Chapter 2
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We had been on the train for only a few hours. The peace keepers took us from our rooms to the town center. We rode through the town. Persei talked with Valeria on the way.
On the train, they brought Valeria and I into the dinning cart so we could meet up with our mentors, plan some strategy and hopefully save one of our lives. I sat on the floor. Valeria and Persei both sat at the table. Lunch had been served hours ago. Now we sat and waited for our mentors to appear.
"Where are they? Why are they not here?" Valeria whined.
"Just give them time." Persei replied, looking over his newspaper.
"But if they don't help us we won't be able to stand a chance. How are we supposed to win?"
"Valeria, I trust they will be here soon."
"When? We have been sitting here waiting for them to explain a strategy to us but they are gone. They are going to be the reason that we die. Do you want to disappoint my parents? They expect you to bring me home alive."
"I will go find them." Persei said standing up and leaving the dining cart.
Valeria smiled at herself as she leaned back in her chair. I looked up at her and turned my eyes back to the windows.
"What are you looking at Fish boy?"
"To be honest nothing. The question is why are you staring at me? Am I that good looking or something?"
"Are you kidding? Every time a girl passes you, she crinkles her nose in disgust. All you will ever be is the boy who smelled of rotten fish."
"At least I'm not a spoiled selfish person like you."
"What… You…. You…." She stood and moved in front of me, shaking her finger over my head as she talked.
"What, did you run out of things to say about someone other than yourself?"
"You are going to pay for that." Her hands moved towards her hips.
"How?"
"Are you challenging me pretty boy?"
"So you admit I'm pretty?"
"You… You…"
"Ah here they are. Finnick, Valeria, these are your mentors. This is Crucis Aldjoy and Mags. Valeria your mentor is Crucis ns Finnick you have Mags." Persei said. "Now do you want to train together or separately?"
"Separate, I can't stand to be near him." Valeria replied, a smirk spread across her face.
Crucis and Valeria moved to the dining table. I looked up to Mags.
"Let's go to your room Finnick." She said with a kind smile.
I nodded, standing up to follow her. We walked down the halls. Shadows loomed over us. It had an eerie feel to it. Mags walked, stopping in front of a wooden door. She pulled a tiny silver key from her pocket, sliding it into the lock with ease. The lock clicked and she pushed the door open. It wasn't a huge room. A bed was set against one wall. A door to the bathroom lay on another. A dresser and matching night stand were placed near the bed.
Mags flicked the light on and made her way to the bed. She sat down, patting the seat next to her. I crept into the room, the door shutting behind me.
"So I have a few ideas for your image." I nodded waiting for her to continue. "How strong are you with a weapon?"
"I know how to use a knife, knot tying and a trident. That's all though and I never had any training."
"You seem rather quiet. Is this how you usually act?"
"No. When I am with my friends I talk more."
"You are a young face, one of the youngest district four has seen in years. You are a good looking boy. Are you good at flirting?"
I nodded.
"That could be your thing. I watched you when your name was called. That smile, the way you waved. You didn't let anyone know you were frightened. You had a gleam in your eyes when the pointed the mike to you. Flirting would be good for you. It would look natural."
"So all I have to do is flirt?"
"Keep it to simple smiles, polite waving, and sweet talking. Work on flaunting what you've got." I cracked a smile.
"See Finnick that is the smile you need to use."
"So all I have to do is flirt?"
"Yep all you have to do is flirt but you need to be confidante. Flirting with people will show that."
"Who do I flirt with?"
"The audience, the interviewers and anyone else."
I nodded.
"Finnick, in training master the wilderness stuff. Any survival skills will help you. Master the weapons you are comfortable with. Don't be too much of a showoff during the training but show that you have skills."
"Mags, do you think I will win?"
"I think you will. It's getting late; we should head back out to see the replays of the reaping." We both stood up a followed the hall to the dining cart again. Persei, Valeria and Crucis were already sitting around the TV area, spread across the couches. I pushed my way into a spot.
The TV lit up. Ceaser Flickerman appeared on the screen. His suit a piercing silver. Hi skin radiating shades of light teal. His hair held a dark shade of teal, matching his eyes. He spoke for hours as each district appeared on the screen. District one and two both had volunteers. District three passed by as normal. Our district and district five went by. District six, seven and eight. District nine and ten flew by. District eleven and twelve ended the show. Not a lot of tributes stood out. District one's tributes showed some promise. I was flirting with my smiles. Some of the tributes from the other districts cried. Every tribute was tall and pretty much older than me. This was going to a lot of work.
We all went our separate ways. I made my way down the hall, Mags following behind.
"See Finnick, you were the only one who made a statement. You showed the capital something they will love. This is going to help me get you sponsors."
"Thanks."
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