AN: Well guys, I'm super happy! The story now has over 1,000 views! As a celebration, I'm gonna write a chapter or two tonight! Thanks for reading and here are the District 5 train rides!
D5 Male- Barry Vanderbelt (12):
I'm getting on the big, big train that's going to take me to the Games and look back at the gathered crowd. My mommy and brothers are at the front of the group, crying and waving good-bye. I know that this is the last time I will probably ever see them, and I take one last mental picture for my memories. I start to cry and step through the door. My tears dry up quickly though when I look around. This train is so cool! It's got food everywhere and a lot of soft looking chairs. I run over to the table with the delicious looking desserts on it and start to shove some into my mouth. I hear a chuckle and see my district partner, Elektra, behind me. She isn't that much older than me, but she looks fierce. I'm kinda scared of her, but she flashes me a smile and I feel comforted. She grabs two chairs and pulls them over, one for me and one for her, and we pig out on the desserts. I've never tasted anything so amazing in my life! Maybe the trip to the Games won't be SO bad...
D5 Female- Elektra Sard (14):
My mom is probably more scared of me going in these games than I am, evident by her everlasting bawling as I board the train. I hear a gasp of surprise and look over to see my district partner, Barry, run to the desserts on the train and start to pile them into his mouth. I chuckle and shake my head. This poor, innocent 12 year old has probably never seen this much food in his entire life! He looks a little intimidated by me, so I flash him a smile and he relaxes. I know that he won't be very much help in the Games, but I'd rather not make enemies. I pull over two of the very luxurious looking chairs to the dessert table for Barry and I and sit down. As I start to eat, he looks over at me happily, a little bit of custard running down his chin. God, I feel bad for this kid. He's one of the most adorable looking children I have ever encountered with short, spiky brown hair and big brown eyes that look like the brown squares on the table. Chocolate, is it? Anyways, I probably shouldn't get too attached. He'll most likely be dead in a few weeks. Not to say that I won't be, but I'm almost positive this little munchkin is going to die. I hear the door of the train close and the sound of footsteps approach us. The walking bubble gum attendant clicks his tongue at us in disappointment.
"Now now, hasn't anyone ever taught you manners?" says Cupid. I still can't get over the stupidity of his name. He's not anywhere near the god of love.
"Buzz off cupcake-face" I say. Barry laughs and spits crumbs out of his mouth all over Cupid, who looks disgusted.
"Why I never!" he screams and stalks off. I think I might love this Barry kid.
D5 Male- Barry Vanderbelt (12):
I've decided I like Elektra. She called Cupid a cupcake face, which was hilarious! I couldn't help myself and burst out laughing, spraying dessert all over cupcake face, who looked disgusted. I giggle again when he leaves and look up to Elektra. She's pretty cool! And if I had a big sister, I would want it to be her. She's nice to me even though we're supposed to be enemies. Which reminds me that I'm heading to my almost determined death. I start to whimper, but she gives me a small hug, which cheers me up. Even though she isn't the biggest partner I could have, she's definitely the nicest!
D5 Female- Elektra Sard (14):
I feel bad for Barry. After Cupid stalked off, Barry started to whimper. I couldn't help but giving the little guy a hug. Who wouldn't? I tell him that I'm gonna go to my room and look around the train, immediately bringing forth a "can I come?" from him. I say, "Sure, squirt" and he giggles. You know, for someone heading to their death, he laughs a whole heck of a lot. Better to have a positive outlook, I guess. We start our venture down the train's hallway to my room, which is bright yellow. At least it matches my name, even if it is probably the most blindingly bright color that I have ever had the displeasure of putting my eyes on. I usher Barry out of the room quickly to escape the ray of sun that I'll be forced to stay in and tell him that we can go to his room instead. I am relieved to discover that it is a nice, dark blue color. It relieves my eyes and it seems that Barry really likes it. He goes to his bed and jumps on it, almost immediately falling off and bumping his head on the floor. "OW!" he cries, but he doesn't seem too fazed by it. He tells me that he wants to explore more and runs down one of the hallways, prompting me to run after him. We find nothing else of interest, and head back to our rooms. I'm starting to get tired and it looks like he is too. I tell him "let's go to our rooms, pipsqueak" and he nods his head sleepily. I guess I should probably sleep too. Tomorrow is gonna be a looooooong day.
AN: Geez, that was a long chapter. I don't know why I wrote so much? Was it too much? Do you have a favorite tribute yet? Review and tell me! Thanks for reading! Parkman977 -