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 Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 6:02 pm
Name: Amethyst
District: 1
Age: 15
Rindina reached into the boy's glass ball and beamed as she sang out "Galen Huffier!"
A boy rose from the back, in the twelve year-olds section and tripped over people's legs as he tried to make his way to the aisle. I realized with horror he was blind. His foot caught on a chair and he tumbled to the ground. No one moved to help him.
Jasper jumped to his feet "I'll volunteer!"
Rindina tried to recover from shock, but didn't trust herself to speak, she just waved him up. She was going to get hell later. This was the worst Reaping in the history of the Hunger Games.
Jasper smoothly walked past Amber with no emotion and shook Rindina's hand and took his place by me.
I refused to cry when every person in Panam's eyes would be on me in an hour; but as we were escorted to the District Building tears spilled over onto my cheeks. I was locked up into a room with a soft ugly yellow couch.
I sat down and tried to pull myself together, Mother would be in soon and she would be in pieces. I had to be strong for her.
The door opened and to my surprise it was Amber.
Anger flared up in me "What nerve you have showing up here!!! Don't talk to me! Just leave and I won't curse you with my dying breath!"
My voice wavered and my face was probably still red and splotchy but hers was crystal smooth, her hair still delicately curled "I've disgraced the district." She said quietly.
"Do you want my pity?!" I snarled.
She looked like she was considering something and decided against it "Good luck." She turned slowly and walked out the door.
As soon as the door was closed the tears came again. In long, racking sobs. That is how Mother found me. She couldn't say anything she just sat next to me holding my hand. If Tiger, who could make a ruthless weapon out of a mattress spring, didn't make it back I wouldn't.
"Here." She handed me a small diamond hair clip. "Can you wear it? It was your fathers wedding gift to me."
I nodded through my sobs and she slid it in my hair.
They called her out soon. She hadn't cried the entire time. I was the one who was supposed to be strong. I was supposed to easily accept I would die and move on with a smooth face as my Mother fell apart but I couldn't...
No one else came and soon I was escorted to a sleek train. Where I mindlessly watched the other District's Reapings. A solid black 12 ignited the screen.
"May I be excused to my room? I'm exhausted." I said quietly.
Rindina nodded politely "We'll be there at noon. I'll have someone wake you when we're there. Terisa!" She yelled for an tall dark Avox girl "Show Amethyst to her room."
I followed Treisa to a huge train car. There was a magnificent bed brimming with silk red pillows and blankets that I instantly ran to. I threw off my Reaping dress and shoes and crawled under the fluffy red comforter. I berried my head in silky pillows and wished for a sleep that never came.
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Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 7:17 pm
Morning came all too soon. I stumbled into my bathroom, exhausted. I look up and see a young girl with red eyes, and wild crazy hair! Taken aback, it took me a while to figure out that the small, poor child looking back, was me. I grabbed the hairbrush that was so conveniently laid out next to an already heating curling iron. I showered then blew dry my hair and curled it into soft, bouncy curls.
I arrived at breakfast wearing a yellow, knee length, sundress with white polka dots. Keaton was there along with Emmy, and our mentor. I took a seat between Emmy, and Keaton, not daring to look into our mentor's eyes for fear of exploding in anger again. Pancakes with real maple syrup, and scrambled eggs, with a tall glass of milk.
Our mentor broke the awkward silence that had enveloped us. "I do not believed we were properly introduced last night. I am Alvisio, and as you know I am your mentor. Today you will be working with your stylist on the outfit you will wear when you ride on your chariots in the Capital, any questions?"
"Yes, just one," I ventured, "When will we be working on something actually productive like learning how to fight?"
"No questions worth discussing then, it is time for me to leave, and for to go." And at that he stood up and walked away in the opposite direction.
