Chapter Three

I go off to where the name drawings will take place. As I expected, no one was enthusiatic. I try to find Ryan in the crowd of all the people, but couldn't, so I just stood there.

Effie said all the boring stuff. Blah blah blah, Panem this, The Capitol that. It's the same thing every year. I almost fell asleep until I heard she was going to pick the names now.

"Here we go." Effie said, with a bit too much anticipation.


"Ashley- No no thank you."

What is she doing? Isn't that against the rules or something?

"Ah, here we go. Meredith Lynn Carter."

I stood there in shock. I knew I had to be strong for the cameras so I did. If they weren't showing this all over the world, I would've cried.

I walk up very slowly. I knew Ryan was out there somewhere, almost about to attack Effie, but he knew it was supposed to happen. Another trick by the Capitol.

"Now for our male tribute. Ryan Charleston."

Right then, I knew this was done on purpose. Effie and everyone else associated with the games knew we were together. So throwing us in the Games would add extra drama. But how did they know? Are there secret cameras in the woods? In our houses? I was just confused.

"Here are you tributes District 6. Meredith, Ryan, May the odds be ever in your favor!"

I knew they were still taping this. But I had just about enough. I ran off to the woods, probably being taped but I don't care.


All the cameras went off then everyone left

"We'll be OK. Atleast we won't be seperated." says Ryan, somehow knowing I cam here

"We'll be OK? We'll be forced to branch off of each others lives!" I shout... maybe A bit too loud

"I'll figure out a way. A way we will be able to stay together."

(Rushed. Very rushed.)