Ava Hanson

I was supposed to be mad about what Valerie did. I didn't know the whole story, but I remembered the way she acted the night before the Games. Pray was furious, but I knew she had a reason. Pray doesn't understand that some things are more important.

District Two

Four was lucky we didn't share a border. We were ready to start a war. Those dirty fishmongers handed the Games to the pathetic outliers. Theo deserved better. Every day Suki waited by the door for him. She was still hopeful when she died years later, her back against that same door.

Valerie was worse than Angelo. We'd never forget how much she degraded us. Jason was expelled from the Academy the day she died. He pounded at the doors and screamed, but he wasn't one of us anymore. He cursed her name and wondered what went wrong.

He went to see the place she'd been buried a few days after she arrived. Someone had knocked the headstone over and defiled it. He stood it back up and knelt by her grave.

The Capitol Tattler

Juicy Tell-All Revealed! Leaked Documents Show Original Final Interviews

Hello Panamaniacs! I'm roving reporter Felicia Trice, and have I got some dirt for you! My sources in the Capitol just got me this red-hot content, and of course I sent it straight to press! Be the first among your friends to know the latest scoop, before the interviews are even out!

Original Transcript: Final Eight (Seven) Interviews

Polyphemus: Mrs and Mrs Evans, I'm sure you're very excited about Karyssa's performance so far.

Erin Evans: We're not at all surprised. We knew Karyssa would get this far.

Loria Evans: We also know she'll win.

Polyphemus: I'm sure you're right. Did Karyssa always want to fight in the Games?

Erin Evans: She was always a fighter, but when she was very little, she actually wanted to be a veterinarian.

Loria Evans: I told her she had to choose the Light or Dark side.

Polyphemus: Lastly, is there anything you want to say to your daughter?

Erin Evans: Can you take care of that disgusting boy?

Loria Evans: She won't want to. She loves animals.

They both blow kisses at the camera

Polyphemus: Mrs. DeMarcos, how has it been having your son in the Games?

Mrs. DeMarcos: Same as always.

Polyphemus: You don't even seem upset!

Mrs. DeMarcos: Hadn't seen the boy in weeks.

Mr. DeMarcos: He's been running with a tough crowd. He's hardly ever home.

Polyphemus: Surely you're worried?

Mr. DeMarcors: He's lived this long.

Polyphemus: Uh... Lastly, is there anything you want to say to your son?

Mrs. DeMarcos: If he was here. Not to a camera. You know he can't hear us?

Polyphemus: What do you think of your daughter's strategy in the Games?

Mr. Ellis: It's a little odd. Usually we prefer to face our battles head-on in Four.

Patrick Ellis: I don't care, as long as it gets her back.

Coral Ellis: Yeah, you gotta fight smarter.

Polyphemus: I hadn't thought of that. What does Careen do when she's not training?

Patrick Ellis: She smooches Aiden.

Mrs. Ellis: Trick! She does a little of everything. When she's not working, she likes to watch the sunsets. She has such an eye for beauty.

Polyphemus: Lastly, is there anything you want to say to your daughter?

Mrs. Ellis: We miss you. Come home soon.

Patrick Ellis: Nobody's washed the deck since you left. It smells.

Polyphemus: Mrs. Gein, what's it been like watching your son in the Games?

Mrs. Gein: Please go away.

Mr. Gein: We have nothing to say. Please let us be.

Polyphemus: Titus has been causing quite a stir. Any thoughts on the controversy?

Mrs. Gein begins to cry.

Mr. Gein: Get out of here, you ghoul. Haven't you done enough?

Mrs. Gein: We're so sorry to everyone Titus hurt. He's not like this. Please...

Mr. Gein: It's all right, dear.

Polyphemus: Lastly, is there anything you want to say to your son?

Mrs. Gein: Please just go.

Polyphemus: Desiree has been doing a very good job so far.

Malthus Redwood: Wait until she has to fight. She's going to tear them apart. I taught her.

Polyphemus: We were all very touched by your daughter's alliance with Electra. Were you surprised?

Mr. Redwood: Des has always been a loyal friend. She has many girlfriends.

Malthus Redwood: Bet your butt she does.

Mrs. Redwood: Desiree is a very loving young woman.

Polyphemus: Lastly, is there anything you want to say to your daughter?

Mrs. Redwood: We're very proud of you. Please come home soon.

Mr. Redwood: Do what you have to. It's all right.

Malthus Redwood: Kick their butts!

Polyphemus: Mr. Webb, it's not often someone from Eleven lasts so long. Are you surprised?

Mr. Webb: What do you expect me to say to that?

Mrs. Webb: Dear.

Polyphemus: Hoban and Vextrix must have been very close.

Mrs. Webb: They've been inseparable for years. He's... he was always there for her.

Polyphemus: How do you think Vextrix will win?

Husan Webb: Because she's not scared! She won't be because I gave her the don't be scared book.

Polyphemus: That was very thoughtful of you. Lastly, is there anything you want to say to your daughter?

Mrs. Webb: You didn't let him down. He'll always be with you.

Mr. Webb: I love you so much, Care Bear.

Polyphemus: We hardly ever get volunteers from Twelve.

Mr. Unk: Peach never was like everyone else.

Polyphemus: What would cause someone to do something like that?

Mr. Unk clears his throat

Mr. Unk: She was mad at someone.

Polyphemus: He must have really gotten in deep.

Mr. Unk: He did. He's very sorry. He wishes he could take it back.

Polyphemus: With luck she'll be home soon. Maybe she'll accept his apology. Lastly, is there anything you want to say to your daughter?

Mr. Unk: Things are going to get better. I promise.

Tabby Unk: I love you Peach and I miss you so much!

And that's the scoop, loyal readers! The Games are getting closer to their explosive conclusion. Even I can't write something more exciting than that! I can't wait to see it.

Felicia Trice

I alter my flow whenever I can because it keeps things fun. I always found interviews boring because they're always going to be the same thing. I did the "leak" format so we could see an undoctored transcript that hadn't been smoothed out yet and still contained mistakes and things that would be edited out.