Katniss runs into the forest at the start of the Hunger Games and climbs a tree for safety. She sees a fire in the distance and hears screaming. The next day, she is spotted while getting water and chased by other tributes, but escapes up a tree. A mysterious girl named Rue gives her food. They form an alliance and make a plan to steal food from the other tributes, but Rue is fatally shot by an arrow during their escape. Katniss tries to save her but Rue tells her to let her die, singing as she passes away. Katniss honors her with flowers.