''I vulenteer!'' I cried. My words slurred out of shock. My sisters and brother looked at me in horror as I climbed to the stage. Finnock snapped out of it and watched me intently.'' And what is your name?'' He asked me.'' Aquamarine Odair.'' I replied. ''Ohh a victors?'' He asked motioning for me to continue. ''Sister.'' I said. He nodded.'' Shake hands.'' He demanded.
I reached out my hand and Trident shook it firmly. ''I know you.'' I whispered. He nodded and we turned to the crowd. I felt his watery eyes follow my face though. I faked a bright smile like I was glad to be there and followed Finnick and Annie to the Justice Building. Finnick took me to a room and sat with me. ''Im her brother and mentor.'' He explained. The peace keeper nodded and left. Tide and Wave walked in.'' Why would you?'' Tide asked with tears. Tears of my own stung and threatned to fall.'' If anyone goes into that arena its me. I wont let you sacrifice yourself.'' I replied softly. Finnick didnt speak. He just slung his arm over me reashuringly. '' Win.'' My sisters begged me.'' I still have Finnick and Annie as mentors. I'll try.'' I promised. They hugged me and left me and Finnick alone. He turned to me and quirked his lips. ''You already know the angle we have to use with you dont you?'' He asked.'' Seductive just like you.'' I replied. He nodded wairly. ''Here. Your pendant.'' He gave me a mimi trident on a gold chain.'' It was mine. Mom gave it to me, before.'' He sighed. I smiled and hugged him. He grabbed my hand and led me out. Annie walked back with Trident who flashed me a smile. Tridents smile made my stomach do back flips. It wasnt a rude or mean one, but a nice sweet one.
I returned it and we walked to the train and the dinning area. Finnick tried to sit by me, but I shook my head.'' You want to be by Annie, go on. I'm fine.'' I added. He nodded and went to sit by her acrosst from me. To my unhapiness Trident sat next to me.
We ate the smoked salmon and fried shrimp.'' Ok. Aqua you already know your angle is seductive.'' He whinced.'' Triton your a charmer. When your training try to impress the careers and get with their pack. Be very impressive.'' Finnick instructed.'' I know it worked for you, but what if it doesnt work for me?'' I asked him.'' It will Aqua. They'll already want you because your my little sister.'' He replied. I huffed and sat back in my chair.'' Fine with me.'' Trident said. I snorted. Of course it is pretty boy. He looked at me and I felt bad for the thought. ''Ok, lets watch the reapings.'' Annie said. We nodd and move from the chairs to plush velvity couches. We sink into them and kick back. District one was up. Many people pushed their way on the stage, but only one boy was able. He was extremly tall with huge muscles that flexed without any effort at all. He had bright blue eyes and black hair. Deadly but good alie. The girl had green eyes and a vicious smile that said I will kill you all. I gulped as two came. Big mucsular boy [no shocker there]/ Brown hair silver eyes. The girl had deep hazel and a redish hair color. Three were just as scary. Then ours. My sister was called and I took her place. I looked pretty viciouse. The only others I watched really were 11.
They were dark, but both well fit. Ok so theres 11 maybe, Triton , one, two, and three. That seems enough. The carreer pack will be tough this year, one of us may even win. Right then it hit me, I will never come back from these games. I mean yeah Im a victors sister, butwhat if I fail. What if I die? Is it peaceful? I walked up and left. Once I was in I cried. My tears spoaked through my sheets and dripped cooly against my skin. Minutes later I was held. I cried into Finnicks shirt and felt Annie stroak my hair. She murmered soft and comferting words to me, but I sobbed to hard to even hear them. Finnick rocked me slowly, like when I was a kid. ''You can win.'' He whispered. I choaked another sob.'' Its ok Annie, I got her. Go to bed I'll be in soon.'' Finnick said. Annie hugged me and left. Finnick laid me on the bed and propped himself up. Tears ran down my cheeks and neck. His soft hand whipped it away.'' I love you Aqua.'' He mumbled.'' I love you too.'' I replied. He held me as my sobbs lessned and became choaks. I soon fell to exaustion in my older brothers arms. My eyes fluttered shut.