Chapter 6
Interviews
Darcy,
Dedra, Finnick, and Mags are waiting for you.
Janelle.
Before I went to meet everyone, I took a quick shower, got dressed, put my hair into my two pigtails, and then I was ready to go to the dining car. Everyone was sitting around the table, enjoying their breakfast. I sat down next to Mags and filled my plate with bacon, eggs, a biscuit, and got a cup of delicious hot chocolate. No matter how much I hate the Capitol, I can't deny their lifestyle doesn't seem too bad. I mean, besides the killing off kids and whatnot.
"Ok, good." said Dedra. "Everyone is here. Now, we should be arriving at the Capitol around nine o'clock tomorrow morning. From there, Darcy and Dominic will meet their stylists, and then that evening will be the Tribute Parade. Good?" Everyone nodded, but I'm pretty sure most weren't listening.
"Good, good. Next, Finnick and Mags, I know you have some things to go over with Darcy and Dominic, so you will have the rest of the train ride with them. They are also allowed your assistance in any extra time they have while at the Capitol before the Games, although, I think you two already know that. So, let's not waste any time." Dedra got up from the table and disappeared down the hall. That left Finnick, Mags, Dominic, and me.
"Ok guys." Finnick began. "We are your mentors, so obviously we're here to help you. We want you two to do the best you can out there in that arena. Now, District Four is considered one of the "Career" districts, so if that's what you want to be, we can make you one. We want to train you guys up, not in the areas that you'll be training during the weeks at the Capitol, but in areas that could potentially help you win these Games. We, having experienced what you're about to go through, know what is to be expected and therefore, know what you two need to know. Now, before we begin, are there any questions?"
"Are we training together or separate?" Dominic quickly asked.
"Well, I guess that's up to you two." Finnick said looking at Mags, obviously not expecting that question. "Do wither of you have a preference?"
"Separate." said Dominic.
"Oh, ok. Darcy?"
"If that's what Dominic prefers, then I guess we should train separately."
"Ok. Mags, who do you want to train?" Mags took a look at both of us.
"I think I'd like a chance to train with Dominic, if that's all right with you?" Mags said, looking at Dominic. All he did was shrug his shoulders.
"Alright, Darcy. I guess that means you and me." Finnick said. I'm glad about that. Nothing against Mags, but since I know Finnick a little better, I think he's my preference. I nodded my head at Finnick in agreement.
"Great. Now, let's get started."
"So what do you think is up with this Dominic guy?" I asked Finnick.
"I don't know, but I'd be careful, Darcy. He's not one to be underestimated." Hearing Finnick say that about my competition made me nervous. He knows the kinds of people that do good in this competition.
"And what about in the other districts? Who do I have to worry about?"
"Well, both from District One. I don't think there has ever been a Games where District One hasn't performed well for most of the competition. The brother and sister in District Seven will probably be some to watch out for. District Seven doesn't normally do amazing, but we're talking about family here. They are going to do everything in their power to both stay alive. They're not going to go down easily. You'll just have to wait for training to see who your real competition is. But, here's a tip. Don't trust the scores. Most of them don't mean anything. Some people will completely screw up their performance so the judges will give them a bad score. Then, nobody will think anything of them and they'll come out of nowhere and end up winning if you're not careful." Great. Like I wan't concerned already. Now I'm ten times more afraid.
"Right. Ok. What else do I need to know?" I said trying to dismiss the through of people trying to kill me.
"Well, let's work on your interview. What's your angle?"
"My what?"
"You know, how you are going to approach the interview. Each person has some kind of angle. Some might be sly and cunning. Others might act strong and a killer. Someone else might be very shy. So, what's your angle?" I though about it for a moment. What is my angle? Do I even have an angle? I could act sexy. Are you kidding? I'm from District Four. We're not sexy. Ok, what about shy? Well, that could work except I'm not very shy. I'm pretty open.
"I don't know Finnick. I do know that I want it to be natural. Everyone on TV seem to make it look so easy. I don't want to look like I'm somebody I'm not. I just want to be me."
"I'm glad that's what you think. So, who are you?"
"Well, I'm Darcy Varella from District Four. I'm fifteen years old. My sister and I live with our Gram, my best friend is Boyd Dunson. My best friend, Carmella, died in the 64th Hunger Games."
"Great. Stop there. Talk about Carmella. Sponsors always go for sob stories. Talk about how you two were best friends, but then she was reaped and died in the Hunger Games and how you want to do her justice and win for her. That's perfect." I smiled. I liked that idea. "Ok, keep thinking. What else can you bring to the interview?" Finnick continued.
"Boyd says I'm naturally funny."
"Ok, in what ways?"
"Well, for one thing I like to talk to the fish I catch. And I guess I hide my pain behind humor. It makes it hurt less."
"That could work." Finnick said, trying to avoid the sadness I had just expressed. "Darcy Varella. The funny girl that is fighting to avenge her best friends death in the Hunger Games. Funny. Strong. Innocent. Darcy, I think it's perfect.
A/N: I hope you liked Chapter 6 of The 67th Annual Hunger Games. I'm really enjoying writing this and I hope you guys are enjoying reading it. I would love to heard your reviews and I'm always open to suggestions!