And here's chapter 2 already! I'm so happy! Anyways, I hope you like (as always) and R & R!
Disclaimer: No, I don't own this. I would probably be on some fancy fancy vacation swiming in money if I did. Unfortunately, I don't so I can't really do that.
"Trinity Grim!"
My name echoed around the square. I just stood there shocked, unable to move until some other girl pushed me forward. Even then I barely scuffled by.
"Trinity Grim? Where are you?" Effie said, scanning the square to find me. I was already at the stairs though. That's when she found me. "Ah, there you are! Give it up for Trinity!
The crowd only started clapping because it was "enforced" by the peacekeepers. Well, I didn't care. I was only aware of a few people anyways. I looked over at Ed who kept his face blank and wasn't even clapping. Then I look over at my mother who was trying to keep the tears for the private session, but was failing miserably. They were the only two that really mattered the most to me, but I quickly shot a look at Winry. She was crying and had her hand covering her mouth. This must have effected her more than I thought.
"Alright, now time for the boys!" Effie screeched. Everything was silent except for her heels clicking against the platform as she walked, grabbed a boy's name, and walked back. She unfolded the piece of paper in her hand and smoothed it out.
"Roy Mustang!" She called out and almost immediately a dark haired young man came slowly up the stairs. He must be 18, because the 18 year olds are the closest to the stairs. I've never seen him before, but I guessed from the dark hair and eyes that he probably lived in the seam. The only place I might have seen him before would be during reaping days, but even still he's hard to spot.
"Alright you two, shake hands!" Effie turned to us and made us shake hands. He gripped my hand and squeezed it before letting go. I didn't know why, maybe for good luck? Effie turned back to the crowd. "What a wonderful reaping this year!"
She went on like that for a few more minutes before we were excused, in the company of a couple peacekeepers, to the justice building. I was escorted to a room on the bottom floor while they immediately took Roy to the elevator. Once I was in my room they closed the door. I let my blond hair out of it's bun while I waited for my mother and Ed. The first person to come in didn't really surprise me. It was Ed. He looked like he had made sure he was first by running in here. I stood up and hugged him.
"Use your alchemy. It'll get you an advantage over the other tributes. Just remember what I told you and you won't die in that arena." He whispered urgently. That was our secret. Ed had figured out how to use the old, and rarely ever used any more, science called alchemy. Once he had perfected it, he taught me and we both perfected it together. We must be the only two who use it anymore, and I wasn't sure it was even legal after the dark days. Ed let go of me.
"Come home, okay? I don't want to see you die. You're smart enough not to die." He said, before the peacekeepers had come in to collect him. I reached out to him, but he had his back turned to me and was already gone. The next people to come in was Granny and my mother. My mother went straight to me and started sobbing into my shoulder. Granny stood off to the side awkwardly while she calmed down. When my mother finally calmed down enough, she stepped off to the side while Granny came up to me.
"Sit down dear. I'm just going to check your leg before you go." She said in her rough voice. She started checking my automail for any problems. Occasionally she would fix something or have me move a toe or something else. It seemed like it was only a minute, and in retrospect, it probably was. Then she and I stood up awkwardly. "Alright, I'm done."
"Thanks, Granny." I said. I gave them each one more hug and let the peacekeepers lead them out. Then it was my turn to leave. We met up with Roy and a couple of other peacekeepers and they led us on a relatively short walk to the train station. There were a bunch of cameras, but somehow Effie had made her way here as well. She herded us onto the train and suddenly the camera crew was gone and we were speeding down the tracks to the capitol.
"Roy. . ." I said when Effie had left, but he had already gone as well. I decided to head on to my room. I examined the train as I went along. It was even more luxurious than what was in the justice building. Both the walls and the carpets were a dark navy and soft to the touch. Then I got to my room and it got even better. Everything looked so comfortable. I flopped down on my bed and looked up at the ceiling. I just layed there for a couple of minutes until I heard a knock at the door.
"Come in." I said, sitting up. Mustang's head popped in.
"It's time for dinner. I thought I should tell you." He said in a deep voice. He left as quickly as he had came. I got up and went over to my drawers and pulled out a navy blue long sleeved shirt where the sleeves fell off my shoulders. I also put on a pair of black leggings and a snug pair of soft buckle boots. I also brushed my messy blond hair out, letting it tumble over my shoulders and fall in curls down my back.
I met up with Roy, Effie, and another man in the dining cart. I sat down next to Roy and let the pale skinned servers serve us dinner. It was quiet while we all enjoyed the wonderful capitol food. Effie, being the bubbly woman she was, tried making idle chit chat from time to time. I thin even Effie Trinket could agree that it was all forced and awkward for us all, though.
"So, do either of you have someone special waiting for them at home?" She asked after dabbing her mouth daintily.
"I do." Roy said gruffly. That surprised me. He seemed like the man that would live alone in the Seam, working in the mines.
"Oh? What's her name?" Effie asked, then pushed away her plate to signal that she was done. Mustang just blushed and looked away before saying anything. That's when I noticed that the other man had left, leaving a half full plate. I just shrugged him off for the time being.
"Her name was Riza. Riza Hawkeye. I promised I win the games for her." He made me pause.
"What a promise to make to what must be a very fine young lady. How about you Trinity?" She asked. I flushed in anger and embarrassment. We both had someone we needed to make it back too.
"I'm sorry. I'm full." I said and pushed back my seat. I stormed off to my room, unsure of why I got so angry that he had wanted to win the games. I mean, isn't that what everybody wants? i quickly got pajamas on and fell into my bed, the feeling of guilt still on my mind as I drift into a fitful sleep.
And there's chapter 2 already. Happy? I know I am. I apologize for this chapter being so long yet nothing happening. That might happen next time as well. Whatever. You might also be asking WHY I included FullMetal Alchemist in a crossover with Hunger Games. The reason is simple. It is literally because I'm too lazy to come up with my own characters. Sure, I have Trinity, but that and maybe a few other characters are going to be mine. *bows* I'm sorry guys if this is bad. Just don't yell at me, kay? Thanks!