Me and Kellen got ushered into the justice building. It was the biggest building in the district. Even then it's only about 2 floors tall. It's becuase we have a small district. Apparently I have already been there. When I was 1 year old. My cousin was a tribute, and I went to say goodbye. Thats where I'm going now, to say goodbye. To my family and close friends. So they can remember me. I wondered who I would miss the most. My mum, she has always been there. John, a great mate, always ready for a laugh. My friend Pixie and her Zoura Wizard. She is great fun. And a total prankster. Kellen, he is going where I'm going. If he wins I won't see him. Maybe its because he was a childhood friend, or we are going to suffer the same fate but right now even the thought of not seeing him even though we aren't as close as we where before. It seems to kill me.
I sat in the room on a leather sofa. The leather felt smooth, but cold. Spark wandered around, curious by everything.
"It's nice isn't it?" I asked Spark
"Pi" he replied then carried on looking under the sofa.
The door slowly opened and Pixie walked in, with tear stained cheeks and a small fake smile. I knew she was upset.
"Keira..." she said quietly, her zoura followed behind and went to Spark
"I will be fine" I said even quieter. Pixie just grabbed me and enclosed me in a hug.
"But it won't Keira, it won't" Pixie said tears now falling
We both sat down on the sofa. Quiet, and watched as Spark and Wizard played together. Maybe for the last time. They jumped and ran and Wizard used his illusion technique to turn into Spark. And Spark curiously walked round Wizard confused but amazed.
"Aww look at Spark" Pixie said giveing a small laugh
"Has no idea does he..." I said my voice trailing. This could seem like I was saying that he had no idea that Wizard could turn into him. But he has no idea where we are going. No idea I will probably die...
"You will fight. Won't you?" Pixie asked
"I will promise" I said looking straight into Pixies eyes
A peacekeeper came in and silently ushered Pixie out. And my mum came in. But the unusual thing was she was acumpanied by Volt our old Raichu who never stays home and lives as a wild pokèmon.
"Somebody is here to see you" My mum said with a weak smile, Spark ran over to Volt as he was his father. And he just huddled close to him.
"Where did you find him?"
"Well he sort of came. Must have realised what happened..."
"Well its nice to see him" and I gave Volt a quick pat
"And I'm sure he will be here to welcome you home Keira..."
"Mum... We both know that the chances of me coming home are so slim I could count them on one hand..."
"Don't say that. Don't give up!"
"I haven't given up. I will fight to the end..."
My mum and me stayed silent and just hugged. The words could not come. And we didn't say a word till the peacekeeper came.
"Goodbye..." I said, and even though she tried to hide it I saw the tears fall from my mums eyes. The peacekeeper had to force Volt off of Spark. They did not want to leave each other. Seeing Spark like this broke my heart. It's my fault he is like this, about to die.
"I'm so sorry Spark" I said picking him up in my arms
"Pika?" Was his reply
The door opened and John came in.
"Keira, Keira, Keira what have you got yourself into this time?" he joked
"John, John, John your best friend is about to go to her certain death and you can only joke!" I replied in a serious tone but couldn't help but laugh.
"Well Keira. There wasn't a dry eye in district 12 after that!" John said who must have been the only person not crying, although I know he would have come pretty close.
"Well there never is. The place is too small you know everyone..."
"Well don't be all sad! Chances are you may not win. As much as I hate to say it. Enjoy life. There Isn't a lot left" He gives a weak smile.
"Finally, someone realises"
"But who knows. You can go all ninja on em!" I couldn't help but laugh at Johns remark, which was accompanied by some silly actions.
"You know what John I have been thinking I may miss you the most. You see things how they am. And turn bad situations into a joke"
"Well Miss Wilson I feel honoured!" John said standing up dramatically.
"John, that's weird" I said with a grin
"I know so you need to take this" he said handing me half a pokèball an old device used to catch pokèmon before the war
"You have your half?" I asked and John pulled out the other half...
"It will be something from home" John said
"Thanks John, Glad you brought it"
"But I want to give you something to remember me by" As John said this he touched my cheek. Then quietly and gently kissed my cheek. Before leaving me, confused and apart from Spark who jumped onto my shoulder alone...
