Here's the 3rd chapter already! I'm so happy, and I really enjoy writing this story. It really is just a matter of my schedule. Please R & R!
Disclaimer: I have no claims on the Hunger Games or FullMetal Alchemist. They both belong to their respectful owners.
I woke up to the sound of people yelling the next morning. I sighed and woke up figuring it was as good as time as any. I didn't even bother to get dressed so I just walked through the padded hallways barefoot wearing nothing but an over-sized white t-shirt. I finally made it to the source of the yelling: the dining car. I could and should have guessed that this would be where the fight most likely started. I opened the door to find our mentor, who's name I learned to be Haymitch, and Roy yelling. I yelped as I nearly got hit with a rouge bun that happened to have been picked up and thrown at someone. I caught it just in time. I sighed in annoyance.
"HEY!" I screamed, causing the two of them to look over at me from whatever yelling contest they were having. "What is going on here?"
"Nothing." Roy said calmly as he brushed off a black sweater. I rolled my eyes and put my hand on my hip.
"I'm sure. Now what made you start yelling at each other?" I said and leaned against the door frame.
"I had wanted him to start giving me pointers on how to survive out in the games, but all he said was 'Stay alive', so I started yelling at him to get real and sober up. He threw the first punch, then you walked in." Roy continued and sat down. Then I noticed Haymitch looking me down and stopping at my leg. I scoffed and threw the bun at him before going to sit down next to Roy.
"What happened to you?" Haymitch said through a mouth full of bun. Roy looked over at me curiously. I just sighed and shook my head.
"It's too long and personal. I don't want to talk about it." I said, closing the deal by starting to eat.
"Alright." He said and took a swig of coffee, and I was sure alcohol. "So here's what we're going to do. When Effie gets here, and once blonde over there gets dressed, we will go and watch a recap of the reapings. We should arrive in the Capitol later today, so that should give us just enough time to watch the recaps. Speaking of Effie . . ."
"Yes yes, here I am. We've got a busy, BUSY schedule ahead of us today! After breakfast we are going to go watch the recaps of the reapings. Then we should be arriving in the Capitol. When we get there, you will be handed over to the stylists. . ." She said, loosing her train of thought. . . probably somewhere in the pink wig of hers.
"When you get to the stylists, don't deny anything they tell you. Just do what they say." Haymitch adds and Effie nods, apparently finding her thoughts.
"After you get all dressed up, you'll be going to opening ceremonies! Ooh, such a busy day. Trinity, why don't you go get dressed, alright? Meet us in the car right next to the one we're in. We won't start without you." She said. I sighed and finished off the toast I was eating and got up. I quickly went to go get dressed in a simple green sweater and the black leggings I wore yesterday along with the boots. I then met up with everybody in the car that Effie was talking about and sat down on the couch with Roy. We all fell silent as the the recaps turned on.
It started out with the capitol seal and anthem, as it always does, as it starts out with District 1's reapings. No one honorable there. Then we get to district 7 where the 18 year old female district catches my eye. She was tall with blond hair going over one eye. I think they said her name was Olivier something or other. She looked pretty strong. The next person to catch my eye wasn't until the 11th district where both the tributes looked pretty young, but worthy allies. The female couldn't have been 12 yet and the male was probably 15 or 16, but was keeping a brave face just as well. I think their names were Ling and May and they looked related. There were others of course, and ours, but nobody else looked strong or smart enough to be allies and I was not going to become allies with the careers.
"Well, wasn't that just splendid!" Effie said once it was done. I stood up along with Roy and went to the dining cart. Although I had just eaten breakfast, my stomach seemed empty already. Roy had followed me. Once the door had closed behind me, he turned to look at me.
"I saw you staring intently at that screen. What are you planning?" He asked gruffly.
"Well, I thought it would be better to have allies so I was looking out for some possible ones." I said. I thought it better not to lie to him.
"You do know we'll just end up having to kill each other when it comes down to it." He said. I sighed in acknowledgement.
"Yea, I know. I just don't want to accept it." I said. Suddenly the train went dark as we entered a tunnel. When light flooded back into our car again, Roy walked over to the car.
"Looks like we've made it to the slaughter house."
Sorry this chapter was so short. . .and quite later than I expected to get it done. We have CRT testing this week so hopefully I'll be able to get some more stuff done tonight. That's about it that I had to say. Oh and don't forget to review!