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Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2011 4:49 am
Suki barely slept. She probably got I dunno.... 4 hours of sleep. She mumbles something about her hair then got up. She goes to the bathroom and takes a hot shower. Suki stumbles out of the shower abd catches herself on the sink before she can fall. She brushes her hair and teeth before getting dressed and going into the dining room to eat. She plops down onto her chair and eats her food happily. She couldn't seem to get enough.
"I'd tell you to hurry up because you need to get fitted for the outfit you'll be wearing in the chariots." Her mentor tells her. Suki pushes her plate away with barely anything on it. "I was gonna get seconds." She says with a pout.
"Jesus kid, how old are you? 16? You have the body of a 12 year old." He remarks. Suki rolls her eyes. "Just tell me where to go." She says and shows her where to go. She meets her stylists and winces at every pluck and wax. They measure her afterwards then let her go. She gies straight to her room and takes a long cat nap.
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Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2011 7:12 pm
"Owen Thunder to the stage!" I held back the urge to yell at Aisling for picking that name. I wish I could go back to the day I had become friends with him. How could I win now if it meant Owen wouldn't be coming home too? "Any volenteers?" I knew there wouldn't be, Maddison, Owen's 14 year old sister didn't dare try to take his place in the games at his expense. He was to protective over the ones he cared for. Owen climbed the stairs keeping his face blank, but I could tell by the tension in his shoulders he wasn't happy about who he was gonna be in the games with. Looking into the distance I could hear the cries of the people who we saw every day. "Congradulations Owen Thunder and Syrenity Willow, you are the tributes for District 6!"
We were led to rooms, his across from mine and waited to say our goodbyes. Moments later Mother and the boys filed in, you could tell Mother had been crying from her puffy eyes. She tried hiding by letting the boys greet me first. "You can do this Renni! I believe in you. Then when you come back, I'll show you how good I am at helping around the house!" Ethan hugged my face his voice trembling, and I bent down beside him. "Thank you Ethan, I'll promise to try my best if you promise to get better, alright?" He sighed, making him sound weezy but nodded his head. Kyle was next, and you could tell he was trying to act mature about the ordeal. "When I come back I want to see you being a master and hunting and helping Mother. Understood?" His mouth came up at one side and he nodded coming into my arms before letting Mother have her turn.
"Don't forget what you believe in, once your out there. The games can change people." She held me at arms length and looked into my eyes making sure i understood when the peace keepers knocked at the door warning us time was up. "We love you, good luck. Don't give up without a fight." Pulling me into a quick hug, they were gone.
Soon after Owen and i were pulled from the rooms and onto the train, heading for the capital.
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Posted: Fri Feb 11, 2011 12:21 pm
Hawk stayed in his room for most of the train ride. He only came out to eat 2 times alone. He didn't like being bothered by people and such sentimental values like prepareing for the arena. He was a carrier, and one who had experience killingother humans. He suddenly had a flash back of him kiiling his famil, each person screaming in pain and terror and their life was drained by him. It quickly eneded. He took a shower for about 30 minutes in steaming hot water. When he got out he was told they had arriveed at the capitol. He quickly got his item he brought form district 2 (its a surprise. and be warned it ight make things interesting) and threw on his clothes. He walked off the train and into the area he would be staying until the games began.
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Posted: Fri Feb 11, 2011 1:08 pm
Suki is woken up by her mentor and he tells her they are at the capitol. She sighs and sits up. "Go make yourself at least half decent." He says and leaves. She mutters about how mean that was then put on a skirt and a tank top with some dress shoes. She takes the necklace her mother gave her and puts it on. The little charm was a ring, she had no idea what the ring meant but it was obviously important. She brushes her hair and meets her mentor in the main cabin. "Your stylists will dress you, dont worry about a thing." He says. "Arent you suppose to give me advice? Dont tell me not to worry, tell me what to do!" She says and sighs irritably. "Telling you not to worry about anything is me telling you what to do. I'll give you some tips for the Games soon." He says. She nods and looks out the window as the train slows. "Sir?" She says hesitantly. "Yeah, kid?" He replies. "Were you scared when you had arrived here for the first time?" She asks him. "I was terrified." He says. She was glad she wasnt the only person who was nervous. She wished she could just go home and tell her parents how much she loved them. "Just try not to talk to some of your competitors." He tells her. She nods and takes a deep breath before taking her first step into the capitol. 
