Chapter 2- The Capitol
The following morning as we were eating breakfast, the train slowly pulled into the crowded Capitol train station. District 1 were always one of the first districts to arrive at the Capitol, because we are so close to the Capitol. Cashmere and Gloss hustle Marvel and I off the train and tell us to act confident, proud and promising to the Capitol people. The same as the reaping I act proud to be here and I plaster that same glowing smile across my face and wave.
Upon arriving, Marvel and I along with the 22 other tributes are sent to the remake center to prepare for the Tribute Parade. I lay on the metal table while my prep team wax me, hose me, snip my hair and cut my nails. As much as I love being pampered I have to say this was too much. After being poked and prodded I wait in a private room away from Marvel and the prep team for my designer. He arrives shortly and says that he wants to dress Marvel and me in pink feathery outfits with diamonds to represent District 1. When he shows me my dress I can't help but be excited. I let out a quiet gasp and scream on the inside it was beautiful and luxurious.
Once I was in my dress my designer Porcius and Marvels designer Aquila spray painted us silver like a gem. We looked like pure items of luxury amongst the tributes from district 3,6 and 7.
We boarded our chariots and trotted off into the view of the Capitol citizens. As Marvel and I slipped into the view of the Capitol, roars of satisfaction, support and excitement exploded from the crowd. People began chanting "District 1, District 1,District 1". This continued as District 2 came out followed by Districts 3 through 11. When District 12 appeared the Capitol cheered louder than the other districts combined.
I turned to see what the fuss was and district 12 was on fire! Literally on fire, as in real flames coming off their bodies! I felt searing anger radiate through my body. District 12 just stole a bunch of sponsors from me!. After the parade we are sent up to our rooms for the night where we meet up with Cashmere and Gloss.
" Glimmer, you were great in the parade!" Cashmere exclaimed.
"Good job Marvel" Gloss added.
"Can you believe district 12?" I snapped.
"I know, don't get caught up in your anger though. Forget it for now, put them first on your arena kill list." Gloss spat.
After watching the parade reruns, Cashmere sent Marvel and me to bed without another word. Marvel hadn't spoken to me since before the reaping, this upset me because I feel lonely without him. I thought about the games and training as I drifted off into a world of dreams.
