WARNING! Contains some mild boy on boy action, nothing bad really but if you are sensitive to those kinds of things I'm warning you now!... I won't condone gay bashing, and if you do it on my page or story and I go off on you I am not responsible for the things that I say to you! But for all I care you can pretend Phoenix is a girl… it'd work lolz :3... it's nothing more than a kiss anyways WARNING OVER!
Now I apologize for the late…. Early? Update… I really meant to update this like Thursday…but I've been busy so here ett beeeh! I hope you all enjoy it cause I LOVED writing this chapter (even if it sucks cause I was have sleep while typing this X3… I say strange things when I'm sleep… hehe) plus it helped me with my military terms for JROTC a lil bit lolz! and as a treat its longer than the first twwooo! (The Tribute's list is at the end of this chapter) NOW FLY MY PUMKINS FLY!... I MEAN MONKEYS!... I MEAN ANGELZ!... uhh… just read…..
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In District 13…..
"Umm sir I think you should take a look at this," the timid dirty blonde spoke as she entered the room. I'm still not sure how she made it past the training camps, but then again she does have special connections, add that to the fact we are in a code orange is how she became a 1st Lieutenant.
"What is it Lieutenant Hawthorn," I asked boredly from my desk across the room. Don't get me wrong I love my job; it's just that sometimes her constant 'emergencies' tend to annoy me.
"We have a live broad cast straight from the Capitol and I think you'd like to have a look at this," She said, her voice a little stronger than before. Ahh now I remember why we have her on board, even if she does appear weak and fragile I know from experience that she has a feisty side.
"Eh, turn it on," I keep on the bored façade, not very professional but this is more for my personal enjoyment because I know it annoys her. We may both be in the SIA- Special Intelligence Agency- now but I've known her since we were in diapers and our parents knew each other before that.
She glared at me, until I raised my eyebrow playing up the fact that I am still her superior. "Yes sir, right away sir." Guiliana grabbed the remote near the door off the wall and proceeded to flip through the extensions on the large screen at the front of my office until she reached the image of President Bloom's face plastered in green make up. I will never understand Capitol fashion- or fashion in general for that matter- why in the world would someone want to wear green make up- of all the colors- and clip ins- I am not ashamed to admit I've seen enough Capitolites to know the difference between colored hair and a clip in.
Bloom's initial speech didn't faze me, after all it was just the normal introduction stating her name and how wonderful the people of Panem are. That relief was quickly shattered, "After these long 50 years we will once again be hosting the annual Hunger Games!" As soon as the words left her mouth in an overly happy, off Capitol accent, I was reeling. Who the hell does she think she is? That is nothing to be happy about! It can hardly be called a game. They send children to their deaths! My great-great grandparents didn't go through TWO of those 'games' and lead the revolution just to have this crazy bitch to bring them back not even 50 years after they were so thankfully destroyed.
I forced myself to see through the red spots in my eyes in order to continue watching her announcement and see what these so called rules would be. "BUT WAIT! There is more! In order to be fair to EVERYONE, district 13 and our Capitol- who will be noted as district 14- will have four tributes instead of the regular two since in the original games neither ever had a tribute."
Did she just say that district 13 and the Capitol would be participating? Well that's new. Any other person who knows the past and horror of the hunger games would be thrilled to have the Capitol participating, unlike me. No matter if they're from the capitol or not they are still children and have no knowledge of the games as NONE of them were born remotely close to the time of the last games. As Head General of the SIA I cannot stand for this, it's my job to protect ALL citizens of Panem from hidden dangers and I'm positive this would qualify as one.
I refocused on the screen just to see her green striped brunette head retreating into her mansion. Slamming my fists on the desk, I quickly switched off the picture as the program changed to one about some unnecessary ridiculous new Capitol invention. I repeatedly clenched and unclenched my fists willing myself to calm down as I thought over my options.
At twenty-nine I am the youngest leader of the SIA, but that doesn't mean I will just let this President walk over me. I am Phoenix Malark, great-great grandson of Peeta and Katniss Malark, I have the fighter will in my veins and it isn't about to abandon me now. As far as Bloom knows District 13 is just another beach district as of now, sure we produce nuclear energy for the rest of Panem but for the most part it has become a major tourist attraction over the years. With most of the District above ground, only a select few know about our underground headquarters- remodeled from the old 13 tunnels.
"Sir, are you ok?" Guiliana's voice broke my concentration yet again. It took all of my strength not to haul my name plate across the room at her head- she knows I have a hard time at controlling my anger.
"Fine Lieutenant," I spoke tightly wishing to be left alone to my thoughts.
"Well is there anything I could do for you?" her voice seemed lower and raspier for some reason. I hope she's not catching anything, the last thing we need is an epidemic on our hands.
I stared her down for a second until I found something to change the topic and hopefully get her out of my hair, "What are you wearing Lieutenant?" I scrutinize her attire, she was donning a flesh tone camisole and camouflage shorts, not at all her Class A or Class B uniform required for work around the facility- unless otherwise noted.
"Oh… I um…" she reverted to the stuttering girl who'd entered my office half an hour ago. "I was just about to head to bed, when I received news that Bloom's announcement would be airing tonight, so I rushed right over here."
"Very well Lieutenant, do not let it happen again. You are dismissed."
"Yes sir General," she said coldly before exiting the room.
What the hell was that about? She knows the dress code; although this time she had a valid excuse, I suppose. Not to mention the fact that I need time to think this Bloom thing over before addressing the rest of the Headquarters.
