Still Alive : A Hunger Games Fanfic

By Clovelyliz

Chapter 3

"Well aren't you a pretty little fish" Said a man who's in his mid-20's. "You must be Dredge." I spoke as I held out my hand. "I'm Nevis Araxie from District 4" I smiled as he shook my hand. "Where's Triton?" I asked before giving myself a mental face palm. "You probably don't know him." I laughed as Dredge looked at Gleam. "He's with Casa." Replied Gleam, "Now; let's fix you up." Gleam cheered as I laid on what seems to be an operation table.

"Wait, what's that?" I asked as a piece of tape was put on my leg. "Oh don't worry dear; we'll just wax you up." Dredge spoke as my eyes widened in shock. I knew what wax in the make-up industry meant. I'm just shocked that I needed to be waxed when I'm perfectly clean. Riiip I heard as the tape was pulled off my leg. "I'm so sorry; I didn't mean to take it off quickly!" Dredge apologized as I smiled. "Don't worry, I'm not hurt." I replied as they went on with the waxing.

"Alright, time to hose you down." Gleam spoke as my robe was taken off me and I felt water rushing through skin. It felt totally relaxing, so this is how it feels to be a tribute. "Alright, now time for your hair!" Chirped Gleam as she showed me the scissors in her hands, "No please, not my hair" I tried to sound a bit calm about it but I seriously don't want my hair to get cut down. "Don't worry! We're not going to shorten it or anything. We'll just cut off the bits that are sticking up." Gleam replied with a small smile. I was thankful that her scissors won't be cutting off the hair that I spent 15 years growing.

I looked around me; I could only see the wall in front of me and two curtains beside me. Triton must be in either of the curtains on my left or on my right. He was probably having the time of his life right now, even though he lives in the first class of District 4. "You're all ready to go!" Announced Dredge as he helped me off the table "Here" He continued as he handed me a pair of new clothes. "You'll be staying in your apartment for a few days before you start training – best you get comfortable!" He smiled as I took the clothes. "I'll leave you here – your escort and mentors will take you to your apartment." Dredge continued as he closed the curtain that was in front of me. I quickly changed into the clothes, a blouse and pants; well, as long as it isn't a dress then I'll be happy to wear it.

I walked out of the curtains to see Finnick waiting for me. "Let's go then." He spoke as he started to walk; I walked behind him as we neared the elevator. "Now, each district has their own floor and since you're District 4 you have the fourth floor" He explained as we entered the elevator. "I know Finnick, you don't have to explain." I replied as I looked behind us, the elevator was glass and offered a great view of the Capitol. I might as well get used to it since I'll be here for 3 months before I get put in an arena to fight for my life.

We got off the elevator and walked inside our apartment. It wasn't all blue, which made me feel comfortable. I never liked seeing the color blue – I got tired of the color since I always see it back in District 4. "Now essential rules," Finnick spoke before taking a seat at the couch. "No talking to the Avox people unless you give them orders," He spoke as I looked at him. "No questions just do it." He continued before I took as seat apart from him. "And you aren't allowed to go visit the other tributes without invitation from them or their mentors" Finnick spoke in a serious tone. "Alright but, what makes you think that I would want to visit other tributes?" I asked him before he signalled for an Avox to come near him. "I just know so Nevis." He spoke as the Avox left and came back with a drink in her hands. "You better sit down, they'll be airing the reapings in a while – you'll have a good look at your opponents, remember their names" Finnick spoke as I looked at the screen.

Caesar Flickerman was there and along with him was Claudius Templesmith. They did a commentary on the reapings, "District 1 is Glimmer and Marvel." I repeated after their names were read, "District 2 is Clove and Cato, District 3 is Ansa and Garmin…" I whispered as I looked down, Ansa, that name seems so familiar to me I thought as I saw Finnick standing up. "They'll be airing District 5's reaping in a while, stick around and watch it. "And where are you going?" I asked him with a smile before he chuckled. "I'm going to see what's taking Triton so long." He replied before boarding the elevator. Right after he left, I noticed that someone was walking towards me; it was Mags. I stood up and walked to her, "You shouldn't be walking alone Mags." I smiled as I helped her to the couch, "Have you been watching the reapings?" She asked me as I nodded, "Seen threats?" She asked me with a laugh, "The only threat I would have is District 1 and 2." I replied as I looked back the screen: it was District 5's reaping now.

