Diamanté Idris,18 District One

The train was gorgeous to say the least.

Silver took up almost every aspect of the train, with some wood panels on the walls. There was already food on the table, she noted as the doors finally shut behind her. They were led by Jade to their separate rooms, and after giving Jasper a smile, she walked in.

It wasn't anything fancy, just about the same she had back in One. She flopped onto the bed, slowly letting everything from the last hour hit her.

She volunteered

She was going into the Games

To the Capitol!

Her hair was now dried weird, due to all of the hair spray. After locating a set of clean clothes, she made her way into the bathroom. It took her a few minutes to actually figure out how to work it, and by the time she was done, she was smelling like some sort of flower. Humming to herself, she got dressed, and quickly braided her hair.

Glancing around the room, she found the button to the door and pressed it, and left the room.

Jasper was already sitting at the table, Jade across from him, as well as two other people. Sitting across from one of them, Diamanté grabbed the pot of coffee and poured herself a cup, adding cream and a bit of sugar.

"I guess we should probably introduce ourselves, though you probably know us already." She recognized the female as Lacie, and the male as Colt.

"I'm Lacie, victor of the 93rd Games. My weapon is a knife and a sword."

"Colt, victor of the 94th Games, prefer to use a whip and a sword as well."

Diamanté grabbed a muffin and peeled off the wrapper.

"Jasper, I'm 17, 18 next month. I prefer to use a sword, and I'm decent at hand to hand." Diamanté had seen him around the academy, and had classes with him every so often. They had talked a few times, mostly about volunteering for the Games. He was good, really good. If it came to it, he was someone you didn't want to go up against in any sort of fight.

"Diamanté Idris, I'm 18, turning 19 in a few weeks. I work best with range weapons, preferable throwing knives." She popped a piece of the muffin in her mouth. Jade smiled, her almost bleach white teeth glistening in the light.

"I just have a feeling one of you is going to win!"

They sat on the couches in the living area near the table, the reapings already pulled up. They were going to skip their reaping and head to District Two and Three. They watched as the escort started the reaping, the video and then finally selecting a name.

The girl, Diamanté could tell she would have a huge impact in the Careers. She looked strong, and powerful. Probably used long range weapons like herself. She was beautiful, and would have a good shot of getting them a fair amount of sponsors. She carried herself well, but at the same time when she spoke, Diamanté knew that she was a bit cocky.

The boy.

She had to admit he was very good looking.

He was also strong looking, a look of excitement on his face as he was reaped. He seemed like he was someone who could use a sword and use it well. Maybe even knives. Most likely, he would try to assert himself as the leader of the Career pack.

The reapings changed, now heading to Three.

The girl caught her eye. She seemed almost prepared. Sort of eager. But there was also a hazy look in her eyes, as it was with most of the people that got reaped. Diamanté could see Jasper smirking out of the corner of her eyes. Diamanté rolled hers, turning back to the reaping. She knew that she could easily pick the girl off, ending her life in seconds as soon as she got the chance.

The boy would be easier. He was young, she noted as he made his way up. The blonde grinned, knowing he wouldn't have a shot of getting that far into the Games.

Switching the TV off, Colt turned to face them.

"What do you two think?"

"She would have a huge impact in the Careers. She looks strong, and powerful. She probably uses long range weapons, and would have a good shot of getting them a fair amount of sponsors. She carries herself well. Overall I can see her being a part of the Pack."

"The guy, kind of seems full of himself, cocky and arrogant. Might try to make himself leader of the pack. Seems skilled and probably used hand to hand or some form of long range weapons."

"The girl from three, seems like she could hold her own if it came to that, but would rather rely on others. She doesn't seem that strong and probably would use short range weapons, knives, daggers ect. I say she'll be the first one I get."

Jasper grinned, running his hand through his hair.

"The guy, I could snap his neck in no time. He's weak, but probably knows how to do something with electronics, might be a good aspect to the Careers."

Looking at the time, Lacie spoke softly.

"You two should get some rest, we should be in the Capitol within the next few hours. From there, it's going to be a whirlwind."

Letting out a yawn, Diamanté got up, and made her way down the hallway. Pressing the button to her room, she let it shut behind her. Sinking into the bed, a smile made its way to her face.

This was actually happening.

Marble Cameron,18 District Two

The blonde let out a huff of excitement, as she flopped onto her bed on the train.

She was excited.

More than excited!

She couldn't believe it!

Taking a deep breath, she pushed herself up and rested her elbows on her knees. From the window she could see shades of green as they passed by.

She was more than ready.

Sitting at the couch, she watched as their mentor, Anastasia turned on the TV. Marble grabbed the plate she had placed on the table, setting it on her lap. Anastasia had turned on the reapings, and quickly pressed play.

District one didn't surprise her. The same typical careers, the blonde being perky and annoying, and the male being more laid back. He would most likely try to make himself the leader, and as if Alec had the same thought, Marble could hear him scoff from across the couch.

The female seemed powerful, well put together. Probably used some short range weapon, possible hand to hand.

The male, though young, cocky and probably full of himself. He held himself well, his head held high as he lunged forward to volunteer. Probably did consider himself to be the leader already.

Through the rest of the reapings, she made mental notes.

Anastasia turned to them, a grin on her face.

"The other Careers seem to be good, and the group should honestly be strong this year. Alec, you'll have to make sure they get the idea that you're the leader, or at the least Marble."

The two nodded.

How to survive the Games part 1:

Stick with your allies, until the last possible second.

Tristan Flux, 13, District Three

"...but how do we stay alive?"

The boy was brought out of his thoughts. Letting out a breath he didn't even realize he was holding, he turned his attention to what Croella was saying. Something on survival tactics.

Their mentor, Cassidy, just smiled.

