The 74th Hunger Games ||Private||

I sighed softly as I stood in front of the cracked mirror. I stared at my long dress, well actually it was my mothers, she was lending it to me for the Annuel ceremony to pick the tributes from district 12 to play in the Annuel hunger games. I glanced down at Prim whom was staring at me, her eyes wide. "Oh don't look at me like that.." I said softly and kissed her forhead gently. I pulled away to make sure she looked presentable for the ceremony.

It was now time to head to the marketplace. I took Prim's hand in mine and glanced over at my mother. "Ready?" I asked quietly, I could see her nod and move to head towards us. We all made our way to the marketplace. I looked up at the mayor as he stood on the platform. And there, standing beside him was Effie, the woman who would draw the names.

I was rather surprised when I heard Prim's name being called. I shook my head, my eyes widening in shock. "Know!" I screamed and gently grabbed Prim before she climbed the stairs to the stage. "I volunteer as Tribute!"

My legs felt like rubber as I stood on the platform, trying to stay as far away from Effie as I possibly could. I stared down at the sea l faces staring at me. Silence filled the air until Effie spoke up again. "And for our male Tribute, it is PEETA, oh perfect! Just perfect, come on up Peeta!" She called as she clapped her Hands as if Peeta had just won a huge prize and he was coming up to claim it. Except it was quite the opposite. He was coming up to claim his fate, and so was I.

When I heard Peeta's name being called, all I could remember was seeing him in the halls during school, and another time when he suffered a beating to give me bread. I would never forget that day he did that for me. I sighed, my face blank from any signs of emotion. I couldn't let them see me cry even though I wanted to so bad, I just couldn't. I slightly turned to face Peeta. I held out my hand and slowly shook his then took my hand away and glanced down. I looked up, looking for Gale and Prim in the crowd.

I was led to the room where I would say my last goodbyes to the people I loved. I stared down at my hands, Prim was the first to come in with Mother as well. Prim have me a big hug, tears in her eyes. "I'm going to win.." I whispered into Prim's ear. "I promise.." I glanced at my mother. "Mom, you have to take over now, don't neglect Prim!" I practically yelled. My mother had not been doing her best to support us both, so I had to grow up and take over.

I was visited by Peeta's father, which quite frankly surprised me. He gave me some cookies and then left. Then the next person to visit me was the mayor's daughter. She ave me a mockingjay clip which I had clipped onto my shirt then silently awaited to be escorted to the train.

Effie came into the room I was currently in. "Alright Dear! Time to go.." She said cheerfully despite the situation. I glared up at her and slowly got to my feet. Effie led me to the train, I could see Peeta being led by a rather large man. I quickly looked away as we all boarded the train. I was escorted to my room to change into different clothes. After I had finished, Effie came back into my room and led me to the diningroom.

Effie rolled her eyes and sighed. "That man should be here by now." She mumbled and took a seat. I stared blankly at the food covering most of the table. I was shocked to see so much, it was a feast compared to the food I ate back at home.

Suddenly I looked up as a man stumbled into the room. Effie had looked up as well and groaned. "Guys, meet Haymitch, your mentor.." She said quietly. My Wrinkled my nose slightly as I could smell the alcohol on the man.

I looked away from Haymitch and as soon as Effie gave permission I began to eat slowly.

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I stood quietly on the small platform I looked around at the area in which the games would take place. I was able to see a lake, and a large stretch of forest. Finally, the 63 minutes were up. I jumped off and ran towards a small orange bag. Peeta had distracted me from my original goal to grab the bow and arrows, and I had vowed to get him back.

Another kid had gone for the bag as well and grabbed it. I lunged and grabbed at it then yanked hard. Suddenly warm blood splattered into my face as the kid fell dead.