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Tetra Merribrown, District 1 POV
I stood there looking at myself through a mirror. It was finally time for our interviews. My stylist had dressed me up pretty well. My blonde hair was curled and I had contacts in my eyes to make them look even greener. My dress was absolutely beautiful. It's the exact same costume I wore at the chariot rides but this one is slightly see-through. I could really care less that my stylist made me out to be the sexy one. Hopefully being sexy will get me a few sponsors. I hear a knocking on my door and hear the voice of Darin.
"Are you ready Tetra?" he asks. "The interviews begin in five minutes!"
"I'm ready!" I reply.
I slowly turn around and walk towards the door. I open it slowly and Darin gapes at me.
"Well don't you just look outstanding!" Darin says.
"Thank you!" I say back. "Shall we go now?"
"Oh yes!" Darin says. "Go over to the elevator while I get Raphony."
He walks to the other room to get Raphony and I walk towards the elevator. I sit there for about twenty seconds before Darin and Raphony both arrive. Raphony is wearing the exact same thing as well except his suit is black this time instead of white. His black hair has been slicked back and it seems he also has some colored contacts in because his eyes are dark green. My eyes are just a little more lighter than his though; my eyes are the color of green grapes. His are more the color of pine trees. The suit also outlines his muscles very well and I can't help but stare at him.
"Like what you see?" Raphony says and smirks.
My face goes a little red and I turn my gaze away from him.
"No." I say quietly. "You do look nice though."
"As do you." He replies.
The elevator finally stops and the doors open. We walk towards the entrance of the Training Center because the interviews take place on the stage right out in front. Darin pushes the doors open and we walk out into the City Circle. The City is crowded with people. There are people all over the streets and camera crews in the balconies. The Gamemakers also have a balcony all to themselves and all the stylists have a center platform on the front row. We all stop before we get onto the stage so we can wait for all the other tributes. I turn around and see all the other tributes lining up behind us. After we are all lined up we start walking onto the stage. There are twenty-six chairs on the stage. Twenty-four of them are for a single tribute and then there are two larger chairs; one for the interviewer and one for the tribute getting interviewed. I take a seat at the very far right and it takes about thirty seconds until all the other tributes take their seats. Raphony is sitting on my right and there's no chair on my left. I'm from District one and am a girl so I will be the very first to be interviewed. The interviewer is named Donner Blitz and he finally walks onto the stage. As he walks to his chair he's waving and smiling at the audience. The audience cheers as he takes his seat. Everyone goes quiet and I know it's finally started.
"Welcome Everyone!" Donner says. "I hope we can all have a great time tonight as we interview the twenty-four stars that will be participating in tomorrows' Games!"
The audience cheers loudly for about ten seconds before Donner raises his hand to silence them.
"Can we have our first lovely lady come up please?" asks Donner.
I stand up and walk over to the chair. I slowly take my seat and put my hands in my lap. I smile brightly and wave at the audience. The crowd cheers again and they take about twenty seconds this time to be quiet.
"So what do you thing about your dress Tetra?" asks Donner.
"Oh it's marvelous Donner." I say. "I think it's the same dress I wore at the chariot ride but it's a little different this time. Can you tell the difference?"
Some people in the crowd cheer and coo at me. Of course they can tell the difference.
"I think we can tell." Donner says. "So how do you like the Capitol so far? Is it anything like District one?"
"District one is nothing compare to the Capitol." I say. "The people in the Capitol are so friendly and even more stylish than those back in District one."
The crowd starts cheering even louder. I know I had just gained a few sponsors right there.
"Well I'm glad to hear that Tetra." Says Donner. "Can you tell us a little about your family back home?"
I suddenly think of my brother. Tempe. These people were the ones who killed him and they dare ask me about him? I need to calm down so I don't show my true feelings. I breathe in before speaking.
"Well I have two parents of course." I say.
Some of the people in the audience laugh and I laugh along with them.
"Their names are Silver and Deitrik. I also have two brothers. My youngest brother is named Spire and he is the best brother anyone could ever ask for. My other brother Tempe was a great joker and never failed to make me laugh."
"What do you mean by "was" a great joker?" asks Donner.
Here it comes. I finally have to tell them who my brother was. Not that they would remember.
"I forgot to mention that he's no longer alive." I say.
The audience goes quiet for a moment and Donner asks me another question.
"How did he die?" he asks.
"You guys should know how he died." I say. "Don't you remember Tempe Merribrown from the 165th Hunger Games?"
The audience is still dead quiet and Donner looks at me for a second before his face lights up.
"I remember now!" he says. "He made it to the final six before that boy from District eight finished him off."
I could feel a tear starting to form in my eyes and anger was starting to show. Lucky for me I'm good at controlling my emotions.
"Yeah." I said. "That's my brother."
Before he can say anything else the buzzer goes off.
"Well thank you Tetra for your time." Says Donner.
I stand up and do a simple twirl in front of the audience. They start cheering loudly and I walk back to my chair. I'm done. Now there's only twenty-three tributes left to listen to.
Raphony Timplesmet, District 1 POV
It's time for my interview now. I watch Tetra twirl and start walking back to her seat. I stand up and make my way over to Donner. I didn't know Tetra's brother died in the 165th Hunger Games. I remember those Games very well. I take my seat and smile at Donner. He smiles back gently and raises his hand to silence the audience again. I guess they liked that little twirl Tetra gave them.
"So do you think you stand a chance in these Games Raphony?" Donner asks.
"Of course I do." I say. "Most of the tributes here are weaker than me so it should be no problem for me."
"I like your confidence." Donner says. "Tell us a little about yourself and your family."
"We'll I'm the oldest in my family." I say. "I have two younger brothers named Saphon and Fawson. Saphon is sixteen and Fawson is thirteen."
