Chariot Ride-
AN: had a headache writing this chapter (fashion isn't my thing). If I don't feature your tribute that's because you didn't fill out the thing. I think I've run out of adjectives too… Enjoy! Oh, and I'm sorry MagzxDizzy but the SYOTS closed. I can save your character for the next in the series but this one is full.
Random Capitol citizen POV
I watch as the chariots make their way down the intricate circle. District after District, showing the mighty Capitol what they were made of, and what they weren't. What tributes don't know is that they circle they are in usually gives us clues about the arena. For example, the rim of the stage is blue, meaning that there will be water in this arena. Also, the sky is open, meaning that the arena will most likely be beautiful, and lastly, there are images reflecting the capitol everywhere, meaning that there will be an urban part of the arena. I'm actually quite glad that the tributes don't notice these little things; it would only ruin the fun.
District one makes its way onto the track, practically buzzing with happiness. Talus looks absolutely charming in his suite, its bedazzling silver decorated with other luxurious stones. Talus is the favorite to win this year, coming from his long line of victors and Capitol army generals. He stands with good posture in a military solute, which is driving the crowd mad. His partner, Silver is also a favorite, wearing a long silver dress to rival her name. Her hair is dyed a striking silver with a few gold highlights. She is much friendlier than Talus too, giving her a rather large fan base.
District two comes in next, taking most of the fair citizen's breath away. They've been dressed as gladiators, who like tributes fought to bring glory to their families. Little vixen, a volunteer at such a young age has gotten approval from many Capitol citizens. Overall she looks adorable in her gladiator outfit, her blood red cape flows behind her in the nonexistent wind. But if you look at her face, you see fierceness that no twelve year old would ever have. Clyde is next to her, loosing the little spotlight he even had as a career to vixen. He looks dashing but it isn't enough, then he does something quite unexpected. He does a flip, and then winks at the ladies in the crowd; he has now suddenly gained popularity by the looks of it.
District three follows, their tributes Olivia and Julian have had a romantic past. Today was the day we'd see whether they made up or became mortal enemies. It looks like they've made up, this year they're cyborgs. Half of Olivia's face looks like its just circuits; her left arm is all robotic and clasps Julian's right, which is also robotic. She's wearing a metallic form-fitting dress, with this performance; she's bound to get sponsors. Julian is pulling the same thing as Olivia; he holds her hand and is smiling like he won a trophy. They swing their arms up above their heads and an electric bolt surrounds their hands. Showing the raw power of their love.
After District three's electrifying performance we see District four rolling in. They're bringing back the classic mermaid and merman look, a look that is always popular. Cotton is shirtless, which the ladies of the Capitol always love. He holds a trident so well you'd think he was Neptune, the scales on his tail are each individualized. Making his outfit look expensive and magical. He seems distracted, while his district partner looks almighty and powerful. Nicole gets cheers from the crowd at her visual strength, but is it physically true? The two tributes clash their tridents together to symbolize teamwork.
The district five tributes are mutations, vampires to be exact. There has been a new fad over them ever since the book 'midnight' (twighlight), came out. Fuscous, the Capitols favorite mutation looks darkly into the ground, playing his part as Dracula. Sadly enough, none of the other tributes know about Fuscous'es "condition" which will be a good plot point for this years game. His partner, Nadia is inching away from him. She doesn't really seem to know her part, which means that she must not know what a vampire is. She is waving in a friendly way and it makes us all want to wave back, so she's got something going for her.
The district six tributes look like motorcyclist, doing ollies and tricks on their motorcycles. Luckily they have a thirty yards wide and long attached float to their chariot for extra space. Jude looks like a natural on his motorcycle, making sharp turns and doing fancy twirls. The Capitol approves and yells for more, his partner looks a little nervous and doesn't attempt anything fancy. But Avalon looks fierce and powerful all the same. She waves to the crowd but Jude and her seem to be competing for our attention, aw. Jude's winning because of his tricks but Avalon is slowly becoming more courageous. That's the spirit!
