Chariot Rides and Prepping
Thomas expected the prepping to hurt but he was pleasantly surprised . Six strangely dressed programs came in and laid him on a bed in the middle of the room. They pointed laser beams at Thomases body instantly erasing all of his hair.
"We needed to do that so your body can more easily be fitted into the code" ,one of the programs said. For the next twenty minutes the programs started changing Thomases body so it was partway emerged in code.
"We will change your body completely into that of a program once you enter the games" one of the programs said. "For now you need to be like this since you will not survive in this atmosphere unless you're body is partially made of code." They had removed Thomases clothes and covered his body with a thick silvery casing.
"Your stylist shall see you now" the program said.
"Thanks" Thomas said. "Whats your name by the way?"
"AILIANA" the program responded. She and the rest of the programs left the room.
A male program dressed in long robes walked into the room.
"Hello" the program said "I am RACMOR your stylist."
"What will I be wearing for the chariot rides?" Thomas asked.
"Straight to the point then?" RACMOR asked smiling . "You are very brave. Allright I will tell you. Since your district recycles computers and video game consoles I shall dress you up as a video game character."
"A video game character?" Thomas said quizzically.
"Yes" RACMOR said "Ever heard of Pokemon?" Next thing he knew Thomas was dressed in a blue outfit covered in orange lines. A red cape stretched over his shoulders.
"So I'm dressed up as Lance the champion?" Thomas asked.
"Yes" RACMOR said."Now come. The chariot parade shall begin soon." RACMOR lead Thomas through a hall to a large courtyard full of chariots with tributes next to them. RACMOR lead Thomas to a sleek black chariot. Terni was standing their with her stylist next to the chariot. She was dressed in a full body jumpsuit that resembled lines of code.
"Tributes board your chariots now. I repeat Tributes board your chariots now." a voice said over the intercom. Thomas and Terni walked onto their chariots. On cue, the horses began walking out of the courtyard. The sight that awaited Thomas nearly took his breath away. A long pathway stretched between rows and rows of seats lining the edges. The PANEM national anthem blared from speakers hidden from view. At the end of the passageway was the training center. On a balcony attached to it stood President Snow with the twelve game makers sitting on chairs behind him.
Authors note: Review! Next time we hear CESR and RINZLERS narration of the parade.