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Upon seeing Avril sign to me, I can only nod. I felt so choked up that I can't even respond. Not with my voice, or my hands. I let Valnetine hug me over and over again, while I hear her talking about how she won't let Avril die. I feel sick to my stomach and all I want to do is just to go home and hide.
When I see Valentines response to the boy tribute, I can tell she knows him from somewhere. I'm glad I don't know him so I don't have to go through the pain of knowing two people that are going to fight to the death. I keep nodding when Valentine talks to me. I don't feel as if I can do much of anything except stand up. When I finally get the courage to look up at the stage, my loathing for the escort increases. I can't believe she just thinks that this is amusing to watch. Then again, she could be pretending so she doesn't have to go through any trouble. I wonder what other people will think when they watch this. I can't even begin to think about how they will react. Will they merely say it will be an interseting year, or will they understand what I'm going through. I highly doubt they will, they'll probably just dismiss it without a second thought.

Damon Oliver Cornell
Nickname: DOC Outfit: District: 9

Doc stood straight on the stage trying to show no sign of weakness but inside he was curled up crying. He felt Avril grab his hand and he slowly looked down to the entwined fingers then up into Avril's eyes. He swallowed hard then slowly nodded. He gradually raised their combined fingers into the air, showing a sign of unity and comradeship.

He felt peacekeepers surround them and herd them towards the Justice Building. He felt Avril's hand slip away as they were sent into different rooms. With one final look at his father and siblings he was placed in a room. The door shut blocking his view and releasing him from the sight of the cameras. He couldn't cry... not yet he had to be strong for Danielle and Derrick.

After what felt like an eternity the doors opened again revealing his father and siblings. The two ten year olds shot forward and latched onto their brother. Their talking was incoherent and frantic. Doc looked up at his father as strong arms went around him. Doc shoved his face into his father's shoulder and wrapped an arm around him the other resting on Danielle's back. We don't have much time." he said. He looked around at everyone as he pulled away. I need you guys to be strong to carry on when i am not here. His voice was low filled with sorrow."You won't die. Please promise us to do your best... to come home safe and sound." his father said tears streaming down his eyes. The twins didn't respond. They just stood their eyes gleaming with tears and puffy. A peacekeeper came into the room and herded Doc's family out shutting the door behind him.

Damon Oliver Cornell
Nickname: DOC Outfit: District: 9

Doc jumped as the door opened again. Turning around he saw Valentine burst into the room her eyes puffy and wet. He wasn't expecting anyone else to come and as he looked at Valentines reaction the tears he had tried to hold back for so long fell streaking his cheeks. He was pulled into a hug and as he listened to Valentine he nodded. I will stick with her. We are the only ones we can trust out there for now. he said. Pulling away he took her face in his hands. I will do my best to make it back here. He dropped his hands and looked away. "Valentine can i... ask you something?

Damon didn't wait for her reply. If i don't make it back... can you make sure that my siblings are safe...?" He wrung his hands together afraid to look at the tall girl. "Save them like you saved me. with that he lifted his eyes staring deep into Valentines. He had finally gotten control of his tears choking them back before he was sent back into the limelight.

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As soon as the crowd began to disperse. I ran towards the Justic Buliding desperately wanting to see my sister before she had to leave. Before I had to go in, I wiped the tears from my face so Avril won't freak out. When I walk into the room and see Avril, I rush over to her and hug her. Once I had finished hugging her, I looked her in the eyes, "Why did you do that? I should be the one to die in the Games, not you," I whisper, my voice cracking. She is so young, too young in my opinion to be doing this. I'm terrified I might never see her again once I leave this room. Then I remember she can have a token from her District, as soon as I realize this, I take off the ring I'm wearing and hand it to her. Because I'm afraid I'll cry if I say anything else, I sign to her that she has to keep it, so she can remember me. I hug her over and over, scared to death that the peacekeeper will take me away at any moment.

Damon Oliver Cornell
Nickname: DOC Outfit: District: 9

Doc nodded as Valentine placed the dog tags around his neck. He grabbed them as Valentine was dragged from the room. Before the door closed he found his voice. We will come back!!!! he yelled to her just before the door latched. He knew he had to win the games. He knew he had to come back for his family, for Valentine, for himself. Peacekeepers came in and escorted him to the train station.