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Chapter 5

Clove

We watched the rest of the reapings on the train, but only two other tributes stood out to me. The giant boy from 11, we had decided we would try to get him in our career pack. Then there was the girl from 12, who volunteered, which is not normal for 12.

"You two should have no problem getting sponsors. Everyone in the capital will remember you, not just for being obvious fighters, but for being something new, something fresh. You get what I'm saying?" Brutus said to us at dinner.

We both nodded, I couldn't talk because my mouth was full. The food was capital quality, nothing new. I was used to eating fine foods; my family was the richest in the district, save the victors.

"Time to get to sleep, we have a big day tomorrow! And you have to get up early because this ride isn't very long," Maybell told us.

We both got up, and Maybell showed us to our rooms. She led us down the hall and into a different car.

"Here are your rooms; Brutus, Lyme, and I are staying in the next car. We're there if you need anything," Maybell said.

"Thanks," Cato said before she left. Then it was just us.

He turned to me and gently wrapped his arms around my waist; I wrapped my arms around his neck.

"I know it's been a tough day Clove, but please hang in there."

"What gave you the impression I was upset?"

"I know you Clove, better than anyone."

I looked into his blue eyes and saw what I always saw there, love. Deep and true, something I would never see in no one else's eyes.

He pulled me closer, "I love you Clove, don't leave me."

"I wouldn't dream of it Cato. I plan on doing everything in my power to leave that arena alive, and not alone, for the same reason."

He leaned in and gently kissed me. I kissed him back in that oh-so-in-love fashion.

"See you in the morning, don't go insane from missing me, I'm only in the next room."

I smiled at him, "don't worry, I won't miss you too much. Goodnight."

"Goodnight," he replied, kissed my forehead, and then turned into his room. I went into my room, through on the first pair of Pjs I saw, and flung myself onto the bed. I was then out like a light.

"Get up sleepy head!" a voice called to me, pulling me out of my dreamless sleep.

"What time is it?" I asked groggily.

"Sadly, 4 in the morning. We're here," Cato told me.

I jumped out of bed and headed strait to the window, even though I was still in my Pjs. Boy, was it a sight to see.

People were crowding the streets just to get a glimpse of us. Who doesn't want to see the latest careers? Oh right, any tribute that wasn't from district 1, 2, or 4. Ha, stinks for them.

The capital people were just bizarre. They were all different colors, literally. Some were blue, some pink. They all had the craziest hair styles, pink hair, green hair, spiky hair, insanely curly hair; the list goes on way too long. Basically, these guys made me wanna puke. I hate people who are into fashion, its way to girly. I'm not one to like the girly type.

The capital in itself was amazing. The buildings were over a dozen stories tall. They were decorated with ornate carvings from top to bottom. It was very Roman like, with a modern twist to it. The streets were lined with shops and café, like a normal street should be. Most streets in the outlying districts were no where near as fancy as even our streets.

Cato appeared next to me and I started waving to the crowds of people. Cato followed suit and started waving too.

Eventually, Maybell came in and told us to put proper clothes on because we were almost at the station. We turned from our spot at the window to get "proper" clothes on. I grabbed a light blue dress that I liked because it was made of silk. I pulled out the knife I'd had in the other dress and used it to cut a pocket into the dress. Some people would probably say I was ruining it, but I thought I was enhancing it.

"Come on, it's time to leave," Brutus called from the other car. I turned to leave when I remembered something important. I grabbed my ring of the night stand that was next to me bed; it had somehow ended up there overnight.

"Good morning," Lyme said as we entered the dining car.

"Morning," Cato and I replied in unison.

"Come on now, it's time to meet the people of the capital," Maybell said, taking us to the door.

We stepped out the door and were immediately meant by deafening cheering. Every person in the street must have been cheering and clapping for us. We hadn't even been to the parade yet and we were a fan favorite. Brutus was right.

We were taken toward a huge building that I thought was probably where they were going to prep us for our stylists. Once we were inside, away from the screaming crowd we were taken to our prep teams.

My prep team was Peyton, Riga, and Naomi. They all meant well, but they rambled on and on about the most boring stuff. Like fashion and capital crap no one cared about.

Once they had brushed my hair, done my nails, and cleaned me, they sent for my stylist.

"Hello Clove, I'm Octavia. That was an amazing stunt you pulled at the train station. It shows you're always ready to fight," my stylist, Octavia, praised.

"Thanks Octavia, but what is the theme this year? I really don't want to be dressed like a mountain, or counter top. I hated some of the masonry costumes from past years."

"Don't worry; those were bad, I agree. But this year, we're doing weapons, and I think you'll like this costume a lot."

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KATE