Chapter 6

"You look beautiful Cata," Nept said looking me over.

Tonight was the night for our interviews. The dress I was wearing looked beautiful. It was strapless and went to the floor. It was black at the top and faded to white as it got to the bottom. There was a slit that started at mid-thigh on the right side. I somehow think that Dark was behind that. I had on black heels that wear really tall. My makeup was light until you saw my eyes and the smoky black eye shadow. My hair was straightened and then pinned up.

Nept guided me out of the room and down stairs to backstage of the interview stage. I saw my brother, Marvel and Glimmer. Glimmer was wearing a nice gold dress obviously she was trying to be sexy. Marvel and Cato were in there suits. I walked over to them.

"Wow Cat you look beautiful," Cato said.

"Thanks," I said.

I could tell that Cato had flipped his switch for the interviews. I relaxed and let my walls melt, we had to get sponsors and we knew that. The only problem about letting my walls melt completely is that my emotions for Marvel will be more noticeable and it's going to take a while before I'm emotionless again. I looked over at Marvel and saw him smiling at me. I couldn't help, but smile back, damn my emotions.

"You do look very beautiful Cata," Marvel said as I felt my cheeks burn.

"Thanks Marvel," I said trying to avoid eye contact making him chuckle.

I saw Cato look at me with a raised eyebrow. He knew that something was going on, but he didn't know what. Thankfully Caesar came on stage and we could get started. We all got in line with the girls from each district in front of the guy. This is great I'm behind Marvel and in front of my brother just great. Glimmer was the first called out. Every time she opened her mouth I wanted to hit her. Marvel turned to smile at us before he went out. I could see the stage perfectly now. Marvel joked around with Caesar being a charmer for sure.

"I'd like to welcome out our next tribute from District 2 Cata Valentine," he said as everyone cheered.

I walked out and waved to the crowd. Caesar motioned for me to sit down.

"Now the beautiful Cata it's nice to talk to you I must say," Caesar said.

"Thanks Caesar it's nice talking to you too," I said smiling.

"So how do you feel about the games?"

"I'm feeling good; I've trained for this my whole, so I feel confident."

"How do you feel about going against your twin brother Cato?"

"I mean it's going to be hard. We're really close to each other, but I don't know how we're going to do it. We feel each other's pain, so I don't know what's going to happen there."

"Wow you feel each other's pain. Is there anything else that you two can do?"

"We know the others move which makes us deadly together," I smirked.

"Wow just amazing, well thank you Cata and good luck tomorrow," he said.

I smiled and waved and walked off stage. It was going to take a while before my cold attitude came back, which makes me feel vulnerable.

"Way to go Cata," Marvel said as I got over to him.

"Thanks Marvel, you did awesome too," I said smiling.

"You let your walls down," he said looking excited I nodded.

He put his hands on my hips and pulled me to him. I felt my cheeks burning, I hate emotions. He chuckled before pushing his lips to mine in a short kiss.

"You're cute when you blush," he said smiling down at me.

"Hey is everything ok?" Cato asked walking over to us.

"Yeah she was a little dizzy, so I was trying to steady her," Marvel said smart for not trying to get killed by Cato.

"Ohh ok, come on Cat let's get you to bed. See you tomorrow morning Marvel," Cato said taking me from Marvel.

"Alright, see you two in the morning," he said smiling.

"Time to get up you two," Dark said the next morning.

We both woke up and looked at Dark with a cold stare. Dark walked out obviously not wanting to be around us, now that we've closed off our emotions. I nodded to Cato, before going to change clothes in my room. I put on the black t-shirt and forest green pants. I put on the boots and tied them up. I went into the bathroom to put my hair back. When I was finished I went out to get breakfast. We ate in silence when Dark and Keegan came in to get us. My brother kissed my head, before Dark took him. After a few minutes Keegan and I got in the elevator.

"There are two separate helicopters taking you all to the arena. You and Cato are being split for the time being. I'll admit I'm not very good at this, so good luck. You are one of the pride and joys of District 2," Keegan said before the doors opened.

I nodded understanding what he said. I got on the helicopter and was seated by the end. I really wish my brother was here with me. I know I look emotionless right now, but I'm a nervous wreck. I don't know if Thresh by some chance will kill us all at the beginning or what. The Peacekeeper came by putting my tracker in my arm. I won't lie it hurt. When we landed at the arena we were all escorted off. The Peacekeepers took me to a room. Nept was there smiling at me.

"Well are you ready Cata?" he asked putting my coat.

"As ready as I can be," I sighed.

"Don't worry sweetie, you know what you're doing."

"But what if I don't want to do it?"

"Cata you're a clever girl and if you don't want to do something your brother will do everything in his power to make sure of that."

I smiled at Nept and nodded giving him a hug. The robotic voice said that I had 40 seconds to get in the tube. I smiled one last time, before getting in the tube. I sighed becoming emotionless again. I felt myself starting to rise and knew I was ready. Bright light surrounded me, before a forest appeared.

I looked and saw I had to get to the Cornucopia to get my sword. I calculated everything before the timer started. I was the fastest here and I knew it. I'd grab a spear near some of the gear to protect me while I ran to the mouth of the Cornucopia. Once I was there I could get my sword and wait for my brother to get to me. I looked around me. Glimmer was two places to my left. Marvel was two more past her. My brother was 8 places to my right with Peeta not that far from him. I got ready when I saw the clock hit 10. I could feel myself getting antsy waiting for that clock to tick down.

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