Luxury was no joke as the chrome doors slid open to reveal the trains beauty. Tabitha encouraged both Cody and I to enjoy everything while it lasts. She then went to find our mentors previous victors of the games. Awkward glances were exchanged between the two of us but were soon perturbed when two well known victors walked in and greeted us. Finnick Odair. Of coarse, his sea green eyes piercing every single lady with his tanned skin and bronzed hair. He is the capitols darling. Having ladies swooning over him. Even I (one who doesn't date boys) can easily be fooled by his charming demeanor. But, don't act like every other girl and start flirting with him. An old woman who seems to be in her 80's with her grey hair and wrinkles is the other mentor standing right beside him. I then learn that her name is Mags and mainly communicates through sign language. Finnick gives me a seductive wink which I decide not to return back. Immediately, he gets down to business. He says "stand up" to Cody and sizes him up on every angle head to toe.
"Hmmmmmm" you seem to have a lot of strength that could benefit in combat, plus you have those looks that are helpful in getting sponsors.
Great. (I mean that sarcastically). He's just going to judge us based on our first impression. Though I have been training at the academy, Finnick will probably favor Cody since he's older, bigger, stronger, and is good looking. I'm as good as dead meat. Now it's my time to stand up.
Finnick did the same thing to me that he did to Cody, but a little closer to my body. A little weird right, having Finnick Odair so close to me. But anyways, he asked me my strengths and weaknesses. I mentioned that I am more comfortable with distance weapons like knives. He nodded his head with approval and kept on going.
"Only being 14, your going to have to give it all you got. Especially with your small stature how tall are you 5'2? Anyways, that's good to know that you use knives, I can also sense that you are quick on your feet and are a fast runner. But, strength and hand to hand combat could be your downfall, you are probably going to have to face a guy who is around a foot taller than you, who will indeed crush you... Finnick went into immense detail, a lot of it having to do with the fact that Cody is better than me. Well enough is enough pretty boy, let me show you how the fighters handle it.
Listen up Odair, but I'm pretty sure you won at 14 right? Not to mention, pretty solely on sponsors, god if it weren't for that trident I wouldn't have to listen to the words that come out of your mouth, is what I spat at him.
The whole room fell silent, even Tabitha who was doing her nails. All eyes were on me, Carla Cortez at the moment. Finnick then cleared his throat, which then caused me to leave the situation finding my own room which I then planned to stay in for a while.
My head hit the pillow of my bed as I let tears roll down my face faster then a slashing sword. Emotionally and mentally, I feel hurt. I didn't mean to offend Finnick, but labeling me as a weakling isn't going to cut it. Not when I'm your tribute. You mean I didn't even get to talk with Mags yet. Though it isn't even evening yet I feel like changing into some sweats. I made myself at home by putting on TV and getting out some donuts that appeared on one of my drawers. I got to the channel where the Reaping are played, since I need to see who I'm competing against. But first, I see two men commentating on last years hunger games, and how the arena was so beautiful. The final two were in an epic fight tossing and turning, and shedding blood until a cannon went off. Then the screen leaped to District one where a blonde bimbo named Glimmer was reaped and then a strong but lanky looking boy was reaped named Marvel, who were both 17. District two displayed a burly brute named Cato alongside a rather bloodthirsty raven haired freckled girl named Clove. Normally districts 1,2, and 4 form a career pack together. Well, District 4 just depending on the year. Anyways, I think that Cody will want to be in that alliance. I watched more of the tapes, the girl from 5 seeming sly, and the pair from 11.
Before I knew it, Tabitha was calling me for dinner. I felt uncomfortable especially after what happened earlier, but at the same time I wanted food. So I toughened up and sat right next to Cody at the table. Finnick then spoke and directed his eyes toward me.
"Look, Carla I'm sorry and shouldn't have underestimated you. What you said earlier despite how I felt in the moment showed me how much of a determined attitude you have".
"Apology accepted" Is what I said in full forgiveness.
Now after that was settled, we talked about what would happen once we get to the capitol. Plus I even told them about some of the other tributes. And about possible alliances. Which in fact, Finnick didn't hesitate one bit about this talk. Cody also was impressed seeing the Reaping tapes as well. Since District 4 is so close to the capital, we would arrive there first thing in the morning, which meant that I would have to wake up early. So that is why Mags insisted that we go to bed.