The train pulled into the Capitol station before Lorelai could say a word. Lorelai found herself walking through the crowd of people, next to Rory who stayed silent. Lorelai smiled, glad to be recognized, but was a bit confused by Rory not speaking to her. Someone liked Rory. Lorelai had never thought of what would happen when boys started to like her daughter. But Lorelai took in the fame, with the fakest smile.

They were quickly led to meet the stylists, which Lorelai was a bit excited about. That was the only good thing about the games- tributes did get to wear fancy clothes. The Remake Center was much bigger than Lorelai could've ever imagined, but there was no time for exploration.

Lorelai was lead to a room that displayed her name next to the door on a little screen. A team of three waited seemingly patiently, before Lorelai sat down on a bench.

"Welcome," a fat, strange looking older man said to her, with a grin. His skin was dyed a blueish color, which freaked Lorelai out. Lorelai thanked him, but was a bit uncomfortable. There was another man, this one extremely tall but wore all pink, which made his extremely pale skin look a bit creepy. The last person was a woman with absolutely bright blue, curly hair, and dark skin. Lorelai was asked to strip naked, and once the three approved of her cleanliness, a dark skinned bald man walked into the room. There was nothing too odd about him. He wore no makeup, so he appeared completely normal. Lorelai recognized him quickly as Michel. Michel had been in District 1, but due to his sense of fashion was quickly welcomed into the Capitol as one of their best stylists.

Michel remained silent, as he circled Lorelai. But finally, he opened his mouth to speak, "You're going to be wearing a necklace, and only a necklace."

"Just a what?"

"A necklace. It is decided."

"What- no, Michel, I cannot wear just a necklace!"

"Your mother is wearing a sweater made of diamonds with a golden dress, Rory is wearing a bikini with rubies on it, Christopher-"

"I get it, Michel, but can't I wear something else with it? For comfort?"

"No, it is my design. My design, my plan."

"Ok, Michel, how about something that screams… sexy bachelorette? Or… or… or wait a minute. Michel, I've had an idea."

"What, Lorelai?"

"Something that screams, sarcasm!"

"No thank you."

Lorelai rolled her eyes, as Michel ordered his assistants to go grab the necklace. The assistants came back, before putting the necklace on Lorelai. She had to admit, it was a beautiful necklace, with pearls, diamonds, and silver. But then, she had an idea.

"I can make a dress."

And that's how Lorelai came to be wearing a dress of her own making, with a necklace that she could never actually own. She rode with Chris on a chariot, leaving Rory to be with Dean. Apparently they wanted to have couples ride together, just like it normally was.

Chris and Lorelai stood on the Chariot, waving to the crowd. Lorelai held a big, fake grin that would last for the remainder of the ride. Oddly enough, Chris and Lorelai's chariot was in the front of the District One chariots.

Soon enough, the ride was over. Lorelai was not at all excited as they made their way to the Training Center.

Rory was sharing a room with Lorelai, much to her relief. There were two beds, and Rory quickly hopped on one that was near a bookshelf. Lorelai joined Rory on the bed.

"So, kid, are you terrified too?"

Rory sat on the bed, looking down at the floor, "what'do you think?"

Lorelai's gaze wandered down as well, "right…" Rory closed her eyes, taking a breath. "Um… Rory, we still haven't discussed..." Rory looked at Lorelai, suddenly terrified about what her mother's next words would be. I'm gonna have to discuss him at some point, and I think a bedroom is a much better discussion place than a deadly arena.

"I like him, Mom, and he… he likes me," Rory looked at her hands, still avoiding her mother's gaze. Lorelai piped up, quickly.

"What exactly, did he say?"

"He… he said…" Rory trailed off.

"What did he say, Rory?"

"He said I was cute," Rory sighed. Lorelai stayed silent for a second.

"Oh wow," Lorelai said, as Rory looked over.

"What am I supposed to do?"

"Well, um, having someone who likes you could be useful in the games!" Lorelai pointed out, "You could get sponsors that way, if you're a cute couple. Pull a Katniss and Peeta, remember them?" Rory shrugged, before nodding. I've never had a boy like me before... gosh it would've been so much easier if this had happened back home.

"I'm gonna read," Rory said, to change the subject, before going over to the bookshelf. She wasn't in the mood to talk to Lorelai, not… not now. She found a book, and ended the night with a good, classic read.

Lorelai woke up the next morning around eight, and promptly enjoyed some coffee. It was a relief- she hadn't been able to have coffee for an entire day and that did NOT go well.

She walked into the District One floor's dining room, where Mrs. Kim sat with the District's multiple mentors, Babette, Patty, Taylor, and Gypsy. Rory and the others weren't out yet. Damn it, why do I have to be the early bird?

"Why are you eating like savages?" Mrs. Kim observed, as Lorelai and the others dug into their morning meals. Lorelai was about to put a piece of bacon into her mouth, the bacon dangled off her fork, when she nearly had a heart attack.

"WHERE ARE THE ALARMS IN THIS PLACE?" Emily came out of nowhere, yelling. Lorelai should've been more surprised.

"Uh, good morning to you too," Lorelai looked back down at her plate.

"Lorelai, this is an urgent matter! If I'm going to be somewhere at ten in the morning, than give me an alarm to set for seven!" Emily snapped, "avox, please get me an alarm for my room?" The avox disappeared. Lorelai rolled her eyes, before taking a bite of her breakfast and hoping that the two hours would roll by a lot quicker than they normally did.

And that's another chapter! I hope y'all enjoy reading it just as much as I enjoy writing it. Lorelai's character is so much fun to write- the scenes just play out in your head after you've seen all 7 seasons (and 3 episodes of AYITL). The training and other tributes wait in the next chapter, which should be up within at least a week. Please review, I take any and all comments and criticism! - Newsie