My stylist and prep team had already left, so I was alone in my final prep room for the interviews, which, in reality, was just my room in the Training Centre. I watched myself in the mirror, knowing I had to leave soon, but wanting just a few more moments of silence to myself. I looked the same as I had at home, almost. Same spiky short black hair. Same angry looking blue eyes. The only differences were the slightest modifications from my styling team, and my outfit for the interviews-a plain silver tuxedo.
Finally I went to meet the rest of the district seven team, and hoped I was ready to face whatever was going to happen in the interviews.
I was still mulling over my interview strategy when we made our way down. Some tributes were already there, Allyiah included. She was talking to the girl from district nine. Most were chatting away with each other, especially within their alliances. I spotted Arnold talking to the boy from 3. Think his name was Tod Powers. I went over to them- "what's up lads?" and said the most appropriate thing I could think of in ten seconds.
"Not much, you probably know Tod, right?"
"Ye' I do. So… are you guys going in as allies?"
"We were planning on doing so, ye"
I felt discouraged and wanted to leave but before I could do anything Arnold said "Do you want to join us?" Before I could answer Tod shot a deadly glance at Arnold. I don't think he wanted me to join them but I didn't care.
"Sure, I'd be happy to join your alliance"
We were interrupted when an announcement said that we have to take our places.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the interviews for the 93rd annual Hunger Games!
The crowd shouted in approval, and Clement, the new interview host- after last year. Last year was Caesar Flickerman's last year- took her seat.
"First up, our district one's female tribute… Camelia Dustin"
I only paid attention to my allies and Allyiah's allies' interviews. Tod's interview was mainly about him talking about he was going to get home, even if it meant betraying his allies.
"So, Tod, how are you going to get home if in the finals, for example, it's you and your allies left?
"Well Camelia, I won't get to the final with them because I'd kill them in their sleep when there are only six of us left"
I looked at Arnold and he looked angry.
The next person I listened to was Allyiah and she just cried through the whole interview
Before I knew it I was being called up to my interview.
"Hello, mister Dante. How are you today?"
Well I'm going to die tomorrow so what do you think
"I'm fine, how about you?"
I couldn't understand what was funny about that but the Capitol citizens let out a roar of laughter
"Hahaha, very funny indeed. So, Korry, how are you going to win these Hunger Games?"
I'm not
"It's simple really, kill or be killed"
"Oh, you're a fighter I see. I'm going to go out on a limb and say that you're going to win these games"
No I'm not
"You think so? Well then let me ask you, will you enjoy watching me murder innocent children for your own amusement?"
I knew that if he said yes the citizens would hate him and if he said no it would be considered an act of rebellion.
"I… uh…" The buzzer went off way too early I think "Oh look at that your time is up, well see you. Ladies and Gentlemen give a round of applause for Korry Dante!"
The crowed let out an ear screeching cheer.
I didn't watch the rest of the interviews, not even Arnold's.
After the interviews were all done, I headed to my district floor. I cried myself to sleep that night.
Tomorrow would be the games and I would die. I dreamt about my home again, when mother was alive. I wondered what would happen to Mellissa when I died. What would dad do to her? What did he mean when he asked me who should he let adopt her? I couldn't care about that now. In the next room I heard Allyiah crying.
When I woke up I was immediately dressed into the clothes I would wear in the arena.
I ate my breakfast and was sent to my launch tube.
Alek came into visit me before I died. I had no idea how he'd gotten in but I didn't care.
"Take care of my family please. I'm begging you" I was on my knees begging
"I will" came the reply
Instantly two peacekeepers came in and shot him. He twitched while on the floor and then froze.
"NNNNNOOOOOOOO!" I screamed