"Can you tell us a little about them?" asks Donner.
"Well we all are the best of friends." I say. "We like to wrestle with one another and tease each other all the time. I once gave Fawson a black eye once because I got out of control a bit too much."
I then turn around and look at all the tributes.
"Don't make me loose control in the arena or I'll make you all suffer." I say to all of them.
Most of them glare at me but some must look away from me completely. I turn my head back to around and look at Donner.
The buzzer then rings and I'm now done with my interview. I stand up and wave at the audience before taking my seat.
Millicent Sanrain, District 2 POV
The crowd's cheers were ringing loudly in my ears as Raphony finished his interview. He walked back to his chair and I sat up. I walked over to the bigger chair and slumped down into it. I waited for about ten seconds until the crowd went silent again.
"So Millicent, could you tell us the secret behind the ten you got as a score?" asks Donner.
I glance up at the balcony where the Gamemakers are sitting and smile widely.
"I'm afraid that's classified information." I say. "If you really want to know then you'll just have to wait until the Games start."
"Well since I can't seem to get you to spill the beans then I guess I'll just ask you something else." Donner says. "What do you think about the Capitol so far?"
"I think it's a fantastic place." I say. "The food her is simply divine and the styles I've seen around are just breathtaking."
"Well what's your favorite thing about the Capitol to be specific?" asks Donner.
"I would have to say the hot chocolate is the best." I say. "It's like a warm mug filed up with chocolaty heaven. It's definitely my favorite thing here."
Donner laughs and some of the audience laughs along with him.
"Well I've always loved a hot cup of coco myself." Donner laughs. "So can you tell us about your family?"
"I have no siblings whatsoever." I say.
"Why is that?" Donner asks.
"Well my parents sort of insisted that they would be having no more kids after they had me." I said. "They thought if they had only one kid then the chances were that I would not go into the Games. They can't stand the Hunger Games believe it or not. Isn't that crazy?"
"It sure is." Donner says. "I've always found the Hunger Games to be a marvelous event."
The buzzer rings and that means I'm done. I get up out of my chair fast and walk fast back towards my seat. I can finally relax now.
Barndo Deletush, District 2 POV
Millicent sits back down after her interview and I stand up to fill her spot. As I walk to the chair I wave at the audience and even wink at some of the girls in front. They start screaming like overly excited little girls and I think one of them even fainted. I take my spot and look at Donner. His big yellow eyes stare into mine and I fell a little uneasy.
"Hello Barndo!" says Donner. "How's everything so far?"
"It's alright I guess." I say.
"Just alright?" asks Donner. "What's the best thing about the Capitol so far?"
"I think I really like the beds the most." I say. "They're so comfy and soft. I fall asleep faster in them than I did in my old bed back in District two."
"I really enjoy beds myself." Donner says. "I look forward to sleeping in my very own tonight!"
The crowd laughs and I only pretend to laugh along with them.
"So what's your life back in District two like?"
"It's okay I guess." I say. "I only have my dad."
"Do you not have any sibling or a mother?" Donner asks.
"I used to." I say. "Until my mother died giving birth to my younger sister."
The crowd gasps and Donner looks at me with wide eyes.
"What happened to your sister then?" Donner asks.
"She died just two hours after she was born." I say. "My dad wasn't there because he was too busy working. My friends Craden and Matthew were there with me when she died. My mother never gave her a name because she died before she could. So I have her a name myself even though she wasn't alive anymore."
I could hear some people in the audience crying and even Donner looks a little sad.
"What did you name her?" asked Donner.
"I named her Hope." I say. "Because I knew that's what I needed to be strong an keep me moving through life."
The buzzer rings out and I know that I'm done with my interview. Donner thanks me as I slowly stand up. I walk back and blow some kisses to the same group of girls I winked at before. Another one fainted while the other ones were still screaming my name. I sat back down in my chair and watched as the District three girl walked over to be interviewed next.
Rwanda Cattlecope, District 3 POV
I sit down on the big fluffy chair and smile. Donner smiles back and the crowd silences once again.
"So what's been your favorite thing so far in the Capitol Rwanda?" asked Donner.
I think about it for a moment. I probably would have enjoyed my time a little more if I knew I wasn't going to die soon.
"I think it would be the mountains." I say.
"The mountains?" asks Donner. "Really? Why?"
"They're just so beautiful." I say. "I have loved waking up every morning to them. It's a privilege. I really enjoy nature so that's why I love them so much. There's not as many back in District three, and they're not as big as these ones either. They're truly beautiful."
"Well they are truly remarkable now aren't they." Says Donner.
"Can you tell us a little about yourself and family?"
"Well I have three sister and no brothers." I say. "Their names are Rinda, Melinda, and Finda. My dad's name is Roden and he works at one of the many factories, but I never see him because he works so much."
"What about your mother?" asked Donner.
"My mom's name was Katrinda." I say. "She was electrocuted to death one day while she was working. My father has never been the same since she died. He even stopped calling me his little angel and stopped singing me his lullaby."
"Lullaby?" asks Donner.
"Yeah it's one that I still remember to this day." I say "I'll never forget it."
"Could you sing it to us?" asks Donner.
"Well…umm…I don't know." I say. "It's kind of short and I don't have the best voice."
"We don't mind." Says Donner. "Do we?" he asks the audience.
The crowd shouts their answers and they apparently don't mind at all. In face, they're insisting. I finally agree and clear my voice. I keep my arms and my lap as I begin singing.
Rest your head now, my sweet little angel
The warmth will comfort you as you lay in this bed
The sun is going down, it's time to sleep
Now close your eyes as I kiss you on the head
Let your dreams take you to a magical place
Where all of your troubles will disappear
You're safe and sound so remember this
The sun will soon rise and I'll still be here
As I finish singing the audience starts applauding like crazy. People are calling my name and some are even crying.
