A/N: Thank you for being patient! I only get one or two reviews per chapter... :( Earlier in the story, last chapter to be exact, when Saralyn said, "Thanks for your consideration." (Just like Katniss did in the book), I just thought that Saralyn is the sassy type of person so it would seem like her to say that. :)
ChasingWolves: I'm glad you liked Peeta's reaction to Saralyn at the end of last chapter! :) I thought it would be cool, and very realistic, to add in. Please keep reading and reviewing!
Chapter Dedication: ChasingWolves!
Disclaimer: I do not own The Hunger Games. I just get to play around with the characters. :) This is my version.
Chapter 9:
Caesar Flickerman spoke with the tributes, asking them questions about themselves. The boy from 11 walked silently off the stage. Caesar turned back to the audience. "Our next tribute is a fiery, and very passionate, young lady. Let's give it up for Saralyn Greengrass!"
Saralyn made her way towards Caesar. "Hello, Caesar," she greeted.
"My dear, hello!" Caesar gushed. "You look amazing!"
"Thank you!" Saralyn had on a short dress that flared at the hips. It was red, and had loose-flowing sleeves. She also had 2-inch stiletto red heels. Her hair hung down her back in loose waves to her knees. She knew Caesar wasn't the only one impressed with her looks.
Caesar led her to a chair, then he also sat down. "What's impressed you most since you arrived here?(1)"
Saralyn smiled. "All of the bright colors! I mean, that shade of blue looks amazing on you!"
"Why, thank you. Red is a perfect color for the girl on fire! Speaking of fire, you looked fantastic in the Opening Ceremonies."
"Cinna did a great job! He designed this dress too!"
Caesar smiled, "I'll get back to that in a minute. There are two things I want to ask you about: Your visitor at the Reaping, and what helped you get the first 12 in 70 years. What was the last thing you told your visitor, and why?"
"I told her to tell Katniss Everdeen that, if she or her sister Primrose had been chosen, I would have volunteered in their place. I couldn't let a family be broken up!" Saralyn nodded at the audience's agreement. "You see, my mother died giving birth to me, and my father and four older brothers died in the mine explosion that killed Mr. Everdeen."
"I'm sorry to hear that, my dear." Caesar paused as members of the audience added their condolences. "What did you do to get a 12 yesterday?"
Saralyn blushed. "Well, let's just say I made a rose out of knives and fabric. It wasn't that amazing! I just like all of the different colors of fabric." She was silently hinting to the gamemakers.
"Well, the Gamemakers must have thought it was amazing. Now, back to your dress, before we get into trouble, are you wearing flames now?"
Saralyn winked at him. "Would you like to see?"
A/N 2: I'm writing each chapter like the book has them, the events' order I mean, and some chapters will be short while other chapters will be slightly longer. I hope you enjoyed this chapter! :D The end of this chapter is where I start to deviate from the book more than before.
(1) from 'The Hunger Games', the book. :)
