Goodbyes P1
Concord Radiance D1M 18
After Brielle pulled that stunt at the reaping I can't stop smiling when they usher me into the justice building. What was she doing? Oh well, she's gonna be easier to kill and she isn't that outspoken, so I should be able to be the leader of the pack this year. I get interrupted by my thoughts when my mom and dad come into the room. My father is in the background as usual and my mother is smiling. She pulls me into a hug for a second which is weird and kinda awkward. She doesn't show this type of affection ever. I brush it off, I can't start getting all lovey-dovey before the games. I look at her and she is kinda shocked herself.
She pulls away and says "Remember what you learned Concord" "Of course, kill, kill, and deceive, don't worry I'm going to be the strongest one there I can assure you," I say with confidence.
"Make sure at all costs you are the leader, they need to respect you and you make the move when to disband the group, don't wait too long," she says while looking right at me.
"I will mother, the Radiance's will have their 3rd victor in the family soon enough," I say as they start to walk out. My father nods and he walks out behind my mom.
Paris comes in briefly. She only visits for like 30 seconds. She just says "Make sure you come home, don't leave me alone" I look at her and say "Of course I will, I'm not Tokyo," I say as I give her a dirty look. She looks at me in disbelief and walks out of the room. I don't care if she has faith in me or not, I am going to win these games and restore honor to the Radiance name and bring pride to the district.
No one is going to stand in my way, not the careers, outliers, or the game makers, I'll kill them all and I will kill them all. I tell the peacekeepers that I don't want any more visitors. I just want to get these games going.
Tyr Zahnft Shah D2M 18
I get walked to the goodbye room in the justice building, I see Bell looking at me while we are walking in, but I don't pay her attention, I know what games she likes to play, and I have no interest in playing. I figure I have to deal with her enough during the games I'll just keep my distance and let her and the other careers fight for the leader of the pack. I wait patiently for Aria, so I can say bye to her. The door opens, and I expect it to be her but it's my father. "what do you want" I say in a bitter tone.
"I just wanted to wish you luck and I hope to see you soon," he says smiling.
"Get out and leave me alone, you don't care if I die or not, you just want all the fame and money that comes with having a kid a victor, when I come back we are never talking again, got it?" I say almost getting in his face and with rage. He glares at me and just walks out and slams the door.
Almost instantly Aria comes into the room and she basically jumps on my arms. I hold her tightly and then I lift her chin up and give her a long kiss. We finally pull away and she's crying. I know why she is, but I just say, "Hey look at me, have I ever let you down?" I say while looking into her eyes, she shakes her head. "Good, I don't plan on doing it anytime soon, I'll be home soon."
I pull a ring out of my pocket and put it on her ring finger. "Aria, when I come home, will you marry me?" Her face lights up and nods. We kiss once more before the peacekeepers come in and pull her away. I start to cry now,
I will come to her Aria, she's my world and I plan on keeping it that way.
Bugg Li D3F 14
As we are getting walked in the justice building I notice the mayor staring at me. He must recognize me from school since I am one of the smarter ones, he looks sad. I can tell he feels sorry for me and I lose sight of him because he's on the side of my bad eye. We walk into the room and I start freaking out a little bit. How am I going to have any chance with one eye? I don't want to die right away or at all really. My stomach starts to feel uneasy from the thought of me being dead in less than 2 weeks.
My mom interrupted these horrid thoughts when they come in the door. My mom pulls me close and she is crying. Her crying makes me cry and soon enough we are both just bawling our eyes out for almost the whole time.
Right before she leaves she pulls away and says, "I'm so proud of you my little mouse, be brave and do your absolute best ok?" She says with a faint smile on her face. I nod, and she says "I love you Bugg"
"I love you too ээж," I say to her as she is escorted out. Chip comes in after she does and it's a tad awkward since neither of us says much. He breaks the silence and says
"Come home Bugg, my best friend and I don't want to lose you," he says as his voice is breaking. I want to tell him the enormous crush I have on him and I want to tell him my feelings, but I can't. He gives me a hug and leaves.
I hope I didn't miss my only chance to tell him how I feel. I think I did. That sucks.
Kendall Maris D4F 17
It's a little chaos after Dylan is reaped and no-one volunteers. A boy tries to do it but by the time he tries it's too late and Dylan is the tribute. That's odd but I am not the type of person to speak out, it's going to be weird already, so I just try to leave the thought alone and get ready for the people coming to see me.
