I promised I'd upload every Friday, and I'm sticking to it. Interviews, Part TWO! Only one more part, then the Games (Cue dramatic music). I've written ahead, and the next chapters will (hopefully) be intense and emotion-filled. But, for now, interviews!
P.S- I LOVED doing Envy's interview.
Disclaimer: I don't own Fullmetal Alchemist or the Hunger Games.
Enjoys!
ENVY P.O.VI strode confidently to the stage. What was there to be afraid of? It was just an eccentric man from another country.
Then, he asked the first question, which really, really pissed me off.
"So, uh, Envy, right? Sorry to be asking this, but are you a girl or a boy?"
What kind of a question is that? "I'm a guy obviously!" I snapped in frustration.
Flickerman looked taken back, but he went on and asked, "Have any family members?"
I laughed. How can I describe my 'family' without revealing who I am?
"My family's pretty odd. I have a father and six other siblings." I told him after thinking for a bit.
"Wow, six siblings," Flickerman said.
I managed a small smile. "Yeah. They drive me crazy and are annoying as hell." Well, it wasn't all a lie.
The audience laughed. I was a hit. Who knew?
Flickerman relaxed, like he had gotten a 'normal' tribute to interview, and after everyone else who went, I would feel the same way.
Boy, was he wrong.
"What's your strategy?"
This guy is asking all of the easy questions! I looked him straight in the eyes and declared, "I'm going to kill."
Flickerman nodded, like he was thinking, 'Finally, a tribute that will make the Games fun.' But I'm not doing it to impress him or the audience or for the amusement of others. "And with a strategy like that, do you plan on winning?"
Seriously, wasn't it obvious? "I plan on winning. I don't know who the Panem victor will be, but I'm sure the Amestrian victor will be me."
Flickerman smiled. More than half the audience is thinking, "What a jackass," while the rest are like Flickerman- eager for blood and violence. Not to mention the viewers from Panem. Well, they won't be disappointed.
KATNISS P.O.VEnvy reminded me too much of all my old enemies: Cato, Brutus, and Clove. All bloodthirsty and out to kill me. The only difference is that he's very conceited and thinks very highly of himself. I noted he was very quick to anger. Flickerman seemed to like him since he was bloody and violent. He'll have no problem with sponsors from Panem, especially from the Capitol and District Two.
Envy walked up the stage, his face smug. Wait until we're in the arena. He may be eager to kill, but he looks like the type of person who has never been hungry, unlike me, Peeta, Prim and Johanna. That's one advantage we have.
As I walk up to Flickerman for my turn, I can see my dress is dazzling. Even in another country, I am still the Girl on Fire.
Flickerman looked the same: same blue suit and weirdly painted face. The colors for these Games were gold. I never thought I would see him again, since last Games; I was up against experienced killers. This time, I'm not sure about my competition, so I decided to fake confidence.
"Well, well, Katniss. This is the third time I'm interviewing you," Flickerman noted.
I chuckled a little. "Yeah. You think you may be used to it third time around, but I'm still nervous."
"You'll do fine," Flickerman assured. "Now, what do you think about Prim being in the Games?"
I wanted to speak my mind right then and there. I wanted to insult the people whose idea it was to have these Games, which could kill off Prim. Instead, for her sake, I bit my tongue. "I don't like her being in the Games. I feel like I'm not protecting her, like I should be."
"In the arena, what do you think you'll be facing?"
I thought for a second. "Since it's two countries, then I expect challenges we've never seen before, but Amestris knows, and vice versa. So, something tough and challenging."
"We'll have to wait and see. And, since the population of Panem are probably staring at their screens, wondering if I'll ask this question, how are you and Peeta coping?" Flickerman said with a smile.
Since we're still the 'star-crossed lovers', I'm required to say something really heartfelt. I put on my best concerned face and said, "It's so sad. After the Quarter Quell, I thought we were done. Then, these Games came up. We're sad, but making the best of it."
Amestris had no idea what was going on between Peeta and I, so they made no reaction, but I could picture any citizen of Panem loving this question and response. Flickerman got the information he needed and backed off. "Now, your mother. Almost lost you twice, and now Prim is also involved. When you last saw her, how was she?"
I didn't want to talk about my mother. Our last meeting was depressing. My mother, crying and refusing to let us go. I don't blame her, even though she was trying to stay strong for Prim. She had to be taken away by Peacekeepers when she overspent her visiting time. I made Gale promise to keep an eye on her, in case she goes into her depression again. Then, I promised myself that at least one of her daughters would be coming home. My mother has been through so much sadness-her friend Maysilee, and her husband dying, her daughter competiting in the Hunger Games twice, and then both her daughters being involved- she deserves some happiness.
"She's heartbroken."
Flickerman frowned in concern. "Maybe one of you will be going back to her."
I nodded. The buzzer humed.
My interview was over.
PEETA P.O.VI wasn't nervous for interviews. I know Ceaser Flickerman and this is my third time being interviewed by him. Nothing to be worried about.
He seemed pleased to see me. I bet he thought his last interview with me and Katniss was done for the Quarter Quell. Well, this might be the last one, Flickerman.
"Well, Peeta, this is the first Games that were held in another country. What do you think of Amestris?"
"I haven't seen much, but it's a pleasant country," I told him.
The Amestrians and Flickerman seemed pleased with this response, which is good. You always have to show that you're a good tribute to sponsor.
"Speaking of Amestris," Flickerman continued, "are you worried about the Amestrian tributes?"
It was just like the question they asked Al. "Some of them. Some look like they're really tough." Perfect response. This shows that I'm not overconfident, and I'm not totally scared.
Flickerman laughed. "You might just be right. Were you surprised that you were reaped?"
"No. Once I heard the Games would be happening, I had a hunch that I would have a spot," I replied.
"Well, we heard that Katniss is sad about the Games. Are you afraid of losing Katniss?"
Time to bring up the star-crossed lovers again. Then again, not too much. I remembered what Katniss did to my hands after the first interviews. "A little, but she can make it through. If she does dies, I will be sad, and I think she feels the same way."
"If only we could ask her," Flickerman said with a sigh, Once again, the buzzer went off, and I traveled back to my seat.
PRIM P.O.VI admired how Katniss was trying to be brave. I remembered what Riza told me: to stay strong and to show that even though I'm young, I can be tough. I kept reminding myself this instruction throught Johanna's interview, until it was my turn.
Good? Bad? Tell me! And yes, I loved messing with Envy, hahahaha.
