Still Alive : A Hunger Games Fanfic
By Clovelyliz
Chapter 2
We boarded the car that was outside the building and headed to the train station. "You'll love the train; it travels at 250 miles per hour" Lorelai spoke excitedly as the car took a halt and peacekeepers escorted us to the train. There was a crowd, but not that much of a crowd – most likely spectators who wanted to see the tributes before they left. Our families weren't there; they probably don't want to see us before we leave for good. "Now you will enjoy the cars, you'll have your own rooms where you can rest before we arrive at the Capitol" Lorelai spoke as we entered what seemed to be the dining room and the living room.
"Take a seat; I'll go get Mags and Finnick" Spoke Lorelai as she left me and Triton inside room. "Congratulations" He spoke, "Why are you congratulating me?" I asked him, my voice never sounded this cold before. "You got reaped, aren't you honoured?" He asked me as I gave him a small and sarcastic laugh. "Has it ever occurred to you that I never wanted to be here?" I asked him as I looked at him with a glare. "But you train every day and – "I cut him off with a whine. "My name was on that jar 4 times, and of all people – it had to be me" I told him, I didn't know who old he was or how many times his name was there. "I had 3 names in that jar" He spoke before my eyes widened. He was just a year younger than me with only three names in the reaping, and yet; here he was, sitting a train going to the Capitol. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to –"I stopped, "Don't worry, no harm done. I know how upset you are, I'm upset too." He smiled as I looked away. I should've never snapped at him like that.
The door opened to reveal Mags and Finnick. I stood up and gave a bow. It was something that my mother taught me when I come across mentors or officials. "No need for formalities, please sit" Mags spoke as I took a seat. Finnick helped her get to her own chair before sitting down. "Introductions are in order" Mags spoke as looked at Triton. "I'm Nevis Araxie" I spoke before Finnick looked at me, "That's not your real last name is it?" He asked me as my eyes widened in shock. How did he know? I thought before looking at him. "What are you talking about?" I asked, "That's not what your last name is" He spoke before Triton looked at me. "Finnick, let's not monopolize them. They just got separated from their families" Mags spoke as he turned to Triton, "And you are?" he asked him. "Triton Morgane" Triton replied before Mags smiled. "I would be mentoring you, though – I don't think I would do much due to my age" Mags turned to Finnick "So Finnick will be in charge of the two of you in the Training Centre" Mags spoke as I nodded. "The two of you must be tired, take a rest for a while – you two will be joining us for supper" Mags spoke as I stood up and rushed to the first chamber that I came across.
"How did he know?" I asked myself as I closed the door. I shook my head and ran to the bathroom to get a warm shower. I sat in the bathtub and stared at the wall. "How did he know?" I asked myself, "How?" I asked once more before hearing a knock from the door. "Supper!" Triton yelled. "I'll be there in a while." I replied, "How can that be?" I asked myself as I grabbed clothes from the cabinet and walked to the food car where Triton, Mags, Finnick and Lorelai were seated for Supper. "Sorry I'm late" I spoke as I took a seat beside Triton. "You know, a tribute should manage their time." Lorelai spoke before I looked down. "She said she was sorry Lorelai, don't stress her" Mags spoke before Triton chuckled. Mags kept babbling, it gave no surprise to me since I know her story.
"We arrive early tomorrow at the Capitol, and then you'll be in your apartment." Finnick spoke as I nodded. "There are seven more districts that still need to be reaped. They'll be airing the reapings as it happens." He continued as Triton dropped his spoon. "How will we know our allies from District 1 and 2?" He asked before I looked at him. "How will you know if they even are our allies? Remember what happened last year? The Tributes from District 1 and 2 killed Torlan and Lyn during the bloodbath!" I snapped at him before he smirked at me. "That only happened because Torlan and Lyn are both worthless" He replied. Generally, I was angry because Torlan and Lyn's families are close to mine and the three of us were childhood friends. "Stop it you two. Partners are no good in the arena if they fight as early as now." Mags spoke as I looked at Finnick. "Anyway, they'll air all the reapings early. So you'll be able to see them" Finnick spoke as I stood up from the table. "I'm done" I spoke as I walked back to my room. I know it would probably leave a bad impression on me but I just couldn't take it anymore. Hearing from others that my two closest friends deserved to die in the arena, it was sick and I never expected someone like Triton to have guts to say those things.
As I entered my room, someone had followed me inside. "What do you want Triton?" I asked him as I sat on the edge of my bed. "I'm sorry about what I said about Torlan and Lyn" He spoke as he took a seat beside me. "If Finnick or Mags told you to say that, I'm not buying it" I told him before he looked at me. He had green eyes, I only noticed them now. "No, I chose to say sorry to you myself" He spoke as I giggled a bit. "You guilt must be stronger than your will to fight." I told him before I gave him a small punch. "Not exactly, well, it depends on the person what I'm with" He laughed, "Well anyway; Finnick told us that we'd be arriving at the Capitol early tomorrow morning. So you better be presentable" He spoke as I laughed. "It's not like I have a choice Triton" I smiled before he left the room.
