That was quite the photoshoot. I don't know how long I had to stand there and wait for another Capitol official who is desperate to get a picture with me. I understand that everyone wants a photo with the victor, but it is seriously annoying to have to wait around like that. Eventually my whole prep team and mentors were in the picture. That was like around 30 people in one picture. I am excited as now Tabitha finally mentions the part I've been waiting even longer for. The time to go home. We hop back into the taxi, and we apparently are heading straight to the train where Tabitha and my prep team will say their goodbyes and Finnick, Mags and I leave.
"We'll see you again in 6 months for the victory tour, but that's 6 months too long for my taste. I hope you enjoy these few months in your new life!" Tabitha chimed.
And we are off! Back to 4. Man it's been around a month or so I think, but it feels like forever. Now though emptiness foreshadows my mind as I think of what I am going to do within the next few months. Like seriously. What are my friends going to think of me. Will they look up to me? Will they just view me as an evil killer? Only time will tell with that one. My family though, always views me as their sweetheart. Maybe I should just forget. Forget about all that just happened. Just let go. But I can't though, things happen for a reason. I can't completely disregard everything that occured in that arena. I decide to bring this up as a form of conversation to Finnick and Mags. Of course they think I worry too much. They tell me to go with the flow of whatever's thrown at me. This isn't the advice I am looking for.
Thankfully District for is rather close to the capitol, since I hear the train pulling into a station. I also get a glimpse of the people outside crowded around the station. I guess this is the usual greeting that they have each year for the victor arrives home. The train finally comes to a stop. And the doors open and Finnick speaks right before I step out.
"The spotlight is all yours, just take it in".
The crowd roared once my presence was there. Everyone looked so proud. I waved and blew kisses. I spot my mom, dad, and Mira in the front row. I immediately got off the balcony to go and greet them. This moment couldn't get any better. I am a little overwhelmed by the swarming people, so I have to sneak through the crowd. When I accomplished that my parent said that all of my things have already been moved to my new house in the victors village. Finnick's my new neighbor. I ask if we can go back there and just settle in. Once that has been done, Mira asks all the crazy questions at first.
"Car, was it hard,...killing people".
"Yes, but I wanted to see you again, so I had to to what I had to do for that to happen" I reply making Mira smile.
"Did it scare you when Clove attacked" She blurted.
"MIRA! That's so rude. You don't just ask that kind of question. Now your sister has been through way too much to hear that" My parents shout.
"No it's ok, I've been asked that question A LOT. I mean did you see the second interview with Caesar. Geez, that was probably the easiest question he asked" I respond.
"We did, I'm so sorry you were put through that. Now come on lets make you some tuna." my mom exclaimed.
My face lit up at that. I gobbled down the tuna and asked if I can go to the beach alone. I put on a bikini and walk down the street the the beautiful coastline I have missed so much. And once I'm there I see Valencia, Santina, and Cassandra. We group hug and talk right about the games. I mean we really get down to business. Valencia even mentioned how disgusted she was by Cody's betrayal and is glad I didn't spare him his life in the finale. Santina and Cassandra talked about what they did during the games and how hard it was to watch what happened at the feast. It feels so good to be back with these queens. They are the ones who deserve the crown. Snow should of made three more crowns for them. Maybe these are the people who will fulfill my life for years and years, not just for six months...