HOW LONG HAS IT BEEN? Sorry, we've been really busy doing all sorts of stuff, so we couldn't update.. But here you go! Oh and we changed our mind, NEXT chapter will be the interviews and stuff! So be ready to see who's idea we used!
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We left my room and went to dinner. We all ate in silence, as they probably saw my puffy red eyes and heard my resent outburst. Once we were finished we silently went to bed. Finnik slept in my room again, but this time on the floor. Why he did, I really don't know. But what I do know is that I slept peacefully that night. Even though he wasn't beside me, it was helpful knowing he was there.
"Wake up kids!" Haymitch yelled. Will that man ever leave me to sleep?
"Go away!" I said pulling the sheets up to cover my head. I heard a grunt from a very mad Haymitch before my door closed. Finnik was still on the ground snoring when I heard the door open again.
"I'm still sleeping!" I said trying to sound convincing. But I guess you aren't supposed to talk in your sleep… Oops?
"Get up before I make you." Someone sounded angry.
"You won't make me, Haymitch. We all know you won't." Boy was I wrong. I was about to drift off into the wonderful land of dreams when water was splashed all over my body. I screamed waking Finnik up and bolted out of my bed, drenched. Haymitch and Finnik took one look at me soaking wet before bursting out laughing. Haymitch doubled over clutching his stomach and Finnik was literally rolling around on the floor laughing. Mom, Dad, Effie, Roman, and Delia rushed into my room. Mom looked from me to the two laughing idiots and joined in the laughing fiasco. Roman and Dad also joined them but Delia and Effie rushed over to me trying to dry me off.
"What were you thinking?" Effie exclaimed glaring at Haymitch. If looks could kill, everything within a 20 mile radius of where we were would be ashes.
"The girl wouldn't get up, and we all know how much you love your dear schedule." Haymitch responded wiping his eyes. Effie sighed and grabbed some towels wrapping me up in them.
"Oh come on, it could've been worse." Finnik told Effie standing up.
"How exactly could this be worse?" I asked.
"You could be wearing white." Mom started to laugh even harder at his statement.
"I'm going to dry off and get ready for training today. I'll join you later." Finnik held his arms out to me for a hug but I pushed him away.
"You'll be regretting this all Finnik Odair." I said to him with a smirk before disappearing into the bathroom.
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The next few days consisted of training. We had to train in the gym with our other tributes, train for the interviews and we had to figure out our strategy for once we entered the Games with Scarlet. Before I knew it, it was the day of our private sessions with the Gamemakers. I had never been so scared in my whole life.
"Just be confident." Mom said as she walked with Finnik and I down to the room where we would wait for our turns.
"Make sure you give them a show, otherwise they won't pay attention." Dad added. Finnik snorted.
"We can't exactly shoot them with an arrow, or paint a dead girl, now can we?" He asked turning to them. We both knew very well how my parents got their outstanding scores.
"Use your talents and you'll be fine, alright?" Haymitch told us before Mom or Dad could answer. We were now at the door to the waiting room. I gripped the handle before turning around.
"Don't worry, I already have a plan." I winked at them and entered that stupid room.
We immediately found a couch and sat down. The tributes from 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, and 3 were there along with us.
"Did 1 already go in?" Finnik asked the scrawny girl sitting next to us. She looked up and we saw that one of her eyes were blue and the other was a bright green. I cringed at her a little bit and backed away.
"Yeah. The girl from 2 is in there right now." Scarlet was in there. I wonder what she was doing. Based off of what she told us, her only talents were making herself disappear into the landscape and knowing which foods were edible and which weren't.
"Scarlet's in there." Finnik whispered into my ear. I nodded and started to play with my fingernails. Finnik reached out and grabbed one of my hands and drew something on my palm.
"Stop stressing out Lily, you're going to do just fine." I smiled at his comment and traced the lines on his hand.
"Don't jinx it." He gave a half hearted laugh before the male tribute from District 3 was called in. I watched as a tall boy stumbled out of the room, tripping over his own feet.
After 2 hours of sitting, there were only us and the tributes from 10 and 11. Not being able to sit for another second I got up and walked to the girl from 10. She had stunning golden hair and dark brown eyes.
"Hello. I'm Lily." I said sticking my hand out for her to shake. She looked at it and gave a half hearted chuckle.
"Why be polite if we're going to try and kill each other Lily?" She said looking up at me with an eye brow raised. There goes all hopes for another ally.
"Just trying to be nice before the blood bath." I say to her letting my hand fall back to my side.