Where did she come from anyways? I remember her coming into office around the time I was nine and in the junior training program, but there had been no election or even back ground on this woman that I know of. I'll have to look into that. Knowing your enemy is always an advantage.
I flinched as something snaked itself around my waist. I raised my arm slightly, preparing to elbow the person in the gut and proceedingly disarm and/or disable them, until I heard a low chuckle.
"Dammint Gale!" I gasped, turning around in his arms trying to push him off of me. Unfortunately, despite him being two inches shorter than me he was stronger rendering my efforts useless. He gave me a quick peck on the lips before leaning back to watch my cheeks flame pink. I hate it when he does that and he knows it!
"You're so cute when you blush," He chuckled leaning in. I lean backwards thinking he was going to kiss me again, but instead he brushed his nose against mine in a strange form of affection.
"Tha-that's n-not appro-pro-priate for th-the work place…. Colonel…" I was reduced to a stuttering mess because of this boy and now I could even feel my ears turning red from embarrassment. I was tempted to try an escape again, but one look in his gray eyes had me captivated. I know from pictures that he got his eyes and hair from his great-great grandfather, but the rest of his face is entirely feminine for some strange reason. From the curve of his cheeks to his plump red lips, but it just makes him that much more enduring and therefore dangerous. I can't tell you how many people have tried to treat him like a woman or child and ended up regretting it.
"Yea but when have I ever been appropriate?" he questioned, pulling away from me and sauntering over to my desk, taking a seat on top of it. His large eyes held a questioning gleam to their normal playful twang. "So tell me babe, what's got you all worked up?" He swung he's legs making him that much more childish in his down dressed ACU, showing he'd just come from training.
I sighed and took a seat in the chair next to his legs. "Bloom. She's reinstated the Hunger Games and I need to figure out this before it gets out of hand… where did she come from anyways?"
"I have no idea, but I can get that checked out right now," he gazed at me with questioning eyes waiting for my answer. I gave him a slight nod of approval before casting my gaze down to my cluttered desk top. "I've got someone researching it now." I just nodded once more hoping he'd dismiss himself, I was beginning to get a headache.
Something slid itself onto my lap; I immediately turned my head just to come face to face with an upset looking Gale. "Please don't look like that, I hate it when you're upset." When I didn't respond he continued. "You know, I bet I know a way to get your mind off of this," he said huskily before capturing my lips. He moved slowly and hesitantly, unlike his normal furiosity and hunger, nudging my lips with his trying to get me to react.
I just sat there not pushing him off because I didn't feel like hearing about it later. I simply waited for him to get the hint about a minute later when he finally stopped. "What's wrong with you?" he pouted.
"I'm not in the mood Gale."
"Yea but you normally at least kiss me back." His pout morphed to a frown as a look of realization flashed across his face, "Its Guilie isn't it?"
"No I've only seen her once today anyways…" I trail off thinking of our encounter earlier. SHIT! How did I not notice? She was obviously trying to get my attention earlier, well I'll be hearing about that later.
"So it was her," He sulked, slowly sliding off of my lap.
I rolled my eyes; I don't have time for this. "No Colonel," I addressed him by his title to show him I was sick of the games. "It was no body but Bloom. I don't see what's wrong with you all any ways. You're siblings and we've been best friends since we were children…" I trailed off suddenly struck with an idea.
I could hear Gale in the background whining about something, I wasn't listening though. Next thing I knew I was speaking, "Colonel Hawthorn, round everyone up in the meeting hall in 20 minutes. Be sure that everyone has seen Bloom's announcement, and make sure you have as much information on Bloom as possible. Lastly, bring our best two cadets. We're in Code Red."
Well there you go Peeta, Katniss, and Gale's contributions to this story. Clueless and bi-polar; timid and desperate; and adorable and horny. Lolz…. Tell me what you think of the characters if you liked them, loved them, hated them O.o… I NEEDZ TO KNOW PEOPLE!
Tribute List:
District One
Female- Talia Miriam Thomas, 16
Male- Vincent "Vince" Tomahawk, 17
District Two
Female- Silk Wonder, 18
Male- Chad McMillian, 18
District Three
Female- Amnesia Sentinium, 17
Male- Issac Hopshire, 15
District Four
Female- Anna-Marie "Anna" Corinna, 16
Male- Felix Ocean, 18
District Five
Female- Plasma Syr, 16
Male- Alec Anderson, 16
District Six
Female- Tsukira SilverLight, 16
Male- Kelvin Viper, 16
District Seven
Female- Locket Jagger, 15
Male- Medallion Jagger, 15
District Eight
Female- Colleen Reyna, 16
Male- Paul Panno, 12
District Nine
Female- Toris McEvoy, 14
Male- Butch Grims, 16
District Ten
Female- Jayde Mayhaven, 14
Male- Damien Creast, 16
District Eleven
Female- Rose Thistle, 12
Male- Soren Payne, 16
District Twelve
Female- Charlotte Stocks, 14
Male- Den Ryden, 17
District Thirteen
Female- Aranea Jenningson, 16
Female- Mizana Prium,17
Male- Devonte Clix,18
Male- Cree Roe, 17
District Fourteen (Capitol)
Female- Sirena Rivers, 17
Female- Miri Ismail-Pignati, 16
Male- Katado, 16
Male- Tsakata Kurodo,18
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