My mother and Kalani are the first ones to come see me. My mother hugs me and Kalani pulls me into a big hug. "Hey when I get back, we will go see dad and he'll be so proud!" She says to me.
I haven't been to the graveyard in an awhile and I try not to think about him too much lately. He's the only reason I'm doing this and if I win he'll have to forgive me for not being on the boat with him. "I'd love to Kalani," I say as she pulls away. My mother is just staring at me, but she just smiles before they are escorted out.
My last visitor is Sera. "Hey Kendall, you looked great out there, confident." She says as we sit while we wait for her time to be up.
"Thanks, Sera, I can't wait to show off what I can do," I say. "hey, don't worry, you'll do great, you better give us all a show back here I district 4, you're all that the district is talking about." She says, and she stands up. I will give everyone a show, The district, my father, and the best of the capitol.
They will all see that district 4 this year isn't messing around this year.
Arin Gilligan D5F 15
I don't expect many visitors outside of Kassidy of course. With me being alone basically volunteering for my dear Kassidy was an easy decision. Of course, the game is scary but with everything that has happened to me and Kassidy taking me in, this was my way of repaying her.
She burst into the room crying and she runs into my arms. "Arin, you didn't have to do this, I don't want you to die for me." She says still holding me.
"I'm not going to die for you, I'm doing this for you, Marko, your future children and I am doing this for me too." I say as she is staring at me "also you took me in when I had no one and now for my birthday I am making sure that you live a happy life." I say as she starts to calm down. The peacekeepers come in and basically drag her out. I start to slowly cry and expect no one else to see me off but I am surprised to see my next visitor.
It's the mayor's wife and Brax's mother aka my new district partner in the games. "Hey Arin, I going to be quick about this, but I have a proposition for you," She says. I just nod. " I want you to watch my son in the games and bring him home to me, if you do this then I will promise you that the Kassidy girl will live a life of luxury" She says " It's up to you and I encourage you to think about this" She says as she walks out of the room.
I start to think, if I still close to Brax the whole time and manage to get him home and Kassidy will live happy for the rest of her life. This is all I want, I am determined to get him home for everyone's sake, not mine of course.
I'll be dead, but people won't miss me, they'll miss the mayor's son that's for certain.
Barbara Peren D6F 16
This is crap, I wasn't supposed to be reaped, I am supposed to end up like my brother Trip, 21 years old and happy. But of course, with my luck here I am 16 and about to go to my imminent death and I am still livid. I don't care that I cussed in front of the whole capitol, it sucks, and they are going to know I'm mad. I see the boy that's reaped before I go into the goodbye room. He seems nice but weak so that's going to be a grand ole time before the games.
I pace back and forth in the room before my first visitors arrive. It's my dad first. He walks in and just stares at me almost in disbelief. I can see tears in his eyes, but I don't want to talk about that, I haven't seen him in a while. He pulls me in a hug and says, "You are so much like your mom" He says as he silently cries and leaves the room quickly.
Great, now I am starting to cry. Tripp comes in after him and keeps on apologizing to me repeatedly. "It's not your fault, but you better watch after Farah, she isn't all there and you have to be there for her no matter what, you promise?" I tell him. He nods. "No say it, Tripp," I say to him firmly. "I promise," he says. I smile and hug him goodbye.
Finally, the last two visitors come in, Farah and Kara. Farah comes hugs me as soon as she comes in. Kara is still crying, First her sister now me.
"When are you coming home? When Farah says this a pang of guilt hits me. I can't tell her that I can die and be gone forever. I swallow my pride and says "ill be home in a couple of weeks" I say as I squeeze her harder. Kara come joins the group hug and I start to worry. What if I don't come home to Farah. I never lie to her and I don't plan on starting on it. I can come home. Maybe that's the sick cruel joke the world is pulling on me.
Make my life hell until I win the hunger games and live happily ever after.
I doubt it, this world stinks.
Hey all, here is the first part of the goodbyes. I figured I will split it up into two parts to avoid a 4,000 word chapter. Thank you all for all the continued support and let me know if you like me doing chapters like this. I just like when all the tributes gets equal amount of screen time to better devlopment and I wished I saw more SYOT's like this. If you all dont like it I'll switch it up of course. Remeber if youre tribute doesnt get a goodbye then they will get a train ride. Sponship points are updated and the next chapter aka P2 should be out within a few days! Thank you to everyone for reviewing and giving me your opionions. I read and value each and everyone of them. Until next time.
Question of chapter: Any goodbyes that shocked you or intrigued you? If not what will you be looking for in the next set of goodbyes?