AN: Does anyone know how FinnickxPercy is called? Fincy? Whatever it is, it'll be in this story, so we hope you'll learn to love this pairing. And if you don't, don't read the story. We won't change it.
Disclaimer: All rights belong to Rick Riordan and Suzanne Collins
Chapter IV: I prepare for the games
FInnick's P.O.V.
"Okay, so it's decided. I will mentor Alice, and Mags will mentor Finnick." One of the mentors concluded. Honestly, I didn't see the need to remember her name, especially if she won't be my mentor. We all nodded in response, even Percy. It's pretty endearing how he is so idiotic at times…
"In that case we will split for now. You'll have the time to discuss some things with your mentor and then we'll meet for dinner." The capitol lady ordered.
Alice went into another room of the train with her mentor, while I stayed in the same room with Percy and my mentor, what was she called? Max? Whatever her name was, she looked old enough to be a grandma.
"So, what do we have to discuss? I already know that I have to charm the capitol." I asked her. Percy silently tiptoed till he came to a stand behind Max. I discovered he really enjoys being invisible. I tried to keep my face serious as he gave Max the bunny ears.
"You know I can see you, right?" She calmly informed Percy with a quiet voice.
Percy stumbled and landed on the floor with a yelp. I stared at her in confusion. "Are you a demigod, Max?" I asked her incredulously.
"Of course I'm not. And it's Mags with GS and not an X." She chided. "I'm blessed by Hestia. "
I looked at Percy for an explanation. "Gods sometimes bless mortals who deserve it."
"When do they deserve it?" I asked him curiously.
"When one of the gods think they are good." Percy shrugged. "Some gods have a weird definition of good, but Hestia is alright." Thunder boomed in the distance, which happened a lot more since Percy came here.
Mags chuckled. "That's one way to explain it. And to answer your first question Finnick, we'll have to talk about your skills, and survival tactics for in the arena."
I nodded, my mind still reeling rom the realization that Mags could see Percy. He stood up from the floor and sat down beside me.
"Let's start with you, Finnick. Can you fight?" Mags asked me.
I nodded. "Yes, I learned to fight with a trident and a net."
Mags looked really relieved at that. "Great, so at least you'll have a chance. What about you? And what is your name?" She directed at Percy.
"I'm Percy Jackson, son of Poseidon. I can fight with a sword. Maybe a little with a spear, never used a trident, and I'm horrible with a bow. By the way, I'm from the past. I can also breathe underwater, talk to horses and fish, control water and heal in water, cause earthquakes and cause hurricanes." He summed up in one breath. "Oh, and I have some control over Ice too."
Mags and I were stunned into silence while Percy smiled proudly at this.
"Can I do that too?" I blurted out.
"Eh… I don't know. To be honest, I'm not good with remembering the titles of gods. We'll just have to try it out later." Percy admitted with a cute blush on his face.
"We can figure that out later." Mags interrupted us. "First we have to strategize. "
We nodded. "Can you run?" She asked us.
"Yes." We both answered. "In that case you'll run to the horn of plenty as fast as you can. Grab the first things you see, and then go. No alliances. Percy, I assume you are going to join Finnick in the arena?"
I bit my lip and prayed he would say yes. "Yup."
I sighed in relief. 'Thank you!' I told him in my head. 'You're welcome. How can I help you otherwise?'
"In that case you will have to make sure that no tribute can see you, because there will surely be a demigod." Mags continued. ''And you don't want anyone to see you as the 3rd tribute of district 4 that only they can see. It could make you his or her target."
Percy nodded determined to stay hidden. "Now, on to the other strategies." Mags started.
#Line Break#
I blushed in embarrassment as a whole team of stylists began working on me. It got even worse when they undressed me. I was nude. In front of Percy... He didn't leave the room and also didn't turn away from me. He just stood there laughing at me. I didn't look that bad, did I?
They finally left trough the door, but I still wasn't dressed. 'Oh gods… Please don't tell me I have to be naked at the opening ceremonies?' I begged Percy. He stopped laughing and suddenly turned serious. It was a bit scary how his emotions could change so quickly.
"I hope you won't be naked in front of everyone, but I can't help you with that." He told me with an apologizing smile.
'Please Percy, at least get me some pants.' I pleaded and if I had to I would've begged on my knees.
Before he could respond the door opened again and in came a woman. She looked to be around the early 30's. Surprisingly enough, she was less capitol-crazy as the other stylists.
"Hi Finnick, I'm Dinosa your personal stylist. I'm gonna keep this short, here's your costume, good luck." She handed me a big pile of clothes and I mentally cheered. 'I'm not naked!'
"See you next time, the trident is in the corner." And she left again.
I threw the clothes on the floor except for underwear. I put those on first before I looked at the rest. There were slippers and… a bed sheet? "Percy," I said out loud. "Can you help me?"
