Training Scores

Ladies, gentleman and tortoises, it's that time you've all been waiting for- the training scores. Now, everyone wrote down a training score on their application and some of them were quite high so obviously I do have to lower certain people's a little. However in some cases, to go with how I've written a character, I may take scores up a bit too. Well you shall have to read to see. Enjoy the Chapter and May the Odd be Ever in Your Favour!

Aurora Felici POV

I'm so sick of it here. Ever since I told the Careers I don't want to be one of them they've done everything in their power to make my life hell. Luckily for the most part the only one that gets a chance is Lupus and he doesn't seem to think I'm worth his time. But when we're in that lunch room, it takes all of my strength not to send Whittier flying the second she looks my way. This must be how Danny Suvillian felt last year. Still, I have one difference to Danny Suvillian; I'm a fight. But like him, I'm not going down without a fight. So when it came to my private training session, I went all out. I might not get the best score, but at least equal some of the Careers. I sit down and our mentor, Enobaria turns on the TV. I'm glad it's in district order; not too long a wait.

District 1

Scout Parker: 8

Whittier Lear: 10

Jeez, I wouldn't wanna be Scout right now. I wouldn't mind getting an 8 but some Careers practically consider it an offence.

District 2

Lupus Cobaine: 10

Aurora Felici: 9

"Well congratulations both of you, we beat district 1's average this time round. Let's hope you can both get further than them too" Enobaria smiles; I have no problem with her, she's tough but it works.

I doubt she'd be as happy if she knew I wasn't a Career anymore; district 4 can sometimes get away with it but if you're in district 2, they expect you to at least stay with the Careers until the end of the first week. Lupus smirks at me triumphantly; I don't care. A 9 will still get me the sponsors I need.

District 3

Clio Slate: 6

Annaliese Slate: 9

District 4

Dusty Abernez: 9

Santana Wolf: 9

So I've managed to equal half of the Career alliance and done better than another. I notice our escort Caesar hasn't said a word; it's because he's still afraid of Lupus, which in retrospect, bearing in mind what I think of him, is pretty pathetic. It's only the interviews left now; my last chance to make an impression. I may be strong but I need to rely on sponsors for supplies; my chances of getting a weapon at the Cornucopia are fairly scarce unless I end up close to it. The Careers are gonna target me, especially now the training scores are out. On the upside, I can imagine Opal's face glowing with pride though god knows what she'll think when I'm killing people in the arena.

Angel West POV

Jesus, where the heck did these nerves come from? Maybe it's based on the fact so much pressure is growing. I thought getting an alliance would prevent me from freaking out but it seems to be the cause. I'm just getting this feeling everyone is gonna score higher than me. Ares is much stronger than I'm willing to say; he could get a great score. Then there's Juliette; she's not too strong physically by she's so smart. As for Reedman, well I don't know enough about him to judge. I've heard he's a pretty strong guy. I wonder where Jayden is; he's my district partner. He seems like a nice guy but god, he flirts with anything that moves including me.

District 5

Riddell Thicket: 6

Mai Moonheart: 5

"Hello ladies; looking good Tansy" he grins at the stylist who waves shyly then at the escort "Dolly is that a new nose or are you just happy to see me? And Angel, nice lip gloss; mind if I have a taste?" he comes in for a kiss but I back away.

"Nice try" I can't help but smile.

District 6

Ares Tower: 8

Juliette Ryde: 5

Oh, poor Juliette; the Careers never appreciate anything but weapon use. She must have tried so hard too. But lucky Ares; I wonder what he did to get Career standard. Still, hopefully he won't be expecting that of me.

District 7

Lewis Simmons: 6

Nicole Jade Smith: 9

District 8

Jaden Williams: 7

Angel West: 8

"An 8? Congratulations kid, you've hit the big time! Career standard; and they said it'd never be done in district 8" chuckles our mentor Ludo "And good job with the 7 Jayden, seriously dude."

Ludo's only 22 and acts like he's our age but he's a lot of fun. He's probably my favourite person here. I can't believe it; I've got an 8. I mean I knew I was pretty good but, this is just great. But then how did Reedman do? I bet the sponsors are lapping it up now. My head tries to remind me I'm going into a dangerous game in couple of days but I just want to enjoy this time while it lasts.

Luke Matthew Pond POV

I actually have been feeling pretty calm for most of this time. After all, I only have two people to worry about; me and Jenneth. In terms of pressure, we have it better than the Careers. Or we would, if it weren't for the fact that most of them are so arrogant the concept of worry probably didn't enter their brains. Unfortunately Jenneth isn't taking it is well. I tried to hold her hand both for support and to keep up the idea that we're together but she just pulled it away and started biting her nails. Leef, our mentor has paid little attention to us as a pair, mainly focussing on us individually. His advice is normally written down since it's rare to hear more than one word out of his mouth each day. But Steve, the escort and our stylists, Lucinda and Cecelia keep looking over concernedly. Clearly they think we're having relationship issues.

District 9

Terrian Demetrius: 6

Cersai Grace Helms: 5

District 10

Reedman Phelps: 7

Ruby Rachel Rodriguez: 7

Ok, they're giving out fairly high scores so we should stand a chance; but I hope we won't seem worse because high scores are common.

District 11

Luke Matthew Pond: 7

Jenneth Myra Speare: 3

"What? How did you get a three?" I almost shout in shock.

Jenneth doesn't say anything; she just pulls me into the bedroom. I hear Lucinda and Cecelia murmur "Mmhmm" as we shut the door.

"Ok, this is stupid" I pace around the room as a talk "What have the gamemakers got against you? We need to complain right-"

"I sabotaged myself" Jenneth whispers quickly.

"You what?"

"Not so loud, they'll hear us!"

"Why would you sabotage yourself?"

"To get us more sponsors; if I look like some weak submissive female, they'll feel sorry for me."

"You know, that's pretty smart."

"Don't sound so surprised; eurgh, I feel sick."

She runs into the bathroom and pukes and when she comes back we go out just in time to see a last glimpse of the district 12 scores.

District 12

Coal Hartcell: 3

Dandelion Wildflee: 6

Jenneth is still clutching her stomach in pain; I wonder what's wrong with her.

"Excuse me" she says before running back through the door.

I check she gets to the bathroom ok then turn back around. Everyone including Leef is glaring at me. Lucinda and Cecelia are shaking their heads disapprovingly and Steve has his arms folded.

"What?" I ask.

"Oh that poor girl; I hope your own pleasure was worth it young man" Lucinda scowls.

Wait- they don't seriously think-

"It's the baby I feel sorry for" Cecelia whimpers.

Yep; they actually are that stupid. They think Jenneth's pregnant.

I know it's kind of far-fetched but I just wanted to show how dumb the Capitolites are. Anyway, I am doing nothing for New Year's Eve so Interviews Part 1 should be up tomorrow possibly along with part two; then I could do the Bloodbath on New Year's Day. Oh well we she shall see. One other quick thing; if your upset your tribute hasn't been mentioned lately, it's only because they will have been mentioned earlier or they'll mentioned in the interviews. I deliberately structure the Capitol chapters so every tribute gets one POV, no more, no less.