Chariot Rides
Shalia Garlitz POV (Capitol Citizen)
I got here 17 hours before it all began. The tickets sold almost like a flash and when I arrived some people were already here. It is the 150 Hunger Games so I expected it to be mayhem. I am only a few rows back from the front but those chairs are reserved for media. The crowd slowly rolls in and eventually it is packed. The noise is deafening and soon the stars arrive.
The President, the Head Gamemaker and a few other Gamemakers sit up in front of the runway in a box. Prestina Coralls, the president, hushes the crowd and then the tributes and mares arrive.
District One flies out first. The female during the reapings had a temper and the male looked a bit odd. Anastasia, I think her name is, has some beautiful coloured feathers fanning out around her, which blow in the wind. The guy has a black and see-through shirt. His pants are also black and his boots are long lace-up ones. On his back is a maroon cape tied to his neck, which is flapping behind him. His hair is white and scrunched up messily. They both wave invitely to the crowd who seem overall happy with the first careers.
District Two tributes are next to follow. The look the same as most of the others. Golden plates cover their chests and helmets are clipped on their heads. They look like soldiers and try to look strong and menacing. Golden, shimmering, stone dust puffs and sparkles around them.
The District Three tributes are always interesting. They're not careers, but are usually skilled with electricity or some type of power. They bring lots of brains to the games and sometimes will bend the rules with the Gamemakers. The male tribute, Dysk, is quite famous already. The Capitol is wondering if the authorities allow his head device. Dysk is wearing a black, skin-tight morph suit that only shows his face. His head is covered with an orange headset and he keeps a mutual expression, almost ignoring the mob. His District partner is almost scared by the crowd as she stands on the carriage. I cover my eyes as a silver dress beams with brightness. A silver headband matches the flowing dress and her wrists are wrapped in colourful lights. I can hear a few questions being shouted by the crowd to Dysk and notice the cameras moving straight to him.
The final of the careers arrive, District Four. The boy gives a wink out to the Capitol and his smile is magnifying. His flirtatious acts cause the audience to roar. He only wears blue pants and a coral headpiece, leaving his torso muscles flexing. The girl is almost like a mermaid with a seashell two-piece, sandals and a pearl crown. Just like the other careers, they try to win over sponsors and be the crowd's favourites.
The District five tributes are the next in line. The male has his short black hair in spikes with sparks flying off it. The female's knee length dress is buzzing and spinning around on her. It I covered in white sequins. The male gets a few shouts of anger and the female looks overwhelmed and almost excited.
The transportation District is the sixth to be seen. The two tributes have skin coloured morph suits, making them look naked. At their torsos is a screen show trains, bikes, cars and other transportation devices moving. Around their ears are mini planes circling them, making them look dazed.
The seventh chariot enters the giant stadium. Griffen, the male, is like a lumberjack, coordinating in with the District. He holds an axe in his hand, wavering it pass. His ensemble matches his piercing green eyes and unsettled shaggy blonde hair. Claudia's outfit is my favourite from the night. She is dressed in a strapless dress with sticks and vines. She wears a halo on her head and looks like a nature goddess. Claudia waves to the crowd like a queen while Griffen swings his axe above his head in triumph.
Seven of the Districts down, 5 to go. I know these two District 8 tributes, Grayson and Carter, since they are the only friend tributes in these years' games. Grayson wears a suit with patchwork fabrics all over. His brown locks are curled into ringlets and his eyes constantly moving. Carter wears the same thing but in a dress, with heels and a headpiece. They both seize the moment, holding hands and shouting with triumph, having a great time.
'And here come District Nine. Wow look at that colour that is quite fascinating to the eye.' I hear Caesar comment with a chuckle. 'So the male we have is Jayden and he is wearing a speckled golden jacket with some flamboyant slacks. And on the other hand is Ileana with a silver strapless dress and fishtailed hair. Wow aren't they a pair!'
Following them is the District 10's tributes. The boy is petrified and looks like almost the worst design. He manages a fake smile, trying to hide his fear. He wears a bright orange flannelette shirt with overalls. His partner is like the same but a checkered midnight blue and black dress that falls on the floor. The two appear to be a married couple or teen lovers.
