Siberius had done it again. This time, Daffodil was dressed in a dark purple-almost black gown that was long enough to trail a few feet behind her. Black vines wrapped around Daffodil and a single silk white rose was pinned onto her waist. Daffodil's make up gave her a ghostly look with black eye shadow and a purplish-red lipstick. Her long hair was left open and she was wearing simple black flats. Her nails were painted black. Roli, Rola and Rolis started to cry when they saw her.

"OMG! You look so gorgeous!" Roli commented while ripping the tissue into small pieces. "I know! So gorgeous!" Rolis sniffed. "Like totally." Rola added while wiping her tears.

Daffodil smiled and Siberius hugged her before leading her out of the room. Cato gasped when he saw Daffodil. She blushed at his reaction while Siberius chuckled.

"Wow... I mean... just whoa. I mean... Wow." Cato stammered. He took a deep breath. "You look amazing. Really amazing."

"Glad you could get it out." Siberius said while laughing.

"Thank you." Daffodil replied with a smile and Cato took her hand. He was wearing a black suit and the only other color was the navy blue tie he was wearing which was so dark, it looked black too. His hair was spiked and his blue eyes looked bluer then ever. Alice kissed Daffodil's cheek. "You'll do great." Alice said and Daffodil nodded. Alice squeezed Cato's shoulder and whispered good luck. Tubletin hugged them both and they were led away. Cato watched Glimmer and Marvel give their interviews. Glimmer was constantly batting her eyelashes and twirling her hair around her finger. Marvel tried to take the cool and casual approach but it was obvious he was nervous.

"And now for the girl who amazed us all by getting the highest score." Caesar said when Marvel left. "Ladies and Gentlemen please welcome Daffodil Smith! The first blind tribute of District Two and the girl who is also known as the Roman goddess!"

Caro squeezed Daffodil's hand and kissed her forehead before the Peacemakers came and led her onto the stage. Cato smiled when he saw the crowd's eyes widen when they saw Daffodil. Caesar kissed Daffodil's hand and Cato felt something ignite inside of him. He shook his head. It was just a kiss on the hand. Caesar kissed every girl during the interviews. Daffodil and Caesar took their seats.

"Well, you certainly seem to have made quite an impression on the crowd with those beautiful looks. I have to say, you look marvellous." Caesar said.

"Thank you. Siberius has beautiful ideas and I'm glad he's my stylist." Daffodil answered.

"Oh such a modest girl. How wonderful!" Caesar exclaimed. "How do you feel about getting such a high score?"

"I was a bit confused at first but I'm glad to know that the game makers think I'm good enough to get such a high score."

"Again, such a modest answer. I feel so wonderful interviewing you. So do you have a family waiting back home?"

"Yes. I have a younger brother who's waiting for me."

"Oh so no parents?"

"No. They died when I was thirteen." Daffodil willed her eyes not to well up. She didn't like mentioning her parents. Caesar handed her a tissue when a tear drop fell from her eyes.

"Oh it's alright darling. I'm sure your parents would be really proud of you if they saw their daughter now." Caesar said in a soothing voice while patting Daffodil's hands which were clasped in her lap. "So tell us, is there a special somebody back home?" As soon as he asked the question, the entire audience leaned in to hear her answer.

"Um, apart from my brother? No." Daffodil answered. Half the audience sighed.

"Really? A beautiful girl like you? I find that hard to believe. Come on; tell us about your dream guy."

Daffodil frowned. "My dream guy? Well, I do love somebody." Cato grinned when he heard this.

Caesar clapped and the audience joined him. "Oh wonderful! Please do continue."

"Um... He's nice and sweet and he cares about the people he loves. He's also very strong and uh... good looking." Daffodil wrinkled her nose and Cato chuckled. He knew it was hard for her to admit that he was good looking.

Caesar raised an eyebrow. "Simply amazing. So if you win the games, then you will definitely run back home and into his arms. Am I right?"

Daffodil sighed slowly. "He came here with me."

The entire audience gasped and Caesar put a hand on his mouth. Cato smiled a bit and Glimmer turned red in anger. Alice and Tubletin frowned.

"Oh my." Caesar said and then patted Daffodil's cheek. "Well, all the best for the games. I'm sure half the audience's hope is pinned on you." Caesar stood up and handed Daffodil a flower before taking her hand and lifting it in the air.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, Daffodil Smith, the Roman goddess of District two!" Caesar exclaimed and the audience erupted into claps and a few people whistled. Daffodil smiled and a Peacemaker led her off the stage. Cato tackled Daffodil in a hug as soon as he saw her. "That was great!" He said and kissed Daffodil.

