The rise of Panem

Chapter 37

"Hurry to the train, were on a tight schedule," Effie says. We walk slowly, which makes her drag us. We go in a car, then to the train station, which was swarmed by an army of cameras. I hide me face, even though all the attention was on Niall. Then camera crew were fangirling, calling his name, holding paper at him, and asking for his number. Well duh. He was already famous before. We load the train, finally safe from all those insane camera crew.

The train was more shocking than the justice building. Me and Niall sit at a table with Effie, and another girl. She was tall, with blonde hair, blue eyes, and braces. "Hello, we made a plan that after a victor is crowned, they become a mentor, and since this is the first year, I will be your mentor, my name is Adien," she said shaking our hands. I dig my hand in hers as she moves it up and down in a slow way. A shake! I'm Bailey, and this is Niall. I expected Adien to smile, shake harder, even fan girl a little, but she just looked away. "I don't like one direction," he said. Niall frowned, like a tearless boy who got a lollipop taken away. "You look like a good pair of fighters," she continued. Niall started to smile. "I don't care about how I look," he says. I think he meant to inspire her, but she just rolled her eyes, like someone says they live on money. "Nope, still hate you," she said. "This one, however, looks like she is brave and ready to kick butt," she says sweetly to me. We are then served food. A nice tray of breadsticks, salad, spaghetti, and the richest cupcakes I've ever seen! "So, what's your strategy," said Adien. I actually had no idea. Niall, however, already new exactly what he wanted to do. "I am going to hide so they don't find me," he said. "That could work, but I want you pair if tributes to be unforgettable, I want you to get some allies, then hunt down the weak," he said. I bites I'm to a breadstick and roll it around in my mouth before eating it. "I guess it could work," I said. Adien smiled and claps her hands. Off to bed, big day tomorrow," she said. I get up and walk to the bedroom. I couldn't think of anything else but Liam, the love of my life. His smile, his laugh, the warmth of his kiss. I promised I would return to his waiting arms, but it wouldn't never happen. He isn't the only one though. My family misses me more, so does my friends. I do what I have to do. I dial my dad's number and call him. We talk for a long time before he hands it to Sofia, and we talk. After, I talk to all my friends and finally Liam. When we stop, I run into my pillow and sob into it. I sobbed into many things before that I wish. My dads shoulder, my sister/ Liam's chest, and all my friend would hug me. Instead, it's a pillow. I feel a force hit my back. At first, I think it's the pain of my backbone coming to haunt me down, but it's Niall. I really didn't want a guy, but he was crying too. "I guess we both are homesick," I say. He does a slight nod. Niall's love memory's come back to haunt me next. One Direction tours with the band, comforting Samantha with his warm arms and showering her nightmares away, and Ivy. Nothing comes for little Ivy because it is the worst. His memories were worse than mine, so I made it my goal to help him. "Please, I need you for a second," Niall says. I sniffle, remembering his memories. I would want my friends, family, and Liam, so I open my arms. He starts to sob into my shoulder without hesitation. I stroke his head until it gets soaked. When I get too wet, I flip, so that's kinda what I did. I grab his shoulders and pull him back harshly. His face is so full of sadness and shock, so I go easy. "Listen, people will sponsor you like crazy, you are good looking and insanely famous, but I will bring you back to her, she is having a nightmare right now and your not there." Tears climb into my eyes, but I know I have to finish. "She needs you to win Niall, and so do I," I am nearly screaming. Niall puts his hand on my shoulder and faces me. "You will die if you do this," he says. I smile as I remember how much they love each other. "For you too crazy kids, anything," I say.

The next thing I know, air is gushed out of me, but a warmth is dancing through me. Niall has his arms around my waste for a hug. I smile and pet his head, like I would for Tammy. When he finally releases, he creeps in the bed and throws the blanket over his head. I slip my feet in the blanket and slowly sink in. I flip off the light and soon, I'm staring into darkness. I refuse to close my eyes, but they get heavy until they take me to sleep.