The Girl Who Lived.

Chapter 14.

We are siting at Katnisses house when the watching TV when President Snow comes on the screen. The games aren't for a few months, although it is the Quorter Quell and there will be a twist. He talks about the last two Quells, Haymitch won the 2nd Quell, and grabs an envelope labeled 75. It is the twist. "to remind all the districts that even the strongest among them cannot overcome the Capitol, each district reaped their tributes from their existing pool of victors. But because District 12 is the weakest district, they must provide two female tributes if available." He says. I'm shocked. Two female tributes?! That means Katniss and I will go into the games again! Katniss runs out of the house and I sit there in shock. "I-I have to go back." is all I can say. Katniss, Peeta and I will be the youngest ones there. Finnic is only 5 years older than me, but that will make no difference. I walk home and slump against my front door once I get inside. I burry my face in my hands and just sit there crying. "This can't happen. Can it?" I say into the emptiness. I get up and walk around, taking in my house possibly for one of the last times. I know I can't kill them, they are my friends. I can't kill Chaff, he is like another dad to me, I can't kill Finnic, he has too much to live for, I can't kill Haymitch, he is practly my dad, and I can't kill Katniss and Peeta, they are too important.

(Time Skip)

Peeta has made a deal with us, we will train like carriers. Haymitch has lost his strength over the years and I have lost some of my speed. I am still excellent with a slingshot and bow. We go for runs everyday and Mrs. Everdeen has given us a special diet. I need to gain some weight, I am extremely skinny, and gain some strength.

(Time Skip)

The day has come for the reaping. I dress in a light blue dress, just like I did for my first reaping back when I was 12. Katniss and I stand in one roped area and Haymich and Peeta stand in another. Effie does her regular speech and reaches into the girls ball. I know Katniss and I will both be called and I just want to get it over with. "Lilly McGrady!" She calls out. I walk next to her and give her a sad smile. She then calls Katniss and she does the same. She reaches into the ball with the boys names and pulls a paper out. "Haymitch Abernathy!" She calls out. Haymitch?!? I can't believe it. "I volunteer as tribute." Peeta says stepping up. Haymitch protests but it is no use. Peeta comes up and we all shake hands and are escorted straight to the train. I slump to a seat and put my head on the table. "I can't believe it. I know I'm going to die." I say. "No Lilly. We are going to get one of you home." Peeta says. "It should be you or Katniss." I say looking up at him. "No, if you are going to say that, then just Katniss should go home. She will win for the both of us." Peeta says. I let out a small sigh and grab some food. We watch the reaping and when it got to 11 I was in shock. Chaff was reaped. I feel tears brimming in my eyes but I hold them back. I can't take it anymore. I walk fast to my compartment and get in the shower. Showers are my safety thing. I let my tears go. I can't believe that Chaff was reaped. Finnic was too. "I-I can't kill them. I will have to have them kill me." I sob as the water hits my body. I wash up and get in pajamas and sit on the plush bedding of my compartment. I pull my knees to my chest as I sob into them. Haymitch walks into my room to check on me. I don't notice him come in until he has his arms around me, in an attempt to calm me down. "I know Sweetheart. It'll be ok. I got you." He says rubbing my back. "I can't do it Haymitch. I can't kill them." I sob hugging him. "I know, I know. We'll figure it out Sweetheart. The Capital can't go through with this." He says holding me close. We sit there for a while until I cry myself to sleep.