He chuckled. "You can't even dress without me?" But then he stared dumbfounded at my clothes. "Is this a cape?"
I shrugged helplessly. "I don't know, is it?"
I looked around. "Didn't she say something about a trident?"
"Found it!" Percy called out. He handed it over to me and I saw that there was a note attached to it.
"Instructions for the robe." I read out loud and then paused. "So, it's a robe. Great. Wait, no pants?"
"Be happy that you are allowed underwear." Percy teased with a grin.
With the instructions we were able to figure the bed sheet out and get me dressed in time for the opening ceremony.
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'Your majesty, it's a honor to meet you.' A horse told Percy and then repeated the same to me. I looked at Percy who seemed to be used to these kinds of things already. Well, guess I discovered my first ability. 'Likewise.' I responded before I walked on, a little freaked out. Percy however stayed to chat with the horse.
Someone helped me on the chariot and I saw that Alice was already there. I smiled awkwardly at her and she shyly returned it. 'I'm supposed to kill her.' I told Percy a bit troubled by it. 'No you're not, there's a big chance that someone else will.' He responded, which didn't help me at all. I looked in his direction and saw him still standing by the horses.
'I'll be in the crowd, try to find me. It will look like you're paying attention to the crowd. Don't forget to smile and wave. I'm sure they'll fall in love with you.' He advised me with a charming smile.
I tried to relax and smile back. 'Thank you, Percy.'
The ceremony started. District one was the first to go. After that district 2, then 3 and then my district. My grip on the trident tightened and I stood as confidently as I could. Our chariot left.
I did my best to listen to Percy. I searched the crowd with a smile that may have looked a bit cocky. It's the only way to make it look convincing. But then I found Percy and my smile turned genuine. He wore some weird capitol clothes instead of his normal orange t-shirt. I liked the t-shirt better. Still, it really helped to see Percy in the crowd of people I hate. He made it easier to smile.
With newfound motivation I continued to charm my way into the hearts of the capitol people, or at least their pockets so they'll bet on me.
I heard some of the capitol women scream my name, which meant that I did a good job. I shot a grin in the direction of the screams.
The chariots came to a stop in a circle. I looked up and saw president Snow standing up and walking to the microphone. As always, he had a white rose on him.
"Welcome! Tributes, we welcome you. We salute your courage and your sacrifice, and we wish you Happy Hunger Games! And may the odds be ever in your favor."
#Line Break#
"Great job!" Dinosa told me after the ceremony. I smiled back at her, but then turned to Mags for her opinion.
She nodded. "It was good. You'll have the 4th floor of the tribute center." She walked away and we followed her.
When we came to the elevator Percy almost didn't get in in time because Dinosa and Alice stood in the opening.
Dinner was mostly silent. We couldn't talk about strategies because Alice and I weren't a team.
After dinner Percy and I went to my room (which was really big). I was lost in thoughts and didn't notice Percy heading for the bathroom until he called me there. 'Percy? Are you alright?' I asked him as I saw him standing next to a bathtub with clothes on. 'Don't tell me you need help undressing' I teased him, remembering his teases when the stylists undressed me.
He shook his head calmly, but I could see mischief in his eyes. I frowned distrusting.
"Just come closer, Finnick." Seeing no way out I obliged, which I soon regretted as he grabbed my head and pushed it underwater.
I panicked. 'Percy, let go! Are you crazy?!' I screamed inside my head. 'Sorry Finnick, just trust me. It will be worth it.' He replied, not sounding sorry at all.
I tried to fight him of, but he was older and stronger than me. 'Fuck you, Perce! '
I tried to hold my breath for as long as I could. Normally that would've been really long, but he took me by surprise so I couldn't draw a breath before I went under.
'Just breathe.' Percy ordered me.
I stubbornly refused until I saw black spots. I bit my lip, but couldn't take it any longer. 'Fine. But if I drown it'll be on you.' I followed his order and was surprised that I didn't drown.
Taking a deep breath I stopped struggling and calmed down a bit. 'Okay, I'm still alive. Just, let go of me now.'
Percy's grip on me loosened so I could stand up again. As soon as I got over my shock I pushed him against the wall.
'Why didn't you warn me before you did that!?' I shouted at him, al my anger returning.
He raised his hands as a sign of surrender. "You wouldn't have agreed if I asked you." He stated matter of factly.
I scowled and kept silent.
After a while Percy finally apologized. "Okay, okay… I'm sorry. But you have to admit, it helps to know you can breath underwater."
I rolled my eyes but had to agree with him. 'But, why did it take so long for me to find out?'
He shrugged. "Did you ever try before?"
'Well… No.' I answered.
"In that case you should've just tried it."
AN: Next chapter will be the last chapter before they enter the arena. We're sorry if the last bit seems a bit rushed, but we really wanted to post this chapter today so we didn't have to wait a whole week.
