*****I own none of the Hunger Games characters or the Hunger Games. My OC's are mine though.
Chapter 3
Conner Blakely had won the Hunger Games a few years ago for our District. This is very rare not many people win from our district. I sat back as Conner stood in front of Scott and I. He was looking us over, analyzing us. I sighed not to sound cocky or anything, but I know what I can do.
"Ok what skills do you have? Scott go first," Conner said.
"Nothing," he said making me feel horrible for him.
"Star?"
"Knives, survival and fighting," I said.
"Ok, Scott after dinner you and I are going to talk. Then Star, you and I are going to talk tomorrow," Conner said and I nodded.
We went to the dining cart. There was food everywhere and some of it I had never seen before. I knew that this was the fancy food that they serve in the Capitol, but I've never seen so much. We all sat around the table, Scott was beside me as Conner was across from me and Tully beside him. Scott was eating everything that was in front of us as I ate my meal. I never looked outside of my norm. I didn't realize how truly privileged I was.
"We should be at the Capitol tomorrow afternoon. Star, I will have some dresses for you to try on for tomorrow," Tully said.
"You'd better hope not, I'll wear a dress for the parade and my interview. Otherwise I only want jeans and shirts. You may be taking me to the Capitol, but I'm not a doll to be dressed up," I said looking at her making Conner laugh. "I'm not hungry."
I got up from the table and walked out of the cart. I wandered around the different carts looking for my room. I saw Star on the door and opened it. It was a nice room decorated in dark blue and silver. I still wanted to be home in my own bed. I sat on the bed and pulled my boots off. I pulled my knife out of my boot and flipped it open. I smiled looking at the cold piece of metal in my hand. I miss my daddy and I want to go home. I closed my knife sticking it under my pillow. I don't know how, but I was able to drift to sleep.
I woke up at about 6am as I do every morning, I don't need a clock anymore. I got up and went into the bathroom to take a shower. It was a high-tech shower much like everything else on this damn train. After I stepped out of the shower I wrapped one of the dark blue towels around me. I walked into the room and saw a stack of cloths. I put on the underwear and bra. I smile seeing blue jeans, so I slid them on. Next was a black cami and an aqua colored flannel. I shrugged putting the shirts on. I was used to t-shirts, but I could deal with this. There was a pair of sandals that I slipped. I grabbed my knife from under my pillow and stuck it in my pocket.
I walked out of my room and made my way to the dining cart. I sat down and poured myself a glass of orange juice.
"You're up early," I heard Conner say as he walked in.
"I get up at this time every day. I have to help my dad on the farm," I said as he took a seat across from me.
"The everyday life of a farmhand, I know how that is," he laughed.
"Now what did you want to talk about?" I asked.
"To get you a plan for the games any ideas?" he asked, I sighed shaking my head. "You know how to handle yourself, but you don't know what to do with it."
"That's exactly it."
"After a little bit of training we'll see how far you can go. Depending on whether you're going to jump in the bloodbath or wait on the outside till everyone leaves the Cornucopia," he said as I nodded.
We discussed other ideas and advice. Tully came in all happy and perky as usual.
"Star you look wonderful, even though you are wearing jeans," she said her tone lowering towards the end.
"Thanks, I actually like this shirt," I said smiling.
She joined us as we waited for food. Scott wasn't far behind, he walked in looking sleepy. We all ate together before separating. I went back to the main car and went to the radio again. Again it started playing the song I wanted it to.
'18 years had come and gone
For momma they flew by
But for me they drug on and on
We were loading up that Chevy
Both tryin' not to cry
Momma kept on talking
Putting off good-bye
Then she took my hand and said
"Baby don't forget:
Before you hit the highway
You better stop for gas
And there's a 50 in the ashtray
In case you run short on cash
Here's a map and here's a Bible
If you ever lose your way
Just one more thing before you leave
Don't forget to remember me",' I sang along.
"You really do have an amazing voice," Conner said stepping into the room.
"Thank you," I said back.
"We'll be there soon just so you know. Act as nice as possible, like yesterday when you and Scott were having a fun time. Your image does matter here, you look like the cute country girl, I do think people will like you," he said as I nodded.
And as he said it wasn't long before the train pulled into the station and people were surrounding the train. I smiled and started waving to them all. When all I want to do is flip them the bird. People were everywhere when we got off the train. Even though it's almost night people were here. The Capitol is huge I've never seen anything like it or this many weirdly dressed people. We were escorted off the train and to a building.
"Now we are here a little early, the tributes from Districts 10, 11 and 12 will not be here until tomorrow. So you have the night off and the parade starts tomorrow. When we get to our floor you will meet your stylists. They can make you look great or wear a trash bag. Star be nice," Tully said.
"Whatever," I said as we walked in the building. I could finally stop smiling at all of those dumb people.
We went to an elevator and walked in when it opened. Tully pushed the 9 button and we went up. The doors opened revealing an extravagant living and dining room. There was a man and woman standing in the room. He was kind of tall with black hair and green eyes. He was dressed in black jeans and a green shirt. He didn't look like the rest of the people here. The woman on the other hand was just crazy looking. Here hair was a wild mess of black and white on the top of her head. And her outfit was just as crazy only in purple and green.
"I'm Keans, you two are just adorable. I have so many ideas," he said.
"And I'm Cerisse and I must say that I agree with Keans," the oddly dressed woman said.
"Keans, Cerisse this is Star and Scott and of course you know Conner," Tully said.
"Of course, Star I love your name and I can do so much with that," Keans said to me.
I raised an idea, he is way too happy about this.
"Now I have some ideas for parade costumes. I was thinking silver-," Cerisse started.
"Silver?" I asked.
"Yes, two outfits for the two of you."
"Grain is in waves of gold. It's beautiful and has nothing to do with silver. I mean we are here representing District 9."
"Star," Tully warned.
"Hmm that's a great idea. I like that you speak your mind. I wouldn't want someone dressing me in something I didn't want to wear. Ok we have to go and create your new costumes, I will see you two tomorrow," Keans said pulling Cerisse to the elevator and leaving. Tully just looked at me I shrugged.
"Well, let us eat dinner," she said back to her peppy self.
Song Credits: Carrie Underwood- Don't Forget to Remember Me