"Take my advice, and don't waste your time. People might want to kill you first." On that lovely note I left. I walked back to where I was sitting and plopped down right beside Finnik. They called the female tribute from 10. She gave me an evil looking smirk and walked out of the room. What a nice girl.
"Looked like you two got along great." Finnik said to me while he put his arm around my shoulder. I crossed my arms over my chest and slumped back.
"That's an understatement." I said rolling my eyes. Finnik laughed then fell silent again. After an hour both the tributes from 11 were in there and they were going to call Finnik to go in at anytime. He didn't look nervous, but I could tell from his heavy breathing that he was freaking out on the inside.
"Don't worry. Just give them a show remember?" I said turning to face him. He kept looking straight but responded to me.
"Give them a show?" He smiled a little then bolted up as if he had an idea.
"Let's make a deal Lily." He turned to me with a smile on his face. I nodded for him to go on.
"You get a score above me and I have to let you pick out what I wear for the interview. I get a score above you and I get to pick out what you wear for the interview." I smiled as evilly as I could. I stood up in front of him. He stuck out his hand for me to shake. I took his hand in mine and nodded my head.
"Deal." And that is when Finniks name was called and he marched right out the door. Now it was just me.
After sitting for what seemed like forever my name was being called. I took a deep breath and walked right into the room. The Gamemakers were up in their room eating dinner and holding, what seemed like, an intense conversation. I marched right into the center of the room and faced them.
"Lilia Mellark, District 12." They barely acknowledged my presence. I made my way to the bow and arrows, ready to impress them; without shooting an arrow at them. I took the bow and loaded the arrow. I pulled the string back and aimed, just like Mom taught me, and when I released; the arrow hit the target dead on. I shot a few more each hitting the center of the target before looking up to see if the Gamemakers were paying any attention to me. They weren't. That made me mad beyond belief. So what if I wasn't one of their precious careers, they could at least watch and pretend to be interested.
Well, I thought, like mother, like daughter.
I put the bow down and grabbed a big metal shield. I raised it high above my head and threw it down at the ground. It made a very loud and unattractive clanking sound. That got the Gamemakers attention. They stopped what they were doing and looked at me. I stepped over the shield in their direction.
"Now if you don't mind actually paying attention to me and seeing what I can do, that would be great." They all stared at me as I got knives and spears and threw them at the target, hitting the center every time just as I had done with the arrows. Once I ran out of knives and spears I walked back to the center of the room, still holding the Gamemakers attention. I curtsied nice and low, as if mocking them.
"Thank you for your precious dinner time." I started to walk over to the door before I turned around remembering something my dad had told me he thought about during his Games.
"Please note, that I am not just a pawn in your precious Games." Their jaws dropped as I exited the room with my head held high.
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"YOU DID WHAT?" Effie exclaimed after I had finished telling everyone about my final sentence to the Gamemakers.
"I simply stated the fact that I'm not a pawn in their Games Effie." I said crossing my legs on the couch that I was sitting on. The results would be going live at anytime.
"THEY'RE GOING TO KILL YOU FIRST ONCE YOU ENTER THE GAMES!" She said almost fainting.
"Don't worry Effie, if they give me a 1 then everyone will know to come and kill me. If they give me a 12, then everyone else would want to kill me even more. I don't think the Gamemakers are going to have to worry about killing me off. The other tributes will beat them to it." I winked at her as the television turned on and Caesar Flickerman took over the screen. This year his hair, eyelids and lips were teal. This made him look like a shark. How wonderful.
"Good afternoon Panem! Are you ready to hear the results of the private sessions with the Gamemakers?" I could almost hear the Districts groaning in protest as the first picture came onto the screen. The male from 1, apparently his name was Onyx, got a 7 along with his fellow tribute Diamond. Derek got a 9 and Scarlet managed a 6. I started to zone out only catching a few of the scores. 4's for the tributes from 3, the small boy from 8 managed a 7, and suddenly Finniks face was flashing on the screen with a 11.
"Well done Finnik!" Haymitch said slapping his back. Finnik was smiling from ear to ear at his high score. Suddenly I was aware that thanks to my outburst I would probably be the lowest scoring tribute. Then my face flashed across the screen. Followed by an 11. The highest score.
"Nice job Lily!" Finnik exclaimed kissing my cheek. Everyone came and patted my back congratulating both Finnik and I on our outrageous scores. I tried my hardest to look happy but on the inside I was freaking out. This meant that everyone would be out to kill both of us. How exciting.
ANOTHER CHAPTER DONE! Can't wait for the next one! Please review, and no flames!
May the Odds be Ever in Your Favor,
MissPayne143 and Maya