"That was beautiful." Says Donner.
"Thank you." I say back.
The buzzer rings and Donner excuses me. I sit back down and look at Luca who is now standing up. We stare into each other's eyes as we pass one another. I take my seat and look to my right. Aeriel is looking at me with sad eyes. I smile at her before she sees the single tear run down my cheek.
Luca Vassera, District 3 POV
Rwanda sang such a beautiful lullaby. Most of the audience were in tears still when I sat down next to Donner. His blonde hair rolled down past his shoulders. He has highlighted his hair red and blue in some places. He really looked interesting.
"So can you tell us how you obtained the six from training Luca?" asks Donner. "That's a pretty good score for someone from District three."
"Well I just got what I got I guess." I say. "Like Millicent said earlier, it's classified information."
"Well that's a disappointment." Says Donner. "Do you think you'll do well in the arena?"
"I think I'll do pretty good." I say. "I think I can even win these Games."
"Why is that?" asks Donner.
"Because I have something that all the other tributes don't have." I say.
"What would that something be?" Donner questions.
"Something we can all have." I say. "Most people just don't think it's important so they think they don't need it."
"Is that all you're going to tell us?" he asks.
I nod my head slowly and Donner looks disappointed.
"Anyways, tell us about your family.
"All I have is my little sister Valentina." I say. "Both of my parents died three years ago and we were sent to live with my aunt. She was too crazy though and always yelled at us. She even abused Valentina. My aunt's name was Geira and she was never married. One day when I came home from school I found her slapping Valentina when she was only five. I had enough and Valentina and I left her. We've been spending the past two years living on our own. We've struggled to find food but we have managed."
The crowd was silent and some people were still crying from before.
"Well what happened to Valentina after you were reaped?" asked Donner.
"She had nowhere else to go." I said. "She was taken back to my aunt Geira's house to live with her."
"I'm sorry about that." Donner says.
"Yeah." I say. "I bet you are."
Before he could respond the buzzer rings and we are now done. He thanked me for my time and I went back to sit down next to Rwanda.
Aeriel Pavorotti, District 4 POV
I couldn't believe how much more I was going to hate watching these tribute die. Especially the two from District three. I slowly stand up and make my way over to Donner. He's wearing a blue tuxedo and a yellow dress shirt underneath. His shoes shine bright red. I sit down in the seat and wait for Donner to start speaking.
"So Aeriel." Says Donner. "What do you think of the Capitol?"
"It's pretty cool." I say. "It's nothing compared to the beauty of the ocean back home though."
"Really?" asks Donner. "Why do you think that?"
"Well the Capitol is a marvelous place." I say. "I grew up near the ocean though and it will always be the most beautiful place to me."
"Well I definitely need to visit the ocean someday." Says Donner. "Can you tell us about your family?"
"I have a wonderful sister back home." I say. "Her name's Serrena. She means the world to me. She gave me this ring."
I held out my hand so that Donner could examine it. The cameras zoomed up on my ring and I glanced up at the giant screens to see that my beautiful ring was being show up close for all of Panem to see.
"What a beautiful sea pearl!" says Donner. "Is it your District token?"
"Yes it is!" I say back.
"You must be lucky to have a sister like that." Says Donner.
"I sure am." I say while smiling brightly.
"What about your parents?" asks Donner.
The smile fades from my face and Donner seems to notice.
"Is there something wrong?"
"It's just that my parents don't love me." I say point blank.
The audience gasps and they start whispering amongst themselves.
"Why don't they love you?" Donner asks.
"Because I was the child that was never meant to happen." I say. "They never meant to have me, and when they did they regretted it immediately. They wanted to give me up for adoption but no one would take me. They had to keep me and always treated Serrena better than me. She would get bigger servings at dinner time; she would get go first in everything no matter what we did, and she always got a special gift for her birthday while all I ever got was slices of bread. They didn't even bother to show up at the Justice Building before I left here."
The audience was now whispering louder and some were crying. These people sure did cry a lot.
"I'm so sorry." Donner says. "Will they ever change their minds?"
"Only if I win." I say. "They won't care if I die. They will probably be relieved."
The buzzer sounds and Donner thanks me. I sit up and walk back to my seat. I hope the Capitol enjoys watching all these wonderful innocent kids die tomorrow.
Pivon Ghoown, District 4 POV
Aeriel sits down next to me and I happily sit up. I walk up to the chair quite fast so it looks like I'm gliding across the stage. I sit down softly as the crowd cheers my name.
"Hello Pivon." Says Donner. "How are you?"
"I'm spectacular!" I yell out. "How are you Donner?"
Donner laughs a little bit with the audience.
"I'm doing just dandy!" says Donner. "It seems like your all pumped up and ready to go!"
"Of course I am!" I yell. "Who wouldn't be?"
Donner laughs again with the audience a little more before speaking again.
"So how do you think you'll do in the Games Pivon?" Donner asks.
"I know I'll win." I say. "All the other tributes might be good but they're surely not good enough to kill me. If anyone of them ends up killing me then I'll make sure that they somehow go down with me as well!"
"Very interesting." Donner says. "What about your life back home?"
"Very interesting." Donner says. "What about your life back home?"
"Well my girlfriend Dyanna is waiting for me!" I say. "I will make sure I see her again!"
"Well that's so sweet!" says Donner. "You'll have to win first though if you want to see her again."
"I know I will." I say. "I'll win."
The buzzer sounds and I'm now finished. I thank Donner for his time and he cheerfully welcomes me. I sit back down next to Aeriel as the girl from District five goes up next.
