Vance Blue's P.O.V. (D5)

Cally and I are just starting to get ourselves settled in for the night when the sky lights up with the Capitol seal and the anthem blares throughout the arena.

I move my head into a position that I can see through the trees to get a better view of the faces to show up. There were only two deaths today, and I'm curious to see who they were.

To my great surprise, Clarice Amberton's face appears first. "District One" is written under her image.

Cally and I look at each other. I wonder who killed her. She was a Career, a good one too.

The second and last face belongs to Flora Cottonweed from District Nine.

I figured she died. We saw Kierra and Blake running through the jungle earlier, without her. We saw them shortly after a canon went off too. I wonder who else is on this island that could've done it.

The anthem finally fades away, and the seal disappears, leaving the arena in complete darkness. The forest and jungle islands have already moved into their places above the cornucopia island for the night, so I guess it's time for bed.

I turn to Cally, "Well, goodnight. I'll wake you up when I'm ready to switch."

She doesn't protest. I watch her close her eyes and quickly fall asleep.

I don't know if I'll be able to get to sleep tonight. I don't know how I slept yesterday. Well, I was actually awake all night, but I took a nap during the day. It was probably because I was so exhausted. At least Cally doesn't seem to have a problem with sleeping. She looks so peaceful too.

I don't want to make it out of here. I don't want to, because it would mean Cally would have to die, and I don't want that. I can't even imagine what it would be like without her. Hopefully, we can wait most of this out, and when it comes down to the nitty-gritty of things, maybe I can help get her as far as I can. We can't both win. Even if it comes down to it, I'll kill myself. I just can't let myself win when Cally has the same chance as I do.

I sigh and pull on my second jacket. The temperature has dropped dangerously low and I'm freezing. At least I was lucky enough to get a second jacket. It's a warm one too. I feel bad for tributes who didn't get extra jackets or blankets. I think Cally will be alright. She told me that her sleeping bag is insulated, so that should keep her warm for tonight.

Just in case, I come over and lay beside her, keeping as close as possible to stay warm.

Then I listen to the chirping and peeping of the jungle wildlife, and Cally's soft breathing. Everything is so peaceful. So peaceful that it's hard to think that we're in any danger at the moment. It's hard to find things to relax you in the arena, because there is danger around every corner. But right now, I've found peace. As long as I'm with Cally, everything will be alright.