The Mute

Chapter 4

"Samantha Lang is the female tribute of District 10. She is 13 years old and adorable. She will use her cute smile to get sponsors, her preferred weapon is a knife, as back in her district she would help gut and kill animals also meaning she is used to blood and the smell of death so she won't hesitate to kill you. Threat"

"Her District partner's name is Tyler Prescott, he is 16 years old and has a way of wooing women back in his District. Like Samantha, he can handle blood so he is not afraid to kill. Good with a sword can be a threat with it in his hands."

"Nadine Matthews, District 11 age 13. She's not strong but can identify food when she sees it. Don't think she has a prefered weapon, not a threat"

"Her District partner is called Jason Hale, age 17 incredibly strong, especially with a mace or spear. From what I've heard, he is very protective of Nadine and will kill anyone that tries to harm her. After the Careers, a big threat"

"Last but not least District 12. The female tribute's name is Gwendolyn Blossom, age: 16. She looks so beautiful and like many girls in these games, she will use her beauty to help her get sponsors. Not a threat.

"Aiden Razavi age 18. Male tribute of District 12. He is super Charismatic, which is an easy way to get sponsors. Like most in 12, there is no preferred weapon so not a threat.

When the reapings finally ended, so did Blight's information about them. There was a pause around the room as Nathaniel and I digested this.

"Training tomorrow," Blight said breaking the silence "better get some sleep, you'll be needing it"

And with that I head off to bed, not bothering to see if Nathaniel does the same. I change into some silk pyjamas and crawl into a bed that is 10 times more comfortable than the one back in the orphanage. It didn't take long for me to close my eyes and drift off.

During breakfast, Blight thought it would be a good idea to talk about the training and what we should be focusing on the next day.

"There will be stations of survival, the head trainer will be explaining to you how exposure can kill you as fast as a sword, so you should focus on the stuff you don't know. It might just save your life."

I nod before digging into my eggs.

"Merida," Blight asked, causing me to lookup

"They might already know, but try and keep your muteness a secret, the Careers will think it weak making you a target immediately, got it"

I nod, swallowing down my fear and replacing it with determination.

"Nathaniel, look out for her" Blight replied turning to the boy who was trying to shove a massive chunk of pancakes into his mouth.

"Got it," He said as the pancakes slipped off his fork and onto his plate causing a splat sound. I looked at Cordelia who looked at Nathaniel with disgust.

After breakfast, I changed into my changing into my training clothes with the number 7 on them to symbolize what district I was from. I walk into the hallway to find Nathaniel already waiting for me.

"Blight said to look out for each other so I thought we could go down together," He said pushing himself off the wall and pressing the elevator button.

I gave him a nod and waited. Once we both headed into the elevator I pressed the training floor button. We arrived within seconds.

Only Districts 1, 2, 4,6 and 9 were there so we went to a quiet corner and waited for the rest to arrive.

After half an hour we began.