The Night Before

Tyr Zahnft Shah D2M 18

The interview went ok from the look on Bellona's face. It doesn't matter to me though; I don't say anything to Bellona or my mentors, I head straight to my room.

This might be my last night on this planet and I want to get all my thoughts down for Aria. I know the likelihood of me dying in the bloodbath is slim, but it has happened to careers before, so I want to cover all my bases. I sit at the desk at the corner of my room. I have the servant man grab me some spare paper and pens so I can write my thoughts.

I'm worried at first that I can't fill the pages, but this thought is quickly pushed aside when the words started flying out of my mind as I quickly fill up 3 pages before I take a break. I rub my eyes and realize that it is starting to get late. I sigh and get up from the desk to make my way to the bathroom.

I strip out of my dress clothes and sort of just stand in the shower for a second. My minds racing, what if I don't get to see Aria again? I know I trained but this is somehow different.

I have to get my mind back on track, so I turn the hot water on and let the water wash away my worries. I have to get home to Aria; I can kill but there is so much pressure now.

I just hope I can handle it.

Bugg Li D3F 14

Wiress smiles at me when we head back to our floor. She gives me a nod and Beetee gives me some last-second advice about the cornucopia before he leaves Pascal and me alone.

"Pascal, I understand your point but Beetee said that we shouldn't try to get supplies, he said the bloodbath is worse than we see it on TV". I tell pascal pleadingly.

"I understand, I just know that if I get my hands on that wire we will be set for the rest of the games," he tells me back. I think it over and realize that my one bad eye is gonna get us both killed.

"With my eye, I can't keep a lookout," I say defeated.

Pascal looks torn before saying "just find me during the countdown and we will decide where to go, I'll get the wire and meet you after, be careful and stay alive" he says.

I nod and head back to my room. I think he is gonna get hurt if he's not careful, but I realize that if I want to get home, I have to think for myself and play to my advantage.

I plop on my bed and try my best not to cry. I know I didn't train great and my interview was ok, but I can't help to feel helpless. I think of home and my mom. If I go tomorrow then I want her to know I love her. She knows, if she doesn't, then before I go I'll find a way to tell her, I'll tell her even if it's the last thing I do.

Kendall Maris D4F 17

As soon as I am in my room I am wondering what to do now. I have trained as much as I can, I feel prepared and content with my interview and I feel like I'm at a standstill. I decide my best course of action is to shower so I don't have to in the morning. I go to the bathroom, shut the metal door, and turn the water on. I take a quick glance in the mirror before I get undressed. I know I am not the most attractive tribute in the games, but my looks should get some sponsors.

I rinse off and use this good smelling soap to wash my hair and makeup off my face. I just stand under the warm water and I wish it was saltwater. I know it wouldn't be practical, but I just miss the smell of home and I want to smell it one more time. I want to ask the servants for some, but it wouldn't be the same, so I quickly shake the thoughts from my mind.

I step out and use this weird blow-drying device to get dry and put on my sleep clothes before bed. I lay in the giant bed and think, this could be my last night on a bed. I hope I dream of my father; he won't haunt my dreams after I win, or if I'm dead. Either way, I'll be at peace,

Arin Gilligan D5F 15

Brax and I stay in the living room area after the interviews. Our mentors were quick with saying good night, saying they will see us off before the games. I don't know what to say to Brax because I can tell he might know of my agreement with his parents.

I was just about to go to bed when he suddenly says, "we need to think of a plan if we want to make it past the first day". He looks at me with a certain hopefulness in his eyes I feel bad misleading him, but I know it must be done.

"how about we grab anything in front of us, if not we just book it" I tell him confidently.

He shakes his head, "without weapons we're as good as dead".

I think it over for a second before saying "no if we run in our chances of survival go down significantly. Let's take our chances on sponsors and things we find, it's smarter." He goes to argue but I don't give him a chance.

I stand up and say, "don't argue, we stick together, and we get you home".

His eyes go wide, and I know he knows something is up. As I walk away he grabs my forearm and turns me back around. " I know my parents made some deal, my dad being the mayor, he'll do everything in his power to protect me".

I decide to look up and make eye contact and I can see a glimmer in his eyes as the living room lamp reflects off them. I have to shake his hand from my arm, and I turn from him.

He sighs and says, "I don't want you dying for me, it's not fair, I don't want that on my conscience".

I don't have time to unpack all of that "good night Brax, I'll talk to you in the morning" I say as I leave him in the living room.

I close the door and think, I would die for him because if he dies in those games, I have no future and no hope. I have to do everything in my power to keep him alive, if not my death will mean nothing.

Capricorn Makus D6M

Barbara goes to her room grumbling something and I figure there is no point with her anymore, I tried being nice, but she isn't keen on making friends and that's ok, it'll be hard to see your friends die.

I realize that I will have to see my new friends die and I can feel the tears welling up in my eyes and I need some air. I go to the elevator and realize there is a button to the roof. I figure why not, so I press up and I go up about seven floors I think, and the doors open.

