The Liar and The Lover || Clato

The Feast

They were all startled by Claudius Templesmith's booming voice.

"Attention Tributes! Tomorrow there will be a feast. But this is no ordinary feast, Each of you is in need of something desperately.We will provide it in a backpack with your district number, at the cornucopia at dawn. That would be all."

"This sounds exciting!" exclaimed Marvel as he make the fire for them to prepare their dinner.

"In need of something desperately? Hmm, I supposed they'll send me knives." Clove grinned.

"I'm not in need of something desperately. All I know is .." Cato looks at Clove. "I'm desperately in love with you." he mumbled. Clove suddenly turns red in embarrassment. She elbowed him.

"Ow! That hurts!"

"So, any plans for tomorrow?" Marvel chimed in.

"It's our opportunity to caught the other ones. Katniss will be there for sure." said Cato.

"I get to kill her. Spare her for me. You can kill Peeta or Thresh." said Clove as she arranged her knives.

"Who's Thresh again?" asked Marvel.

"The guy from district 11." said Clove annoyingly. "I supposed you've seen the tough guy back in training."

"Oh, Yes of course. I'll just take on Peeta. He's all yours Cato."

"Alright. It's settled then. I'll go look for Thresh and you Marvel look for Peeta."

Marvel nods. "I'll just finish what you started."

"I'll just wait for Katniss in the cornucopia." said Clove.

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"Are you sure you wont be needing my help?" asked Cato as he sat alongside Clove. Marvel is already in deep slumber as usual.

"I'm certain. I've been waiting for this time to come."

"Just be careful okay." their eyes locked at each other.

"Of course I will." Clove smiled as Cato leaned in and placed a gentle kiss on her lips. No matter how Clove wanted to pull away, she can't. There's something that stopping her. They don't seem to mind if Marvel might saw them either.

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[Feast]

They all got up before dawn.

"What about the backpack we needed?" asked Marvel as he yawn.

"I'll get them after I kill Katniss so don't worry." Clove reassured.

"Okay. Let's all meet up here when everything's over." said Cato.

"Okay." Clove and Marvel said unison.

They all went their separate ways. Clove to the cornucopia. Marvel and Cato to haunt down Peeta and Thresh.

Clove reached the cornucopia in no time. She hid behind the cornucopia waiting for Katniss. She had waited there for so long. Yet, there's no sign of her opponent. She's keeping her patience though she can't deny her longing anticipation to finally face Katniss. The girl on fire. Crowds favorite. But no, the girl with knives will be triumphant. Clove thought to herself. Suddenly, she heard someone running. She braced herself as she caught a glimpse of the girl carrying a backpack with number 12 on it. She grinned. Her knife came whizzing in the air. Katniss was shocked but she was able to send an arrow straight into Clove's heart. Fortunately she was able to escape the fatal hit. Clove's second attempt worked when it slices Katniss' right eyebrow, opening a gash. Clove slammed into her, knocking her off the ground. Clove felt so alive after seeing her condition. She's been waiting to give her best shot. To impress everyone. Give them a great show that they desire. She pinned her on the ground.

"Long time no see girl on fire." Clove greeted. Katniss keeps on struggling to get away but Clove is determined in tormenting her.

"I was wondering about what happened to your ally after what Cato had done to him. Poor thing. Can't imagine the pain he's been through. I know you won't forsake him. How thoughtful of you for risking your life enable to help him. But I think you won't be needing these medications anymore. My ally is already out there looking for him."

Katniss had given all her strenuous effort to fight back but Clove can't be tamed. She took one of her knives as she studied Katniss' face.

"Don't worry, people will remember you as the courageous tribute who volunteered from district 12. You're the girl on fire. The crowd loves you but not everyone is happy about it. It's sickening you know." said Clove melodramatically.

"Please .. let me go." Katniss pleaded. Clove felt ridiculed and satisfied at the same time. "Those words actually coming from you is like a melody to my ears. I like it when you're pleading." Clove smirked. "I've been expecting lots of things from you. I'm quite disappointed Katniss." she frowned. "I'll just let you go once you're dead. I don't have anything to do with your lifeless body."

Katniss is already losing it and is in the depths of despair. "Don't worry I'll just make it quick .." Clove paused uncertainly. "Who am I kidding? My enemy is already in front of me, pleading and hopeless .. would you mind if I savor the moment?" she grinned devilishly. She started making tiny slashes on Katniss' face. Clove is relishing the moment as Katniss cries in pain.

"Sorry about what happened to your other ally. Rue. But at least she didn't suffer." Clove interjected. Katniss was immediately filled with rage upon hearing Rue's name. She reminded her of Prim, her beloved sister."All of you are cruel!" Katniss spitted out. Clove was taken aback by her sudden action. "Playtime's over then. It's time for the conclusion .."

As Clove raised her knife, a hefty force yanked her away from Katniss. She wasn't able to process what did just happen but before she knows it, she's already in face to face with Thresh. She abruptly felt numb. A panic-stricken on her face.

"What have you done to that little girl? You killed her?" Thresh roared.

"No! No! It wasn't me!" Clove shivered.

"I heard you! You said her name!" Clove sees the stone in Thresh's hand. "Cato!" she shrieked. She closes her eyes in hysteria as she senses that it's her end. But she felt Thresh's tight grip on her loosen.

'What's happening? Am I dead already?' she thought to herself, her eyes still shut. She can hear commotions. It was Thresh and .. Cato. Cato? She immediately opened her eyes. Seeing Thresh on the ground. Cato then stab him on the chest. Clove can't believe what she's seeing. Can't believe how things went escalated quickly. She's almost close at killing Katniss but Thresh came along and she thought it'll be her end but now .. Thresh is lying on the ground. Fatally wounded.

"Are you alright?" Cato asked concernedly.

"I. I'm f-fi-ne." she faltered. She's about to break down when Cato embraced her. She cries silently as she tightens her embrace on him. That's all she needed. She didn't mind if Katniss was able to get away.

A/n Um, Hi! Just wanna say some few things.

1. I seriously don't know what I did here so apologies for that but this made me happy because Clove didn't die unlike from the book and movie + #Clato feels.

2. The story is coming to an end. Just few more chapters.

3. Thanks for all the vote and comments. It means a lot to me. ❤

4. Have a nice day! Ily! 💋

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