"Let's take a deep breath, I'll go over everything in the next few weeks." The woman took a sip of her drink.

Watching the scenery speed by, Tristan grabbed his cup of orange juice and took another sip.

He could get used to this.

Well, at least the food.

"At least tell me this, is it best to ally up?"

Smiling softly, he answered instead.

"I mean, it has to be right? The chances go up, and you have a better shot at surviving."

"I like the way you think."

The reapings recap started.

The Careers seemed to be more powerful this year. More ruthless almost.

Tristan knew that he had to stay clear of him the best he could. They held themselves with pride.

Letting out a sigh, he let himself get lost in his thoughts one more.

Could he actually do this?

Or would he be the first one gone.

The careers, any one of them, could most likely snap his neck before he knew it.

He would need to make allies, and good ones.

The reapings changed to Four, skipping their own.

He watched as a blonde haired girl volunteered, with no hesitation. A smirk was on her face. The male was reaped, but he knew who he was. His sister had been in the Games prior and didn't make it.

The boy would probably want revenge for his sister.

It would be best to stay away from him.

"Those two round out the careers, who this year will most likely be stronger and more lethal." Cassidy spoke, turning her attention to her tributes. "I am going to say this now, that I would like you two to try to ally up, so that you'll stand more of a shot against them."

How to survive the Hunger Games rule part 2:

Ally up as soon as possible.

Bris Blade, 18, District Four.

Sitting across from River, he leaned back in his chair.

Sighing out softly, he sipped from his cup of tea, and turned to his mentor.

Roman was humming softly, a smile on his face.

"I'm surprised you two aren't bursting with excitement." He spoke.

"Nah, we just know how to hold it together. I will admit I am freaking out a little." Bris admitted. He grabbed an apple from the tray of fruit. "But another part of me is excited. I mean, this is what we've been preparing for all our life. Now's our time to shine."

"Come on you three, it's time to watch the reapings." Cove called out from her spot on the chair in the living area. "We have to see who we're up against."

As always, they paid close attention to One and Two. Of course, they still haven't decided if they were going to be in the Careers, but it never hurt to see who could potentially be their allies.

Then district five.

The girl held herself shyly, seeming reserved. Probably kept to herself. There still seemed to be paint on her, traces of it on her face and on her fingers. She would most likely stick to herself during training and the Games.

The male, with what looked like oil and soot still on him. He held himself well, and even had the hint of a smirk on his face. He would most likely ally up, and probably used a sword.

They would need to keep an eye on him.

"The girl, easy. She should be no problem. Seems stupid enough to light a fire. The male, though, seems like he can fend for himself." River spoke softly, from her spot at the table.

"Alright you two, time to talk strategies."

How to survive the Games part three

Learn what you can from the people you're up against.

Lilac Quainte, 18 District Five

The air was quiet.

Still.

It still hasn't really sunk in.

Blowing out a breath, she let her feet sink into the soft carpet as she made her way out onto the living area of the train. The only other person out there was their only mentor, Wyatt Amit. He gave her a smile as she sat on the couch next to him.

"Blaze is taking a nap it seems. So it's just the two of us. We should go ahead and watch, I can probably give you the key points of the other tributes." The clip started showing District One, followed by Two and Three. The only one who really stood out to Lilac was Marble and Jasper, from two and one respectively.

They seemed like they could possibly be the leaders, the ones who did the most killing. The most ruthless ones.

District three seemed like they would stick to themselves, quiet and timid.

Four, for Lilac could go two ways. They could join the careers, they for sure seemed like they had the mindset, since the female volunteered. But also, at the same time there was a look of what seemed like fear in their eyes. She would need to keep an eye out on them during training.

From the start, she knew the two from Six wouldn't make it far. The girl was dirty, in worn out clothes. She was scrawny, too thin and looked like she would snap at any moment. Even Lilac could probably kill her.

The male was stronger, more built, but she could sense something off about him. It was like he had something to prove.

"Watch out for those two, maybe try to see if they would want to ally up."

"I don't plan on having allies. I would do better by myself."

"I'll talk to Blaze once he's up and find out his plans."

Sitting back, she let out a sigh.

Could she actually do this?

How to survive the Games part four

Learn all you can during training.

Abigail Hayes,16 District Six

The shower was an amazing thing.

How she wished she could live like this forever.

But sadly, reality was starting to set in.

She most likely would be a bloodbath, easily picked off from the other tributes.

Letting the water rise out the rest of the shampoo, she pressed the button and got out. The second she stepped out, an air current dried her instantly. Dressing in a soft shirt and leggings, she headed out, set on exploring the train. Or at least the food area and then watch the reapings.

She was the only one out there, Avoxes finishing setting out food. She carefully got herself a plate, and after getting a glass of orange juice, sat on the chair. The reapings were already pulled up and were just finishing District One. Mentally noting to stay as far away from them as possible, she silently watched the reapings, eating the food.

Three was a bit better, she could see herself allying with them, if they wanted to. Four were more tributes she ought to stay away from, especially if they would be a part of the careers. She placed the now empty plate on the small table next to the chair, as the reaping changed to Five.

The female she could probably befriend during training. She didn't seem threatening, well at least not on the surface. The male wasn't an issue, she would be sure to stay clear from him as well.

District Seven started, and she watched as twelve-year olds were reaped. This made her heart break. They had their whole lives ahead of them, yet it was stolen from them. The female was shaking, and seemed to be willing herself not to cry. The male wasn't any better. He was scrawny, thin and silent tears rolling down his cheeks.

Blowing out a sigh, she decided to befriend them as well during training. Through the rest of the reapings, she kept an eye out for anyone else who could be useful in the arena.

Though, most likely she would keep to herself, and if she found Harley, ally up with him.