Drake Braddock

District 1

The mayor girl isn't stuck up like I though she'd be. She isn't walking around screaming that 'it should have been someone else.'

Honestly, I don't think she's said a word to anyone yet.

"Have you seen the reaping recaps yet?" She asks, breaking me out of my silence.

"No. Not yet. It's not like there'll be careers this year," I say.

"I guess not. I hope I'm not the first to be voted out."

I think about it, even if she wasn't from One she'd still have to deal with the careers hating her for not volunteering.

The odds aren't in favour. But they aren't in mine either.

Jonas Hertz

District 2

Luna has been fixtated on her bag since we got onto the train. I don't know what's in it but I bet it's valuable.

"Sweetie," our mentor says, "What's in your bag?"

Maybe I'm imagining it but Lucas face turns murderous when she's called Sweetie, instead of responding verbally she lifts a gorgeous white cat out of her bag.

"Her name is Nova," she mumbles, I reach out to stroke her, her being the cat, but it hisses at me. "Sorry," Luna says, "She's shy."

Our mentor begins to tick her off but then the food arrives and I grab a bowl of soup and some bread, tuning out.

Aleksandra Fortran

District 3

"I've never seen you in any of my classes before." Remarks Waylon, the slightly arrogant seeming boy.

"You're probably younger than me." I say. "I look younger then I really am."

He nods his head. "How old are you then? I'm thirteen."

"Fifteen." I ignore his look of surprise, wishing I had a screwdriver or something to play with.

I wonder what will happen to all my stuff. Will they burn in like Tava's or auction it off like Tick's? How long will it be before they shove someone in my room? Will they wait until I'm dead or are they doing it now?

Will anyone remember me?

I'm snapped out of my musings when the food arrives. I chose a piece of pink fish and eat it slowly.

It's good.

Damon Shark

District 4

Shorty is looking upset. It would be just like her to be having second thoughts. I examine my face in my mirror, not wanting to look less than perfect for the Capitol.

My mascara has smudged slightly but there is a tube in the bathroom, probably belonging to the escort. She won't miss it.

I sit bored out of my mind until the food arrives. Short Stack chooses some boring fish but I take what looks to be turkey, although it tastes slightly different.

I eat slower than Incy-Wincy, so by the time I've finished she's already eating a slice of gooey looking chocolate cake. It looks nice but I'm not a copy cat so I just have strawberries and cream.

Techla Fares

District 5

I sit arkwardly opposite Kron. Then he starts making noises. At first I think he is laughing, maybe thinking about killing me but then I realise he's crying. "Are- are you okay?" I ask, hoping he doesn't snap at me.

Instead he just raises his head. "Not really, I have reason to believe my family is dead," I ignore his too formal language in favour of gasping. I wait for him to go on but he appears to not want to talk about it anymore.

I sit there in shock until the food arrives. I sound disgusting but I'm thankful for the distraction.

Flynn Charter

District 6

"What's your problem with me?" I ask. For the whole ride she's been glaring and it's making me uncomfortable.

"Nothing," she sniffs, "I just don't like you."

I roll my eyes, she barely knows and and she's making a judgement. We aren't even in the same class at school!

I begin to catch a whiff of bread and seconds later, the food comes in. I take a bite of the bread and grimace. Say what you want about the districts but our bakery bread is much better.

She- I think her name is Reiko hasn't got the same ptobldm as me and she is eating a baugutte with a bowl of yellow looking soup.

Ronan Longwind

District 7

"Do you have any siblings?" I ask Aspen, trying to break the ice between us. To my horror she begins to cry.

"Sorry, " he says, rubbing her eyes, "My brother died in the games a few years ago. It's kinda a sore subject."

I think about telling her about Sabrina, how she isn't expected to survive much longer, but I know she wouldn't want to hear that.

"I understand how it feels, to see someone you love dying," I say. I should go on but I don't know how to.

Kevlar Clark

District 8

I sit, absentmindedly playing my trumpet, a song I've played millions of times before. To my surprise, Cat starts humming along. Her voice isn't anything remarkable but she can carry a tune, unlike a lot of people.

"Shut it you shits!" Our mentor says and Cat giggles nervously.

I guess her grumpiness wasn't exaggerated. There are stories of her around 8 but I always wanted to think the best of everyone- well until I'd met them anyway. Once I meet someone however, I'm free to make however harsh of an opinion I like.

Tess Larson

District 9

I sit in my room, quietly sobbing. I can't believe I'll never meet baby. I'm so focused on my grief that I don't notice my door opening.

To my surprise, it's Aaron. He hasn't been the most pleasant of partners so it's weird to see him looking slightly sympathetic.

"The food's on the table," he says.

I think about not eating, just sitting here, wallowing in my grief but I know now is not the time to be feeling sorry for myself.

I'm going to try to win and that involves being friendly to my district partner.

Reuben Lambert

District 10

People say I shouldn't trust anyone if I go into the games but Addilyn doesn't look like the kind of person to shove a knife into my back, so whilst waiting for the food to arrive I go to sleep on the seats.

I guess the train has a room but the Capitol- in true Capitol fashion hasn't thought that the beds would be too soft for people that don't eat diamonds for breakfast.

My energy has been completely wiped and I feel weird that on a normal day I would be out working on the farm.

All I can do until the food arrives, is nap.

Alessandro Lionheart

District 11

I've haven't been this still in a long time. Granted I'm still pacing, but for me that's too still.

Vissilea- the girl, is pretty much in the same state if the way her feet are tapping has anything to say about it.

I miss Wolfie and the wolves. I miss everyone.

I felt free there but with the eyes of Kai- our escort and Achar- our sober mentor, I feel contained.

The only people that don't seem to be staring are Vissilea and Brak- our drunk mentor.

Brialle Thatch

District 12

Jaxon looks angry. He sounds angry too, muttering about how he'd like to kill someone.

Honestly, I think I have it worse, even with the twist, my 13 year old frame will do a lot less to help whatever team I'm on than his 18 year old frame.

Not to mention, my less than average diet hasn't left me strong.

The best I can do is attempt to pack on a few extra pounds in the short space of a week.

I take it slow, not wanting to be sick. The food I take is good, strong food like bread and fish.

Trivia Question:

At the beginning of the 1990s which country had most camels?

Points:

(Answer was Smell)

EllaRoseEverdeen- 30

ChillyIce- 20

Shadowking179- 10

Fun fact: Most American car horns honk in the key of F.