Their district was full of power plant buildings but it didn't look so gloomy – it was full of light, go figure they would have unlimited energy because of their industry. Their escort had already reaped the girl, then there was the boy. "Devi…" I spoke silently, I looked at his partner; this girl had quite a foxy-face that seem to add a bit of slyness to it. I need to watch out over her I thought as I looked at Mags who had her eyes closed, she was already asleep. I smiled and stood up, I called for an Avox to help me fix Mags – and to be true, it took quite some time since Mags would stir but we were able to do it. She lay on the couch, fast asleep as she did so, which gave me time to wander around the apartment. But the apartment was just so small that I was able to explore within 30 minutes or so, I even got into Triton's room. He won't mind, he hasn't seen it yet anyway, he's still with the prep team which makes me wonder why he's taking so long. He could've seen the reaping of District 3 and 5, but then; with that attitude of his, I doubt he'll even care if I tell him about it. He's all too caught up with the other careers.

"Nevis!" I heard a voice say, "Finally!" I shouted as I walked to the living area to see Triton, all dressed up. "What took you so long?" I asked him as he smiled at me. "I slept throughout the process" He replied with a grin, "Don't grin at me, you just missed the reaping of 3 and 5. But, what would you care – you only care about 1 and 2." I told Triton as he pulled something out of his pocket. "It's from District 1." He replied before handing it to me, "It's for me?" I asked as he nodded. "You got one from District 1, and I got one from District 2." Triton alleged as I nodded. "I don't get it." I spoke as I looked at the small card that Triton handed to me. "You're invited to District 1's apartment." Triton replied as I raised an eyebrow, "how did you get this?" I asked Triton with a bit of confusion in my voice. "An Avox from their apartment handed it to me." He replied as I nodded. "Glimmer and Marvel are the District 1 tributes right?" Triton asked as I nodded, "Looks like you'll be spending time with Cato and Clove" I told him with a smile, "In case you forgot, Cato and Clove are the tributes for District 2." I told him as I headed to the elevator. "Hurry back okay?" Triton told me as I nodded. "If Mags wakes up, tell her that I went to look for Finnick!" It was the easiest excuse I could make-up, but it could work.

Once the elevator doors shut, I pressed the number one on the elevator. Typical I thought, they had the floor that was easier to access since it's on the first floor. But I'm not complaining, there's more of a view in our floor anyway. I tapped my foot as I looked at the numbers on the ceiling. I heard a bell ding and when the door opened I was shocked when I saw the luxury of District 1 brought into a compact apartment. I looked around, luckily; the elevator was sensor activated.

"You must be from District Four!" A blonde beauty walked to me and grabbed my hand before leading me inside their apartment. "I'm Glimmer from District 1 and this is Marvel." She told me before a boy who had brown hair and the most gorgeous pair of green eyes. "Get up you derp, be nice." I heard Glimmer say as Marvel stood up, he looked uninterested at me – I looked the same way at him. "I guess you now us, but from what I've heard from your reaping; your name is Araxie is it?" Glimmer asked as I shook my head, "Araxie is my last name, my first name is Nevis." I smiled as Marvel nodded and looked at Glimmer. "Come here, let's talk a bit more" Glimmer spoke as she dragged me to the couch.

For some reason, I think she was interviewing me; which was kind of creepy but, nevertheless – it was okay, I thought of it as a little practice for when Caesar Flickerman interviewed me. "So, what's it like in District 4?" She asked as I took a seat, "I know, I know – I saw it during the reaping, but; what else is it like?" She continued as I giggled, "Well, its plain old beach and waiter; nothing more." I smiled as Marvel took a seat beside Glimmer. "So what are you there?" Marvel asked in a rather, confused voice, "Marvel don't ask her that" I heard Glimmer say as Marvel raised his eyebrow. "I'm the mayor's stepdaughter" I replied as Marvel looked at me with astonished eyes. "The daughter of the mayor? Reaped for the Hunger Games with no volunteers at all?" Glimmer asked me as I smiled, "Well, I preferred to live the normal life of a citizen. I work for the industry and I live a normal life." I replied before Marvel clapped his hands, laughing as he did so. "That's amazing and what do you do for a living there?" He asked as I bit my lip, "Well; I fish and I pretty much weave baskets." I replied, "How do you fish?" Glimmer asked me, "I swim for it." I replied in a rather, happy voice. It was the first time that someone was interested in me; it made me a bit happier.

"That's quite interesting!" Exclaimed Glimmer as I smiled, "Maybe if we get out in one peace or just get out of the Games all together – if that's possible, you can drop by at District 4 sometime; I'll show you how we fish for dinner." I laughed; hearing them laugh was kind-off an assurance for an alliance with them. "I guess we have a catch Marvel." Glimmer spoke as Marvel shook his head, "What about Cato?" Marvel asked as Glimmer looked a bit distraught, "Dang" Glimmer cursed as she looked at me with her emerald eyes. "Regarding the alliance that the careers would have," Marvel stopped as he looked at Glimmer, "You'll have to talk with Cato about that." Glimmer continued as the elevator door opened to reveal Triton.