Chaelleigh Surgelect, District 5 POV
I take my seat next to Donner and smile at the crowd. I wink at the cameras and then turn my head back towards Donner.
"How's everything going Chaelleigh?" asks Donner.
"Everything is going." I say.
The crowd laughs and Donner only smiles.
"So what do you think of the Capitol?" Donner asks.
"It's a pretty unique place." I say. "I really love the food though. I've never tasted anything like it before in my life."
"Oh well what's your favorite dish?" Donner asks.
"I would have to say the roasted duck." I say. "That would have to be my favorite out of them all."
I smile and start waving at the crowd again. Some of them are laughing and others are actually waving back.
"I see." Donner says. "So tell us a little about your family."
"Well." I say. "I have three sisters named Savis, Monta, and Cerla. I also have four brothers named Ghram, Zoro, Milo, and Conar. My mom's name is Claris and my dad's name is Petor. He works outside of the District on power lines as his job and my mom stays at home to watch over all the kids."
"That's on big family!" says Donner. I don't think I could even live with just one kid!"
The audience starts laughing, as does Donner. I don't really think it's funny but I pretend to laugh anyway.
The buzzer sounds and Donner thanks me for my time. I gladly welcome him and stand up. I start waving and winking at the crowd again and they go crazy. Someone throws me a rose and I catch it. I put it in my mouth and raise my eyebrows up and down. They go even crazier and I finally take my seat next to Wattson and Pivon.
Wattson Draindrop, District 5 POV
Chaelleigh sits down next to me and smiles. I smile back at her and stand up. I walk up to Donner and sit down in the big chair besides him. He holds out his hand to shake it and I Shake it politely.
"Hello Wattson!" says Donner. "How's everything?" he asks.
"Everything is fine." I say. "Just fine."
I smile at him and he smiles back at me.
"Well what is your favorite thing so far about the Capitol?" Donner asks.
"I would have to say my favorite thing is the food as well." I say. "My favorite is the cheese enchilada and the white sticky rice."
"Really?" asks Donner." "I didn't expect someone like you would like that? Anyways, tell us about your life back in District five."
"Well first of all I have no siblings." I say.
"Why not?" asks Donner.
"After my mom Wendy and my father Charkie had me, my dad turned into a morphling addict." I say. "My mom never looked at him the same way and thought it would be hard to raise more than one child on her own. We've been struggling all our lives. She works most of the time since my dad does nothing but take more morphling and complain all the time."
"Well I see." Donner says.
I glance at the ground for a second and then the buzzer rings. I Shake Donner's hand one more time and take my seat next to Chaelleigh. I'm so happy it's finally over. Just fourteen more tributes to go.
Sarahna Arleston, District 6 POV
The kid from District five sits down and then I realize I'm up next. Great. I really don't want to be interviewed. They should really be asking us what it feels like being sent to our death. I stand up slowly and walk to the seat real slow. I want to take as much time as possible. After about a full minute of walking I finally take my seat.
"Hello Sarahna." Says Donner. "That's a very pretty dress you're wearing."
I look at my dress once again. It's very small and very tight. I'm surprised I'm not suffocating to death right now. The dress is a light blue color and it ends right below my knees. There is a huge jewel in the middle of it. It's also a blue color but a little darker than the dress itself. My hair has been curled in every which way and they put some sort of substance in it that made it shine.
"Thanks." I say.
"Can you tell us how you got that ten in training?" asks Donner. "Few tributes form District six ever get that high of a score."
"How many times do you need to be reminded?" I ask annoyed. "It's a secret and if you want to know you'll have to wait. Patience is a virtue."
"That it is." Says Donner. "Well said. Can you tell us a little about your home life?"
"I guess." I say. "I was born in District six obviously."
The crowd started laughing along with Donner.
"I have six other family members. I have two younger brothers named Wes and Zeke. I also have one older brother named Kiloman and an older sister named Launa."
"What about your parents?" asks Donner. "The woman at your reaping, the one who was crying; was she your mother?"
"Yes it was." I say. "Her name is Clairna."
"I see." Donner says. "What about your father?"
"His name is Divgo." I say. "He and my mom got divorced about two years ago."
"Really?" asks Donner. "Why?"
"That's a little personal." I say. "Maybe another time."
Before Donner can protest the buzzer rings and I'm already in my old seat. I watch as Kriston walks up to the chair after me.
Kriston Heslop, District 6 POV
I think it's interesting learning all about everyone's lives. Too bad all of us are going to die except one of us. I finally sit down in the chair next to Donner.
"Hello Kriston." Says Donner. "How is everything?"
"It's all going fine." I say. "I really don't know if it will be tomorrow though."
"Why ever is that?" asks Donner.
"Because I'll probably be dead tomorrow." I silently say.
The crowd goes dead silent and I swear I can hear crickets. Donner looks at me as if he doesn't know how to respond.
"Well I'm sure if you can survive the opening melee then you might make it to at least the next day." Says Donner with a smile on his face.
"I sure hope so." I say silently. "I wonder if dying will be painful?"
The crowd has gone even quieter if that's even possible. I look at Donner and he looks like he's at a loss for words.
"Well anyways, tell us a little about your life back in District six." Says Donner.
"Well I have two sisters along with my mom and dad." I say. "My sisters names are Sparcel and Jewel. They're both older than me and they think of me as their little Squirt."
"Squirt?" asks Donner.
"Yeah." I say. "That's what they always call me. They always have loved me. Too bad they'll have to watch their little Squirt get squashed."
"Yeah that is too bad." Says Donner. "Will you try to win for them?"
"Of course I will." I say. "I promised them I would win. I'm pretty sure all the tributes promised their families and friends that they would win. Too bad these Games will end with twenty-three broken promises."
