Finneon Flamecrest
"Let's take a look at the tributes of District Seven. We have the girls' chariot coming down the road first. There on the left is Mykal Duncan, and then Mariposa Dulark, Alaine Tulette, and Rachel Beta." Finneon said.
"Beta…as in Colin Beta's girl?" asked Wilowa. Finneon nodded assent.
"Yes, we now have five tributes in the Quell who are relatives of past Victors? Are we looking at a future alliance here? Anyway, the tributes are being styled by Lexington this year. You may remember him as a stylist for One, but apparently, he'd been hoping for Seven, so when the opening became available, he switched over. So, welcome back, Lexington, to a new district. Laurathyl is styling the boys of Seven this year. For them we have Carson Saller, Jansen Redwood, Brantley Nuze, and Reyes Keldon. What do you think of their costumes this year, Wilowa?"
Wilowa focused in on the costumes for the tributes. "I feel the theme works better for the ladies this year." She pointed at one of the tribute girls, who was dressed in a brown bodysuit with false willow branches hanging down and blowing in the breeze. They were beautiful to watch in motion. "I feel that the willow is a very feminine looking tree, and the boys would have been better suited with a stronger looking tree to personify. Don't you think?"
"A brilliant idea, Wilowa," said Finneon, smiling wildly. He looked out at the tributes, watching as they waved to the crowd. "Mister Keldon looks like he could bring some tough competition from Seven."
"Yes. Never count a tribute out until you see them in the arena." Wayland addressed the crowd. "And look, here comes district Eight."
Finneon watched the district Eight chariots come into view. They always had beautiful outfits, coming from the Textile District. Eight could pull of anything, as their export was clothing. The girls wore light purple bustier-like tops and large tulle skirts. Finneon, whose favorite color was purple, loved them. Wayland, however, expressed his dislike.
"I'm not so sure these costumes represent Eight. They look as if they are representing a district known for dancing, not textiles."
"My dear friend, that is where you are wrong." Finneon smiled at the outfits once more. The boys had come out wearing silver suits with the same light purple vest and silk accents. Not as impressive as the girls, but still very elegantly dressed. "Their stylists are showing us the variety of textiles that are manufactured in Eight in a way that is very sophisticate. I, personally, love these outfits. Let's hear it for the tributes of Eight, ladies and gentlemen. Cicenna Arlenos, Marcell Owens, Laurel Stitch, and…" Finneon froze, not out of fear, but of surprise. "Ladies and gentlemen, we have another daughter of Colin Beta here tonight, competing for District Eight., miss Sarah Beta." The crowd rose to its feet in excitement. "For the boys, we have Carsander Amell, Alaric Nevynne, Guerard Willam, and Ellias Mirones! Give it up for your tributes of district Eight!" Finneon zoomed to show the crowd throwing a good amount of roses for these tributes.
Capitol Citizen Frado Everett
Frado watched as the tributes from Nine appeared. The costumes appeared to be made of metal, but from the size of them, Frado figured metal would be too heavy.
Each tribute was woven with golden stalks of grain, winding up their bodies. He noticed that the male tributes all looked slightly uncomfortable in the fact that their costumes had no top, just a bottom and arm coverings. Each one wore a circlet of grain in their hair. It was beautiful to look at. He couldn't wait for the stylist interviews, hoping that Azealeah and Isata would tell everyone the material used to make the outfits. With the amount of roses he saw being thrown for the tributes of Nine, Frado felt the stylists may have created a new trend in the Capitol. As they past his seat, he heard their names called out o the sound system. Giana Thegron, Sloan Nyval, Amber Stalk, Aleah Marcus. Bren Wrane, Damien Greyson, Jones Relling, Galvin Colt.
Frado couldn't wait to see more of them.
Finneon Flamecrest
"And now let's move on to District Ten, who appears to be entering the roadway now. Here for the girls we have Yvaine Oronue. A bit of trivia here, folks, lovely Yvaine lost hearing in both her ears when she was a young girl. I wonder how that will affect her in the arena." Finneon saw Wayland shake his head.
"The senses are a key part of participation in the games. I must say that this may get her killed fairly quickly, without a fighting chance." Wilowa nodded assent.
"Well, let us hope for the best for her. Now, we have Valeria Groulx, Marien Eckings, and Aurelie Dranson. For the boys, we have Casson Scealve, Nolan Hinkley, Dahl Ledorian, and finally Vincent Peresone. Gamemaker Wilowa, how do you feel about these costumes?" Finneon pointed out the costumes. Each tribute was dressed in a black body suit, with small white dots forming intricate patterns all over. Horns adorned each one of their heads.
"Well, I have to admit, when it comes to styling a costume that both represents the district and looks extravagant, I believe Ten has the hardest time. It's hard to make cows appealing, but Raevyn and Anoris did a wonderful job this year. They look terrific."
"I agree completely," said Wayland, mimicking the motion of throwing a rose. Finneon laughed.
"District Ten, everybody, and may the odds be ever in their favor. Now, here comes District Eleven. The girls are up first, and we have here Miss Juniper Preen, Miss Theresa Braze, Miss Tawny Hestion, and little Aprila Mantra. Tell me, Wayland, what do you feel is the best way for a younger tribute like Aprila has for making it far in the games. We've only ever had one twelve-year-old winner, if you'll remember Ewyn Conway of District Seven, winner of the 39th Games."
"I'd have to say she should look into how he won his games. For smaller tributes, it seems stealth and cunning are better to have than strength. Miss Mantra looks very small, so let's all hope she has a brilliant mind under that cute little head." Finneon cut away to show the tributes, each one wrapped in grapevines. The girls had vines wrapped in their hair to hold it up. "And let's hear it for the boys of Eleven, Misters Niko Whiatt, Jasper Altone, Macen McGrathe, and Anton Corathas."
Capitol Citizen Henri Jaqueard
Henri was in awe of the costumes from Twelve. The stylists had made a drastic change from the usual black, in representation of coal. The tributes were all dressed in bright yellow, with feathers flowing behind them like a tail. Each one had a pointed, beak-like featured on their face. He heard the commentators bellow their excitement over the speakers.
"Finneon, what do you suppose the stylists had in mind when the chose the color yellow? I'd never seen yellow coal before," he heard the female gamemaker say. Finneon only laughed.
"My dear Wilowa, I believe they are canaries, a miner's lifeline down in the mines. Canaries are songbirds, and when the air was too harmful, they would stop singing and the miner's would know to leave the caverns. Canaries are a symbol of life for the people of District Twelve, so I consider this an ingenious choice of costume. I'd love to present the tributes of Twelve. Haelle Windsor, Ula Leeky, Evie-Ellen Corona, Minnia Mitchall, Haden Plutoran, Lawson Charion, Whytt Ulric, and Parker Dust!
"And there you have it folks, your tributes for the 100th Annual Hunger Games and your Fourth Quarter Quell. I'm Finneon Flamecrest saying for all of us up here, goodnight. We'll see you in a few days to announce the tributes' training scores and to interview their stylists."
Okay, so here are your tributes. I'm ow accepting sponsor points from the free 250 given to every reader. Did you like the way these two chapters were set up, with both Finneon's POV ad the POV of random Capitol Citizens? Which District had the best costumes? The next chapter will show the tributes' first night in their apartments in the Tribute Center. The games are approaching quickly. Alliances will start to form, and I'll be able to post the list as they do. Thanks again for reading. - Sarah.
Also, I'm all set on Stylists. I only need Gamemakers now, and, please, no sending submissions through reviews. PM only. I won't accept any more submissions through reviews.