The second last of the tributes smell and look delightful. The male is dressed in a black and white suit with a rainbow hovering above his head. I can smell the sweet smell of fruit and I can tell everyone else can with the 'oohs' and 'ahhs'. The female is wrapped up in vines hiding a simple green dress. On the vine flowers bloom and come to life and she smiles and waves. Both these tributes look cute and harmless, like they shouldn't be in the Games.
The last of the games victims blaze through the opening. The black suits are coated in flames. Both the tributes stand in silence. The idea has been copied for the entire District's tribute for the last 75 years. I'm not impressed with the outfit, since they haven't changed it. Halfway along the female starts screaming at the crowd. He looks at her astonished and then joins in. The crowd almost goes soundless but I can hear a few members of the mob shouting and booing them. As they reach the designated area, almost directly below the podium of guests, the president gives her speech.
Speech and Twist
'Thank you, thank you. Settle down now.' President Coralls begins. 'Now I did promise you a twist being revealed and there is about to be. Now you may see these two bowls infront of me. Don't freak out more tributes aren't going to be reaped. But each of these tributes standing here will be assigned with an animal and they will inherit its abilities. They won't change into the animal but they will have its strengths and weaknesses. Before the Games begin they will be injected with the abilities and won't be able to change them. So let's begin.'
'First we have the eagle and that is for Jace. Next is the fish and that's Griffen. Gilt will get a snake, Avalon will get a monkey and Emily will get a penguin. Your District 10 Female will have a frog and the District 7 Female will get a camel. A dog that has strong senses will be given to Carter. Our burly boy from District 2 will get a crocodile. An elephant will be assigned to Leah. The climbing and quiet koala is for Grayson. Elias Winn has a spider and Jayden Callister has a chameleon. Our controversial boy from District 3 gets the super-strength ant. The protective turtle is for William. The District 5 Female acquires the wombat and Ileana earns the disease-carrying mosquito. Ethan from District 12 has the chicken and his sister has the bee. The nocturnal owl is given to Grail and his District partner gets a quick regenerating deer. Our final three, Pepper, Axel and Anastasia receive the porcupine, cheetah and salamander. Well that is everybody done and I hope you're happy. That's one twist down and two to go. Goodnight Capitol and Districts and I hope you tributes enjoy your stay at the Capitol and fight the best in the Games.
After Hours
Anastasia plucked off her feathers and undid her hair letting it fall loosely on her back and shoulders. She followed Gilt, her District partner, back through the dressing rooms and stopped him at the elevator.
'Gilt wait,' she called out in a sexy voice. He turned around unaware of what she was about to do. Anastasia trotted over to Gilt and gave him a sweet smile. He gave her a little grin back.
'Let's take off those glasses and see what lies beyond, shall we?' Anastasia said. Gilt tried to stop her but she had already grabbed them. She looked at his red eyes but ignored them and continued with her plan.
'You don't mind them?' Gilt asked. She shook her head.
'You did great tonight, you know?' she said, avoiding the subject.
'Thanks,' he replied. Anya lent in close and went in for a kiss and then Gilt pushed her away.
'What are you doing?' he said confused.
'I love you, can't you tell?' she replied. Gilt smiled and then they stood there in the hallway giving each other a long passionate kiss. After a while Anya pulled their lips apart.
'How bout we take this upstairs?' Anya said in a persuasive voice. Gilt nodded and followed her to the lift, she pushed the button and they kissed waiting for it to open. The doors slid open and their stood the District 3 tribute, Emily. She walked out passed them upset immediately, as she saw that Gilt had not chosen her. The pair went into the elevator and went up to the 2nd floor.
They snuck passed the living room and dining room where their teams, mentors and escorts were discussing something. They walked into Anastasia room and took off their shoes. She turned around and he unzipped her dress and she took off her underclothing. He pulled off all his clothes until he was naked. They ripped back the covers and Anya pulled out something. She unwrapped it and gave it to him, a condom.
'Don't want anything to pop up during the Games?' she said. He smiled and pulled it on. After their session they pulled up the sheets and fell asleep together.
WOW that chapter took a while! So what do you think? I wrote the last part in third person and found it easier so I will write like that from now on. That last part was a little explicit. Check out the previous chapter for the allies. There will be three training days, Gamemakers session, scores, interviews, capitol favourites and then the GAMES! Aren't you excited? I am! SPONSOR POINTS has closed so here are the scores for everyone!
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Signing off, ~TeamCudgee~ ;D