Hunger Games Retrospective Television Program
The television set lit up. Three puffy chairs were aligned in a semi circle. The man sitting in the middle had violet frosted curly hair, and a matching violet colored suit. "Welcome back ladies and gentleman of Panem! This is the Hunger Games Retrospective, where we look back at all the thrills and chills of the last year's Hunger Games. I am your host Senor Lavender. With me as always is my Hunger Games co-commentator Doxsin Peppers! And joining us for this evening is Capital personality, veteran escort, and all around lovely lady Gertrude Trevars!"
"Happy to be here Lavender." Doxsin spoke sitting on the chair to Lavender's left. He was a short skinny man with dark skin, wavy blue hair and a matching blue suit.
"The pleasure is all mine!" Gertude spoke in a high pitched voice and a thick capitol accent, sitting to Lavender's right. She was a large woman with bright blond hair done up, and an elaborate red dress.
"Well, let's get right into it." Lavender spoke with excitement. "Doxsin, take us through last year's games, the 117th Hunger Games!"
Doxsin nodded and turned and looked into the camera. "Last year it was an exciting games full of treachery and tribulations. We saw an arena split into four quarters each with a unique feel and environment. The two tributes from District 1 entered the arena as the odds on favourites, only to be betrayed by the other careers during the bloodbath and killed. In the end it was Griggs Watson, the male tribute from District 2 who survived till the end and after a quick battle with the female tribute from District 7, became the victor."
Lavender turned to Gertrude. "It was another impressive showing by District 2 who is on quite a roll. They have won three times in the last 5 years. Gertrude, as the District 2 escort, can you give us some insights as to why District 2 has been so dominant in recent years."
"Well Lavender, it's simple really." Gertrude began to explain. "District 2 takes great pride in sending their tributes to the games. It is a hard working, determined people in that district. That's all there is to it."
"Wonderful." Lavender commented. "Now, it is time for everyone's favourite part of the show, when we chose our Kill of the Games! I'll start with you Doxsin."
"It's an easy choice of me Lavender. I already mentioned it in my summary. It has to be the death of District 1's male tribute. An absolute brute, the lad made his presence felt immediately in the games when he caved in the face of the male tribute from District 9. Recognizing the boy's incredible strength, the female tribute from District 2 took the first opportunity that presented itself to lodge her sword right through his chest from behind. It caught everyone by surprise, even the other tributes and it changed the entire landscape of the games from that moment on. And for those reasons it is my Kill of the Games!"
"A spectacular kill for sure, but I am going to have to disagree with you Doxsin that it was the Kill of the Games." Gertrude said. "For me the kill of the games has to be the District 4 female, who was killed by Griggs Watson from District 2 and in my opinion guaranteed his victory. It was a harsh battle that lasted several minutes in the rainy bog. After the girl from District 4 sliced Griggs' knee, many thought he would not be able to recover. But his weakness was all a play to lure her close, thinking she now had an easy kill. Only for him to spin around and in one motion decapitate her. We've seen some great decapitations over the years. But I think that one is one of the best, and without a doubt, the Kill of the Games."
Lavender nodded his head. "Both excellent choices, I would just like to briefly highlight the male tribute from District 11, only thirteen years old who surprised many by killing the much larger eighteen year old boy from District 8, in a magnificent display of patience and determination."
"With a sling on top of that." Gertrude added.
"Truely, David versus Goliath." Doxsin said.
"Well, I'd like to thank my guests for joining me this evening." Lavender spoke. "You'll be sure to see Doxsin alongside me when coverage begins for the next Hunger Games. Gertrude, best of luck in District 2, who knows, me might be seeing yet another District 2 victor."
Lavender reached over and kissed Gertrude's hand. He then turned and addressed the camera. "Be sure to stay tuned. Coming up I have a very special guest. This year's Gamemaker, Partree Sampson! I'll be sure to pray every little bit of info about this year's arena as I can from him. So don't go anywhere, and remember. May the odds be ever in your favor!"
Author's Note
I hope you enjoyed this little chapter. I thought it would be interesting to write a post-hunger games analysts program, similar to a post-superbowl show. We got to see some of the secondary Capitol characters. I also made sure to make it very short.
This SYOT is still very much open. I only have 5 tributes so far. The sooner I get a complete District the sooner I can start writing the reapings. The tribute form along with the rules and guidelines can all be found on my profile. Thank you for reading.