Gloss Miller, 18, D1M
It's the interviews. My stylist dressed me up in a blue suit with a tie that sparkles, it is embodied his diamonds. I am given a golden watch. I don't know how I managed to get into the careers, I didn't really talk to the much. Although all I did was show them my axe skills and it eased their doubts. I don't think the boy from two or the girl from four like me much though. They think I 'lack brutality'. Well I'll show them in the arena, my resolve has gotten stronger and stronger. My black hair has had so many hair products in it to make it look good and natural.
It's Shine's interview first. She plays the 'seductive but dangerous' angle. She puts on a seductive purr when she speaks but her answers scream 'danger'. She's much more confident than me. "Well let's give it up for Shine!" Julius says, his name is Julius Flickerman. And now it's my time to go up.
"He's from District one, let's hear it for Gloss Miller!" He announces and everyone claps. I sit in the leather chair next to him, trying to look as confident as I can.
"So Gloss, tell us about your life back home. Anyone you're trying to win for?"
My heart is thumping so hard.
"Oh erm. I have a sister at home who really wants me to win. A-and m-my father and mother a-are quite cool as well. I-I wouldn't be here without their s-s-support."
Damn it Gloss stop stuttering.
Our interview goes on. Him asking about me and me trying to give him interesting answers. And then he asks. "So have you got a special girl back home?"
I look stunned, the whole crowd goes silent. "No. I don't have a girlfriend."
Then my buzzer goes off and I am led off stage.
Whitney Heart, 16, D4F
Percy does well in his interview. He gets the whole crowd excited because he is the son of a victor. A lot of his interview is him pointing out similarities between him and his cool dad and the whole crowd loves it. He already has people who really want him to win because of his dad. He gets it so easy.
It is then my interview. I'm not the prettiest so I should play the confident and sarcastic angle.
"So Whitney, how are you liking the Capitol?
"Oh it really sucks Juluis. I come from a place that's less advanced, I get to come here so a week. Oh I absolutely hate it here." I say with a smirk. Julius seems amused and so does the crowd. I've already got them liking me.
Our interview goes on. The two of us talking as if no one is there. I keep the confident and sarcastic angle, and the crowd loves it. My buzzer goes off and I am led away.
Cyrus Redick, 18, D7M
Julius calls me on. "So Cyrus, it's very interesting to see a volunteer from a lower district. Why did you do that?"
I smirk. "Cos my mom's a bitch."
The whole crowd goes silent throughout the rest of our interview and then Julius asks one final question. It was mostly me being rude towards my mom and the crowd watching intently.
"So Cyrus, if you could say one last thing to someone at home, what would it be?"
I smile again, the perfect opportunity.
"Okay then. Mom I hate you. Go to hell. You only cared about yourself didn't you? I was just the mistake. Well is this what you wanted? Trust me mom, the arena is the last time you see me. Whether I live or die." With that I get up and storm off stage.
Rockie Spolt, 14, D12F
It's official, I hate it here. The boy and girl from eleven are good in their interview, the boy gets the crowd laughing but not as much as the boy from nine. He even got my laughing with his jokes. But back to me. I have no alliances, low training score and I'm about to break down. I get called on stage and Julius welcomes me. I'm biting my lip tightly. "So Rockie, how are you enjoying the Capitol?"
"I-it's quite nice." I say bluntly, still trying to sound confident.
"Are you missing anything about district twelve?"
I nod. "M-my family."
"And how are you liking the other triutes?"
I freeze, not able to get my words out. "I-I erm. T-they're erm."
I see someone snicker and I don't want to do this anymore. "I... want to go home." With than I turn and run off stage, too scared to say or do anything.