I turned on the Television and the face of Caesar Flickerman popped up right away, he was interviewing the game maker, Seneca Crane. I rolled my eyes and put my head under the pillow, I was tired – turning off the TV was least of my worries.
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"Hey, wake-up" I heard before someone shook me awake. "What?" I asked not getting up from my bed. "We're almost there, Lorelai said get ready" the voice spoke, it was Triton. "Fine, I'll be out" I responded as I heard the door shut. "Dang" I whispered as I slowly stood up from my bed and looked around. So everything that happened the day before wasn't a dream, I did get reaped and now I'm on my way to the Capitol. I saw my reaping dress hanging on the edge of the bed; I wondered how it didn't fall off while I was asleep. "Must I?" I asked as I looked at it, I still hate wearing dresses but it's not like I could complain or anything. I slowly put the dress on and walked to the food car where our mentors and Lorelai were having breakfast. "Hurry, they air district 1's reaping in a while." Spoke Triton as he pulled me to a chair.
The television showed the luxurious District 1 with their escort Fenella who was going to start the reaping. "Sparkle Gaz –"She was interrupted, "I volunteer!" Shouted a girl who had piercing green eyes, she walked up the stage which left their escort happy – volunteering was common in District's 1, 2 and 4; a volunteer from District 1 wasn't a surprise. "Your name?" Fenella asked as the girl faced the camera, she had long blonde hair which to my taste was totally a common hair color in their district and in the Capitol. "Glimmer Gaze" She happily spoke as Fenella laughed in joy. Before they could reap the boy, someone already came up the stage – he looked younger than the girl named Glimmer and but he was a bit taller. Marvel Regan was the name that he had told the crowd, "Arrogance could kill you in the arena." Finnick suddenly said out of nowhere, "Even if they are your allies don't let your guard down okay?" He continued as me and Triton nodded.
Next came District 2, I dared not to look since the crowd was wild when their escort already came up on the stage. She frankly didn't need to ask or get a name from a bowl. "I volunteer!" Shouted two tongues as two girls walked to the center. One as taller than the other, but the shorter one looked a bit more intimidating than the other. A fight broke and without even entering the arena, the smaller girl killed someone already. "Clove Romanoff" She shouted before she climbed up the stage. A boy was already on the side of stage – a volunteer didn't need to be called, he stepped up proudly and walked next to their escort. Cato Masterson was his name and he had a full head of blonde hair and beautiful blue eyes. "And here I was thinking that there were no hunks in The Games" I sarcastically spoke as they moved on to District 3. Their reaping was as normal as ours, no volunteers stepped up – they were reaped. I didn't actually pay attention to them; instead I ate my breakfast as we entered a dark tunnel. "We're here" Lorelai happily clapped as a clearing came to view. It was the Capitol; it was as marvellous as it looks in TV.
"Hey look!" Triton shouted as he ran to the window where he started waving. A crowd was waiting outside. "You better make sponsors now Nevis" Finnick laughed, "You'll be getting more if you make an impression now." He continued as I stood up and walked next to Triton. "Should I?" I asked him as he held my hand. "Go on" He assured before I too started waving my hand at the crowd. "Come on you two, you'll be heading to the remake center where you'll get fixed up." Mags spoke as I walked to the door and glanced at Triton. "I'm going ahead Triton." I spoke, he didn't look at me; he was clearly trying to make an impression already.
"Here's the remake center. Now, you will not question what your stylist or prep team would say – not unless it hits your personality." Mags spoke as I nodded. "I'm going to get your partner out of the train." Finnick spoke as I nodded. "Go on." Mags smiled as I was escorted by peacekeepers inside the remake center.
"You must be Nevis Araxie." A lady most likely in her mid-30's walked towards me, she had the Capitol Accent. "Yes, that's me." I replied with a small smile. "I'm Gleam, and I'll be part of your prep team." She spoke her long eyes lashes batting as she blinked. "Well come on now, Dredge is probably getting the wax ready." She spoke as I followed her. "Oh, I almost forgot." She turned around and handed me the robe that hung on her arm. Oh great, now I need to strip I thought as I took the robe and headed for the back room. "Remember Nevis, do not question them – Finnick told you so." I told myself as I stepped out of the room in a robe.
Constructive Criticism is welcomed but please don't flame me. This will be chapter two and Chapter 3 will come soon :)))
May the odds be on in your favor!
-Clovelyliz