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Chapter 3
I'm ushered to my room on the train where I find a beautiful bed with a dark blue velvet comforter. I resist the urge to immediately climb under the warm covers and decide to take a nice long, warm shower. I step into the bathroom, which is at least the size of my old bedroom. I look at all the complicated buttons unsure of what to hit. In a few minutes I've showered and am in my pajamas ready to go to sleep. I fall into the abyss by the constant hum of the train.
"Hey. Get up," a gentle voice calls.
I squint and open my eyes to find a pair of unmistakable blue eyes staring back at me.
It was Cato.
I jerk up out of my bed so violently I hear a few cracks in my lower back. I rub my head and realize Izzy's pin is still in my hair. I take it out for and admire how it glistens in the sunlight streaming through my window. My eye catches the color of a certain gem and it brings me back to my dream. Cato. I remember in Phycology class our teacher told us that if someone is in your dreams, that means they are thinking about you. I wonder if I am in Cato's dreams. Maybe I caught his eye during the replay of the reapings just like he did mine? Grrruurrrbbg… Eh. Even though Cato is perfect, just thinking of him won't fill me up. I think back to last night and remember I didn't even have dinner. So I put on a tight-fitting blue tank top, some jeans and Izzy's pin and walk to the dining car.
As the door opens for me, I hear Katella and Rena having a conversation about the different types of coffee available on the train. I take a plate and start filling it with all different types of food, most of which I have never seen before. I finish filling my plate and realize there is a lot on it. A large piece of meat, which I think is chicken, potatoes that are all creamy and buttery, some orange and green vegetables, all different types of fruits and a nice steaming cup of chocolaty stuff. I also decide to pick from the countless amount of desserts. I stick my finger in a little bowl of brown stuff and the flavor just explodes in my mouth. Without further inspection, I take the whole bowl and bring it back to the table. It was obvious both women were surprised at how much I ate. Rena seemed impressed. Katella just seemed disgusted. Especially with my manners.
"So," I started, still stuffing food in my mouth, "what personality am I going to go with?"
I had already played the cute at the reaping so maybe Rena will build off that.
"After they called your name at the reaping, you seemed very confident. I think maybe we'll have you seem more mature and sophisticated than the other tributes."
"Basically, your saying you need me to be sexy. I think I can do that," I say as I swallow the rest of my food.
Rena looked a bit hurt by my demotion of her idea.
"No Glimmer, I still want you to have substance, not just a pretty face and nice body. However, that will help you get sponsors. I want you to be yourself. Don't sell yourself out to something you are not."
"Alright, I'll try my best."
I was kind of glad Rena didn't just go with me with I told her I'd be sexy. Frankly, I didn't really like the idea myself, but if it was going to help me win, I'll do it.
I listen to Katella talk for a while about how great the Capitol is but after a few minutes I just tune her out, until I see something flash outside the window. It quickly disappears behind the trees. I get out of my chair to get a closer look. Marvel must've seen it from another car too and come dashing in to see.
"Oh yes! We are nearing the Capitol you should be able to see it in a few moments!"
And there it was. The most beautiful place I had ever seen. The magnificent buildings and exotic plants, not to mention the way the river flowed through some of the streets. The lights on the tall buildings reflected off the water in such a beautiful way. It was like there was another city underneath the water, just waiting to be discovered. It is paradise. Then I see my first glance of the people who lived in this wonderful city. I think I pull my head back a little in disgust, just because the citizens are unimpressive compared with the scenery.
Marvel taps my shoulder and makes a gagging sound to show he isn't in love with the people either. I give him a small giggle and he smiles. Marvel isn't a bad guy, I just don't want to get to close to someone that'll have to be dead if I want to be alive. Cato is an exception.
We stop at the train station with the Capitol people swarming around our train trying to get a glimpse of us. I stand at the window and wave with Marvel, greeting what I hope to be sponsors. We are escorted through the station and into a small car that will take us to our living quarters for the next few days. The building we will stay in is three to four times the size of the Justice Building back home and I am really wondering how they could make such big compounds. Katella takes us to a glass elevator, presses the number one and takes us up to our room.
Just as we step into the apartment, six oddly colored people throw themselves at us. Katella introduces Marvel and I to our prep teams. My team is Yuen, Drake, and Tinej. They are all looking at me and telling me they'll finish up with me quickly. I guess that's a compliment. We are taken underground to be waxed and beautified before the opening ceremonies. After an excruciating long hour and a half, I'm taken into a small room to wait for Aryan, my stylist. He comes in and the first thing I notice about him is his cropped, jet-black hair and his shining cowboy boots.
"Hi. I'm Aryan," he says calmly "and I'll be your stylist. I'm guessing your Glimmer."
"Hey. Nice to meet you."
"So, have you discussed what kind of personality you will have with your mentor yet?"
"Yea," I answer, "she says she would like to be sort of sexy but still have some integrity."
"Well, I already designed a beautiful dress based on District One's jewels and luxury items and I'll have you try it on now."
He snaps his fingers and Yuen comes in holding a long black bag, which I assume holds my dress. Aryan carefully opens it and presents a stunning white gown. The dress in full length and comes across to one shoulder. Three bands of diamonds are cascading across the dress and down to where the last row ends at my upper thigh. From there a small slit goes down the to the floor, to show off my legs. I stand there staring at the dress until Aryan snaps me out of it and tells me to put it on. To my surprise, it is a perfect fit. I slip on a pair of silver heels and Aryan puts something on my head. I look in the mirror and see Izzy's pin perfectly placed in my curled hair. I don't see me anymore, I see a young women as radiant as the sun. I guess this is what the Capitol does to you.
YAY! Opening ceremonies in the next chapter and Glimmer will finally meet Cato! Please Review!
