step up on to the platform. I tuck my leather sheath into my belt. It was  my one item from home. As soon as I get a knife, no. When I get the knife it goes straight in there. 

The platform slowly rises up. I see the area all around me. There's a mountain to my left. Its weird . Its almost like a blend of regions. There's an ocean too and a forest. 

"48....47...46....." I finally notice the timer. I get into my starting postion.

"For Tom,for Tom, for Tom." is the only thing on my mind.

" 33...32..31.." The clock keeps ticking. I look around. Next to me is Sam Clark. He winks at me in a flirting way. I just roll my eyes and focus on the game. It amazing how in a time like this all people can think is flirting. In the real game of life love is nonexisent.

"10..9..8..7.." I get into my running stance. I take a deep breath and feel my scar. It's throbbing like it normally does when I am nervous. I take one more breath and focus. Suddenly, I hear a boom and see a loud explosion. The timer pauses a second. A cannon goes off in the air, Suddenly, a tribute's face is lit up in the air. It was that guy from District 3. What was his name again? Oh, yeah Ethan. Poor kid, at least he didnt have to go through the suffering of the games. Should have been smarter though, Who ever step off of their platform?

The timer starts again. "5..4...3...2...1.." A loud blaring sound goes off. I take off running. Phoniex gets striaght on my trail. We are both headed towards the same thing. Knives. Suddenly, Sam Clark swoops in and grabs them. Ughh!!! I really hate that guy! Luckily, he forgot one. I grab it along with a pack.

Just then, an arrow whizzes past my head.

"Okay! Who shot that? You what I dont really care!" I yell out. Another one passes by. This guy has really bad aim! I turn around and try to stab whoever is closest. My knife scrathes Phonix's arm ,but doesnt kill him. Unfortunalty, He has a knife of his own. I take off running. As soon as I hear his footsteps getting closer, I turn around.

"You've got one shot Sadie, one shot." I think. I take a deep breath and throw my knife. It hits Phonix striaght in the chest. I take his backpack and knife. I see Luke and Sam fighting things out in the water and decide to head to the forest.

As soon as I get to the forest I try to climb up a tree. My brother taught me how before he got in the Hunger Games. I start to sort through my packs. In mine there is a spear and some water. Not much, but useful stuff. In the other one is a jackpot! There is a canteen full of water, a sleeping bag, a good supply of food,rope, and ..... a water purifier. This will come in handy!

I tuck Phonix's pack under my shirt so it is well hidden. Suddenly, a knife hits my arm.

"Ahhhhh!" I scream as I fall out of my tree. The last thing I see is Sam Clark taking my less filled pack and laughing "Its a shame.She was cute."

5 minutes Later

I open my eyes.

"What happened?" I asked.

To the right of me is Hydra, from District 5. " Well, I found you in the woods, looking dead. But, I saw you flinch and mutter, Tom! Tom! So I walked over to you. But, just as I try to get you up, a hover craft comes in to take you away. I tried to fight it off, it worked!" She smiled at me."Now, your here in the forest. So you wanna be allies or what? You kinda owe me."

"But, I killed the other guy from your district, Phonix," I said

"Yeah I dont really care, Ive lost loved ones before, so I dont really have emotions. " Hydra mentioned.

"Okay, lets be allies. Thanks for saving my life by the way."

"Your welcome. You have an advantage now. Everyone in the arena thinks youre dead."

And like that she got up and walked over to a tree to sleep. I guess I should some rest too. Not a bad way to end the day. A new ally, an advantage, and an awesome pack. Now, all thats left is to win.