The Interveiw

The Car ride to the stadium where Ceaser hosts his show seemed to take for ever, I was so nervous. How can I go up there and talk about a tradition I despise and sounding like I love and enjoy it. I never understood how the Hunger Games kept the Districts in line; wouldn't it just displease them more and make them hate us more? I would have thought supporting them and helping them, making them like us in the Capitol would make more sense. I remember father telling me about it when I was younger, all I can remember is him saying "Hope is more powerful than fear, a little hope is good and too much is bad" or something along those lines. I didn't get what that meant but I suppose this is why Father runs the country and I am still learning. The journey dragged on and on lost in my thoughts, those tributes from District 12 I wonder how they will do. The Male looked very stocky if not slightly skinny, and the girl had this certain aura about her. If I had to bet (which I am forced to for the interview) I would go for the tribute from District 2 Cato. Not only does he have the looks to grab sponsors but he is a Career and they train all their lives. With his big strong arms and his golden locks, I wonder what he looks like shirtless. Wait, hold on am I fantasising about a tribute. No that is absurd I am merely examining him for his physicality in the arena. Right?

"Master" the chauffer called as he swung open the door "We have arrived" I could barely hear him from the cheering of the crowd as I looked outside I saw a Red Carpet holding the Capitol insignia in front of me flanked by a crowd of cheering citizens. I was nervous before, but now I feel like puking. I step out of the car and put on my best smile, I walk down waving at the crowd every now and again arousing another cheer. It felt like every eye in Panem was watching me and then it hit me, every eye in Panem was. How was I going to do this? How could I degrade districts tributes, a family's child? I finally reach the doors of the stadium as they swung open. I am greeted by a host dressed in a blue dress with light blue skin and navy blue eyelashes, apparently even Ceasers staff take on the theme.

"Welcome Master Peeta" she smiles "Please, follow me to the backstage area you are on in 10 minutes"

"Lead the way" I say trying to hold back the nervous stutter

With a smile she bowed and then led the way. We walked down a hallway lined with pictures of past victors from each game. "Wow" I gasp "Ceasar really does love these games"

The Blue women smiles "He also keeps pictures of the tributes he has interviewed on a digital screen in his apartment"

"Really?" I question "But, they were the loses no one ever remembers them"

"Ceasar does" the woman sighs "As do I"

I was shocked by this; Ceasar and this woman really care about the tributes. I always thought people treated them like toys but apparently not. "I think that is very sweet" I smile

She turns around on her heel and smiles "As your father says every year, we honour there sacrifice" she them waves her hand and gestures to the walkway which leads to the stage. I nod and head in that direction while she talks into an earpiece. Then I hear Ceasar.

And now! I am pleased to announce that our guest has arrived he shouts to the crowd receiving a huge cheer. Now, Ladies and Gentleman I am pleased and honoured to announce our next guest. He is the most eligible bachelor in Panem, please welcome PEETA SNOW! The crowd roars with excitement as I enter on to the stage.

"Now, Peeta we have heard that you are a major Hunger Games fan. So tell us who has been your favourite Tribute so far?" Caesar asks

I stumble a little; I can't remember any of the past tributes. "Well, I don't have favourites really. I think all the tributes should be commended for what they do"

The crowd cheers at my reply while Caesar merely smiles "Tell us, from who of these new tributes do you pick to win?"

Ok, a question I can answer. Let me think. The Tributes from District 2 did stand out as did the Girl from 1. Though I would like the Girl from 11 to win being only 12 she has only a small chance. Though the boy from 11 looks like he has a good chance. "Cato, from district 2" I say "He has a certain something, I don't know exactly what but I feel he has a good chance"

The crowd gave a round of applause to my answer and Ceaser then looked at them and smiled "Now, Peeta all of Panem is wondering. Do you have any special someone? A girl?"

The crowd began whistling and I could hear the girls screaming "Well, that Ceaser is for me and me alone to know" I chuckled and I heard the bell go off to say my time was up.

"And with that we must finish our interview, I would like to thank you Peeta for coming on to the show" he screams

"My pleasure" and with that I walk off the stage with the ending music playing to be greeted by the blue woman again. "That was brilliant" she says "Now I have forwarded all the information to your home and-" I stop her right there.

"Wait, what information?" I ask

"Oh, did your father not tell you. You are to be staying in the tributes tower during the Hunger Games. Your father has asked you to look after the Tributes it must exciting for an avid Hunger Games fan such as yourself"

What?

Hey, long time no see! Please don't make a Hunger Games just to put me in. It was all the Schools fault! Anyways yay Chapter 2 :3

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