Flame led me out to the chariot where I saw Cody in a very similar outfit along with Finnick and his stylist. But I saw Cody talking to another tribute. I slowly approached Cody and he introduced me to the district one tributes Glimmer and Marvel. They were dressed in pink and purple feathers trying to resemble the luxury items in their district. I shook hands with both of them and we were just talking about weapons. Just by the sound of it, I already knew that Cody was trying to stir up an alliance with them, though don't think the district one tributes would reject. I truly am not sure if the careers would truly be the best for me, but only time will tell. Suddenly, a voice over the loudspeaker said "tributes mount chariots". I guess that was the cue to rush back quickly. Immediately I look around to screeching capitolites throwing flowers at us. I then look up at the screen and realize that the sparkles were activating with the whole outfit. More cheers and screams occurred when a pair of tributes were on fire? Wait? On fire? Credits to there stylist. I know Marvel and Glimmer would probably be mad at them for stealing the spotlight. But we did at the same time. I still think that they don't mind me. As I am about to step off the chariot, I see Cato and Clove glaring deeply at the district 12 tributes. And I can tell that they may not be the biggest fans of Cody and I either. But we haven't even talked yet. Surprisingly Glimmer and Marvel don't seem to care. Which is odd considering they are careers. Our mentors and Cleo, Cody's stylist congratulated us and said that sponsors already impressed.
We entered the fourth floor which was our penthouse. At least the capitol doesn't treat us like prisoners since the quality luxury they give us is divine. Not that I adore the capitol. In fact, I hate the capitol. There the reason for the 23 deaths a year. They also think that kids killing each other is entertaining. It's sickening. The whole thought wants to make me throw up. Anyways, I have to keep myself together as I am about to eat dinner. I don't want Tabitha to yell at me for throwing up on the table. She would say "where are your manners". She cares way too much about manners. In two weeks one or even both of us could be dead and that is all you care about? Gee thanks, you don't give a damn about anyone else. At least Finnick and Mags understand what I'm going through. And they have more regards besides manners. Once I sit down at the dinner table, Finnick starts to speak.
" So tomorrow is the first day of training for tributes, Cody, I know you won't want to hear this but no using weapons for the first day. Go to the survival skill stations. Same goes for you Carla".
"Bu- " Cody's voice was cut off by Finnick's.
"No buts, now as I was saying, you guys should also maybe try to talk to some potential allies".
"Both of us were talking to Marvel and Glimmer earlier the district one tributes" I cut in.
"Now that's a start" Finnick grinned while biting his steak.
" Speaking of that are you guys considering an alliance with the other careers?
"Ummmmmm, I don't know" Is what I mentioned very awkwardly.
"Now I know I'm throwing a lot of information at both of you, so get some sleep and you'll have plenty of time to think about this" Finnick said as he got up and was walking to go to the door.
"Where are you going" Cody asked with a hint of curiosity.
"Nowhere" was all he shrugged back at us.
"Tell me. Where are you going Finnick Odair"? Is what I smirked back at him.
"Going to go enjoy the interesting victor life. I'll teach you about it if you win the games."
As I turned on the TV in my room, the same two men named Caesar and Claudius were showing recaps of the tribute parade. They mainly mentioned the district twelve tributes who were on fire. Apparently that was the girl who volunteered at the reaping. Her name is Katniss. And the boy who was reaped, Peeta. Sleep then overtook me.