The buzzer interrupts the silence. Donner silently thanks me and I sit up. I start walking back to my seat as I slightly smile.
Cherri Noirson, District 7 POV
Well the interviews are finally half way over. Twelve tributes down and only twelve more to go. I watch the tiny boy from six sit down and I sit up. I start walking to the seat as the crowd watched the girl with the red eyes approach Donner. I sit down very softly and put my hands in my lap.
"Hello Cherri." Says Donner. "How does it fell to be in the Capitol for your very first time?"
"This time feels a little bit different because I'm going into the Hunger Games." I say. "It's all the same though really."
"Wait." Says Donner. "This time? You've been her before?"
The crowd is silent. I'm pretty sure they're all waiting to hear my answer.
"Do you know how I got these red eyes?" I ask Donner.
"No." says Donner. "Would you like to share with us how you did?"
"Of course I would." I say. "I got these eyes from the Capitol."
The crowd gasps. Donner looks surprised to.
"So you have been here before." He says. "How did you get your red eyes?"
"I had a family." I say. "We were so poor. We were barely surviving and all was starting to fade."
The crowd has gone quiet again and I know they were hanging onto every word I was saying.
"That is until my family stole some supplies and food from the local market." I say. "As punishment, my whole family was sent here. They experimented on me and gave me these red eyes during some tests. I really don't know what happened to the rest of my family. M guess is that they're either Avoxs' now or they were killed here."
I hear whispers of confusion and some people are crying. Good. They should feel bad for me.
"I was then sent back to District seven without my family.
"Well where did you go?" asked Donner.
"Lucky for me my best friend Blear took me in and I became part of his family." I say. "I had always loved him. He told me he loved me too just before I left here on the train. Now I'll never get to see him again."
"I'm sorry." Says Donner.
"I bet you are." I say. "I bet you all are."
The buzzer sounds and I walk back to my seat before Donner can even thank me. I sit down and look at Jacko. He's looking at me with shock as he slowly stands up.
Jacko Fernas, District 7 POV
I looked around at all the other tributes when Cherri told everyone the truth about her eyes. They were all shocked as was I. No wonder she had such a deep hatred for the Capitol. I also knew why she acted the way she did. She sat down next to me and looked at me. She looked away real fast as I stood up. It's now my turn.
I sat down and shook Donner's hand.
"How is everything Jacko?" Donner asked.
"Good." I say.
"Well how do you like the Capitol?" he asks.
"It's all fine." I say.
"I see." He says. "What's your favorite thing about it?"
"Probably the mountains." I say.
"You like the mountains too?" asks Donner.
"Yeah." I say. "They remind me of District seven. They remind me of my home."
"Your home." Donner says with a smile. "Tell us about your home and family."
"Well." I say. "I have two parents named Ferula and Dan. I also have a younger brother named Faron. He's only ten. Just two years younger than me."
"I see." Says Donner. "Is there anything else you would like to share with us?"
"I really like lakes." I say.
"Lakes?" asks Donner. "Really?"
"Yes." I say. "There were a couple of lakes at my home that my dad would take my brother and I to. He would take us when he was working in the forest and we always went swimming and fishing. Lakes are just something that really means something to me. On the way here I saw a very huge lake. It went on for some miles. It was so vast. It really made me happy."
"You must be talking about 'The Great Lake of the Capitol'. Says Donner.
"The Great Lake of the Capitol?" I ask.
"Yes." Donner says. "It's fairly far from her but still within the Capitol's boundaries. It used to be called 'The Great Salt Lake' along time ago."
"The Great Salt Lake?" I ask. "It sounds very interesting."
The buzzer sounds before Donner can reply. He thanks me for the fun chat and I go back to sit down. I'll never get to see that great lake again. I'll probably never see any lake again after tomorrow.
Auburn Orttos, District 8 POV
That was a weird conversation. The kid from seven likes lakes? Very interesting but I doubt that information will come in hands in the arena. He finally sits down and I stand up out of my seat. I fell someone grab my arm and I look back to see Kitt. He's holding my arm and giving me a reassuring smile. I smile back and he lets go. I walk to the chair pretty fast because I just want this to be over with.
"Hello Auburn." Says Donner.
"Why hello there." I say.
I smile and wave at the audience just like the girl from District one did earlier. The crowd cheers for me but not as much as they did for that girl.
"So how do you think you'll do in the arena?" asks Donner. "Do you think you'll be able to survive?"
"Don't be silly." I say. "Of course I'll survive. I just hope that my District partner is a survivor as well."
"Why is that?" asks Donner.
Here it goes. I'm going to pull off the same thing that Peeta Mellark did in the 74th Hunger Games.
"Because I'm in love with him." I say.
The whole crowd goes crazy. Some people give shouts of joy while others start crying. They've seen this before. Not in their lives but probably from the 74th Hunger Games tape. The tapes from the 74th and 75th Hunger Games were banned everywhere except the Capitol. I guess the Capitol didn't want people knowing what happened but we still knew. Our families passed the story down to their kids. Almost everyone in Panem knew about them secret or not.
Kitt's face appears on the screen. His face has gone red but he's actually smiling. I guess he loves me too. I'm glad.
"Well isn't there a surprise!" says Donner. "How long have you loved him?"
"Ever since we met." I say. "To bad we'll never be able to love each other for long though."
"Why is that?" asks Donner.
"Because we're both going into the Hunger Games." I say.
The buzzer rings and I'm done. I walk back over to my seat. Kitt stands up and walks up to me. We stare at each other for a second before he pulls me close and kisses my lips. I'm shocked for a second but I settle down and kiss him as well. We break up and smile at each other. The crowd is roaring like crazy and I can hear Donner laughing with glee.