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Posted: Fri Feb 11, 2011 11:34 pm
**Rain Ermalon--District 3** Rain gazes out the window, looking at the Capitol in awe. He did not particulary like it, but nobody could be un-amazed from this. Especially if you have been living in a little hut for all these years. One thing that annoyed him was the people. They were so giddy, and so excited that the "Oh so famous," tributes were coming into town. Rain slowly stuck his middle finger up and put a big smile on his face, flicking all of those off as he passed. Watching their ear to ear smiles fade into a depressing frown. Rain chuckled un-controllably. This is what he did....made people feel bad. After the ride through, he made a slow walk to his room and sat down to order off the menu. A Tuna Sandwhich with Ritz crackers and a Water. It was a bit average meal, being in the Capitol an all. But it was MUCH better than what he got at home. So he ate his food happily, anticipating the time when dinner came. A nice conversation with the ones he will kill might just amke his day.
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Posted: Mon Feb 14, 2011 6:29 pm
The train comes to a stop and Suki becomes even more nervous than before. My stylists drag me through the crowds and into my room. They fix my hair in my normal silky ponytail. After that my designer comes in and examines me closely. "Your so small and dainty." He says and I blush. He dresses me without speaking. My outfit is a skin tight shirt made of some black fabric that shines in different colors when standing under light. My skirt is made of the same fabric while my high heeled boots are made of black leather. "Notice the different colors, the look like fire." He says and smiles. I smile back at him, glad it wasn't a disastrous outfit. I sit in the chariot and wait for the opening ceremony to begin.
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Posted: Tue Feb 15, 2011 1:02 pm
When hawk comes back down stairs he meets his mentor "Ok, its time for you to go with your prep team" he says non-chalantly. He shrugs his shoulder and follows the make-up wearing people that are supposed to be his prep team. They decide to keep his main appearence as a rough looking fighter but make him more deadly looking. He is dressed in a fire proof suite made to look like armor of olden days. He has spiked areas on it and on those areas its lit with fire. He looks in a mirror "I guess i'll be know as the flaming warrior or some crap like that" he mumbles to himself and walks to his chariot.
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Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2011 1:41 pm
When the chariot begins to move she can hear cheering. When the crowd was in sight Suki waves and smiles at everyone, she threw in a few kisses too. Her outfit shone brightly, everytime she moved a different color of fire, even some pink. When they are in the Training Center all of her confidence is gone. Her mentor helps her off of the chariot and congratulates her.
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Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2011 2:49 pm
He keeps a straight face in the chariot ride. He doesn't smile but stratagizes. When it end he hops off and rips the outfit off. He walks back to the room and gets ready for the morning.
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Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2011 4:01 pm
Suki eats dinner then goes to bed. The next day she sits at the table with a big plate of food. Her mentor sits across from her and states at her before speaking.
"Today your going to go train." He says, "What is you talent?"
"I've erm never used a weapon." She admits around a mouthful of food. He sighs loudly.
"Then learn how while you're there." He says and gets up. She rolls her eyes and finishes her food. She then goes to her room and combs her hair and cleans her teeth. She waits about 20 minutes the heads to the training area.
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Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2011 7:15 am
Hawk woke up the next morning. He took his shower andwent to eat breakfast. He was about to leave for the training center when his mentor grabbed his shoulder "Remember not to avoid using the swordand hand to hand combat. Trya bow and arrow or something" Hawk noded. He walked out the door and went to the elavator. He went down 3 floors pretty quick. When the doors opened up he walked out into the room and began to train in the bow and arrow. He began to wonder how long it would be before more tributes appeared.
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Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2011 12:57 pm
((Lol opening Ceremonies already? Well you guys move fast.)
