A/N: AHH I'M SO SORRY FOR NOT UPDATING LAST WEEK! Wait... It's only been 11 days? I guess that isn't too bad... But still; it should've come up last week! So sorry, again!
So you all get to finally meet the Stus! That's pretty exciting, right?
ALSO: The reason this took so long was because I had to plan the outfits. SO, I created an account on Polyvore, and I'd really appreciate it if you'd go and check out of the the costumes at Emberwind8. polyvore. com! My designs are all up there!
Chariot Rides:
As the train pulls up to the Capitol, people clueless of the inhuman Mary Sues scream in delight, hoping to catch a glimpse of the girls that isn't through a television screen. Before the Sues exit, President Snow, followed by Head Gamemaker Cylin, walk down a shimmering red carpet (made especially for the special tributes this year), colorful fans attempting to reach out and touch them (although if they get too close, they're shot by a Peacekeeper). After them comes the District One party, with little Krys Jackson waving at her adoring fans who coo over her cuteness, while Silky looks as if she's a very feminine warrior going to battle. The escort, Sapphryn, and the mentors uncomfortably follow behind the two, looking quite imperfect when compared to the Sues.
The Sues easily charm the Capitol citizens...well, most of them do. Dooneese tries to grope the crowd (not to say some of them didn't enjoy it), and Lily tries to bite off some fingers (technically, 'tries to' would be the incorrect term to describe the events, considering some fingertips ended up in her stomach). Lilac considers giving the Capitol something to remember her by, but decides against it because Head Peacekeeper Sexy couldn't stop anyone from killing her.
The mentors and escorts show their tributes to the makeover center, where the prep teams are amazed by how little prettying-up they must do this year- absolutely none. Every Sue's hair is already perfect and not greasy, even if they're too poor to be able to clean it. No hairs to be waxed (their bodies don't seem to produce these imperfections), no blemishes to clear up- it's the easiest job they've ever done! That is, once the girls are this point; many feel uncomfortable being undressed by creepy strangers, or don't want to be away from their beyond perfect outfits, or think that they're ugly (but of course they aren't, they're freaking Mary-Sues!) and don't want anyone else to see them.
But enough with the Sues, for now. What's more interesting at this point is the other tributes. Let's take a look at them while the Sues are given their chariot outfits, but don't worry; you'll get to witness them later!
Already suited up and standing around in a building overlooking the City Circle (where the Tribute Parade takes place) are the twelve lucky Gary Stus. Now, you may be thinking, 'What's so different about the Stus? They're just male Sues.' Yes, in essence, they are. But, it is arguable that the Stus are worse than the Sues. Having grown up in the Capitol, these boys have dyed skin, hair, sometimes even horns, everything that one of those freaky Capitol citizens have. And along with that, they posses the natural beauty and glamour seen in their female counterparts.
So, who exactly are these Stus? Well, that's exactly what the world is about to find out! Because the Capitol doesn't have any main industry, like the twelve Districts, the Stus' outfits will be based on an aspect related to them; part of their history, or maybe something regarding their personality. And to make them even more special; the Stus designed them themselves! How wonderful!
Standing together in a clump are the Career Stus. But the Capitol citizens can't have training, can they? Of course not, but these Gary Stus have obviously found a way… Arguably the most deadly of them all is Styx Sahar Storme of Silverbeam. Styx is probably the most normal looking of all of the Stus, as he didn't want to die his skin; he knew that one day he would get to go into the Games, and having normal skin would help him camouflage. Both Styx and his sister roamed Panem, gaining different skills from the Career Training Centers in Districts One, Two, and Three. To represent this, he is dressed in silver armor and equipt with a heavy, pure silver shield, though no sword; he can't be trusted to not kill one of the Stus beforehand.
