District 4
Malakai Mavericks
As I'm led down the corridor of the President's Mansion, I get major deja vu from when I was crowned. Somehow, that was only a year ago. It feels like so much longer. I'm not really supposed to do anything at the crowning, Alexandros just said he wanted me there. Although, I suspect they want to prove they have me on a tight leash.
The Peacekeepers lead me out to the balcony, where the most recent Victor stands, facing the crowd. They're all dressed up for the ceremony, and the crowd is obviously very pleased to see them. They get even more excited when they spot me. I'm told to stand by a few adults who I guess are part of President Divine's team. I recognize the woman next to me as Divine's assistant, though I have no idea what her name is.
The crowd erupts into a roar of excitement as Divine enters, holding a Victor's crown. It's identical to the one he placed on my head a year ago. However, I'm no longer scared of him. I don't know why, especially now that I know how evil he is. But I just hate him. I don't have any fear of him.
When Divine starts speaking, I don't pay much attention. I zone out, although I'm snapped back to reality when I feel something bump against my hand. I look to my left and see Divine's assistant staring straight ahead. However, she tapping my hand. After a second, I realize she's holding something. I subtly let her transfer it into my hand before sliding it into my jacket pocket. I don't know what it could be, but her subtlety suggests it's something she doesn't want anyone else to notice.
"Now, let us crown our most recent Victor!" Alexandros says, and I look back at him. "The Victor of the 248th Hunger Games, Cecelia Hart!"
This was fairly short, but I knew I just had to post this. I don't know why, but I'm really unmotivated for these epilogues. I'm excited for Feathers but I just need to get through these XD. I keep shortening my plans for each of these, but even so, it takes me such a long time to get through them. Sorry for keeping you hanging. I'll have the eulogies next chapter (where we'll also check in with the Victor).
- Lilah