By now, Marvel and Glimmer's names have been called. Now we're just waiting for districts 2 and 3 to go. At least Cody and I are one of the first ones up. I hear that the gamemakers get bored very quickly once they get to some of the outlying districts.
"Carla Cortez, report for private evaluation" Is what I heard a muffled voice say.
I walked in surpassing the district three boy who just finished. As the gamemakers came insight, it took me a couple of minutes to get there attention. Once there eyes were all on me I began knife throwing. The first knife thrown almost missed the target which resulted in a chuckle from the gamemakers. Seneca Crane, the head gamemaker with the weird beard was too focused on talking to another guy when the second knife thrown hit the dead center. he was near a dead pig with an apple on it. Out of pure anger, I chucked one of the knifes right at the apple and the whole room fell in silence. Then I conclude saying four words.
"Thanks for your consideration" I what I say when I also give a bow.
The minute I leave the room I think "what did I just do" "am I going to end up getting a 2, or what". But, I stopped thinking about it since I will find out tonight.
I arrive to the District 4 compartment only to be greeted by the one and only Finnick Odair. Everyone then asks us how are evaluation went. Cody went first and said that he welded a trident on a dummy. By the sound of it, Cody's session went very well. Now it is my turn. I don't know whether to make something up or to tell the truth. Oh well, sometimes the truth hurts, but I feel like I should take ownership and tell everyone. Here goes...
" Are you CRAZY" is what Tabitha shrieked after I explained the first couple sentences.
" I just got angry" is what I retaliated back.
"You screwed up big time, you know, your actions reflect badly on all of us" Is all Tabitha had to say back.
" Nice throwing, Carla" is what Finnick winked with a sugar cube in his mouth.
" You find it funny Finnick".
" Yes, I think it will earn her sponsors".
" All they want is a good show" Flame chimed in.
Ceaser Flickerman's face was on screen about to show the scores when Tabitha huffed on the fact that my score may not turn out so well. Finally, the scores were being read, so far, my fellow careers are doing well, scoring nine's and ten's. Cody managed to score an eight. Which I am very proud of him for. Now the moment I've been waiting for, my score, a ten flashed onto the screen and my eyes looked as if they were going to fall out of there sockets. The whole room erupted in cheers, even from Tabitha.
"The gamemakers must of loved you" said Finnick.
That night I went to sleep with the notion that I could win the games.