A/N: Many, many, quotes that reference to movies The Matrix, Rush Hour, They Live and small reference from the Holy Bible KJV (King James Version). This chapter was actually mainly inspired by the movie, 'The Matrix' not to mention Chris Brown's song, 'Matrix' I don't own any quotes in italics, :)

"Adam Copeland eh? Not surprised he's up there showing off. He's acting like he's going to win this whole thing." Eve spat. Mike only laughed at Adam taunting and posing for a few people to take snapshots of him.

"I know that guy. We used to go to High School together. Yeah, those were the days, pulling pranks on all of the women." Mike grinned as he turned to Eve only to be met with her death defying glare.

"Again, I'm not surprised you would know him. And yes, High School, I remember. I was one of the girls you pulled a prank on." Eve mumbled.

"Oh yeah! I remember that. Apparently you didn't see the 'Caution wet floor' sign. And apparently you didn't know you triggered a trap that made a bucket full of worms come raining on your parade, when you slipped, Evie girl." Mike laughed as he was again met with one of Eve's glares.

"Of course, that was before I got to know you as the person you are now. My best friend..." Mike smiled. Eve rolled her eyes.

"Yeah, yeah. Keep telling yourself that, because after a few more years with you. I know I'll start to have 2nd thoughts about this." Eve smirked.

Mike held his chest dramatically. "Ouch..Evie girl. Painful." Mike chuckled. Just then, Barbara walked past him, she seemed to be in a hurry.

"Hey! Barbie! Are your legs tired? Because you've been running through my mind, all day long sweet cakes." Mike smirked.

"Piss off." Barbara snapped sticking her middle finger up in the process, and walking away with a disgusted look on her face. Mike just only laughed to himself as he turned to Eve again.

"She wants me." Mike smiled.

Eve just shook her head. "You really shouldn't mess with that girl."

Mike sucked his teeth. "Girl, please. Do you know who I am? I am Mike Mizanin. The Chick Magnet. I can get any girl I want."

Eve snorted. "If you keep using cheesy pick up lines like that, and let's not forget the one you pulled out on me when we first met, then you wont get any girl you want."

Mike looked at her confused. "What? I hit on you when we met? I don't remember. What was it that I said?"

"I remember exactly what happened that day. I was out hunting when my mother called me. You came out and said 'So your name's Eve right? Can I be your Adam?' What the hell was that?" Eve laughed. Mike's face flushed red.

"So what if it was cheesy. I still get around." Mike argued.

"Oh yeah? I wouldnt think Barbara would agree with something like that, Mike. After that little stunt she pulled out to you in the bar, I would think twice before messing with her again. Not to mention, calling her 'Barbie' instead of 'Barbara.'" Eve insisted.

"Yeah, yeah, yeah. Say whatever you want. But I guarantee you, she wants me." Mike told her. Eve snorted again, and laughed.

"And I guarantee, that if both you and her were picked in the Games, you would be the first one she kill." Eve smirked. Mike shook his head, and laughed sarcastically.

"Okay, Eve. Now your just talking crazy. It's only a matter of fate that's if I do or don't get picked in the Games."

"Yeah, whatever." Eve replied rolling her eyes.

"Yo what's up Phil?" A voice belonging to Ron Killings, caught Phil's attention as he greeted him.

"Hey Ron." Phil said as he looked up at the stands where the governments of WWE and TNA were seated. "I don't know what it is, I just keep thinking they didn't do this because of us."

"What do you mean?" Ron asked him.

"Both governments have no idea what life as a citizen. Because of their lack of knowledge on what goes on in our lives, there was no talk of rebellion at all. You know, I know, we the people know that because we actually live in the Districts and we know what's what, compared to both of the governments who dont know what's going on in the two districts. Since I brought this up...I don't know, I just smell something fishy going on here Ron."

Ron thought about if for a moment and he had to admit, Phil was right. There was nothing going on, no talk of rebellion spreading around the two district rivals. To have WWE and TNA create something monstrous as this, Ron had to admit as well, that there was something indeed wrong with this picture.

"You know what the people call me? They don't call me 'R-Truth' for no reason. You want to know what's going on with the governments? Let me tell you something Phil." Ron pointed to Vince McMahon wearing his fancy suit.

"Follow the rich white man. There's a rule that applies to McMahon in this case. It's called the Golden Rule, 'He who has money, has power.' You really think Jeff Jarret agreed to the likes of this? I wouldn't think so, because I doubt there's talk of rebellion going on in TNA District as well. So if you smell something fishy, then you know money is somehow involved." Ron told him.

"You know what, now that you say it like that. It makes perfect sense." Phil told him.

"Seek and ye shall find. Seek truth Phil, even if you are in the Games, even if you have to die in the process. Seek truth. Unplug yourself from the system of control, the system of this world that is the Matrix."

Phil raised his eyebrows, curiosity peaking. "The Matrix? What are you talking about? What is The Matrix?"

"The Matrix is everywhere. It is all around us. Even now, in this exact location. You can see it when you look out your window or when you turn on your television. You can feel it when you go to work... when you go to church... when you pay your taxes. It is the world that has been pulled over your eyes to blind you from the truth." Ron explains to him.

"What truth?" Phil asks him.

"The next name drawn to participate in the Hunger Games, Ron Killings, from the district of WWE." There was a round of applause as the cameras went to Ron.

"That you are a slave, Phil. Like everyone else you were born into bondage. Born into a prison that you cannot smell or taste or touch. A prison for your mind." Ron tells him before two government officials escort him to the podium.

"Wait! Ron!" Phil calls for him.

"Remember Phil, the truth shall set you free." Ron tells him as he is forced up to the podium. Ron just left Phil a lot of questions that had to be answered, most of them which consisted of the world that he's been living in, that could possibly be one huge lie? How? How is that possible? How could the world we live in could be one huge lie? It doesn't seem possible. And a lot of them had to do with the people of each district, most of them don't know, or have no suspicion have WWE and TNA's tactics. Knowing this, made Phil more determined then ever, he has to get in The Games now, whether he liked it or not. Because now, Phil has a point to prove.

A/N: I'm afraid I may have confused many of you with Ron talking about the 'Matrix.' Have you ever seen 'Matrix' the movie? With Keanu Reeves as the main character, Neo? If you have then you may or may not have understood what this chapter was about. If not, let me explain. The Matrix, Ron refers to here is nothing but a dream world, a fantasy. The people in both districts are living in a dream world, not knowing what WWE or TNA have planned for them. The real world consists of everyone in two districts being controlled by WWE and TNA, hence Ron saying that they are all slaves living in a dream world, aka The Matrix.

If you still dont understand, then I suggest you watch the movie. I'll put the song link to Chris Brown's 'Matrix' on my profile, maybe that'll make things a lot more smoother. In the meantime, review! :D