This chapter is Caesar Flickerman's interviews with each tribute. Some are skipped because they say nothing interesting in their interviews.

CAESAR FLICKERMAN of THE CAPITOL: POV

"It is time to present Blondie from District 1!" Everybody screams. She is obviously a crowd favorite- Probably due to her looks. She struts in, like all District 1 girls, and gives a wink to the audience. "Take a seat, lovely." She flicks her hair and sits down.

"Are you ready for the Games tomorrow?"

"Oh, I am very ready, Caesar!" And again, like all District 1 girls, says this in a very cocky tone of voice.

I give a giggle and ask her another question. "So.. what weapon will you be going for tomorrow?"

She smiles at the camera, and says, "The bow and arrows. I'm like cupid. Shoot those arrows at all the boys in the arena, and they come straight for me!" She chuckles and gives another wink to the crowd. Well, obviously they'd be coming for you if you shot arrows at them! I think to myself.

I give her an assuring smile, and ask my third and final question. "As we all saw on TV, your boyfriend broke up with you at the reaping when you volunteered. How did you feel when he broke up with you?"

"He was so ugly. I've already got a new one, but this one's sexy!"

"Who is this one?"

"Curtis Klaus!" She blushes and skips off the stage, the crowd overwhelmed with joy. "And next is Jax Nexas!" His interview ends quick and I move on to Ashlie Anders.

"So my final question for you is, are you jealous that Blondie and Curtis are together? Your own district partner!"

"Of course not, baby! Blondie's my gal! We support each other with everything! My aim in this thing isn't to get a boyfriend. It's to win, just like everyone else!" She giggles, "except Blondie!"

I go through Curtis' interview, and reach Renata Pendal's. "How's life at home?"

"Quite horrible actually. I'm glad I got reaped this year. I'd rather die in the arena than die at home."

"And why is that, may I ask?"

"Because my mom is a sick bastard!" She looks to the screen and yells out curse words, all to her mom. "That felt good."

"Oh, okay then. Let's move on. Sam Wattle?... What's your aim in The Hunger Games?"

He laughs to himself. "Well, you'd think my aim is to win. Yes, I do want to win, but I also want to help people. If someone is injured, I'll be sure to nurse them back to health. I'm going to keep my humanity in the Games. I don't want to kill anyone, but I will if I have to." He walks away and I move on to the next tribute.

"Sonya, I saw on TV that you volunteered for the Games. Why is this?"

"Well.. my life at home isn't what I want. I don't really want to fish for a living. I own an axe at home, but it's never necessary for me to use it. So, I thought the perfect place to use it is the Hunger Games."

"Well then, I hope you can acquire one at the Cornucopia." I go through the male tribute from 4, and the female from 5.

"Joining us now, is Zac Austin of District 5. He hops onto the stage and jolts down onto his seat. "You seem pretty quick and energetic! Do you reckon you could show us what you can do in the arena?"

"I reckon I can! I think I'd be first to reach the Cornucopia by heaps!" His voice is also really quick and I find myself hard to keep up.

"You're a good-looking kid. Any girls at home?"

"Marnie Cobbleton."

"Who?"

"Marnie Cobbleton. She's my best friend!"

"I'm a bit surprised. I happen to know Marnie's parents. Her father was once the interviewer here, wasn't he?"

"He was. Before the Capitol killed him."

"Okay, that's enough. Next up is Riva Billion from District 6." After the tributes from District 6 & 7, I reach the district 8, calling out Ellie Jackson.

"Hello, Ellie."

"Hi." I reach for her hand to shake it, but she sits there like stone. "Let's get straight to it then. How did you feel when Keam was called to join you as the male tribute of District 8." She looks me in the eye, sitting in silence. I can feel her pain.

I clear my throat and change the question. "Do you like it here at the Capitol?"

"It's alright, I guess."

"Okay then.. Alright.. Let's move on to Keam Paterson of District 8." The noise from the crowd has dramatically lowered, as Keam joins me on the stage. He's very enthusiastic compared to Ellie, and I feel more relaxed and calm.

"I'm very sorry about my girlfriend. She is really upset that one of us is going to die. Please don't let that stop you from sponsoring her. She truly is an amazing person, and I think she can win."

"Well, you're a great boyfriend for saying that for her!" I shake his hand gratefully and he leaves the stage as I call the next tribute's name.

I am now talking to the District 9 boy, Jarrod Limestone. "Do you feel you have an advantage over the other tributes, because you're the oldest?"

"No. Not really. Everyone has an equal chance."

Reaching District 12, I come across Matt Marley. When we finish our interview he blurts out "Ask me if I have any girls at home!"

"Well.. okay then. Any girls at home?"

"No."

"Okay..."

"She came here with me!" I see what he is trying to do. "That's not going to work on getting sponsors. Good luck in the games."

His eyes get watery and he leaves the stage.

I finally reach District 13. "Did you have access to watch the Hunger Games in District 13, before it concluded?"

Helenna nods. "Yeah, we did. I find the Hunger Games is good fun. I've always wanted to participate. You get to show off your talents and go on an adventure at the same time!"

"I like the way you think! And finally, we have Rees Jules, also from District 13." He walks in and waves to the crowd before tripping. The crowd laughs as he gets back up in embarrassment.

"That was quite an entrance. Do you think you could show that to us in the arena as well?" The crowd laughs even louder and he runs off of the stage crying. Well, I'm done here. I feel sorry for him but I'm glad the interviews are over.

"And may the odds be ever in your favour... -_- "

Next chapter: THE BLOODBATH!