Chapter 4
Finally the day of the interviews arrive. Cinna, Katniss' stylist walks into the room that Alex is sitting in, in a silk blue dress.
"Hello Alex." Alex looks up confused.
"Uh... hi?" Alex answers slowly.
"My name is Cinna. I am Katniss' stylist. And I am yours as well."
"You're assigned to District 12?"
"Yes I am. But since District 13 is new, so I got assigned to District 13 as well."
"Oh..." Alex looks at her lap confused.
Alex's hair is completely straight with light brown highlights.
"So tell me about yourself Alex." Cinna smiles and pulls out his make-up container. He begins to add blush and lip gloss on the young 12 year old.
"I'm 12 years old. District 13. Moved from Manhattan, New York. My mom died 2 months ago and my dad is depressed." Alex answers sadly.
"Katniss told me that she and you are basically siblings." Cinna smiles.
"Ya." Alex smiles.
"She told me on how you two meet in the forest that is between yours and her's district."
"You don't care?"
"Nope. And I will keep that a secret."
"Thank you." Cinna smiles and kisses Alex's cheek.
"You are very welcome. Here." Cinna slips a pair of blue flats on Alex's feet knowing she will have a hard time wearing high heels.
As Cinna walks Alex down a hallway, he holds her hand.
"Hey Alex." Alex looks up and smiles at Justin, who is standing behind Katniss and the guy from her district.
"Hey." Alex greets softly.
"I will see you later Alex." Cinna kisses Alex's cheek, shakes Justin's hand, shakes the guy's hand and kisses Katniss' cheek.
"Alex, this is Peeta Mellark." Katniss introduces Alex and Peeta, "Peeta, this is Alex Russo."
"Hello Alex." Peeta takes Alex's hand in his and kisses it.
"Hello Peeta." Alex nods. Katniss pulls Alex into a hug and kisses her cheek.
"I will pass on a message through Cinna to you ok?" Katniss whispers to Alex.
"Ok." Alex forces a smile.
They all hear cheers and Caesar Flickerman, the interviewer, begins to talk.
~A&K~
Alex's turn arrives.
"And finally District 13, the sister of Justin Russo... Alex Russo!" Alex walks onto the stage nervously and takes Caesar's outstretched hand.
"So Alex..." Caesar starts after they sit down, "how old are you?"
"I am 12 years old." Alex answers lacing her hands together on her lap.
"How did you react when your brother was chosen?"
"I was shocked and scared."
"What about when your name was called?"
"Terrified."
"So we hear that you are new to District 13. Where do you come from?"
"Manhattan, New York."
"Do you know about The Hunger Games?"
"No. I have no idea what it is. All I know it's a fight to the death. That's it."
Caesar looks at Alex shocked, same with the audience.
"We were told that you know..." Alex shakes her head.
"My father, brothers and I had no idea. If we knew, we wouldn't have moved here."
"Did your father and little brother visit you?" Alex's eyes grow wide.
"They were allowed to visit? We left as soon as we walked through the doors..." Caesar's mouth drops open.
"Do you know who is your president of your district?"
"I think she said her name is Coin..." Alex answers unsure.
"Yes it is. She is second best to Snow." Alex nods tightening her grip on her hands, "so how is your father taking this?"
"I'm not sure. I didn't see him."
"How do you feel about fighting against your brother?"
"I'm scared and deeply upset. I mean, he's my brother and I have to fight to live. Either I will have to kill my own brother or someone else will. I honestly, do not see the point in the Hunger Games. People are dying and families are being broken up."
"And that is all we have for tonight. See you all later." The camera shuts off and Caesar turns to Alex, clearly not happy. With her, that is unreadable.
"Listen sweetie," Caesar starts, taking Alex's hands in his, "I know you are upset and scared that you have to fight against your brother. But I know you are strong for this. If your brother dies, do not seek revenge. That will leave you open and WILL kill you. I saw the way you and Katniss Everdeen were like in the hallway. The others did not see. But team up with her. I know for a fact she is strong. Work with her and you will survive." Alex nods and gives Caesar a small smile.
"Thank you."
"You're welcome sweetie. I believe in you."
Alex smiles and walks off silently thinking about what will happen if it came down to her and Katniss. Will they really kill each other?
~K&A~
Alex is curled up against Justin's side as Coin and Justin's and Alex's mentor, Boggs, who is also Coin's guard.
"So this is what the gamemakers rated everyone." Caesar informs the audience on the TV. Each person is rated on the training that they went through for the last week. Tomorrow The Hunger Games begins...
Alex and Justin both watch the TV in surprise.
The little girl, Alex discovers her name is Rue, from District 11 and got rated a 7.
Finally District 12 comes on TV.
"Next is Peeta Mellark." Caesar announces as Peeta's picture comes on screen, "got rated a... 8."
"Also from District 12, Katniss Everdeen... the girl on fire." Caesar flips the page, "got rated a... 11."
Alex's mouth drops open in shock.
"Finally District 13." Caesar flips the page, "Justin Russo. Got rated a... 10."
Justin hugs Alex tightly with a smile.
"YES!" Coin and Boggs claps Justin on the back.
"Alex Russo..." Alex's head snaps to the screen and everyone goes silent, "got rated a... 11."
"Congratulations Alex!" Coin claps her hands together and gives Alex a hug.
"Great work Alex!" Boggs smiles and kisses Alex's cheek.
"You did amazing Alex." Justin smiles happily and hugs his little sister.
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