Adameus Fletcher (Head Gamemaker)
I stand in the giant glass building that towers over the main square of the Capitol, looking through the giant window. Any minute now, the chariot rides will begin. I'm in the glass room with President Trekk and Tristan Honeybee. Tristan will be doing the commentary as the President and I look on. I'm excited to see the tributes in person; television can be deceiving. I hope the stylists did a good job this year. It'll be my neck on the line if they don't.
I'm kind of happy that I don't have to talk today; my only role is to wave at the camera when Tristan announces my name. It's plenty enough for me. I hope to make it to the Games without messing up at all. I managed to do it last year, so I think I can manage it this year. If I survive this year, I'll have to worry about next year, and the next, and the next. I'll be Head Gamemaker until I retire, or until President Trekk kills me; whichever comes first.
I'm lost in my thoughts, so I jump when the booming voice of Tristan Honeybee fills the square. Thankfully, the cameras weren't on me. Tristan introduces the President and I, we wave, and the first chariot rolls out. Tristan's begins his commentary.
"Starting off our ceremony, we have District One. This district has strong contenders every year. This year, they're represented by Alexandrite Dazzle and Glint Sulf, who both certainly look capable of continuing the District One legacy. Alexandrite's stylist has dressed her in a very skimpy dress, with a low neckline, and cut-outs running down the ribs to the waist. It then flares out into a short skirt, and the entire dress is covered in gems and such. Her six inch heels are covered in the same gems, and her hair is curled into ringlets. Glint is dressed in a similar suit, patterned with the gems. His stylist decided to add a few peacock feathers to his suit to spruce up his outfit. Both tributes are also covered in glitter.
"Next up, we have District Two. This district barely tops District One, with only four more overall victors than them. I'm sure we were all very surprised by the tributes representing them this year. Jessie Hart, the female tribute, wasn't a volunteer, which is very peculiar for District Two. Her district partner, Mason Riley, towers to a height of seven and a half feet tall. I'm pretty sure he's broken the record for tallest tribute. Anyways, the tributes are dressed in the usual District Two dark gladiator look, with gold and black armor over togas. I certainly wouldn't want to mess with either of these tributes this year.
"Our next chariot carries District Three. The female tribute, Jennette Parke, is only twelve, while the male tribute, Jarvis Scholl, is eighteen. They've gone with a very... interesting look this year. Jennette seems to be dressed as a plug, and Jarvis is the socket. Huh. I don't think we've ever seen that costume before, folks.
"Now riding out of the loading station is District Four. They place third in total number of victors; after Districts One and Two, of course. This is certainly another strong district. This year's tributes are Marina Ebony and Sheldon Thomas. Although Marina wasn't a volunteer, she certainly looks like she could do well this year. Their stylists have gone crazy with seaweed and silver streamers this year. Marina is wearing a dress covered in the stuff, and Sheldon, a suit.
"District Five rolls out next. From this district, we have Tadalynn Shipka and Eridan Keating. Both tributes are on the higher end of the age scale, so they will have good chances when it comes to the Games. The tributes are dressed in skinny black body suits with rectangular-shaped lights; representing solar panels. The male, Eridan, has his hair spiked into a mohawk. I have been told that this has been done because he's a musician.
"Up next, we have District Six, represented by Nylah Tracks. Nylah is one of the shortest seventeen-year-olds we've had, measuring just under five feet. I'm sure she'll use that to her advantage in the Games. You may recognize the male tribute's last name. Peyton Stanley is the sister of Kat Stanley, who competed in the Hunger Games last year. She made it all the way to the final seven last year. Peyton has big shoes to fill. Peyton is dressed as a train conductor, while Nylah dress represents the tracks.
"District Seven is up next. They are represented by the beautiful Mapelle Green and the handsome Rory Cedarby. Their stylists have dressed them as lumberjacks this year. Mapelle is wearing a red pland tank, overall short shorts, combat boots, and a fake ax. Rory is dressed in a slightly more masculine version. His overalls are longer, and he wears a plad t-shirt.
"Our next chariot belongs to District Eight. This was a very interesting district this year. Our female tribute, Aria Law, was a volunteer. I'm sure we're all excited to hear from her at the interviews. Her district partner is Lukas Cottingham. The pair of them are dressed in black body suits with patterns of color woven and embroidered into them. Aria also wears a colorful, woven headband.
"The District Nine chariot carries another surprising female volunteer. Although Harvest Anson's motive for volunteering has not been confirmed, it has been assumed that she volunteered to save the little girl that was reaped. Her district partner's name is Peter Grane. Both tributes are dressed in denim overalls with sparkles that reflect light on the lower legs and straps to represent wheat grains. They both wear a gray t-shirt and black shoes. Harvest wears gold bracelets on both wrists.
"District Ten's chariot rolls out into the street. It's carrying Swirl Winters, who is thirteen years of age, and Osborn Trevis, who is seventeen. The pair of them have gone with the cowboy and cowgirl look this year, but with a little twist. Swirl's stylist has decided to represent her name a bit in the costume. Her green shirt is covered in little snowflakes that have flames shooting out of them.
"Next up, we have District Eleven, last year's winning district. Piper Hagen, their victor, now has the task of mentoring this year's female tribute, Cherry Fairbrooks. She's a year older than Piper; something that we rarely see between mentors and their tribute. Cherry's district partner is named Ryland Yakavitz, and he's the same age as Piper. The tributes are dressed in farmer costumes. It's a quite overused style.
"Last but not least, we have District Twelve. This year, they're represented by Misty Danielson and Cobalt Cave, who are thirteen and fourteen years old. Their stylists have gone with the regular coal miner look this year. As we all know, District Twelve's 'on fire' look was banned after the 75th Hunger Games, so all we've really seen since then is coal miners."
Tristan takes a break as the chariots ride into the square. Then, he introduces the President, who steps up to the microphone to make his speech. At last, he wishes everyone a good night, and a camera man shouts, "We're clear!" The chariots ride away, and I walk out of the glass building, and ride my limo to my house. I have to get some sleep tonight. I'm expected to make an appearance at training tomorrow.
This chapter was a bit shorter, which is why I got it up so quickly. I hope you enjoyed! I'm sorry to say that school will be starting for me on Monday. :-( This means my updates will be less frequent, because I have two hours of soccer after school, and then homework to do (and I could have basketball some days). So from now on, expect chapters about once weekly, unless I find some extra free time. I'm really sorry, but school and sports are my priority (and I also try to get eight hours of sleep every night). :-( But, we're starting to get to the more interesting parts of the pre-Games stage. I'll have three chapters of regular training (since the tributes spend two and a half days there) and then a chapter or two of the private sessions. More alliances will start to form, so review to let me know what you think, cause I'd hate to play matchmaker all by myself! :-)