This is just a chariot rides chapter. Sorry its kinda short but now we get to training. Im going to try to make training a long chapter so dont expect an update for a day or two!


President Wolf

"I can't wait to see what the designers have made this year!"

After the whole 'Infinete Incident', I had to hire a new secretary.

Caddy Clearwaters clutches a stack of papers close to her chest and beams at me.

"Yes, it should be interesting." I reply.

Excited chatter is audible throughout the whole chariot parade as I wait silently for the parade to start.

I roll my eyes as I begin to hear Caddy ramble on about the costumes and it doesn't take long for me to snap.

"Shut up!"

People all around me begin to stare as Caddy starts to tear up.

I begin to huff and puff but the boom of our national anthem causes me to stop.

"Oh yay! Its starting." Caddy exclaims excitedly.


Silver Gonda, 17

How bloody original! Jenna and I are dressed in sparkling jumpsuits. Rhinestones cover our silver suits and I've been spray painted metallic!

"They love us!" Jenna cries. She waves happily and blows kisses to the audience.

"They love us every year." I groan although I continue to smile and wave.

I wonder how Jades been handling me. She's probably huddled around the TV with a mug of cocoa and rooting me on.

The thought of her brings a smile to my lips although it quickly vanishes when I see all the people excited about my death sentence.

A rose lands in our chariot and Jenna quickly snatches it before I can even bet a decent glimpse at it.

"Oh my God!" She starts squeling and blowing kisses in the roses general direction.

It takes all the self-control I own to not push her off the chariot.


Star Cyrus, 16

Zane is standing next to me flexing his muscles and yelling happily at the crowd.

"You like this? Hell yeah you like this!" He flexes his arms which brings on another wave of screaming. His muscles practically bulge in our warrior costumes.

I, on the other hand, have stood next to him smiling and waving happily, blowing the occasional kiss.

"C'mon. Show some excitement!" Zane grabs my hand and raises it in the air.

"Get off me!" Instinctively I slap him hard across the face. The cheering dies down almost immediately and we both stand there shocked.

"I will kill you." He hisses. I grab onto the front of the chariot as awkward silence consumes everyone, although the cheering starts up again as soon as District 3 rolls out.


Rubin Heart, 14

"Is it just me, or is this the biggest round of applause District 3 has ever gotten?" I ask Brigid.

Once the doors opened, it felt like I was hit by a shockwave of applause.

"I don't care. Just shut up and smile." She replies coldly.

I shrink away and start waving awkwardly.

"You don't have to be so rude." I mutter.

The girl stares daggers at me so I just shrink back into my chariot, waving silently and trying hard not to let my fear show.


Alden James Farrell, 18

"Just smile and wave, they'll love you."

That was the advice my designer gave me before the horses sped off.

The fish nets draped around my shoulder offer little concealment and I'm grateful I was given a pair of board shorts. I lean against my trident and start smiling arrogantly and waving happily.

I guess my designer was right. The crowd screams as I blow a kiss and dozens of roses start flying towards Adriana and I start catching them and yelling my appreciations.

Now if only the games would be this easy.


Tobius Karuna, 16

The round of applause District 5 gets is dismal.

Not only are our costumes completely forgettable, their still angry at Ramone!

I turn to Ramone and see her standing their with her fingers pointing out to the crowd.

"What the hell are you doing!" I roar.

"Showing these retards how I feel about them."

The next thing that she does is so rebellious and dangerous I feel like I'm about to fall off the cart.

The aims her fingers at the president himself.


Emalyne Beatrice Poe, 16

I cling onto Hauns arm as we are pulled into the square. Our costumes that are meant to represent traffic lights shine erratically and the audience cheers for us.

"Kiss me." Haun tells me suddenly.

I look up at him and our eyes meet.

"They'll go psycho."

I stand up on my tiptoes and our lips meet. The reaction that follows is instantaneous. Everyone starts screaming as Haun and I push our lips together. I pull away and start blushing and Haun holds my hand and raises it above our heads.

Tears flood the stands as everyone knows at least one of us won't be returning and that thought is enough to bring a tear to my eye too.


Tinder Kailiv, 12

When Beck and I roll out, everyone starts chanting "District 7! District 7!"

I'm perched on Becks shoulders and together we create an enormous tree. My body is the leaves and branches whilst Beck's is the trunk.

"They love us!" I shout happily.

I look down at Beck and see him smiling and waving and I take it as a cue to do the same.

"Your doing great." Beck commends. We both start smiling and I almost begin to forget why I'm here.


Tinkerbell Jay, 12

"What are you doing!" The boy screams.

Who cares about him when I have...

A horse!

I climbed over the chariot and jumped onto the horse. I named him Ground because he is a horse.

I like horses.


Elizabeth Soltis, 15

I don't even think I hear one person shout "District 9!"

Everyone begins glaring at us as we roll out because of what James did at the reaping although it can't compare to what the District 5 girl did.

I try to find District 5 and have to hold onto my cart when I do.

She's giving President Wolf the birdy!

I try to continue to smile and wave although I'm in utter disbelief at the girl.

"At least your not as bad as the District 5 girl." I whisper to James.

Looks like I'm going the games solo.

Without an ally and now, sponsers


Clancy Austen, 16

"Yee ha!" I holler.

I lift my hat off my head and bow to the stands. Everyone starts screaming and I have to hold Analeigh's hand to steady her.

"They love us." I tell her.

"I know silly, I can hear."

She starts smiling innocently and I imagine its Spring.

She starts smiling and blowing kisses and we both stand there smiling and waving, proud to be from District 10.


Rose Harrien, 16

(A/N And now we come to Max's 3rd and final personality)

"This is amazing! I can't believe this."

Max looks like he's in some sort of dream, smiling and waving. He jumps up and down happily and it feels like such a relief after witnessing his 'Diva' personality.

"Calm down. You don't want to fall." I say jokingly. We both start smiling and waving to the crowd.

I adjust my ivy crown and admire the handiwork involved in the making of my dress. Its like our normal harvesting uniform but twisted into some sort of masterpiece!

I look down back down at Max and notice a blank expression on his face.

"Max? Max?" I start shaking his shoulder when all of a sudden he swats me.

"Ew! A woman touching me! And for free?"


Fay Dare, 14

"This is awesome!" Chad starts waving like a crazy person.

I begin to smile and wave along with him. I guess his optimistic outlook on life has rubbed off on me.

"Thank you." I utter.

"For what?"

"Helping me get through this." I grab Chads hand and grip it tightly.

"Anytime."


Ramiro Hayes, 17

Finally I'm here. Hours of training have finally had a purpose.

"Ramiro, crack a smile." Jade tells me. I attempt a smile and Jade bursts out laughing.

"At least wave."

I start waving to the crowd and wait for the moment when I can show them what I'm truly capable of...


Yes! 5 chapters in 3 days :3 Please read and review! I really appreciate it.