Finnick's P.O.V
8 contestants left, it's time for the interviews, of course... I know no matter what Annie's going to be fine... I mean... She has my pretty face on her side but none the less I'm worried about who they are going to find... Her mother's dead... I've never even heard anything about her father and she doesn't seem to have any aunts or anything... I have to constantly remind myself that she's going to be fine. She has Fawn and Daniel on her side...
Fawn has been protecting them both well. If she too could come out alive I would thank her but obviously only one tribute can survive, and that'll be Annie... I know it will... It has to be.
Mags and I have to leave the gamemaker's room and go to the interview room, all mentors must be present.
Ceaser Flickerman enters the stage, he turns to the Capitol audience, nods to the mentors and turns to the screen in front of him which is currently showing President Snow.
"Likewise with every year, I'm happy to say that we are finally down to eight tributes. These of course include: District one and two, both from six, one from eight and somehow... A tribute from... DISTRICT TWELVE," he pauses for effect, the screen switches to Haymich who smiles drunkenly, he of course has no idea what's going on... The Capitol cheers.
"Although it's unusual to have a tribute from an outline district come so far, don't worry my friends, your favourites are back better and stronger then last year." The Capitol cheer again, the screen shows all the mentors, I'm sure the camera stays on my face a little longer and I smirk. When Haymich is shown again, he scowls agressily.
"Now then my friends, it's time for... THE INTERVIEWS TO BEING," The president leaves and now it's only the Capitol and Ceaser left in the room excluding us: the mentors.
The boy from one's parents are up first. They explain about how they were so excited when he volunteered, that they were always waiting for this moment... That they are so proud of him and are thankful to the Capitol and mentors. I shake my head... How am I going to be able to sit through four of these...
The girl and boy from district two's interviews follow suit and I try not to groan... It's finally Daniel's turn and I'm so thankful to have a normal interview but...
"We were proud when he volunteered, we expected him to join the... The careers and we were so so..." Daniel's mother stops talking and his Grandmother puts an arm around her daughter. I grimace and feel immediate sorrow for the boy. "Well... Well we sure wanted him to win but... Well... At least he tried." The crowd 'aww' in sadness and Ceaser has visible tears in his eyes...
And then, it's Annie's turn... I'm terrified about who will step up, who will have came and then...
"I take it you are Miss. Isobel Heartrage?" Ceaser asks as a terrified girl steps onto the stage.
"Y... Yes" The girl says taking a seat opposite Ceaser. Her face is pale... I'm surprised I've never heard of her before.
"Well then Miss Isobel,"
"Izzy's fine..."
Ceaser laughs, I see a little colour returning to the girl's face.
"Well then Izzy, what was your reaction to Annie becoming a tribute?"
"Well... Well um... I was worried for her, obviously, but I had courage that she would win and... Well she hasn't doubted me yet..."
Ceaser laughs again, "I think we all were a little worried..."
I scowl, I'm sure Ceaser didn't mean what he actually said... He's only a Capitol citizen after all.
"Now Izzy, I think we are all wanting the inside scoop about Annie..."
"Um..." And then suddenly, it's quite obvious to me, Izzy barley knows Annie.
"Well, we all know she's a lovely girl, very kind, very... Generous... Someone to be proud of. And... And I wish she could know I'm still routing for her..."
"Aww, aren't you sweet Izzy, I'm sure we all want Annie to know that," He turns to the crowd, "right?" They cheer in agreement. This is going well...
"And now Izzy, I think we all want to know this really... That boy who was reaped before Daniel, he was?"
"Oh... Harry? Yeah, he's my brother... "
"Why isn't he here today?"
I see the girl twitch, she's back to the pale corpse she once was... And suddenly I feel so so sorry for her because I know what must have happened...
"He's... Well... He's not here today, feels ill, haha, but he wanted to come and... And cheer Annie on because you know, I'm her friend and... And that's it."
She lied to Ceaser... If reaped, the Capitol is suddenly aware of you... She didn't seem to have any other family... It's obvious that a sixteen year old, hungry and weak like her is incompetent to look after a kid...
"Well, we are out of time," Ceaser bows and Izzy follows suit. The crowd cheer and music plays as Izzy, still trembling leaves...
Mags sighs, and turns to me, "we better keep an eye out for that girl," I nod in agreement... But don't have time to say anything else as now Fawn's family is up.
A spindly grandmother and two tiny children who hide behind her legs walk onto the stage. One of the children, an older boy, dares himself to sit down closest to Ceaser and although terrified, puts on a brave face.
The interview goes surprisingly well, although I can't remember much of it, I'm exhausted and still need to check on Annie... But Mags tells me I need to sleep...
I go into my room, slam the door shut and fall immediately into my dreams.
Mags lied... I don't know how to say it but... But she lied, Annie isn't okay. Mags didn't tell me. I hate her... I HATE HER.
Annie's suffering... I DON'T KNOW WHAT'S GOING ON. I need to help her. Quickly.
I run into the gamemaker's room, sit on the chair and slam my fingers into the power on button...
Annie's alone... She's alone in a cave... "What happened... what happened.. "
I scream at Mags... I don't regret it. That stupid woman should have told me...
But she tells me now... Daniel was killed. It sent Annie mad, she ran off. Mags doesn't know why... But apparently Fawn's looking for her... Oh I could hug Fawn. She's done so much for Annie...
I decide, at once, it's time to send a sponsor gift. I have to... I have to help Annie will not die there... I will make sure of that.
I pool the money... Not enough for much... Of course without me Annie wouldn't have a thing so I should at least be greatful for my handsome face...
I end up sending two bottles of water and enough food to last a day, at least... She needs to be okay... She needs to be... If she isn't... If she isn't I may just break.
