Training Scores: The Last Impression

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Icelynne Winterrose POV

As Ben leaves the room, us Gamemakers turn towards each other, notes in hand, and begin our deliberation of the training scores. Food litters the table, and a few beer bottles courtesy of Hunter and Ky. Smoothie glasses by Lucina and Izzy, and water bottles by me. I stand and gather the trash in a large white trash bag, by the time I finish, trash bubbles and flows over its brim. I hand the bag to one of the janitors here and sit, feet perched on the table's boards and pencil in hand.

"So first was Rose Thomas. She did well with that dagger, cutting up all those dummies… I'd give her a 9, thoughts?"

"Why not a 10? She did better than a 9," Hunter grunts picking up a small coffee mug. He takes a sip, letting the steam cloud his face. You figure it would be too hot to drink…

"Because, if Rose has one of the lowest scores of the Careers she'll be pissed, and that will be shown through her kills and plus more drama between her and Koda." I circle her name and pencil in a 9. "Opposition anyone?"

They shake their heads turning their notes over to her district partner Koda Morris, who was very much drunk during his session. His sword technique was messy and whenever he'd slice a dummy he would burp loudly and obnoxiously making all of us cringe. His hair was disheveled and balance was off.

"I'd give him a 7. That was just pitiful from a Career," Ky groans dropping his head and rubs his eyes.

"Agreed, anyone oppose?"

Everyone nods, agreeing to Ky's verdict. He grins happily and writes his in. He flips his notes over and reads the next name, "Madeline Waver… that one…" he shudders and looks over to Lucina whose eyes droop every now and then. "What did you think of her, Lucina. I know how much you like her," he smirks, sarcasm dripping heavily from his pearly white teeth.

"That bitch… 'I-I don't know how to- Maybe…' and bam! She hit the mark, like if she were an expert just like that bitch on fire… pretending like she didn't know how and pretending to be sweet and innocent isn't my forte," she hisses throwing down her notebook which happens to hit Izzy in the face. Her face now throbs from the now rectangular mark on her face and bitter tears stream down her face.

"You meanie…"

"Izzy, I didn't mean to…" Lucina whispers going over to her. Ha, who has a sweet spot now…

"I'm okay, Lucina. Thanks," Izzy whispers, caressing her cheek. She smiles back at her and Lucina's face brightens her cat like eyes widen and her lips curl up into a smile.

"Anyway… I'd say a 10. She did pretty well with that bow…"

"10 sounds appropriate," Hunter sighs, penciling in her score.

"Okay, Mako Capper. Hmmmm. I didn't like how long he took. He placed twenty-four dummies and described how he would inflict each and every one of the tributes… especially that District 11 guy… Merit! Right, but giving him an impressing score would definitely boost his confidence, leading the Careers better… 12," I state giving a toothy smile to everyone. They nod their heads satisfied with the score, good so far, at least we aren't arguing… yet…

"Vi Hale. She threw knives and made some traps, right? Hmmm. I'd give her a 5," Ky says, grinning. He pencils it in not bothering to ask for our approval.

"Vetch Colhaiiine. Awwww my Vetchy," Izzy exclaims with a giggle. "He tied some ropes, not that good but I still love him, look," she shouts holding up a rope tiara, "He made this for us girls! I'll give him a 3!" She draws a loopy three and returns to her seat.

"River Seymour. Very impressive with those throwing knives… 11."

"Leon Finlend. That song was just…beautiful and how he dedicated it to River! What a cutie! He also threw javelins… 11 also," Izzy sighs as her eyes light up as her hand grabs a pencil and writes two one's.

"Yarden Lyrus. Made some knots and traps… 4," Hunter grunts penciling it in.

"Phoenix Callows. Threw the spears around… 5. Wasn't the best I've seen," Ky laughs. "Disagree?"

"Petra Roman. She identified some plants, and used a sword… 5 also."

"Isaac Noel. Youngest tribute this year. Not very impressive. 3," Lucina hisses looking out the window from which the sun is now setting sending streaks of color into the vacant room.

"Auger Locke. Our rebel. What, she recited that poem right, and then used a sword… and bow and arrows… 6."

"Hudson Archipello. Used the axe and the sword... 7. Impressive, much better than the ones from the last couple of years," Hunter says as he writes in his score.

"Harmony Jade. Made the traps…. 4," Ky groans penciling in her score.

"Gabe Tex. He used the butterfly sword… I'd give him a 5 but pissing off the Careers entices me… If his score is equal to Koda's that would definitely make him a bigger threat than what he already is… 7," Hunter theorizes. He scratches is head and pencil in his score then carefully placing the pencil right above his ear.

