''Gale Hawthorne.'' His name is called, and he's not surprised, it was to be expected, he knew his name was in there at least 42 times due to the amount of tesserae he has withdrawn. Masses of boys part for him allowing him to pass through, he makes his way to the platform his breathing heavy as he spots Katniss who looks devastated and he gives her a quick nod. He stands on stage, zoning out, tuning out all sounds not baring to listen to anything else as another name is called. Hes whisked away off the stage onto the train after saying his goodbyes to his family, his brothers, keeping a strong brave face. Hes shoved onto a train by several peacekeepers, who dont allow him any choice in the matter, no chance to fight back, forced onto a train to begin his journey to the capitol, his imminent death in the hunger games.

He enters the train cart, spotting a large table decorated with an array of many different foods, which, most he had never tasted or even seen before. He sits down sheepishly eyeing Haymitch Abernathy, who was a victor in the 50th Hunger games who was .. a drunken fool who was supposed to be responsible for gale and the other tribute from 12's life. ''so who-- who was i reaped with?'' he spits out annoyed, before he shoves a spoonful of mash in his mouth. With that, the sound of a sliding door can be heard with a 'whoosh' behind him.