfolded it then placed it on my lap.

As soon as we all sat down Arabella walked into the room.

'Good evening my loves, isn't it great that you two have been chosen as district fours tributes?'

"No." I responded and looked back at my empty plate.

'Come on, no long faces, this is an honor!' Exclaimed Arabella.

I looked at her questioning her sanity.

'Please tell me how being brought to an arena and basically telling us how we are going to die is an honor?' I said as I felt tears forming in my eyes.

'I..uh..' Arabella tried to respond but couldn't find the words.

' Don't worry Olivia, I'm gonna be the one to kill you.' Alec said

'Shut up.' Finnick said

I looked at him for a second but continued to do what I had done the whole day.

Look down.

'It's true I already told you, she can't survive.' Alec said

'Yes I can. You don't know me, I could possibly be pretending to be weak and once the games start just wait till your at your most vulnerable to strike and kill you watching the light leave your eyes.' I responded, though once I finished I almost didn't trust myself.

Alec glared at me and got up from the table, walked towards the door while slamming it on his way out.

'Nicely done.' Finnick commented, I looked at him and then at Mags and felt a little brave.

Mags smiled at me and picked up the knife and fork I hadn't even noticed she placed down when the argument started.

'So tactic.' Finnick started

I turned my focus to him and gave him my attention.

'During training, don't show your strongest skills, save that for the ratings with the game makers. Spend some time near the hunting stations, I advise you to not make allies.' Finnick said

'Well what if the allies can help me?' I asked

'What if once it's down to the last two they kill you?' Finnick retaliated

'Oh...' I answered

'Not to burst your bubble but, you never know who to trust. When someone will throw the knife that was in their hand into your back.' Finnick stated

'I understand that, but what if they help me?' I asked

'Make sure you don't need their help.' Finnick said