"Thank you." Daffodil smiled at Cato. He squeezed her hand one last time before his name was called and he left. Roli, Rola and Rolis hugged Daffodil too while Siberius patted her on the back. Alice led Daffodil to the TV room where she sat her down so they could listen to Cato's interview. Caesar called Cato the 'handsome gladiator'. Caesar asked Cato the usual questions and Cato answered with witty replies. The audience was laughing the entire time. Finally Caesar asked if Cato had a 'special someone' back home. The audience fell silent as Cato fidgeted uncomfortably before answering with a simple "no". Like before, Caesar wouldn't take that for an answer.

"A handsome hunk like you is single? Now that just blows my mind." Caesar said.

"Yes, I love someone." Cato answered finally.

"Oh wonderful! Tell all!" Caesar exclaimed while clasping his hands.

"Um well she's beautiful in an angelic way and she's the sweetest person I've ever met." Cato was turning redder and redder and Daffodil blushed too.

"So, are we going to get a name or are we playing twenty questions?" Caesar said with a chuckle. Again, the audience leaned in.

"How about we play twenty questions?" Cato answered with a grin and the crowd laughed.

"Oh come on! You're killing us here!" Caesar exclaimed.

"Fine, fine." Cato said and the audience instantly quieted down. Caesar was also leaning in and Cato raised an eyebrow.

"Here, I'll give you a hint. She's named after a flower. A yellow flower." Cato blushed slightly.

"Oh! I think I've got it." Caesar said while clapping his hands. "And I think the audience has too." The audience whooped. "So was this mysterious girl the one who's also known as the Roman goddess?"

"Yep, you've got it." Cato answered and Daffodil smiled. The audience burst into applause.

"Wow! Someone give me a prize!" Caesar exclaimed. He patted Cato on the back. "Well, it seems we have a pair of lovers in this year's Games. How interesting! I'm hoping that you both enjoy the time you have together. What a beautiful couple! What do you think?" Caesar asked the audience and the all roared "yes". Cato smiled nervously.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, Cato Irone, the handsome gladiator of District two!" Caesar held up Cato's hand and the audience applauded again. He was escorted off the stage. Daffodil jumped on him. Cato smiled. "You missed me that much?" He chuckled.

Daffodil smiled. "Thanks." She whispered and kissed his cheek. Cato hugged her. Alice smiled sadly at the two of them and Tubletin was wiping away some tears.

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Daffodil felt her way to the elevator. Alice, Tubletin and Cato had already left and Daffodil had stayed behind to talk to Rue. Rue had left a few minutes ago while Daffodil had a polite conversation with Thresh who she discovered was really nice. After everyone had left, she decided to leave too. Finally finding the elevator, she pressed the button and the doors opened. Just as she was about to step in, someone pushed her in. Daffodil turned around as the doors of the elevator closed.

"Well if it isn't the blind girl from two." Daffodil recognized the voice as Glimmer's. Daffodil managed to keep her face blank. Glimmer growled and pushed Daffodil against the wall of the elevator and ran a knife on her neck, causing a long wound to appear and blood dripped down.

"What're you going to do now? Your district partner isn't here to save you." Glimmer sneered. Daffodil felt Glimmer tracing something on her neck. Her blood was dripping onto her dress. Finally, the ding of the elevator sounded and Glimmer leaned in. "Stay away from Cato. He's mine." Glimmer whispered and smirked. She exited the elevator and Daffodil took a deep breath and wiped away a tear. Her neck was paining and the top of her dress was wet with blood. Daffodil left the elevator and half stumbled, half walked down the hall. She entered the living room where everyone was waiting for her. Cato's eyes widened in shock when he saw Daffodil.

"What happened?" He asked, getting up from the sofa and walking to Daffodil. Alice got up too and Tubletin ran to get a medical kit. Cato touched Daffodil's shoulder and she flinched.

"What happened?" Cato asked again but this time his voice was more demanding.

"Glimmer... cornered me." Daffodil answered in a low voice. Cato turned red in anger. "Shit!" He yelled. Daffodil turned her head away and Cato wrapped his arms around her and pulled her closer. "It's okay baby. You'll be okay." He whispered into her ear. Tubletin returned with the medical kit and Cato took it from him. He washed the wound and wrapped a cloth bandage around it. Alice was surprised by the gentleness he was showing. After he was done, he kissed Daffodil. "See, all better." He said with a smile and Daffodil managed a small smile. "Thank you." Daffodil answered and rubbed Cato's cheek softly. Alice and Tubletin silently left the room. Cato pulled Daffodil back into his arms and rocked her slowly. "I love you."He whispered.

"I love you too." Daffodil replied and Cato cupped her face in his hands and kissed her.