The second Career is blue-skinned Apollo Adonis Bacchus Gaston Edward Grey. His parents are owners of super-popular clothing stores in the Capitol, which is mixed with his genuine love for his cat to make a suit made entirely from cat hair. Creepy? Sure, if anyone else was wearing it; Stus can pull off any outfit. The last is Alexander Henry Jasper Cristopher Romanalvo (let's just call him Alex), who is sporting a typical miner's outfit. Quite odd, don't you think? Well, Alex insisted, because he hates being a Capitol citizen and wants to look like someone from the Districts, though it does look a bit odd with his blue highlights (the only thing that makes him look more Capitol than Styx; he doesn't have any weird body parts either).
Most Stus are standing alone, or casually chatting with another, but there is one more already formed alliance: Beau Forte Intellegente Victorieuse and Gary Stu. The two were best friends before even entering the Games; Gary submitted himself to be Reaped after he found out that Beau did. Beau's rather...eye-catching outfit consists of bodies of dead pigeons sewed together (blood, lifeless eyeballs, and all), which...matches his prior tattoos, which are all over his salmon colored body and are of people strangling pigeons. He doesn't like pigeons, if you didn't catch on to that yet. You see, his mother was killed by an acid pigeon turd one day while she was going on a walk in the park. Gary (who has the same pink skin as Beau), however, is dressed as a doctor, because after both of his parents died of a horrible disease, and now he still feels guilty, making him want to help other people.
While the Stus are waiting, ten foot tall Omgimawesomeandya is occupying his time by trying to get Glow'in De'Dark to eat sparkles that came from his tail. When Omgimawesomeandya (I really don't know how to shorten this) asks Glow'in to eat the sparkles, he responds in weird, throaty growls. He was never taught how to speak English, as his caretaker, a turtle named Turtle, never taught him. Before Omgimawesomeandya (this is getting old fast) can force the sparkles down Glow'in's throat, Peacekeepers attempt to restrain him, and when they do so, Omgimawesomeandya simply tells them that the sparkles would turn someone into a unicorn while simultaneously shoving them down one of the Peacekeeper's throat, who does, in fact, turn into a unicorn that gallops to the ground level. The Stus stare in disbelief at the winged Stu and his powerful sparkle tail.
But let's go back to the Sues, now that they're changed and ready to model their new styles- or, go on the Tribute Parade. Same thing.
In a tower next to, but not connected to, the Stus' tower, stand the Sues, how are being escorted into individual bubbles pulled by iridescent pegasus/unicorn hybrids. Silky, who is first, being the first tribute Reaped from the first District, is loaded in wearing a super-silky (how creative) gown that splays out on the ground- or, bubble- beneath her. And, of course, it's covered in shimmering diamonds that catch the light just perfectly to make them literally glow. How fabulous! Silky is simply overjoyed at these exuberant luxuries, and instantly turns into a cheerful person, throwing away her formerly cold and cruel exterior. As she is flown between the two rows of Capitol citizens, they stare in wonder and delight.
Next up is little Krys Jackson! In honor of her name, she has a knee-length dress much like Silky's, only Krys's is covered entirely with crystals, plus, she has crystal jewelry to compliment it. She enchants many more fans with her sweet, adorable, smile and overall merriness. As the pegasus/unicorn flies, a sparkly rainbow appears where it flew, the sparkles falling onto the Capitol audience.
District Two's industries are masonry, weapons, and Peacekeepers; so Chelsea's and Tara's outfits are a bit stretched. Chelsea is dressed in a gold-plated strapless top that kind of looks like armor...but not really...with a super long, sparkly golden skirt, all that match her golden hair and jewelry. Tara (who is yelling that the unicorn/pegasuses belong to her), however, insisted that her outfit not cover up any of her awesomeness. The stylists were unsure of what exactly that meant, so she now has a strapless shirt like Chelsea's that doesn't cover her stomach, plus a super-short skirt that shines with sequins and manages to blind a few lucky people who stared at it at the wrong time. Oh well; at least they can say they lost their sight whilst gazing at one of the most beautiful people in Panem.