I audibly gasp at the sight. It's a view of the entire capitol, buildings, lights, people below, and the stars. I'm mad at myself that I didn't know about this until now. I sit on a bench and look at the stars. I think of my parents as I gaze, I wonder if they are looking down at me. They've protected me so far, but this seems beyond their reach.

That's ok though I've made the best out of my situation. Annie and Uriah and two of the best people I've ever met, I'm glad I get to spend my last days with them. I've eaten some fancy and sweet food and took the fanciest showers! I know I shouldn't give up hope, but the situation looks bleak. I look at the sky once more before heading back into the elevator.

if I can't make it home, I'm glad I get to see my parents again soon. I just hope when it's my time to go it's quick and painless.

Leah Velvet D8F 12

I am sitting in the living room area, upset that my interview didn't go great.

Woolworth was about to go to bed but then he came to me and grabs my hand. "Hey, don't be upset, your interview went well, I promise". He gives it a slight squeeze.

I smile and say " I guess, but I got one of the lowest training scores and I just don't want to drag you and Marigold down". After I say this I look towards the floor, I know I'm just feeling bad for myself, but I don't want to kill them too.

Woolworth stands and pulls me to my feet too. "Leah listen, I wouldn't ally with you if I didn't want to. We are going to survive, and we will do it together, I won't let anything happen to you".

I look up at him and I realize that he's not much older than I am, I'm putting a lot on him. I feel bad but I can't get past his huge smile. I nod at him and smile.

I turn to go to my room, but I turn around and say "Woolworth?"

He looks at me and before he can respond I embrace him into a hug. "thank you".

He smiles again and says, "good night Leah".

I smile and go to my room. I don't know why Woolworth voluntarily took two younger girls as allies but I'm grateful for him. If I don't win I hope he does. He has a big heart and is the only reason the pre-games have been bearable, always making me feel better and sticking up for me. I lay down and think,

I have to start pulling my own weight, if I don't people will die protecting me, that's the last thing I want to happen.

Mason Garnett D9M 17

My smile disappears as soon as I say good night to Barley. I shut the door and press my back against the hard metal exterior. I rub my eyes and slide down the floor.

The pre-games have not been easy. For most of my life, I've had to use my natural advantages to get ahead. These games are no different. I've used all my energy to flirt and show the capitol that I am desirable.

I push myself from the floor and get undressed. I go to the bathroom sink and rinse the light layer of makeup off my face. Once I do so I get a good look at myself in the mirror. I've known that I am a good-looking man, however, all I see is someone who is tired. I am unbelievably tired, but I can't stop now. I need to keep this appearance if I want to win these games.

I know I have a better chance than other outliers because Snow has always enjoyed attractive victors. I turn to leave the bathroom and as soon as I do I shut out the light and get under the covers in bed. I start to wonder.

I've heard rumors that there are this new privilege Snow grants rich capitolites. If they pay they can "spend the night with victors". I know what this code word is for. I guess if I win it'll be no different than home. I just hope this isn't all my life is from now on. If it is, I might have to up this act a lot longer.

Haylo Molto Ranons D10M 12

I'm in my room and I'm tossing and turning on this huge bed. After being here all this time, I still can't get used to this bed, it doesn't feel right that I get this big of a bed when others back home still sleep on run-down cots and cold floors. I guess this the luxury I receive due to my almost certain death coming up. I figure if I'm going to be stuck in this "luxury" for this last night I want to see what else I can help myself to. I open the door and sneak down the kitchen.

I freeze once I hear shuffling coming from the fridge and I can see a small shadow coming from the fridge light.

I turn the light on and my small district partner pokes her head from the side of the fridge. I can't help but chuckle at the scene in front of me. My district partner, who's an odd girl, who scored a 9 in training somehow, is shuffling looking for food. She gives me a look and for one of the first times, a genuine smile. She shuts the fridge and walks toward me.

She takes one of the many fizzy drinks she has and gives me one as she passes. I am sort of taken aback at the whole interaction.

I open the drink and take a long swig of the sweet liquid. I just go to the fridge and see what sweets were left for me. I'm just glad I'm not the only one enjoying themselves, you have to. If not this death wish is all for nothing.

Annie Gris D12F 15

I'm in bed and I'm almost asleep when I stretch my legs and kick something. I hear and crash on the floor and wince at the noise I'm making this late. I get the heavy blanket off of me and swing my legs around to go stand up and look for what I dropped.

I look around before I spot a black remote? I grab it and examine it. I don't know how I haven't seen this before. I press a button and some light music comes on. It's not really my speed so I press the remote and it changes to some classical music. My heart skips a beat as I recognize the music from my parent's shop from home.

I smile and turn the volume up. I put the remote on my bedside table as I close my eyes once more. My thoughts are filled with my parents and the lavender smell my parent shop is known for. Sleep will come to me soon and I can't help to smile. I know my parents are thinking of me as I am of them.

I lived my life with kindness, and I know they'd be proud. The games change people often, but I am determined to not let them change me.

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