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District 4 train rides
Triton's POV
A district pair made in heaven. That's what we are, Tetra and I.
"You're good looking, you're volunteers, but what makes you any different than any of my other tributes that I've mentored?" Asks our mentor, Casper.
"We're different because we are better trained than any tribute before us, we are cousins which can bring in sponsors, and we both of us have a sense of humor." I respond.
"Those things mean nothing to me. I don't care if you're funny or kin or our president's mother. The only thing that matters to me is that you survive. District 4 is falling behind in the number of victors too Districts 2 and 1. I want to put us back in the driver's seat with a win this year." He says.
"You don't have to worry about that. You'll get your victor. And one of us will bring glory to our family." Tetra says confidently.
"All of those years of training weren't for nothing. We have what it takes, and we're ready to take it. That victor crown belongs to us." I say. Tetra smiles and nods at me.
"You two seem confident enough. But here's a better question. Are you confident that you could kill the other?" He asks. I was hoping we could avoid this question.
I Hesitate but Tetra pipes right up.
"Yes, I do. We may be cousins and great friends but we both understand that one of us has to win this for our family. To be honest I know that I would rather be the one to do it. I think we both feel that way." She says. I nod my head so it looks like I agree. I'm not too sure though. I don't know if I could kill my cousin. What concerns me, is that she seemed like it wouldn't even faze her to kill me. I hope our relationship is still as strong as I had thought.
"Good girl." Casper says. "Now let's go see our competition."
We all sit down to watch the reapings.
District 1 is a disappointment. No volunteers. I hope that District 2 has volunteers for the career pack to join us.
I'm happy to see that the boy is not only a volunteer, but he comes from the famous Lépou family. Hopefully our family can be like them someday. I'm disappointed though that the girl is reaped. We'll have to find some tributes from the outer districts for the career pack, because I don't want it to just be Tetra, The district 2 male, and I.
District 3 has a female volunteer that could be promising. The boy looks like a typical district 3 nerd.
As I watch our reaping I am proud of us. We both shove people out of the way to take our spots. Tetra even blows a few kisses. Casper sends us a grin of approval.
District 5 isn't standout except for the girl, because she only has one arm. She should be easy to beat.
District 6 looks though. The girl is a 16 year old girl who volunteered for her sister. The boy is smirking and looks confident. Maybe they could turn out to be career material.
I'm surprised to see siblings from 7. The girl looks strong. I'm not too sure what the boy has to offer. I guess we'll have to wait and see.
As we come to District 8, I immediately count the girl off. She's crying and looks young. The boy on the other hand looks strong and is grinning. I've got a weird feeling about him.
The girl from 9 is older but nothing special. The boy on the other hand is another volunteer. He volunteers for a small boy in a wheelchair which is a very kind thing to do. In the end though, it won't even matter. He'll just die like everyone else.
District 10 just has a simple 15 year old girl. The boy is another volunteer though! It's ticking me off that there are so many volunteers because it makes Tetra and I stand out just a little bit less. At the same time no one could forget us!
At District 11, the girl is skinny and 18. The boy is very good looking, but is dressed sloppy with a strap missing on his overalls. I mean seriously, at least dress nice for the reapings.
Finally we arrive at District 12. The girl is older and 18, unlike the boy who is only 14.
Casper flips off the television.
"So thoughts on all the volunteers?" Asks Casper.
"Definitely an abnormal amount. What I see in it though is that, we just have more good options to join us. I've got a couple of people picked out for allies." Tetra says.
"Any that you would like to share?" Casper asks.
"Not yet. I want to talk to them in person first." She responds.
"Fair enough. Just remember that there is strength in numbers. If half of the tributes are in your alliance it's just even better. More tributes mean more help, and then when you have to off them, you'll know how to best." He says.
Tetra and I share confident smiles but Casper keeps a straight face.
As our train ride rolls on, I keep on thinking about how great it will be when one of us wins the Hunger Games. My mother, my father, and all of my siblings would be so happy. I can't let them down. I will win The 44th Annual Hunger Games!
I hope that you enjoyed it! Here are the questions-
Who should join the careers from the outer districts?-
Who is your favorite mentor so far?-