Here comes District Three! As mentioned earlier with Tara, the Sues had somewhat of a say in their costumes. Then there was Maya. As soon as she entered the Capitol, she had a plan for her costume- and she forced a crew of designers make it just in time for the Tribute Parade. So here's Maya with the product of her careful planning: She is covered by a short, strapless (notice a pattern already?) dress that's top is rose gold (with black lace overtop) colored, leather, and covered with black chains and zipper down the middle. The bottom is pure black with black leggings underneath and black boots, which, like the top, are covered in chains. On top of all of that are silver sparkles that emanate over her. And in the very middle is a black button, which Maya presses as soon as the unicorn/pegasus lifts off of the ground. Heavy metal music starts blaring, overpowering the Capitol theme music. Maya stands tall and waves to the crowd, who stare in awe of her intricate costume.
Scarlett's costume, however, is a lot less...showy, let's say, than her District partner's. She has a simple, sparkling silver, ankle length dress with a cape made out of a sheet of metal and a headband made of the same material. Her stylists did manage to get some silver makeup on her as well (though much to her disinterest) as well as metal bracelets. She looks quite solemn as she glides through the sky, but everyone still loves her.
Jessica waves at all of the people who are cheering for her, feeling right at home in the immense crowd. Her dress, like everyone's before her, is metallic, though hers is silvery blue. She has matching blue heels that are covered in various pieces of cobalt, plus fishnet leggings underneath it. Her hair is adorned with glittering shells and coral as well.
Marine, like Jessica, also has a blue dress, only Marine's (to her request) is translucent and literally glows. She also has sparkling silver heels, a tiara with a glowing aquamarine in the center, and sparkly blue marking all over her body that also glow, which I can assure you will be popular in the Capitol soon enough!
District Five's industry is power...but you can't really see it in Peyton's outfit. She has a short, skin-tight silver dress, along with silver leggings and way too tall silver heels. She does have lightbulb earrings, but her hair covers them up. Serena also has lightbulb jewelry, but her long blue gown and crown distract from it, defeating the purpose of even making the Tribute Parade costumes based off of the Districts. Then again, they really shouldn't have let it up to the girls to decide some of the things they're wearing.
Ceria is the first to have something other than a dress or skirt, for she insisted that she shouldn't look too showoff-y in front of her District. Instead, she has black leggings underneath a yellow top that looks almost like armor. On her ankles and wrists are yellow gloves and boots with what appear to be wheels attached. Honestly, this actually mirrors District Six's industry; their costumes rarely do. Ceria's stylists will surely be renowned for this!
Diana's is also kind of related...barely. Her face changes between looks of amazement and disgust as she strains to figure out if she loves how the Capitol treats her or if she hates them for being so cruel...it's truly a struggle. Anyway, she has a dark green top that's straps both extend to the left side and a skirt patterned with a map of Panem (which does have at least a bit to do with transportation). She also has kneehigh tan lace-up boots, a necklace with the world as a pendant, and a silver bracelet.
District Seven isn't very hard to make a costume for- just cover the tribute with what looks like tree bark and leaves, done! But both Treasure and Elise have gone down a more fashionable route. Treasure's dress white on the top, dark green on the bottom, and patterned with leaves, and she also has glowing chartreuse leaves swirling around her arms and legs. She also has leafy jewelry and shoes covered in leaves. Elise, however, has a plain, short dark green dress covered in a layer of transparent material with patterns of leaves sewn on, plus shoes with golden leaves and more metallic leaf jewelry.
District Eight's costumes could be practically anything- their industry is textiles. So Marina just made her stylist promise that her outfit would be stylish. It turns out they have different ideas of "stylish", because Marina is floating around in an interesting array of different patterns: her dress is printed with feathery patterns, the leggings underneath are a colorful galaxy print, she has dark purple floral heels, a necklace with bright pink hearts, and pastel blue earrings. She has to fake a smile when she looks at the audience, but the horrendous variety of clothing leaves it very hard to believe...unless you're a gullible Capitol citizen.