"Vanity White. Identified some plants, used a hunting knife… 5."

"Teff Regal. The awkward one, right? Ran around the room, identified some plants… 5 also," Izzy sighs as her eyes droop every now and then. She yawns as she writes down his score.

"Dotti Amystone. Used the bow and arrow, threw some knives… 7," Ky sighs penciling in her score. His slumps down in his chair and drops his head.

"Aden Hanran. Threw some weights… ran around the room… 9," Hunter murmurs. "Izzy, can you go write the scores… I'm tired."

"Fineee," she groans walking slowly up to the board.

"Iris Dunbryll. She used the knives… climbed… 6."

"Merit Phoenix. Used the spear and sword… 9."

"Aura Lee Pearson. Sliced some dummies and then burned them… 6."

"Ben Dover. That was just… just…," Ky shudders and closes his eyes. "Just absolutely horrific… 1."

I glance up from my paper to see Izzy, Hunter, and Lucina at the end of the table asleep, their heads low and rested on the table. I turn over to Ky who just smirks and looks over to me smiling. I feel my face heat up as he scoots his chair closer to me, resting his hand on mine. His dark green eyes connect to my icy blue ones, he touches my cheek and grins. We both start to lean in, our lips just centimeters away when the door opens. It slams against the wall and we jump, quickly turning away from each other. President Echo enters with a frown and takes a seat across from me; she sighs and brings her green eyes to meet mine.

"Caesar Flickerman passed away this afternoon. I don't know what we'll do. I couldn't possibly find another-"

"I will do it," Izzy shouts, shocking both Ky and I. She stands on the table looking up into the fan and lets her wavy blonde hair with highlights flow with it. She grins and looks over to President Echo. "Caesar mentored me when he went to the different Districts years back and taught me all he knew when interviewing people. I originally was going to be a game show host for District 1, but I decided to take up being here in the Capitol to become a Gamemaker. Can I do it, Seraphina? I'll make you proud," she exclaims, pouting her lips and widening her blue eyes.

President Echo sighs as she looks out the now dark window, "I suppose. You seem fit, and if you're good enough you can take his place and still continue your duties as Gamemaker."

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you," Izzy repeats over and over as she clings onto President Echo.

"Yes, you're welcome," she mutters as Izzy runs out of the room. "Well I'll see you and Ky… and everyone else tomorrow night, right?"

"Yes, of course."

"Goodnight, Icelynne and Ky. Tell everyone else too." She quickly leaves, her high heels clicking down the hallway and slowly start to fade. The clock strikes eight times, Ky jumps from his seat and begins to gather his things. He fixes his tie and stops at me.

"I have to go. I'll see you tomorrow night," he asks, his pupils dilating.

"Yeah. I'll just go ahead and wake them up…"

"You can… after I do this," he says, smirking. Suddenly I feel his lips touch mine, his lips warm and soft. I begin to kiss him back, reaching my fingers for his dark brown hair. Sparks fly as he begins to deepen the kiss bringing me onto the table. A cough interrupts us, and we snap our heads toward Lucina and Hunter who now snicker at the sight of both of us. My face turns hot as I untangle myself from Ky who laughs nervously. He nods at both of him as he casually walks out of the room. Lucina and Hunter stand and begin to gather their things, their backs our turned but I can still feel them smirk as they leave the room chanting 'Ky and Icelynne sitting in a tree, k-i-s-s-i-n-g.' I close the door and lean up against it, imagining his lips on mine again and slide down onto the floor.

He kissed me…

A/N: Blog updated with training scores. Review your thoughts, and whatever else your heart desires :p anyway next up is the Interviews which will show Districts 1-4. You can still got to my profile and vote for your favorite Gamemakers.

Training Scores:

Rose Thomas: 9

Koda Morris: 7

Madeline Waver: 10

Mako Capper: 12

Vi Hale: 5

Vetch Colhaine: 3

River Seymour: 11

Leon Finlend: 11

Yarden Lyrus: 4

Phoenix Callows: 5

Petra Roman: 5

Isaac Noel: 3

Auger Locke: 6

Hudson Archipello: 8

Harmony Jade: 4

Gabe Tex: 7

Vanity White: 5

Teff Regal: 5

Dotti Amystone: 7

Aden Hanran: 9

Iris Dunbryll: 6

Merit Phoenix: 9

Aura Lee Pearson: 6

Ben Dover: 1

Love Always, Domi