So sorry it took me so long. I haven't exactly had time to write, and then I had a little problem getting started again. Okay so if you are still reading this I guess it is better than I thought lol. Anyways this is chapter 4 this is around the point the hunger games traditions kick in so there will start to be less and less of Tenneson from this point on. So, those of you who like him shed a few tears, and those of you who don't well I'm sorry he has been in here so much so far. Anyhoosier here is chapter 4 of Torn dun dun dun...
Turns out Avalon knew a thing or two about fighting, but we couldn't start right away because she said it was unfair to the other tributes.
" Must follow the rules young lady. Just because you are heir to President Snow doesn't mean you get any special treatment. " She tutted one day on the way to breakfast.
" Some of the other tributes have been training their whole lives," I complained.
" True darling and they are cheaters. Yes see if they win now they get the money and house and their lives, but in the end is it worth not playing fair? "
" YES! " Tenneson and I yelled in unison.
" Youth," Avalon muttered rolling her eyes. I groaned realizing there was no getting her to change her mind.
" Don't worry Annie the other tributes get to the capital today so you can start training soon," Tenneson smiled trying to cheer me up, but it did just the opposite.
" It's so soon. Tonight my father will announce my participation in the games, and then it becomes so real," I whispered almost to myself. Tenneson gave me a loose awkward hug and answered.
" Think of it this way the sooner you leave the sooner you can come back."
" And the sooner we can change the world," I smiled.
" Exactly," he laughed wanting it as much as I did.
After quickly having a meal I was rushed over to a salon where I was to meet my stylist. I was shepherded awkwardly into a big empty room where a prep team checked me to make sure I was ready to be brought to him. Being from the capital I was almost perfect so they're presence wasn't necessary for very long. After they looked me over, they brought me into yet another room where I was left alone to meet my stylist when he decided to show his face. It felt like hours before I heard the hard metal doors clang shut and smelled the scent of a popular capitol clone.
" Hello Annette my name is Wayde and I am here to help make sure you are unforgettable," I looked up to see a tall middle aged capital man. He had shock white hair pulled into a short Mohawk, tons of little silver hoop ear rings, and strong blue eye shadow.
" I guarantee no one will for get me the dictators daughter," I mumbled.
" I agree, but a good outfit won't hurt," He smiled. " The outfits are usually designed to match the tributes district so you my lady will be a tricky one," he mumbled tapping his chin.
" What about something to show what man kind has done to the earth," I asked.
" Interesting... What were you thinking?"
" Something green simple beauty like the flowers that one day grew naturally, then it could change to something more mechanical, more man-made." I babbled on to myself for awhile about details before noticing the awestruck look on Wayde's face.
" My my my, Annette you might have a chance at fashion after all," ( which I now realize could have been a great insult ) he laughed giving me a hug.
Later that night I stood by my carriage in a soft green gown that reached my ankles, and had periwinkle flowers inching their way up the skirt. My hair was pilled in a tall tower of curls ontop of my head, and my face was covered in a fine layer of silver sparkers that shimmered in the lighting.
" Wow, Annie," Tenneson mumbled when he first came around the corner to see me.
" Do I look like a wood nymph?" I asked suddenly feeling very self conscience.
" No you look just wow," was all he could get out, and I couldn't help but giggle.
" So here she is congrats princess you got into the games," I heard a voice behind me, and turned to see the boy from district one, Topaz. He looked even bigger in person though the sparkly diamond suit took away a little bit of his fierceness. I looked up at him, and stood there dumbfound unsure what to say. " Hey girlie I'm talking to you," He growled giving me a shove.
" Hey back off man you aren't in the arena yet," Tenneson yelled pulling me behind him.
" You back off little boy I could crush you like a.." Topaz never got to finish his sentence,
" Annette darling there you are we must talk quickly come this way," My father said waving me over. At the sight of president Snow Topaz lost all of his coloring, and took a few steps back obviously afraid he would be punished for tormenting the presidents daughter. " Annette this is urgent please come here," My father said with a slight edge of anger escaping his lips. I let out a slow sigh, and Tenneson gave my hand a squeeze as a silent good luck as I walked over to face the man who had decided my death among many others.
" Yes father," I smiled with what I hoped looked like respect.
" We need to talk about your entrance. It can't be to amazing no pizzazz okay?" I frowned and crossed my arms.
" Wayde makes those decisions not you."
" Annette this is very important do as I say and nobody will be hurt," he mumbled narrowing his eyes.
" Is that a threat?" I asked taken aback.
" It is what it is," he shrugged. " Just do as I say Annette. Please don't make me do anything you will regret," now it was my turn to turn ghostly pale as he walked away letting the last word dangle in the air.
Well ik this was really short but I feel like that's a good place to stop for this chapter feel free to hate me, anyways the next chapter should be uploaded soon I hope I've already started just need to find time to finish it.