Chapter 3

The last interview before The Hunger Games did not get much attention for Michelle. That was a good thing because Haymitch spilled an entire bottle of whiskey on the dress the night before. It was not really about Michelle, it was the astonishing responses of the other candidates. It was certain many people wanted to withdraw their bets when they say who they were supporting. For Michelle, who was practically in last place when it came to bets, this was a pretty lucky thing. Here are the highlights of that disastrous interview:

"Mrs. Snow, I really don't understand what you are trying to say. You liked to watch The Hunger Games because you like violence. Also, you're positive that you are the only candidate who can actually win. Still, it upsets you to be in The Hunger Games. What would be better than watch the violence up close if you're going to win?" asked the interviewer

"Listen. I am the president's granddaughter. A respectable capital citizen does not belong in those dirty games. You rebels will never run Panem the right way. Just because that stupid Katniss ate some pathetic berried does not mean you are stronger. I promise you the capital will be back one day or my name is not Beatrice!" Beatrice roared

"I'm sorry to say my little girl that your not President Paylor's granddaughter. If I were you I would-"said the interviewer

"Did I just here you call me little girl? Who are you to tell me what to do? I'll show you…"Beatrice cried out

The following occurrence was captured live. Beatrice Snow walked up to the reported and hit him with her knuckles in the forehead. He falls from his chair and begs while she hits him harder. The only thing that stops her is when a rubber bullet is shot into her leg making her fall and hit the concrete floor. Many tributes started to cheer for Beatrice while she is carried by the security out the exit. The interview is canceled while the interviewer recovers. About, 350,000 viewers in Panem watched this with shock.

Alfredo Galatzia was a whole different story. He was already as good as dead once he charged at the judges the night before. Still, he had something more to show about his position on The Hunger Games. After all, he literally nothing to lose unlike Beatrice

"Alfredo, what was going through your mind when you charged at the judge? asked the interviewer

"I was just so angry that the judges were making fun of my sword practice. I worked so hard for it so that they throw tomatoes at me. I wanted to tell that Katniss chick if she can stand one minute without that bottle of whiskey." said Alfredo

"Wait, Katniss does not drink!" said the interviewer

"Of course Katniss drinks! Why do you think I am here? My parents were thrown in jail because they used alcohol to manipulate the districts. Katniss was a frequent costumer. Anyway is there one person in District 12 who does not drink?" said Alfredo

"You have just crossed the line. Katniss is a true hero of-"said the interviewer

"Is she hero for eating berries, killing a president, or just for being in love? What did she do for the rebellion? Gosh, you rebels must be stupid to be motivated by her pure weakness." said Alfredo

"Well Alfredo, I disagree with you. Anyway, you'll be dead by tomorrow so we won't have to worry about you anymore. I don't even understand why we had to interview you." said the infuriated interviewer

This had not been going to well. Beatrice had beaten up the interviewer and Alfredo had revealed a national hero's bad habits. Still there was worse to come. There were riots all over Panem of people asking for second betting chances. Michelle had risen in one day from 19th place to 10th. Michelle still had not gotten an interview but nothing she had agreed to say would get any notice

"Franklin, let's start with to simple questions. First, why did you come here shirtless? Second, why are your pants smeared with a mixture of chocolate and blood? asked the interviewer.

"Well...let's say I was a little frustrated with my mentor." said Franklin

"What was the argument about?" asked the interviewer

"He was telling me that this game was-"explained Franklin

Whatever Franklin was about to say was never known for a simple reason. His mentor came running with a clenched finch and started to yell his side of the story. The security was taking care of Beatrice so the only person to stop him was the interviewer. The problem was this interviewer was barely 5 feet tall but was facing a hunger games victor. Franklin tried to fight back to no avail.

"I did not say that! I said that the game is fun to watch when you forget about the killing. I mean you also said that I was a dumb old potato bag who can't fight. I showed you I can and now you're angry I called you a-"said Franklin's mentor

"Mr. Rover, I am positive this argument is not interesting to our viewers. It would be so kind of you to step of the" said the interviewer

"Why should you care? You are not even a professional interviewer! You might as well kiss your *** that… Face the facts, this interview has been a total flop!" said Franklin's mentor

"Mr. Rover, we can have this discussion later. You are embarrassing yourself and Panem at the same time. Please, I beg you, step off this stage once and for all." said the interviewer."

"If you want to get me off you will have to make me. Show us your muscles." said Franklin's mentor

"All right Mr. Rover. Don't try to distort what happen later. This is your last chance. I'll give you five seconds."

Luckily security came in time to take Franklin's mentor away. Also the medics took an injured Franklin who had been thrown off stage. Franklin mentor's name was Roger Rover. He had fought with the rebel army. He was resented at the capitol for forcing him to go to the games. That is why it is no surprise he was not that nice to Franklin.

Michelle was only asked one question. She was asked what she thought of her father as a peacekeeper. She answered she barely knew about his job until he was caught. There was not time for further questions. It was time for the tributes to get a good night sleep before the games. Michelle was most likely the luckiest tribute most people could agree. She had survived the press. Right before the games, she was in 5th place when it came to bets. It did not matter much that, "sneaky," Sam was still 1st place.