"I love you Auburn." Says Kitt.
"I love you too Kitt!" I say.
We embrace and it seems like forever until we let go. He smiles at me again before walking off to be interviewed.
Kitt Lonell, District 8 POV
I sit into the chair with a smile on my face. I can't believe Auburn just told all of Panem that she loved me. I always knew she loved me but she never said anything. I guess she was happy that the feeling was mutual.
"That was some kiss Kitt!" says Donner. "What was it like?"
"It was magical." I say.
The crowd goes crazy again and it takes them about twenty seconds to finally quiet down.
"How did you feel when Auburn told everyone she loved you?" asked Donner.
"At first I was shocked. "I say. "Then I remembered that I loved her and she felt the same way so I was overjoyed!"
"That's great!" says Donner. "Since we are tight on time would you like to tell us about your family back home?"
"Sure." I say. "I have a mother named Krissy and a father named Fhanton. I also have a younger brother named Langton."
"I see." Says Donner. "What about Auburn's family? We never got the chance to ask."
"She has a father named Dageo and a mother named Deardrid." I say. "She has no siblings."
"How did you two meet?" asks Donner.
"We met when we were both seven." I say. "We both went to school and were in the same class. On the first day of school I was eating lunch by myself because I didn't have any friends at the time. I then saw Auburn sitting by herself without any food. I decided to go up to her and give her some bread that I had. She took it happily and thanked me. We then introduced ourselves to each other and ever since then we have been the best of friends."
"That's a nice story." Said Donner. "When did you realize that you loved her?"
"Probably about when I was eleven." I say.
The buzzer sounds and Donner thanks me for my time. I sit back down next to Auburn. She smiles at me and I give a simple one back as she entangles my hand with hers.
Grace Jaelson, District 9 POV
This is ridiculous. Of course I would be sited next to the two lovebirds. They're just trying to gain some sponsor. They don't really love each other. They're just pretending. I finally stand up as I'm summoned. I sit down in the very comfortable chair and smile at Donner.
"Hello Grace." Says Donner.
"Hello Donner." I say.
"How have you been?" he asks. "Do you like the Capitol?"
"I've been fairly well." I say. "The Capitol is okay. Nothing too special though."
"Not too special?" he asked confused. "Why isn't it special?"
"Just because." I say.
"Is that all?" asks Donner. "You're not going to tell us why?"
"Nope." I say.
"Okay." Says Donner looked a little annoyed. "Can you tell us about your family?"
"Nothing to really say." I say. "My father Kire is dead and my mom Deb has been sick her entire life. I'm surprised she's still alive actually. I also have a younger brother named Webber. He's three years younger than me.
"How did your father die?" asked Donner.
"That's none of your business!" I shout.
"Oh I'm sorry!" says Donner.
"It's fine." I say. "I just don't like talking about him. It hurts too much."
The buzzer rings through the air and I know my turn is over. Donner offers his hand but I refuse. I return to my seat fast as my District partner stands up for his turn.
Spade Winvester, District 9 POV
How entertaining. I loved the interview portion of the Hunger Games. So far seventeen tributes have gone and I'm number eighteen. As Grace sits down I stand up. I'm stoked for my interview! I literally run over to Donner and jump into the seat.
"Whoa!" says Donner. "A little excited are we?"
"Heck yeah!" I say.
"Well I like your attitude!" says Donner. "So Spade, Do you think you have what it takes to win these Games?"
"Of course I do!" I say. "Most of the other tributes will go down easily. My only competition I'll get is from my fellow Careers!"
The screen focuses on the tributes from Districts one, two, and four. They are all smiling and waving except for the girl from four.
"The crowd is cheering really loud and shouting the names of all the Careers including myself.
"It sounds like your pretty confident." Donner says. "Now if you could tell us a little about your family."
"I have one sister named Heart." I say. "I also have two brothers named Jack and Charon. My mother's name is Willow and my father's name is Kenneth."
"Interesting." He says. "How is your relationship with them?"
"Not good at all." I say. "They all hate me. I just learned to ignore them and live my own life."
"Really?" says Donner. "Why is that?"
"Just because they have never seen things the same way I did." I say. "I don't want to go into much more detail if that's okay?"
The buzzer rings and I'm done.
"That's okay." Says Donner. "We're out of time anyways. Nice talking with you Spade."
"You too Donner." I say.
I walk back to my spot and sit down. Just six more tributes until this is over with. I wish there were forty-eight tributes so this would last twice as long.
Iris Matthews, District 10 POV
It's finally my turn. I don't really want to be interviewed but I really have no choice. After Spade sits down on my left I stand up. I walk to Donner nervously. I have that feeling where I just can't calm myself. I feel like I'm on the edge of my seat even though I haven't sat down yet. I finally sit down and Donner shakes my hand.
"Hello Iris." Says Donner. "Have you enjoyed your stay at the Capitol?"
"I guess I have." I say nervously. "It's nice to enjoy myself a little before I…you know what I mean."
"Yeah we do." Says Donner quietly. "So would you like to tell us a little about your family?"
"Of course I would." I say. "I live with my grandparents Dhallas and Lauline because both my parents are dead. Their names were Cress and Ella."
"What happened to your parents?" asked Donner.
"They were publicly killed." I say. "My family was on the verge of dying and they stole a whole lot of food. Some peacekeepers caught them and executed them in front of everyone to remind us that stealing can be punishable by death."
"I'm sorry." Says Donner. "Is there anyone else that you want to tell us about?"
"There is my friend Cecil." I say. "She is my best friend in the world. I'm going to try to win this for her."
"Is that so?" Donner replied. "What did she think when you were reaped?"
"Well she visited me in the Justice Building before I left." I say. "She said a few things to me that will keep me going. I'll win these Games for her."
