As promised, this is the second chapter.

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Chapter 2 : The stars come out

As soon as we arrive to the station, I can see through the glass that people from the Capitol are exactly like Effie, if not even more ridiculous – I didn't even think it was possible. I look at Effie. She's excited. Now, I don't find her that ugly, actually. Compared to all that world of colors and weird clothes, she seems almost... normal.

Maybe she is the most normal person from the Capitol. It wouldn't surprise me though, because even if she has her weird Capitol manners, she's very nice to Katniss and me. Besides Katniss, she's the only person that reminds me of my District, now that I'm here.

As I walk out of the train, leaded by Peacekeepers, I see all the men and women go crazy at our sight. I remember what I realized earlier... I need to make everyone think that I'm confident. So, just like I'm happy to be here, I wave at them, and even put a smile on my face. Everyone goes crazy, I see that a lot of Peacekeepers have to hold the people back because they all want to see us from closer.

Katniss and I are leaded into a room. Three people come to look for me, same goes for her. They make me lay down on a bed. I turn my head. Katniss is laying down too.

A woman with a weird blue hair comes and pulls the curtains. I sigh, I can't see Katniss anymore...

"Hello, Peeta." the blue haired woman says. "I'm Gadget, it's nice to meet you. We're your prep team, this is Mavalle and this is Manty." I turn my head. Said Mavalle was a woman with green all over her face – her eyes, her eye-liner, her hair, her lipstick. Only her skin was white. She looked like a giant cucumber. Manty was a man with purple in his hair. "Hi Peeta" he says, and I notice even his tongue is purple. This is so weird.

"You being my prep team..." I say. "does it mean I'm gonna look like you ?"

Gadget laughs. "Oh no, dearie. We're only gonna clean you and make you look presentable for Portia. She's your stylist."

I find myself getting undressed. This is something I've never done before, being naked in public, but I guess that I have to get used to change my habits now.

During half an hour, my prep team rips off every single hair of my body – it hurts. After that, they make me wear a blouse – I'm actually glad I'm finally wearing something – and Mavalle washes my dirty blond hair. It's actually starting to feel nice. I was so dirty, now I feel clean.

A few moments later, said Portia comes in the room. She's weird, but not more than the other ones. She has a dark skin. Her hair is naturally blonde, even though she has green spots in it. I kinda like her style, it's odd.

Soon, my prep team leaves, and Portia and me start to talk. "So what are you going to do to me ?" I ask her.

She smirks. "Are you afraid of fire ?"

OoO

We're now in a big hall. The chars are ready. I know they're going to open the big gates, and that we'll be showed in our outfits in front of all Panem. Ours is a black leather suit.

As discretely as I can, I take a look at the other tributes. The ones from District 11 are in shiny silver suits. The girl, Rue, looks cute, but Thresh, that used to scare me, now looks ridiculous. I look at the other ones, Yes, of course all of us are ridiculous : we're dressed as the capitol fashion wants us to be.

My eyes catch District 2 tributes. They shine. If I had to say who had the best outfit, I would say them. They're dressed as greek gods, in their gold armor. The girl, Clove, and I, make eye contact. She has an icy stare, that gives me a shiver. I don't dare breaking eye contact, because I know it would make her think that I'm weak and afraid, so I keep my chin up. Suddenly, I see her smirking. I sigh on the inside. She noticed me. She breaks eye contact, and I feel relieved. The boy, Cato, looks so strong and brutal in his armor. He won't look at me, I know that. He's staring at the gates. I guess he's waiting for them to open, like all of us. As I'm glancing at him, I can't help but finding him attractive. I guess that he's used to have that effect on everyone : men and women both.

And suddenly he looks right at me. Oh my god, what can I do ? I don't have any more time. He looks away. I sigh, on the outside this time. He scares me.

The gates open, and we all get on our chars. The horses start to run. Katniss and I are at the end of the line. Glimmer and Marvel, in their weird pink outfit that represents luxury very well, are the first to go out. I hear the Capitol's citizens screaming and it gives me chills. Soon, it's our turn to go out. We follow the other chars. I look up the see the people. They're all freaky monsters...

And suddenly, suddenly, the crowd cheers louder and louder. I look up to see Katniss' and I' faces on the huge screens. We're on fire. But it does not burn. We're beautiful. I can tell that all the other tributes are jealous because since they saw us, the crowd is out of control. I look behind me and wave at Portia, to thank her. This is awesome.

I look at Katniss, then I got an idea. I softly take her hand.

"Get off of me" she mumbles.

"It's for the show, Katniss." I insist. She sighs and lets me take her hand this time.

I put our hands up, tied together. The people are going crazy. I put a winner smile on my face. Now the Capitol likes us.

All the chars stop in front of a huge balcony. It's very high. President Snow gives us his speech, just like he does every year. As he talks, since I know it by heart, now, I don't even pay attention to him. I let my look slide to Cato. Even though I'm scared, I'm just so curious about this boy.

I realize he was already looking at me. I look at him, terrified. He puts his index towards me, then he puts his thumb and slide it down. I get the message : he's acting like he's cutting off his head. He raises his eyebrows in defiance, just like to say : "Get it ?"

I realize my hold on Katniss' hand has become stronger and stronger, because she gets off mine and says "are you stupid ?" while stroking her wrist.

"So-Sorry" I apologize.

She raises her eyebrows and sighs. "Whatever."

God, why does she have to be so whiny and distasteful ? She's supposed to be my first ally in this. In the Games. The first person you usually can trust more than anyone else is the person that came with you to the Games, that was reaped with you. I used to care about Katniss, because she used to be nice, even if she was kind of feral, I liked her. When did she change so much ? Even if I don't like the way she acts, I can't bring myself to think that I could actually kill her. I couldn't. But one week ago, I also thought that I would kill anyone if I was reaped. Of course I didn't think about it too seriously though, I had no idea I was actually going to be picked.

We get back to the huge room. When we finally got there, the big doors slam behind us.

"That... was... amazing !" Effie squeals. "Good job, Cinna, good job, Portia ! With that, if we don't win the Games, I..."

"You're not the one that is going to fight, Effie." Katniss interrupts her with a mean and aggressive tone.

"You know what she meant, Katniss..." Haymitch says. "She was just trying to be nice." Wow, did Haymitch actually said something clever ?

"Was she ?" the brunette adds.

"That's enough, Katniss." I tell her. Everyone is surprised, even me. "Just... let's go to our rooms, please." I say.

Effie silently nods. As we're leaving the building, I turn my head and see Cato and Clove looking at me. Clove smirks... Cato doesn't.

I made myself an enemy... But I guess we're all enemies to each other here.

Next chapter : The training. Peeta actually meets the careers. Waiting for your reviews !