Avalon knew this would happen (obviously) so she planned out something not so dreadful. She wears a super low cut and too short dress with black in the top and frilly turquoise lace extending from it. She refused to have patterned tights so she could show off her legs, so she now only has tall black leather boots, as well as a silver necklace and a bracelet with sea green beads, which is all meant to compliment her green hair. Not that any of this distracts the fact that she's freaking terrifying; anyone watching her gets a sense of fear rushing through their bodies- and she knows it.
The costumes seem to become less like the Districts' industries as they increase; mostly because the Sues don't what awful thing they would usually have, as their industries certainly aren't the most glamorous. This is exactly the case with Sara and Tessa. For Sara, there is a pale gold dress with feathers at the bottom, which kind of looks like grain… Nope, just kidding, it looks like a bunch of feathers! So do the feather jewelry and shoes that have some sort of feathery thing on them. I guess this means the feathers will also be in for the Capitolites. Tessa's costume is remarkably similar to Sara's, only instead of having a dress, she has a sequin adorned shirt and gold skirt, all of which resemble grain even less. She does have feathers as well, though.
Bella wanted a long (well, not that long considering her height), light blue dress patterned with clouds, which she now has. She also has a black beaded necklace and cuff bracelet, so the cowboy hat and boots are a bit out of place. But hey, you can't blame a stylist for trying! It had to have something to do with livestock, right? Well...maybe. Dooneese's stylist just gave up after trying to fulfill her demented requests, and she has a matching shirt and pants that have crows on them (she really likes crows, especially kicking them). Along with that, she has tall headdress made of what may or may not be real crow feathers. And cowboy boots. She creepishly pokes at the bubble she is suspended in and waves at the audience with her little baby hands. Maybe people will get their hands shrunk so they can look like Dooneese… And get their forehead extended, maybe? I sure hope not.
Sky Thorn told her stylists she wanted something to do with cherry blossoms so it would match her District token; a cherry blossom necklace. The stylist, scared that the Sue might kill him with her might powers, brought her a baby blue dress decorated with cherry blossoms, more cherry blossom jewelry, a blue scarf to match the dress, and pale pink flats. Agriculture themed? I guess the treeishness (I like this word) of the cherry blossoms kind of is, but no. Not really. And neither is Lavender's. She has a lacy, floral patterned yellow dress, tall brown boots, and a necklace and bracelet with a tree on them. So yeah, there's the trees again, but no. It's really not agriculture.
And then there's Twelve. Neither Lilac nor Lily wanted to have anything to do with coal mining, so their outfits are pretty random. Lilac, to continue the, well, lilac theme, has a strapless (you guessed it) lilac colored gown with a big, puffed out, bottom, lilac heels, and a simple silver bracelet with lilac colored gems. Lily has also chosen to continue her Reaping Day look with a super long, flowing dress with ruffles in all of the colors of the rainbow (literally), plus lustrous rainbow pumps and a multitude of rainbow jewelry. And appears to be licking the bubble as she flies above the crowd, but the Gamemakers foresaw this and and sure that hers and Dooneese's bubbles are extra-strength and unable to be gnawed or groped through. Very smart, I must say.
After all of the Sues have landed, they are escorted to their rooms in the Training Center tower, but the show isn't over yet! Here come the Stus! At this point, the girls don't even know that there are Stus, so when they go to training for the first time, they'll be in for a big surprise!
First up is Alex, who, as stated earlier, has the miner's outfit that both Lilac and Lily lack. The Capitolites are a bit unnerved by his obvious hatred of them (it's so strong that even the biggest imbeciles in the universe can see it! Wow!).