"That's sweet." Says Donner. "Since she's probably watching, would you like to say anything to her?"
"Yeah." I say. "Cecil…you will always be my best friends. Even if I don't come back we will always have a deep connection with each other. We will be friends for always and forever, even when I'm dead."
After those last words the buzzer rings and my heart sinks. I hate saying goodbyes. This whole situation is dreadful. I just wished the Capitol citizens knew that. This is all entertainment for them though.
Denvin Surices, District 10 POV
After Iris said those words I felt something stir inside myself. I wish I had a friend to say goodbye to. Iris sits down and doesn't even look at me. I frown and stand up. I walk over to the chair and sit down. Donner is looking at me uneasily. Does he think I'm going to do something? I wonder if he knew about me going crazy on the train and in the training center. Oh well I could really care less.
"Hello Denvin." Says Donner. "How is everything?"
"It's going great." I lie.
"Glad to hear." Says Donner. "So do you think you'll be able to win these Games? Do you think you'll be able to survive everything the Gamemakers throw at you?"
"I don't know." I say. "Does it really matter though? We all know I'm going to be dead tomorrow anyways. The chances of me winning these Games are only one in twenty-four. I might as well just let the Gamemakers kill me and get it over with."
I can hear people in the crowd whisper and murmur. Donner just looks at me like I said something horribly depressing. I did say something depressing though and it's the truth.
"Anyways." Says Donner. "Moving on; tell us about your life back in District ten."
"Nothing really to talk about." I say. "I always got my family in trouble by messing with the peacekeepers. I thought it was always funny. My parents Kurt and Mantlia thought otherwise though because they were the ones that got most of the punishments."
"Do you have any brothers or sisters?" asked Donner.
"I don't have any sister but I have four brothers." I say. "I have a younger brother named Earl and three older brothers named Aideo, Brinton, and Crawdon."
"I see." Says Donner. "Did they ever think what you did was funny?"
"Earl did but not my older brothers." I say.
The buzzer rings and I stand up. I shake Donner's hand and he thanks me for my time. He just wasted my time though. I sit down next to Iris and think that this is almost over. Just four more tributes left.
Sonny Mauver, District 11 POV
Some of these tributes have really said some depressing things. I like it though. I hope the Capitol knows what they are doing is wrong. They thing is, they probably know what they are doing is wrong but they don't care. That's how ruthless and heartless they are.
Denvin sits back down and I see Donner beckoning me over. I put on my best fake smile and walk over. I sit down next to him and keep smiling.
"Hello Sonny!" says Donner. "I love your name by the way. How did you get it?"
"Hmm…" I say. "I'm not sure Donner. Would you know?"
"No." says Donner. "That's why I asked you."
Donner laughs along with the audience and I start waving to them.
"Anyways, can you tell us a little bit about your family?" asks Donner.
"Yes." Is all I say.
The crowd and Donner wait for my reply but I just start waving and smiling again.
"Would you tell us a little about your family?" Donner asks putting emphasis on the 'would'.
"What?" I ask. "Oh yeah. I'm sorry."
"That's okay." Says Donner."
"Well I have two parents and a younger brother." I say.
"What are their names?" asks Donner.
"My brother's name is Din." I say. "He's really quiet and likes to keep to himself. My parents don't have the best relationship though."
"Why ever not?" asks Donner.
"My father Shade has always been abusive to my mother Rae." I say. "It's really hard watching them sometimes. It seems they always argue over every little thing and it always ends up violent in some way.
"Well that' not good." Donner says.
"Nope." I say.
The buzzer sounds and Donner shakes my hand before I go back and sit down. I just hope my parents don't fight any more after my death. I've tried my best to keep Din away form them when they fight. If I die I just hope they will have the decency not to fight in front of him. He will be so scared and frightened. I sit down finally as I continue to think about my little brother.
Damian Platurkk, District 11 POV
Well here it goes, time for my interview. I'm the third to last tribute and then this will be over. Sonny sits back down and seems to be thinking about something. I stand up and walk over to the chair. I hear some Capitol girls in the front cheer my name and go completely crazy. I smile and wave at all of them. I even wing at a girl and she just goes crazy. I laugh at the thought. I finally sit down and Donner shakes my hand.
"Why hello Damian." Says Donner. "You're looking quite fine."
"Thanks." I say.
Of course I look good. I'm the best looking tribute here. My outfit was made specifically to outline all my muscles. The zipper on my shirt was zipped all the way down to show off a little bit of my chest. My hair was spiked just the way I like it as well.
"How do you think you'll do in the arena?" asks Donner. "Do you think the odds will be in your favor?"
"Let us be straight here Donner." I say. "The odds are never in anyone's favor."
Donner gives a little laugh and half the crowd laughs a little bit to.
"I think my chances will be just as good as anyone else's will be. I think I myself will win though truth be told."
"Why is that." Asks Donner.
"Because none of the other tributes have spirit." I say. "If they want to beat me then they will have to prove themselves."
"How will they have to prove themselves?" asks Donner.
"Kill me." I say.
"Well now." Says Donner. "That's very interesting. Would you now like to tell us about your family?"
"Sure." I say. "I have two parents named Seamus and Winda. I also have an older sister named Millie and used to have a younger sister named Abigale."
"You had a younger sister?" asks Donner. "How did she die?"
"Remember last year's Games?" I asked Donner.
"Yeah." He replies.
"Remember the thirteen year old girl from my District?" I ask.
"Yeah." Says Donner. "The little girl that was speared. I think her name was Abigale Platurkk. Wait a second. Was that your sister?"
"Sure was." I say. "I'm going to win these Games for her, and if I don't win then at least I'll be with her again."
