So when I was reading through the books I really fell in love with Cinna's character and I wanted to do a story where it was the Hunger Games series through his eyes. So yes this will be in first person. This will be a three-part story (one part for each book.) I should warn in advance that eventually there is a pairing with Cinna and Peeta. And depending on what my reviewers request I can either have a sex scene or leave it out. So here it is. I hope you enjoy my story and please be sure to review.
I gazed out at the glittering city as dusk set in, stretching the dark shadows of night over the towering structures. Stars started to peek out as much as they could with the heavy light pollution from the city. I had often wondered what they looked like from one of the districts, where there were hardly any lights to block out the night sky. In my twenty-two years of life I had never once been outside the Capitol.
I turned my gazed down at the city and smiled to myself. I couldn't deny the excitement I felt for tomorrow. Tomorrow the trains would be arriving with the tributes. It is the first year that I'm in the Games and I am determined to make a name for myself with the design Portia and I have slaved over for weeks.
I knew I should probably get my rest for tomorrow's event. I closed the doors to my balcony and slid the silk curtains over them before climbing into bed. Darkness surrounded me as sleep took me.
I woke to soft footsteps and the early rays of sunlight flittering in through my windows. I opened my eyes to see Colobus, the Avox girl that served me.
"Good morning Colobus" I said brightly.
She nodded in acknowledgement to me as I got up.
"How are you doing this morning little flower?" I asked with a smile, making her smile back to tell me she was doing well. "Good, I'm glad to see it. You know you look so much prettier when you smile."
She smiled again as I gave her a kiss on the hand as I often did as a silent thank you for all the service she has done for me. Unlike many residence of the Capitol I had grown quite fond of my Avox servant and treated her like the human being she is.
When I stepped out of the shower I couldn't help a smile when I saw that Colobus had neatly set out my usual black clothing. I pulled them on and took a dryer to my dripping hair. My hair seemed to dry in a sort of wind blown look and I decided to work with this. I combed my hair downwards so it covered one of my green eyes. Once done with my hair I lightly applied gold eyeliner that made the gold in my eyes stand out.
Once I had concluded glancing over myself in the mirror I gave a satisfied smile. I didn't dress like everyone else in the Capitol, I didn't see the need. All the crazy colored wigs and altered bodies seemed so silly to me. I preferred to show my natural appearance instead of hiding it.
My entire morning was nothing but mindless chatter and small talk that didn't interest me in the slightest. Finally when my tolerance seemed to be wavering I heard the whistle that announced the trains were finally here. I sprang up and hurried to the window as the trains rolled in like shining silver caterpillars inching their way through the quickly gathering crowds.
I saw Venia, Octavia, and Flavius scurry off to go get the girl tribute from twelve ready for me. I followed more slowly, talking softly with Portia. After a little while Venia poked her head in and informed me Katniss was ready. I got to my feet and followed her to the room where the tribute waited. When I entered Katniss turned to me and I could see surprise in her face, probably from how normal I look.
"Hello, Katniss. I'm Cinna, your stylist" I said softly to which she replied a somewhat cautious hello.
"Just give me a moment, all right?" I ask and begin to circle around, taking in every feature studying her structure. It was quite obvious she was feeling uncomfortable so I asked something to put her at ease, "who did you hair?"
"My mother" she replied.
"It's beautiful. Classic really. And in almost perfect balance with your profile. She has very clever fingers" I complement.
It was true I had done many braids before, but never had seen one as well done as this. I decided right then and there that this would be her signature hairdo. I was so deep in though I almost missed Katniss's question.
"You're new, aren't you?" she asked.
"Yes, this is my first year in the Games" I replied.
"So they gave you District Twelve" Katniss said as if she was a disappointment.
"I asked for District Twelve" I reply simply, "why don't you put on your robe and we'll have a chat."
As we ate lunch I explained the costume Portia and I had worked on. I could tell Katniss wasn't really looking forward to it or else thought the costume wouldn't be any better than ones from previous years. I could understand how she would think that her costume would be no different, but I'm here to prove her wrong.
Before we got up to go start getting her dressed I asked one last thing that made an expression on her face that made me smile, "you're not afraid of fire, are you, Katniss?"
Ok so I know that chapter was really short, but what do you think so far? Too soon to tell? I'll be updating as soon as I can but I would like some reviews eventually.
