Romani caught in an arena.

Chapter 6 - Tryst's P.O.V.

"So training was fun, huh?"

 What a stupid question. God dammit Tryst! But, Oh god, this is just so awkward. Help! I don't want it to be awkward. I want her to be friends with me. Well, more than friends. But that would never happen. For a start, we don't know each other at all. I mean, we may be from the same district. But, we're different people. I never really see her in school, being two years younger than her. And I never made the effort to really be friends with anyone in my district, let alone Romani. Now, it's too late. We are to play in these games, and could never be friends. So why am i trying? Urgh. I don't know. This is too annoying....That was a long pause.

"Err...I guess so. I mean, I know that i'm good with spears, so that could help. What about you? Learnt anything?" Oh, god. You're amazing at throwing spears. Truly amazing. You're amazing at everything. Everyone tells you that you have this attitude, and cant do anything. Blah, Blah, Blah. But, I think you can do anything. And I saw you, spear throwing is definitely for you! Oh, why can't I just tell her this? 

"Not really. I didn't really try anything of use today. Just stayed around the little things, like the camoflaging station, and the rope station. At least I know now how to tie a knot without breaking a nail". Oh god, what did i just say? Seriously Tryst, stop being such an idiot. Quick, say something! 

"I'll attempt something harder tomorrow. I mean, I guess I have to show that i'm not just a pretty looking face, and that I have something to show". Oh. God. Stop being such an idiot! Am I really trying to pull of a "funny side"? I have no funny side. Everyone tells me this. Oh, well, at least I got a bit of laughter, right? That's a good thing, I guess. Well, it was a guess. Because the rest of the way is spent in silence. The worst thing. Silence. Help me now? 

Arriving at our rooms, I want to say something. But I don't know what to say. Say something already Tryst! She's going to walk away! And just like that, she does. She just walks away, not bothering to say anything. Mind you, who could blame her? I'm not a very good conversation person, and it was getting pretty awkward. She goes into her room.

"See you later then". I don't bother with my room. I'm pretty hungry so I go straight to the Dining Hall to get food. I really need to eat. Feeling a bit whoozy here. Not good. And I need to keep my energy up.

Eating food. Blair and Uvuar are keeping the conversation flowing nicly to be honest. It's surprising. Thought there would be tension in the whole room. But, there isn't any, so I try to keep up with the conversation. Doesn't seem that hard. Well, if it was all on one topic. Uvuar wants to know whether or not the other tributes have talent or whatever. And Blair wants to know what stations I tried today, and if I was any good. All I really tell him is that I used the rope, and camoflage station, and I don't really know about whether or not I was good at anything. Guess we'll find out in the arena if I was.

All I want to do is go and see if I can talk to Romani. Get a conversation out of her. She missed Tea. Probably wanted to sleep, or be alone. I'll knock on her door, anyways. 

"Blair, Uvuar, I'm going to bed now. I'll see you both tomorrow, yeah?" I get nods from them both. Guess thats my night. Now lets stop by Romani's room. Say goodnight or whatever to her. I hope she's still awake. I really wan't to talk to her. Ensure me she's okay, or whatever. I just want to hear her voice. *knock knock* No answer. Or sounds at all. Guess she's sleeping.

"Goodnight Romani" I say quietly to her door. And walk away. To my room, and sleep until the morning. Still thinking about her.

****Next morning****

Breakfast time. And still no Romani. Must have slept in, I think. Well, either that or shes not going to show up at all, and end up with no energy for training. That can't be good. Turing up to a training session, with hardly any energy and having to complete hard, and energy consuming tasks. I wonder if that has ever happened, and if anyones ever fainted. 

"Do you think Romani will actually show for some food, today? Oh wait, speak of the devil. Where have you been? You missed food yesterday as well. Are you feeling okay?". Blair didn't get an answer. Uvuar didn't say anything. Just sat there, eating food. Same as me to be honest. Romani comes in, sits, and only eats a bit of food. Not a lot to make her feel fine, and energy full. Starting to worry.

****In Training****

Standing there. She's just standing there, staring at everyone, looking at everything. 

"Move around and do something!" I shout. I don't think she heard me to be honest. Tryst, Stop looking at her, and carry on with the archery. I keep missing the targets, because one of my eyes are still glued to Romani. I need to stop this. 

Thats when I hear it, a scream. Who in their hells mind, would scream in a training session? I mean, common sense people. I missed my target, again. And this time, it wasn't my fault. Rant stopped when I look around, and notice someone lying on the floor. What the hell has happened?

"Hey! Everyone move away! Hey! Are you okay?" Someone asks the kid on the ground. He's lying on the ground near the throwing knifes station. Something must have gone wrong. I mean, he also has a knife stuck in his chest. Can't be good. From what I can hear with whispers and all, he's from District 10, called Casper. I doubt he'll survive. With the amount of blood pouring from the wound. Everyones whispering, and gasping, and screaming. Oh my god, shut up already!

"Apparently, the guys from 4 and 11 were throwing knifes...".

"They were really good at hitting the targets...".

"And then, well I guess..One of the knifes just, sort of, hit him..."

"Right in the chest! C'mon. See the knife? It's stuck right in his chest..." Oh, so many whispers in this room. I could only pick up a few clear whispers.

"Why was he even standing there?"

"Standing where?"

"Right near one of the targets. That's why he was hit...". This doesn't sound good. The wound looks really deep. Too far in to be honest. Think he might be dead. It's possible. While trying to pick up some more whispers, I catch a glance of Romani. As usual, just standing there, taking it all in. Wonder what she's thinking. 

Screams again. This time from Chloe. I met her yesterday in the training. If she's screaming, she wont be much good in the arena. This could be bad for her. I mean, screaming at one knife wound, with blood. Well, thats not good. Not when you're suppose to be going into the arena soon. And she's from District 2, why the hell is she screaming? I suddenly feel sorry for her. And Casper. Obvious he's now dead. And even if he isn't, his wound seems pretty bad. So he probably won't be in The Hunger Games this year. Or any year, if he is dead. 

And now? Well, now we're being ushered out of the training area, to our rooms, away from everything. Romani's just standing there. What the hell is she doing? Urgh. Lets go move her away from this mess. Everyones just pushing her. 

"See what happened?". I think i startled her a bit. Maybe she wasn't paying attention to the people surrounding her or whatever. Who knows?

"Err..Nope. Not really. Anyways, i'm erm...going to head to my room. I'll catch you later. bye!" and just like that, she's gone again. I just wanted to get her out of here, and make sure she's okay. Am I really that bad to talk to?