The buzzer rings to tell us that we're finished. I shake Donner's hand and I sit back down. Even though most of the tributes from last year's Games died from starvation or poison, my sister was one of the unlucky few to die at the hands of a Career. I will always remember that day even though I try my hardest not to. Will I suffer the same fate as my little sister? I hope not.
Sapphire Luvally, District 12 POV
Okay here it goes. I'm the last girl to go. After me there's Andrew and then we're done. I stand up out of my chair and put on my best smile. I walk over to Donner as the crowd cheers my name. They must like my dress. I think the stylist specifically made it to fit my name. My whole dress is made of blue sapphire and it's surprisingly comfy. I finally sit down and Donner shakes my hand like he has done with ever tribute so far.
"That's a very nice dress you've got Sapphire." Says Donner.
"Thank you." I say. "It goes with me perfectly if you didn't notice."
"I think we all noticed." Says Donner. "It's quite gorgeous on you."
"Why thank you." I say.
"Your very welcome." Says Donner. "So how do you like the Capitol so far?"
"It's spectacular!" I say. "It's nothing compared to the Seam back in District twelve."
"How so?" Donner asks.
"Mostly the food." I say. "The food is so much better here."
"What's your favorite?" Donner asks.
"I really like your milkshakes!" I say. "The chocolate one is my favorite!"
"That's my favorite too!" says Donner. "Anyways, would you like to tell us a little about your life back home?"
"Sure." I say. "I have a mom named Pearla and a dad named Diamondo. I also have two older sisters named Ruby and Emerald. Lastly, I have a little brother named Topaz. They're the best family one could ask for."
"Why is that?" asks Donner.
"Because we all get along and support each other." I say. "We always help each other when someone is in trouble. We're from the Seam so my family is very poor. I think winning could be good for my family."
"I see." Says Donner. "Well let's hope then that you'll win."
The buzzer rings through the air and I shake Donner's hand one last time before sitting back down. I watch Andrew stand up and walk over to Donner. Finally just one last tribute until this is over.
Andrew Truarkk, District 12 POV
I sit down in the chair next to Donner and smile at the crowd. I look back to Donner and he's ready to start.
"Hello Andrew." Says Donner. "How is everything?"
"It's very good." I say. "My life couldn't be better right now."
"Well that's the spirit!" says Donner. "So do you think you'll fair well in the arena?"
"It just depends." I say.
"What does it depend on?" asks Donner.
"Just on everything." I say. "It depends on the tributes, the arena, and all the traps the Gamemakers have set up. It also depends if the odds are in your favor or not."
"It sure does!" laughs Donner. "Didn't Damian say that the odds are never in anyone's favor?"
"Yeah…." I say.
The crowd laughs along with Donner for a second before they settle down.
"So how was your life back home?" asked Donner."
"Well." I say. "Like Sapphire, I'm from the Seam. I have a mother named Bekky and a father named Jim. They've done their best to keep my family going. They're really the best parents. I also have three sisters named Amie, Awnika, and Ashleen. They all have different personalities."
"What are their personalities like?" Donner asks.
"Well Amie is overprotective of my sisters and I." I say. "She's the oldest but she always makes the family happy. She's really great.
"Next is my sister Awnika. She's not very down to earth and sometimes doesn't even notice your there because she's always caught up playing with her little knick knacks. She's the second oldest but she's also the happiest person in the family. When she laughs I can't help but smile."
Lastly is my sister Ashleen. She's the third oldest while I'm the youngest. She can be very mean and always wants something from my parents. If she doesn't get her way then she usually goes around the rest of the day in one of her moods. She can be very nice and friendly though. She loves it when I'm sarcastic and I can truly say she's the sister I can relate to the most. She's awesome and one of my best friends."
The buzzer rings so I guess I spent the whole time talking about my sisters. Donner shakes my hands and I sit back down.
"Thank you to everyone!" says Donner. "I hope you all had a wonderful time here tonight!"
The crowd cheers again and are yelling out different tribute's names.
"Hope we all have a Happy Hunger Games tomorrow! Good night everyone!"
The crowd gives on last roar and all the tributes are now walking off the stage. It goes by very fast and I'm already on the elevator with the other tributes. The elevator stops every floor dropping off two tributes at a time until we finally reach floor twelve. Sapphire and I walk through the doors and to our rooms. Before we enter our rooms we look at each other.
"I guess I'll see you tomorrow at breakfast." I say.
"Yeah I guess I will." Says Sapphire.
We smile at each other and don't say anything else. We both turn around and enter our rooms. I get in the shower and get out fast. I put on my pajamas and get in bed. This is the very last night that I won't have to worry if I see the sun again or not in the morning. One could wonder why that may be. I know the reason why though. The Hunger Games finally begin tomorrow.
End of Chapter 10
So there are the long interviews everyone! Hope you all had the attention span to read it all! This will probably be as long as my chapters ever get. I really enjoyed writing this chapter but disliked how long it took haha. Well anyways, The next chapter will be the Cornucopia Bloodbath! Yeah! Finally the Games start next chapter! I also really want to hear everyone's feedback on my story. Do you all like it? Would you recommend it to anyone? Also who do you think personally should die in the bloodbath? The odds will not be in the favor for the tributes this year! Haha! Please remember to review! I love getting reviews! Also I'm not going to kill much tributes in the bloodbath. Maybe four or five will die. I have a lot of interesting ideas for how a tribute will die and I really want to use as much as I can so that's why they're won't be much blood at the bloodbath. Don't worry though cause there will still be plenty of blood at the bloodbath and later on! One last question. Which tribute's interview did you like the most? You can put your answer in a review if you would like! So remember to review and the next chapter will be up somewhere between 4-6 days! So thank you and good day!