Okay, now you're at the Capital, which is the place where you're basically preparing for your death. Inspiring, am I right? Anyway, the Capital has to be the most important part of the games. This is the place where you learn survival skills, (just in case you weren't paying attention to the last chapter), how to handle weapons, get your Game Maker score, make alliances, get sponsors, and just prepare for the games. Everything you do here makes a difference in the Hunger Games. This chapter is going to tell you how to make the best of your time in the Capital.
Most of you are probably thinking that the Hunger Games doesn't officially start until the cannon goes off. Right?
Wrong!
The Hunger Games starts as soon as you step out of that way too comfortable train and into the Capital.
From now on every little move you make will be scrutinized by the Game Makers and the people of the Capital. So be a good little tribute and don't stick out until it matters.
Alright, now that we've got that covered, it's time to get serious. In case you're not sure about what goes down in the Hunger Games (which is really hard to believe), you will be facing a number of threats.
Maybe you're really great with knives, or you're excellent with a sword, but none of that will matter if you don't have two things; food and water.
You're probably wondering why I'm telling you this important information in The Capital chapter, aren't you?
Well, this tidbit of information is extremely important to know, even in the early stages of the Games, such as this one.
Besides, most of the time while you're in the Arena, you'll just be foraging for food and water anyway, so...
If you want to avoid foraging, just follow the next piece of information; EAT, EAT, EAT!
The Capital has a ton of food, and a lot of it will be for you! It's better to go into the Arena with full and slightly chubby stomach than with an empty one.
Also, you should drink a lot of water. You need to stay hydrated, in and out of the arena.
Energy is an extremely important factor in the Hunger Games, and you will need a lot of it to survive.
There are three main ways to save your energy for the Arena; eating, drinking water, and sleeping.
Oh, yeah. I almost forgot to tell you to sleep. It's pretty obvious that sleep is the main factor of becoming a functional human being, but some of you are very forgetful.
I'm going to tell you something right now; DON'T PREVENT YOURSELF FROM EATING, DRINKING, OR SLEEPING.
Don't claim that the food and water is poisoned just so you don't want to eat, and definitely don't spend the entire night on the roof with your lover. *cough* Katniss and Peeta *cough*
Let's be real here, I'm sure that you don't want to be that tribute that stumbles around like a zombie because they didn't eat, drink, or sleep.
There's one more thing that you should know; DON'T SOCIALIZE WITH THE OTHER TRIBUTES!
Seriously, a lot of things could happen if you talk to the other tributes, and, hint hint, most of them are bad.
You could form bonds with them, and, in the end, you wouldn't want to kill them. The tributes could become your worst enemies, and their only intentions could be to kill you. They could end up discovering all of your secrets, including your strengths and weaknesses.
Long story short, don't talk to the other tributes. Keep to yourself, and focus on training, getting sponsors, and preparing for the Arena.
Now that you've got the basics down, your probably wondering if there's anything else you can do to avoid certain death in the Arena.
The answer to that, my dear tribute, is Yes.