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A/N: I replaced the Training chapter with Chapter 8 part 1 and 2, so please go back to the chapter before this so it makes sense.
Chapter 8 Part 2: Chariot Ride
Zuko pulled at the collar of his outfit, he felt like he was being choked and it was very uncomfortable. He adjusted the tight sleeves once more; this black suit stuck to his body like another layer of skin. "You look great, stop worrying about it," Portia, his stylist, complimented.
"Yeah but it feels weird," Zuko explained. She gave him a sweet smile before taking the fake flame and lighting his cape on fire. The flame produced no heat so he could barely tell it was there.
"Now, you look incredible. Remember smile and wave, the crowd will love you," she gushed proudly.
"Thanks, Portia," he said kindly. Portia placed a small kiss on his cheek before scurrying off to join the crowd. He was left standing alone within the other tributes preparing for the parade. Zuko had seen Aang earlier dressed in sky blue robes that looked like the wind itself. The stylists here certainly could pull off the most amazing feats with clothing. But other than Aang he had not seen anyone else he'd knew.
Several people gasped behind him and he turned to see Toph walking in. She was dressed in a long gown that seemed to be made of emeralds, her hair was tied up in a bun and strings on emerald were woven in. She looked absolutely stunning. "Wow Toph you-," he began.
"I know Sparky, I look good," Toph interrupted. A look of confusion appeared on her face, before she started feeling up and down his arm. "Are you…on fire?"
"My cape is lit up with an artificial flame, but don't tell anyone I'm supposed to make it seem like its real," he explained. Toph pulled her hand back. Around them the other tributes were scrambling into their assigned chariots, the parade was getting ready to begin.
"Mind helping me into my chariot, this dress weighs a ton," Toph inquired. Zuko guided her over to her chariot and supported her as she stepped up into it. Getting her dress situated she immediately gripped the front of it. "Thanks, now let's hope I don't fall out."
Zuko smiled before heading back to his chariot just a few away from Toph's. They were line up according to Nation; Water, Earth, Fire and Air. As soon as he was ready, the countdown began and the door opened, leading them down City Circle.
Jodi smiled proudly out to the crowd. The whole place was booming with excitement and she was right in the middle of it. Happily she showed off the fantastic outfit her stylist created. It was a sleeveless dress the hugged her body comfortably, the fabric was a deep blue that was stitched to look just like a flowing river. She loved it a lot.
She looked up at the screen above the crowd to see a familiar face showing on it. Toph was shining on the screen in her pure emerald dress, she looked absolutely stunning. This drove the crowd insane, they began to scream and shout in delight.
Though as soon as the fun had begun it ended, they pulled up to the end of the circle and stopped. Jodi's chariot was placed next to Katara's; she turned to her friend and gave a huge smile. Katara smiled in return and gave her a thumbs-up. Then, they all turned to the President as he stepped forward to speak into the microphone. "Hello and welcome to 74th annual Hunger Games, we wish you all luck, and may the odds be ever in your favor," President Snow declared simply.
With that the crowd exploded once more and the chariots were pulled back into the building. Jodi jumped off hers and was immediately embraced by her friend. "Oh that was amazing," she gushed.
"I know, did you see Toph's dress," Jodi inquired. Katara shook her head and the two girls squealed in excitement.
"Hey Jodi, you look great," Loki said as he walked up to them. Blushing, she smiled gratefully.
"Thanks Loki, you look great too," she complimented. Loki smiled and took her hand in his.
"Mind if I walk you back to your room," he asked. Jodi turned back to her friend questioningly; Katara just smiled and waved them off. Quickly she gave her another hug. Then she walked off with Loki hand in hand.
A/N: I decided that I needed to fix the chapters, so I removed the Training chapter and put a Parade chapter there first so it was like the story. So you'll have to go back a chapter and read it so this one makes sense. Thanks! Please R&R:)