The 68th Annual Hunger Games

Chapter 4-Goodbye?

Odd enough, the first thing i do i smile. "This is a dream." I think bluntly. Without even knowing it i walk to the stage. All of the sudden i am dizzy. Everyone is looking at me strangely, i glare at them and realize that i am still smiling. I hear Meredith talk about more Hunger game things. Suddenly we were escorted to the Rooms where you would Say your goodbyes. All of the sudden i snapped back to reality. A thousand thoughts crossed my mind. I was going to be in the hunger games. i would go into the arena with 23 other kids. Only one could go come out alive. I could die.

The door creaked open, i saw Felix's eyes peek around the door. As soon as he sees me, he bolts. His starts to bawl immediately. We hug each other, and my eyes start to sting. I see Gant walk towards us, we all sit down. I notice how sweaty his palms are. He stands up again, and just paces for a minute, he sits down in front of me.

"Lets just get down right to it." he says. "There is not much we can do for you while you are in the game. However, i have a plan." I just stare at him. He goes on. "I know that you are fast and strong, even just chopping firewood, is tough.  Go to the cornucopia and get as many things as you can in a matter of five seconds, then run out of there."

I swallow hard.  I had never thought of tactics to do do in the games.  Just the thought of the Hunger Games made me want to stop thinking at all. 

"Stay put in an area near water and food." Gant goes on, his plan seems to be very adept.      "In the training center,  learn how to wrestle, make snares, berries and plants test, and knife crafting."

I nod.

'Don't stay put for too long." keep moving after five deaths, but always try to be near water. Always listen to your mentor, and then just...win" He says weakly. 

I nod again, but this time i ask.

"Where is dad?" 

Gant looks down at the ground, almost with a guilty expression on his face. Then he said.

"He is not coming in here."

I knew my dad and i had our differences, but this was actually hurtful. This might be the last time he could see me. 

"He kept saying that, he would be ashamed to have a son that did nothing important before he died."

My whole mouth is dry now, instead of anger, i don't feel anything actually. I actually had a new determination. To win.  So i could live up in Victors village. Felix and Gant could live there. But would dad? Well, he would want to, but i would not let him. Not a chance. 

"ok." i said quietly. 

Felix who had been quiet spoke up and said.

"Jax, please, survive."

i look at him for a while then nod. He hugs me. I know i will now try my hardest. I owe it to Felix.

It is time for them to leave, i hug Felix and even Gant. They leave, and i feel ever so alone. Before i know it, the door opens again, Brenna's sister comes in. This is another shock of today. She walks to me, not making eye contact. i just stare at her, for about five minutes this goe son. The she finally looks at me, with eyes full of tears and says.

"Please, let her know she has at least a chance." 

Without having to say her name, i know she is talking about Brenna. 

I nod, speechless. 

The girl walks out without saying anything else. 

I am once again alone. Almost what feels like an hour when the door opens, and i see Erela. 

I run to her and hug her. Her eyes are puffy, and she has been crying. We sit down together. She looks at me and says,

"I know you can win." 

I don't know what to say, and i know for sure i can;t just nod this time or say "ok."

"Don't get your hopes up."

"Don't talk like that." She counters.

"Please," i say " Just one girl career will be twice my size."

"That can be an advantage." She says.

"In only a few ways and occasions."

She looks at me.

"We both know what you are capable of. Hide in a tree, have a knife in handy, make those tiny bombs we made just yesterday." She says

This time i nod. It was just yesterday. Although it feels like a lifetime away. Before we know it, Erela's time is up, before she leaves she looks at me, and says.

"And Jax,"

I look up in response.

She leans down and kisses me ever so slightly. Then says

"Win for me. Please." 

She turns around and walks away. The whole time she walks, i just look at her, hoping it is not the last.

********************************************AUTHORS NOTE******************************************

I know it is somewhat short, but i really wanted to end it here. WELL ANYWAYS, thanks for reading, if you like then fan, vote, and comment what you think! Thanks!

                 -Bellawriter