After sevens victor last year, we expected something a little more original than trees. But alas, they disappointed us. True is actually trying to be a good tree, she's smiling and waving. But her partner is sadly ruining it for her, he's actually crying. He'll be getting some pity sponsors at least, but I blame the stylists for this catastrophe. How hard is it too come up with a new costume idea? Instead of tree's they could be bushes, or lumberjacks! Maybe I should be their stylists, but apparently only the best in the Capitol are picked.
Eight comes in just in time, we were bored from Seven's bleak performance but Eight's tributes look fabulous! Evangeline, the pyromaniac looks stunning in her ribbon dress. Smiling and waving to the crowd like we were all her fan girls. I know I definitely was! Her partner looks very unhappy to be here. This is sending his potential for sponsors to the grave, a fatal move that could result in his death. He stands arrogantly above Evangeline, possibly thinking of his own awesomeness. In one of the magazines, it said that he was trying to be a good ro-model for his coming sister. But does said sister want to see him as a frowny face?
Nine comes in and the little cheering left from eight has stopped. It's completely silent. William is being shunned because of the terrible stunt he pulled at reapings. Also, their outfits are terrible. The worst in hunger games history in my opinion, Sonya's dress is made out of wheat stalks and so is Williams tux. Sonya tries to make the best out of a bad situation and gives us a weak smile. The few cheers given out to nine were for Sonya and Sonya only. William is now sitting in the corner of his chariot facing away from us, acting like a child. He's of reaping age for goodness sake! He should be less immature and selfish!
District ten has ranchers this year; stylists sometimes take a break from them being cattle to do this. Ethan looks like a rich rancher while his partner is pulling off the cow-girl look. Livie (sometimes known as the other Olivia) has her hair split into two long braids, which are extended to her mid-back. Ethan looks around, trying to pull off the arrogant look but failing. The whole Capitol knows him as the nice guy, while cute; he'll only get a few sponsors. But he looks street smart and intelligent, which is what sponsors invest in nowadays. Overall District ten has put on a better than average performance.
We are nearing the end of the show and District eleven is interesting… it's definitely a contrast to what they did last year anyway. Last year eleven wore three giant leaves for the girl and one for the boy, only. This time they were a little overdressed, different fruits covered them head to toe. And, as a little touch, they were balancing bowls of fruit on top of their heads. It was original, but impractical, both tributes looked genuinely happy to be here. Nightingale, or as her district partner calls her, zombie, did I little twirl in her fruit dress. She looks innocent but her feet easily glide across the floor, meaning she could be a threat. Her partner looks like the strong and silent type. Or he could just be scared.
Twelve brings up the read as typical coal miners, Piper, the mayors daughter look scared but is doing her best to look happy. She's obviously mad at Koal for some reason, why? They'll probably ask that in the interview. Caesar always knows the best things to ask tributes, and in some cases what not to ask. Koal, looks like a pissed off little miner, but it's not a big deal since he always looks angry. He has his pickax on his shoulder and he takes it and suddenly hits the nearest rock. It cracks open and fireworks come out, after this display Piper copies and more and more fireworks come out. This years chariot rides really have ended with a bang.
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So I'm going to take the opportunity to explain how the trainings going to work. So instead of doing three different days, I'm going to give each alliance one chapter. The bloodbaths "conveniently" don't have allies so I'm not featuring them. After each alliance gets their chapter I'll give the tributes going solo one chapter. So five training chapters total.
Alliance list
Careers: Talus Agustine D1, Silver Hartford D1, Vivian Draconix D2, Cotton Steele D4, Nicole Lawrence D4, Fuscous D5
The Nicknamed: Jude Herra D6 (Giant), Evangeline Scores D8 (the pyromaniac), Nightingale Dessen D11 (Zombie)
1: Dave Picket D11, Ethan Milner
D10, Olivia Madron D10
The lovers (and Koal): Olivia Medina D3, Julian Raj D3, Koal Morrison D12
Loners: True Whittier D7, Clyde Fenix D2, Avalon Caverly D6