Spark

Chapter 8

I'm sorry it's been so long! I kind of gave up but I am going to try again! I just want to get to the story so here it is! Hope you like it!!!!!
There is a picture of Willow above!!
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I wake up with beads of sweat running down my face. Nightmares. This time Rye was in the Hunger Games instead of me. I had to sit and watch him die with nothing I could do.
I turn towards the clock its 5AM. I try to fall alseep again but it's no help. I decide to walk around.
I wander to a window and watch the capital lie motionless. I can't believe such awful things come out of a beautiful place. As I stare pointlessly out the window I hear people whispering. I walk towarda my parents room and hear them talking.
"What if she can't?" my mom cries.
"She will. She is your daughter. She is strong." my dad conforts her.
"I can not lose someone else I love to Snow! Rue, Cinna, Finnick, and...prim. All of them gone!"
"Katniss, we can help her. We will be able to sponsor her! She knows how to hunt and find water!"
"I just don't see her killing anyone." my mom squeaks out. I run away before I can hear anything else.
Tears stream down my face. If I don't win I will leav my mom and dad hurt. My brother won't have an older sister. My family will be torn apart. I can't do this.

I sit by the window and cry until someone comes to tap me on the shoulder. A tall, skinny avox sits down next to me. She gives me a nice smile which allows me to stop crying. She looks like she wants to say so many things. She engulfs me in a hug and leaves. I fall alseep dreaming of a land full on nice avoxes.

"Willow, what are you doing by the window silly?" Effie screeches.
"It is training day! Breakfast is on the table and your suit is in the closet! Chop, Chop!"
I roll my eyes and walk to the dining room. I see everyone sitting at the table. My dad looks like e hasn't slept and my moms eyes are all red. Kolton trys to make eye contact but I do everything go aviod it. I grab an apple and orange juice and run to my room. I slide open the closet door and find a gray suit with a hint of red on it. I find a note on it saying "A little red for the daughter of the girl on fire."
I smile and slip it on.

By the time I am ready Kolton is standing the living area ready to go.
"Hi, Willow." he squeaks.
"Hi." I spit back.
I can't focus on him. I have my family.
Effie brings us to the elevator to wish us luck.
"Make friends!" She calls.
I defintley want to make friends with people who want to kill me.
We wait on the elevators in silence. Before Kolton says anything the elevators beeps and we are on the training floor.
When I first walk in it is nerve-wracking. All the careers are standing in a corner trying to show off their knives. Marble and Valour are from District One. Marble is beautiful. She looks like she can make a boy faint with a bat of her eyelashes. Valour is tall but skinny. He probably won't win. Blaze and Ash from District Two are itimidating. They are brother and sister. They are staring right at me. The could probably kill someone with just a stare.
I decide to go to the station about berries. I already know enough about berries but it would be a nice refresher.

I see two small kids right behind me. They are watching my every move. I walk over and they both jump back automatically.
"Hey. I am not going to hurt you." I say.
"Are you Willow Mellark?" the girl squeaks.
"Yes, I am." I say smiling.
They are identical. They are about the same height. They have green eyes and jet black hair. They look 12 years old.
"What are your names?"
"My name is Mazie Cronin and this is my brother Milo." the girl say sheepisly.
"So you guys are twins?"
"Yes, 13 years old. We are from district 9. I loved it there. We just got to farm all day. We never had any experience with weapons or fighting or hunting. My mom was very upset when we were reaped." Milo says sadly.
"You must have expirence!" Mazie says exictedly.
"I suppose. I have expirence with a bow but not so much with hand to hand combat."
"Oh! Well when you have a twin brother you learn how to fight! We could teach you!" Mazie giggles.
I hesitate. They are both small. They can't be any taller than 5'5.
"Sure." I answer.
"Ok! First we will show you how it's done." Milo says.
I choke down a laugh. He is trying to sound all manly.
They walk over to the mats and start fighting. They are amazing. They are both small but they can put up a fight. Mazie finally pins him down and she shouts in victory.
"That's 100-45, correct?" Mazie says proudly.
"You wish."
"Since I am the winner, Willow, I will show you how to fight."
Mazie starts to show me how to throw a correct punch and how to place my feet. We take turns fighting each other. By the end I end up beating Milo 5 time ad Mazie twice.
"Wow! You are a fast learner!" Milo shouts.
"Well I learned from the best."
That seemed to make both their days.
"Can you show us how to shoot and throw knives?" Mazie ask suddenly quiet.
"Sure, come on."

After hours of teaching they can both make it semi close to the cebter almost everytime. They both ended up making it in the center.
"Willow, thanks so much!" Mazie gives me a hug and runs the elevator with her brother.
I smile and watch them go up the building.
"Hey, willow. Its time to go to dinner." Kolton says.
We ride up silently until Kolton breaks the silence.
"How was it?"
"Fine."
I realize that i didn't even see him the entire time.
"Willow you don't have to...."
We make it to the top before he could finish.
"Willow! Kolton! How was it?" Effie exclaims.
"It was fine." I reply.
"It was great. I think I made some allies!"
"Oh, wonderful! Come, come! Dinner is waiting!" Effie escorts us to the table.
Everyone is seated around it. They look anxious to find out what happened.
After 5 minutes of deafing silence. Effie says, "Kolton said he made some allies!"
"Yes, I did. After seeing my hand to habd combat, Ash from District 2 said he wanted me as an ally."
I nearly choke on my drink.
"Ash," i reply harshly, "the career pack. They will kill you!"
"No! What if they think I can fight and want me to help them?"
"You.." I start until my mom cuts me off.
"Willow, drop it."
"Will, did you make any allies?" my dad says.
"Yes. The twins from district 9, Mazie and Milo Cronin."
"Them! They are the tiniest kid I have ever seen." Haymitch states.
"Well they can fight!" I spit back.
"Will, you can sleep on it, ok?" My dad says.
"Okay...."
"Willow, honey, did you shoot today?" my mom ask.
"No. I didn't want to make the careers hate me."
"Maybe they might want you as an ally if you shoot tomorrow."
"Mom, I am fine with Mazie and Milo. Now may I please be excused?"
"Willow.." my mom starts.
"Yes, Willow. You have another day of training and interviews tomorrow." My dad cuts her off.
I walk to my room wonderinf if Mazie, Milo, and I will stand a chance against the careers.
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I hoped you liked it!! I'm sorry it's been so long! I will try to make it more frequently! It means the world that you read this!! I love you guys soo much! I will post really soon! Thank you soo much!!!!!!