Train rides Districts 7-9

Aspen Evergreen D7M 16

Mentors Grover and Cristy

Grandma didn't come see me to say goodbye, it doesn't surprise me, the voice is right, I shouldn't have ran in the first place. It's what I do best, I run and stay hidden. I keep a conversation going with the voice until some peacekeeper comes in a look at me in a way like everyone else looks at me, like they don't know how to approach me, the voice says it's because I'm not very approachable. My curly red hair and green eyes make me look like an outlier, my mother having a history of being a little rattled and disappearing does not help my case.

I am put in a car, which I never rode in a car, but we make it to the train. I am used to climbing to the top of a tree and watching the train speed off every year, I guess I will be inside of the train the year. The girl, Wren, doesn't say much. She smiles every time I look over at her, I know her from around because she has a reputation of being a good soul. We board the train and I don't know what to do really.

Grover, our mentor, is still in his late twenties and he looks relatively healthy so he can be useful. Cristy is older but she seems quiet and I can tell her heart isn't entirely in it since she doesn't really acknowledge Wren and I. Wren starts to wonder but I go to my room alone. I need to be alone with my thoughts to see what exactly is happening here.

The voice starts rambling about something, but I turn the tv to try to drown it out. It doesn't work, I can never truly be alone. At least I will someone to get through the games with me.

Woolworth Saint-Cloud D8M 15

Mentors Woof and Julia

My family came to see me but the only person I was extremely worried about seeing was Quilt, she was on my mind and I needed to make sure she was ok. It was not easy saying goodbye and it was one the hardest thing I had to do. I made my parents promise that they will keep her family hired no matter what so that they can have a job and Quilt will never go hungry and I don't have to be guilted with that if I don't make it home. I'm pissed. I shouldn't have been reaped, I have done my best not to be a bad person, but this is how the world repays me.

Whatever I can't think about this and I just have to focus and what I can do to make it home. I know how to fight so I think I have a chance. Whenever we board the train, I finally meet my district partner for the games and instantly I feel bad. Her name is Leah and she talks in a low voice. She is very tiny and is soft-spoken. I try to be nice to her because I'm not sure the games will be very nice to her.

We sit down on this couch and Julia brings us over some sweets while she introduces herself. I don't take not of the sweets much, but Leah is loving them and I can tell by the powder from the doughnut all over her and her with the biggest smile. Julia is nice and she is in her mid 40's. She has taken pride in mentoring the tributes. Woof who is in his 50's I think, comes over and looks at Leah and scoffs.

Leah looks down and I can tell she feels bad. Woof has no right judging us, I instantly stand up for Leah and I tell Woof "back off dude, leave her alone, she is doing anything."

Woof looks at me and narrows his eyes and snaps back and said "What did you just say to me?" and this pisses me off, he doesn't get to be snappy at me for calling me out. I stand up and stares at him. Julia stands up and tries to calm me down. She says "Woolworth go to your room, calm down and we will reconvene at dinner, you too Leah" I stare at Woof and turn around and head to my room.

I know I have to keep my head, but he was being mean for no reason. I might be nice, but I am not a pushover. I am going to prove myself in these games, I'd be damned if I didn't.

Mason Garnett D9M 17

Mentors Barley and Rye

There were a lot of people who wanted to say seeing as my profession allows me to know people on a more personal basis, but I had to turn down non-essential visitors. Many people were upset but I know the games are a beauty contest so I am trying to play that up as much as possible and I can't see everyone and look my best. I got ushered into a car where I have to take the 10-minute ride to the train.

My district partner I see is a small girl named Marigold. I see her running around the district a lot so I know she's fast, but she looks terrified. Poor kid but I have to try to distance myself from feeling bad if I want any chance to make it in these games. I am planning to use my natural advantages like I have been for the last few years keeping women and some men around the district "company".

Anyways we get to the train and we meet the mentors of District 9, the same mentors every year usually. Barley and Rye are a mother and son pair. They are idolized around the district especially given the speculation that Rye was reaped just to get back at Barley, but when Rye came back the district was overjoyed. Business was booming the year when Rye came back and that was part of the reason I wanted to get into my certain business.

Rye drinks a lot, but Barley stays clean and she looks over her son. Barley talks to Marigold and I and she tells Marigold to accept the remake center and that they will get through the games together. It's nice and she is calming down Marigold so that relaxes me.

Barley looks me up and down and says, "you're a cute kid, use that and I can secure you plenty of sponsors." I smile and nod. I plan on flirting my way to the top, perhaps I can even flirt and charm my way to a crown.

Hey all, I know I promised to come back consistantly and I guess that wasn't the best idea when I left my home country and I didnt keep up. I am not a quitter though and I will continue the story with these fascinating tributes. Thank you all who are still here and I am almost done with school for the year so the story will continue! Anyways don't forget to tell me what you thought of these 3 and I will continue writing in a timely manner, I know I can say that but I will prove it! Thank you. Until Next Time..