The nest of tracker jackers falls right on top of the Careers. I hear the cries of surprise come out from below as they run away. Glimmer, the District 1 tribute, falls behind. She's the one with the bow! She twitches and falls over. I jump down from the tree. 

This is the 74th Hunger Games. I am the female tribute from District 12. The male tribute is Peeta Mellark. He gave me bread once. Also, we're supposed to be the 'star-crossed lovers' from District 12.

The only reason I am in the Hunger Games is because of my little sister, Prim. She was drawn at the reaping, and I volunteered to take her place. I can't let Prim compete in the Games!

Glimmer is still twitching, but slowing down. I reach her, and wrestle the bow off of her body. The cannon still hasn't fired, so Glimmer is still alive. I look down at her face, and her eyes flutter open. They have a pleading look to them. I sigh. I can't believe I'm doing this. I think. 

I grab Glimmer's body, and carry her away. I then start to pull the stingers from my three stings. Then, I pull out Glimmer's. She's breathing, but slowly. I need to sleep. I'm so tired.

I start to close my eyes, then shoot them open again. If I close my eyes, Glimmer or I may die. But if I don't...

Slowly, I slip away into a deep sleep.