After him is Leo Lionel Blaise Garra, who, like his predecessor, doesn't have horns, dyed skin/hair/etc, wings, or any other abnormality. Because he claims to be invincible, he wears nothing but a plain t-shirt and shorts, not even any shoes. Well, he does also have a bunch of random scars- nope, those are real. Okay, interesting approach, but not as scarring (haha see what I did there?) as Apollo's, who has the cat-hair suit that we were disturbed by earlier. He has a rather smug look upon his face as he glides through the sky in his unicorn/pegasus pulled bubble of magical awesomeness.
Miracle Anthony Cornelious Juniper McSunset the Third is dressed in hunting clothes; leathers boots, jacket, pants, and even has a pack of arrows slung over his shoulder. Are they real? I don't know, but I really hope not. That could become disastrous. The whole ensemble looks kind of odd with Miracle's natural unicorn horn (his great-great-grandfather was half unicorn) and surgically implanted narwhal horn on his forehead that are perfectly in line with his white mane-like mohawk.
Felix Archer Roe just couldn't choose one thing to dress as, so now he has a mixture of three things. His costume is a blend of a cook, skateboarder, and swimmer, as he greatly enjoys cooking, skateboarding, and cooking. And inside the bubble, he even has water filling up the area up to his knees, a skateboard underneath the water, and is currently cooking cookies using the heat from the sun. He also has silver hair and a tattoo of an immense dragon along his shoulder, but they were there before he was Reaped.
An armored Styx floats down next. Something we didn't notice before is that he has a tattoo of a snake that crawls around his body and never stays anchored in one specific place. Interesting, and sure to be a new Capitol trend!
Trevor Scott Richard Pablo Fredrickson III, like Leo, chose something to highlight a part of himself that's already there. Trevor's similar (though his are grey) t-shirt and shorts show the lizard scales on his pale blue skin that were left from the Capitol government attempting to create a new muttation, but failing miserably. I guess technically he isn't fully human and shouldn't really be in the Games, but neither is Miracle… Plus, it just makes them even more Stuish, so we'll let it go. Trevor's hair is curly, neon pink and yellow, and splays out in all directions, almost like rays of awkwardly colored sunshine encircling his head.
Glow'in De'Dark is dressed as giant turtle, in honor of his late pet and caretaker, Turtle. Because he's surprised that he's flying through the sky in a bubble pulled by a unicorn/pegasus, his eyes are purple (they change color with his mood). His metallic blue hair, which is partially covered up by the turtle head, can faintly be seen glowing yellow underneath the costume (it glows in the dark). Sadly, his rainbow skin (red at the top, purple at the bottom) is going undetected.
Omgimawesomeandya, who thankfully wasn't able to turn anyone else into unicorns, is basically wearing a purple and green cloud; I have no other words to describe it. You see, after his loving mother put him in a box on the side of the highway (so everyone could witness his awesomeness, of course), he was carried away by a werewolf, then a flying cat came and pooped him out on a rainbow, and now he lives on a purple and green cloud, like the one he's wearing. Yeah. So after all of those unsettling things happened, he acquired wings, a magical tail, blue sparkly skin and eyes, sparkly blue and purple dreadlocks, and then gave himself twenty noserings (all but one are on the right side). You know what, I think we should go on to Amber Sparkles Indigo Moonlight Emeralds.
Well, it turns out he isn't much better. Oddly enough, he has a very analogous attire to Alex's. Having grown up in District Twelve before moving to the Capitol, he wanted to show his pride by wearing a miner's costume. The only noticeable difference between his and Alex's is that she is also covered in diamond dust (not that her skin isn't already naturally sparkly). He makes his wings disappear as he enters his chariot bubble (because he can totally do that).
The last two tributes (FINALLY) are Beau and Gary, who are wearing the apparel described earlier.
So that's all of the tributes! The rest of the Stus land and are taken to a separate tower, and the thirty six tributes will finally get to meet each other very soon!
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~Aoife O'Regan