Interviews Part 1

I love doing the interviews because it's one part where every tribute's is at least slightly different. It's also kind of annoying because I have to decide whose interviews I'm going to show. Now, bear in mind some people are just talking about other interviews since I want to make sure you hear how everyone did, even if it's not in much detail. Enjoy the Chapter and May the Odds be Ever in Your Favour!

Dusty Abernez POV

Why have I been wasting all of this time? All I've worried about is December and avenging her but I've never taken a minute to think about myself. One of the hardest things I've had to do here is join the Careers but why? I thought December would be ashamed of me. I've wanted to kill everyone here ever since December died and what for? What would it have done for me? I would have just died trying. All these thoughts of December have just been holding me back; I could have put all of my grief into training and given December something to be proud of or at the very least the rest of district 4. If it wasn't for Whittier, I'd still be depressed. I wouldn't have a chance of winning. Now the burden of avenging December has been lifted and I'm a free man. I'm almost slightly excited for my interview. Whittier is just finishing hers.

"Now, for my last question; I, as well as many of my fellow Capitolites have been wondering about you love life" the second Raymond finishes his sentence loud cheers a wolf whistles are heard through the audience "So anything or- anyone you wanna confess to?"

"Alright, I'll admit it. There is a special guy in my life. He's strong, smart and best of all, he really understands me" Whittier pauses "But you'll just have to wait until the games to find out who he is."

"Ah, Whittier, you tease us all so; ladies and gentleman, from district 1, Miss Whittier Lear!"

Whittier walks off stage and goes straight into the bathroom before anyone can speak to her. I notice Scout has this stupid smile on his face; it's quite pathetic actually. Whittier's pretending to like him just so he'll do stuff for her. District 2 is next. I ignore Aurora's interview- she's a traitor and must be treated as such- but even Lupus is uninteresting. He just plays the aggressive Career angle. Though to his credit, it seems to work and he gets a loud cheer from the audience. Annaliese, our new ally from district 3 isn't nearly as good. She tries to act aggressive but she just seems annoyed. Her district partner holds onto his seat like letting go would result in falling into red hot lava and barely lips a word for each question. Well, Santana's up next. She'd better not screw up.

Santana Wolf POV

God, if Laila and my parents could see me now. There's a possibility they've been watching but I suspect it's more likely they're boycotting them in an attempt to spite me and if you don't believe they'd do this, you haven't met my parents. I literally could not care less; since they probably won't be feeling too proud of me any time soon even if I do win I'm just gonna play the game the best I can; the outcome is irrelevant.

"Now this young lady seems very different to last year's district 4 female, so please join me in welcoming Santana Wolf!" a thunder of applause begins on Raymond's cue; Showtime.

I keep my facial expression fairly neutral, just letting out a tiny smirk; that way, I keep my unpredictable streak. Nobody knows whether to expect a preppy enthusiastic girl like Whittier or an aggressive and slightly moody girl like Annaliese. I am just me; I am Lupa.

"Good evening Santana; so, I've heard you have a reputation for being somewhat unpredictable; is that true" Raymond asks.

"Raymond, Raymond, Raymond; you have a brain. Judge for yourself."

"Hmm… yes… next question- generally, what do the games mean to you?"

"They're interesting primarily because, as you may well know, it's not just one game at all."

"Oh?"

"Around here, people play games with each other all the time. In fact, there's a game being played in my alliance that I find particularly entertaining to watch. Although I do wonder if some of them are aware they're playing a game at all."

"Don't you play yourself?"

"No, I'm more of a spectator than a player. You have to choose carefully who to play with; it's very easy to lose everything you must understand?"

"I couldn't agree more. Ladies and gentleman, Miss Santana Wolf!"

I'm pretty sure I've just confused about 90% of the Capitol, Raymond included, but maybe that other 10% possess enough intelligence to know what I'm talking about. When I'm offstage, Whittier storms over to me.

"What do you think you're doing?" she hisses.

"What do you mean?" I reply innocently.

"You know exactly what I mean."

"Now, now Whittier; no one likes a sore loser."

Ruby Rodriguez POV

"Psst! Ruby! Ruby!" Dandelion calls from behind me.

I do my best ignore her; it's not hard, I just have to think about how stupid my hair looks. I swear the stylist took classes from my mom. I guess the dress isn't so bad; it's long and red. It's simple and that's just the way I like it.

"Ruby!" Dandelion calls again.

I sigh and walk over to her.

"What?" I ask angrily.

"I'm scared; I don't want to look weak" she whimpers.

"Of course you'll look weak if you whimper like that. I don't know why you have a problem with it anyway; weakness equals sponsor sympathy and sponsor sympathy equals sponsor gifts."

"But I feel stupid."

"Look, I can't talk to you anymore. People are gonna get suspicious. Remember, as far as the Capitol is concerned, you're working alone."

I get back in line; Dani (Dandelion) needs to toughen up. She's my age but she acts much younger. She's really bad at keeping things secret too. When we were training, I looked for a potential alliance and it didn't take long to find one. There are four of us in total; I'm the leader and knife thrower. Clio Slate, from district 3, is the legs; he's not much tougher than Dani, but he's a lot faster. He's even faster than the couple of Careers who went to the running training station. Dani's the muscle; anyone who can even carry one of those weights is strong in my book. Finally Lewis Simmons, from district 7 is the brains; well, he's sneaky anyway and he can make traps from pretty much anything which considering how little food we'll be able to get at the Cornucopia will be useful. But to keep people from knowing we're an alliance, we've spoken as little as possible; we barely know each other. All I've told them is our initial strategy; grab what matches your skill set if you can than run towards the left of the arena. To the Careers, any alliance is a threat.

That's what my mom told me when she came into the justice building; she didn't get to say much else. I don't blame her; she doesn't just have me and Rosie to think about. There's also my sister Rani plus the triplets; my baby sister Riley and my baby brother Ricky and Randy. I haven't really thought about my family since I've been here; I'm just taking each day as it comes. Nothing must weaken me. Dani keeps trying to talk to me but I just focus on the interviews. The boy from 4 has certainly changed his tune. I heard his sister died in the games and some people said they heard him talking about killing the president. I don't know what he's pulling. The district 5 boy is kind of funny but the girl kind of creeps me out. She has a very fixed grin on her face through the whole thing. I'm sure whatever the girl from 6 is saying is very interesting but truthfully I can't even hear her. Her district partner seems to play the tall, dark and mysterious angle and it works. I haven't the faintest idea what he's talking about but it seems to make the Capitol women swoon; bloody dolls. When his interview concludes, the show cuts to commercial. I'm kind of looking forward to my interview; I'm not gonna be this cutesy little girl like Dani; I'm just gonna be me. I feel bad but Dani playing the innocent angle takes the pressure off the rest of us because she alone can get us more than enough sponsors.

Am I the only one who's happy Santana kind of owned Whittier? I liked writing Ruby's too; I think she's different from the usual 12 year olds. As for Dusty, I don't know where that came from. Seriously, I'm the one who wrote it and I don't have a bloody clue. Sorry I'm a little late; I got kind of stuck last night. But Interviews Part 2 should be up this evening.