Chapter four

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(A/N I am changing the order of how things work and what happens and what does not happen, as earlier I said when I made them get dressed in the train instead of their apartments. Just making sure ya know)

I stood in my closet. There was a large selection of clothing here for me, although I had just worn my District twelve clothing this whole time besides the chariot ride. Now I was supposed to wear a simple black shirt and pants, with a stripe going down the side. the tripe as red, and another stripe of silver was next to it.

It also had the number twelve on it, probably for my district. It was tight and annoying, but I had to wear it.

I walked outside of the room, where I met up with Julie who was wearing an identical set of clothing. We where brought down the elevator, and into a huge basement for a training session. The training room was large, and it consisted of different stations.

There was a station for camouflage, with large arrangements of paint and a couple trees. There was a area of grass in the wall, where there where a couple trees and a little campfire. Probably where we learn to start a fire. There was also a station with books in it, and model plants. I would guess that's where we learn whats poisonous or not.

I decided that was where I was going to go first, I did not really want to explore the stations with axes and swords and maces.

"Tributes," Came a commanding voice.

I looked around and saw a woman with a serious face glaring at us. She began to discuss the rules of the training center, no fighting with others until the games, make sure to try and use every station, don't avoid the survival stations, its not all about killing. 

The woman eventually dismissed us, and I went straight over towards the books. Nobody came over here, so I could enjoy some peace. I sat cross-legged on the floor and read a book that described poisonous plants and healing abilities of other plants. It also contained some interesting things like what to do if you broke your leg in the wild.

I quickly read the book at unnatural speeds, soaking in all the information as I went through it. Maybe I have a chance, If I just survive in a little corner of the arena and let everyone else die. I decided that was my best bet, so I focused on reading all the books. I know that also included not getting attached to anybody, but that was easy for me.

"That ones going to die right away," Someone snorted at me as they walked by with a trident in their hand.

"A book worm and district twelve? Yeah, no way," Another voice said, laughing.

I payed no attention and just buried my nose in the book.

"Hey," I heard someone say a couple minutes later.

I ignored them, and kept reading about the ways you can use a rock to help deal with pain.

"I'm talking to you," The person said.

I looked up to see John Laurens. I hid my face in my book, I don't want to make myself look like an idiot in front of someone everyone loved. Laurens sat next to me and peered over my shoulder.

"Hmm... interesting," He said, breathing into my ear as he read my book.

I moved away from him and kept reading, a moment later he was staring over my shoulder again. I stood up, glared at him, and took my book somewhere else. I walked over towards a area in the wall with sand on the ground. I realized it was possible that the arena I might be entering in might be a barren dessert. 

I kept reading my book on the sand, it was the most comfortable place I could find. A while later Laurens came back and to my surprise two more people followed him; Lafayette and Elizabeth.

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