Rain itched in his slim-fit, jet black costume. "This is so retarted," he said with a groan. His stylist, May, gave him a evil glare. "When I hit you into the next dimension you'll know what retarted is! Now shutup and put on your gloves!" Rain sighed and slipped them on, completing the whole outfit. May smiled, pleased with her design. "Now, as soon as you get out there, press the button hidden under your right glove. It should trigger the electrical currents, and the color pattern." Rain rolled his eyes, disgusted with how ridiculous he looked, and hopped up on his district three chariot, winking at the female tribute yet again. "Enjoy the ride," he said somberly, and turned away, speaking uder his breath. "I sure won't." The chariot began to move and he was able to see the tail of District 2's chariot, signaling that it was time for them to go on. As they rolled out, Rain winced at the roar coming from the crowd. It shattered his ear drums and caused an un-comfortable thump. He pressed the button as May said, and was surprised at what happened. It was the first time he noticed the thin sheet of glass covering his clothes. Withing the glass, electrical bolts shot across his whole body. Making him look like one of those lamps that have, what looks like, electricity buzzing around all over the place. Then the colors began to shine. It was magnificent. From blue, to orange, to red, pink, and even brigther colors. Like neon green, sky blue, and light purple. The crowd began to shout hysterically, unable to mantain sanity. Chanting over and over. "District 3! District 3! District 3!" It put a small smile on Rain's face to hear their over dramatic reactions. He was almost dissapointed when it ended, but got through the feeling rather quickly. May came trotting over, smiling ear to ear. You could almost feel the craziness getting nearer and nearer. Rain booked it to his room before she got to him. He took off his suit, washed up a little, and sat on the bed. Feeling like he had been out for weeks. With tomorrow's traning on his mind, he fell into a deep restful sleep, anxious to get a good look at his possible victims.
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Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2011 1:47 pm
((I know this is two posts, but I am really bored, so I'm going at it.))
~Rain's Room~
Rain woke up, perkily jumping out of the bed and right into the shower. He sat back and relaxed as the machines did all the work for him. Scrubbing his back, cleaning his soles, and cleansing his whole entire body. After a quick dry off, he slipped his toothbrush in his mouth and walked out the bathroom door. An outfit sat on his bed, with a tag that said "You can run, but you can not hide!" Rain chuckled a bit, remembering his little game of "Stay-a-way" with May. He stocked his toothbrush away, lotioned up, and slipped the training clothes on. An orange tank, Plain black workout shorts, and some stylish, black and white, Nike running shoes. He completed the outfit with some fingerless workout gloves that were hidden inside of the pants pocket. Taking one lass look at himself in the mirror, he walked down to the elevator and pressed "ground level," resulting in a 10 second trip to go three floors down.
~Training Room~
Rain noticed his mentor across the room, staring at him oddly. He walked towards him, curious of what he had to say. Once he stood right in front of him, he got no dialouge. Only a cold, hateful, stare. "Well," Rain questioned with the shrug his a shoulder, only to get a snippy comeback. "Well my left butt check. I don't give advice to you kind. Heartless, un-beliviable, senseless killers." Rain blinked repetadly, surprised at what he has just heard. Heartless? Un-beleviable? Senseless? Kille- well. He may have gotten that part right. But still, it was throw back. "Oh dear, seems everybody knows now don't they?" The mentors silence told Rain that was a "Yes." Rain chuckled a bit. "Well yes it is true. I did murder the siblings in my family for financial advantages. Think of how dead we all would have been if the six of us still had to go on living on one grain of bread per night. It just seems unfair." The mentor groaned with disgust. "Your a monster." Rain smiled kindly. "The scariest." He walked over to the knot tying section to begin his training, still noticing that the mentor was giving him dirty looks the whole time. All he had to do was wink at him, and the man had to dramatically leave the room. This was not new to Rain. In fact, it was quite fun to him. One of the reason's why he loved the games.
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