I'm ushered into a room that looks like a hospital but with Capitol Citizens ('' They're your Prep Team Rain.'' Valora explained) and styling tools instead of syringes and medicines. It's too clean.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡONFMLi6PlI
'' Hiya Darling. I'm Orna and this is Elbora,'' She pointed to a girl with bright pink bubblegum hair and lilac skin. '' And this is Saffron.'' She pointed to a boy with long green hair and red lips and eyes. They are disturbing. Orna has blue and purple hair which is okay for me.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHkcmDT1SDN
'' Let's get you prepped up!'' 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL4ZpjsWva7
Why do these people speak in such a high pitch? Why do their jaws barely open when they talk? Odd vowels, hissing... no wonder people mimic them back in District 4.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfTJUI8OgZ8
Ri-i-i-ipp! They are waxing my legs and hair all over (apart from the top of my head!). I brace myself again for the last sheet of wax is pressed onto my calf.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVsHnZNtavo
'' Last one honeybee.'' Orna said. I grit my teeth. Ri-i-i-ip! I sigh in relief.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡODJZcJkpOc
'' Now we are going to shower you all over!'' Saffron excitingly giggled.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVNWGtvIrDo
Well I know one thing: Men have to see girls naked and women have to see boys naked. Great. I am stripped down and pampered and soaped and brushed and showered until finally I am ready.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUvtrhq9Hpj
'' Aww I wish Carter would let me do the makeup.'' Elbora sighed. She glared at Orna.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF9yB7oLMcl
'' Well sorry he picked me!'' She huffed.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnRcC2BZVaA
'' Who's Carter?'' I ask. They stopped bickering but Saffron stepped in.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhYkI4chNhX
'' Your stylist!'' Saffron explained. '' One of the best stylists if I say so myself.''356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL5ra01KFDN
'' Does Bay have the same stylist?''356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmJBMRSZH7i
'' No he has Casey but she's terrible. You have the best stylist!''356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOhL0AjrodL
I nod and let them take me to Carter.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD1Jwic3SZH
For what feels like hours, he arrives. I can see he is wearing blue lips and eyeliner. Is this all the range in the Capitol? Coloured lips and eyes?356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQyvq9bm9LC
'' Congratulations I would say for being picked but you weren't picked. You volunteered.'' He laughed.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMmgKzd9aEf
'' Yeah most people congratulate me.'' I said.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ34gUFyURgm
'' Well I'm not going to bother to do that. There are not many young volunteers. Why volunteer? Your sister could have all the glory of winning.''356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp6fcaT3OEa
'' She would die straight away.'' I bantered.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRF9w4N01Tx
'' Well how brave.'' He finished. '' Now you are from District 4, correct?'' I nodded. '' Well fishing hmmm... Don't suppose you want to be in a net do you?''356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfTqetQHVSK
'' No.''356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ0qyoz02Mt
'' Ooh I have an idea! Do you like dresses?''356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoQDjA3fYYQ
'' Yes.''356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcznNYLwfXF
'' And blue would suit you... Yes I think it will be great.'' He turned to me. '' I'll be right back.'' And he ran off leaving me deserted in the room.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡecoIXjobQ9
I hope this costume will NOT look like a fish. Or a mermaid for that matter. Why can't the Capitol people be normal? Why not like looked spoilt?356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSNduOxf4QR
After rerunning this in my mind for several times, he came back.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8WrtdvU5jK
'' The idea is lovely according to Carter so... lets get sewing!'' Casey said. She sounds like she is from District 8 and not the capitol which is great.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡecvhkSHQi1
'' You two,'' Carter pointed at me and Bay, '' You go to the makeup department. My colleagues will be there.'' Me and Bay looked at each other. '' GO!'' He demanded. We scuttled off bumping into Valora.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ69eYhyCg4L
'' Woah careful dears!'' She squeaked.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjTeYUZbJhK
'' Where's the makeup department?'' I ask.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvU2SV8OTem
'' I'll show you.'' She took us into the biggest room yet which is covered with mirrors. Finnick was standing by the doorway checking his reflection. Laurette was inside the department messing around with the makeup. Finnick looked at me.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyvtDM8xblV
'' Hey Rain, Bay.'' He nodded at Bay. He smiled his legendary smile.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE89mQhDIVk
'' What you doing Finnick?''356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQmTV8tbw9X
'' Umm, thought I'd see the makeup and costumes. I've seen the clothes and they are beautiful. It would suit you.'' Awkward silence breaks the conversation.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDfpmrXioq3
'' We'd better get in.'' I broke the awkwardness like always. He nods.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxJDe4cMHaC
'' They're waiting.'' He lead us inside the Full of Mirrors Room.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC1go6RWhAQ
'' I'd better go.''356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaN2bidiAU0
'' Oh no Finnick stay.'' Elbora came out of a screen.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk4R0zB0rhN
'' If you want me to, I'll stay.'' He smiled again. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwzTwIn0jw1
'' Great just stand over there.'' Orna came through while Elbora pointed next to the mirror.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjDPwFNLa55
'' Ready Rain?'' She asked me. I nodded and walked over to the seat and mirror. I glanced at Finnick and he was looking back at me. He mouthed 'good luck'. I nodded and mouthed 'thanks' back to him.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFg8dtEzJM0
'' Let's get started!'' Orna squealed after Bay was by his mirror. It seemed he needed makeup too.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrYOngjkPM6
After a long hour of makeup (and Finnick's '' That looks great on you!''), we finally got my look. I got my eyes, my glittery lips and my nails complete.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb7JByW20MA
Next task: Body makeup.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJDba45mOTS
Finnick had to go out for my modesty obviously. It's a shame really. I need to stop thinking about him. After cursing silently, Orna starts the body makeup.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEArgxybOT6
Blue glitter is sprinkled over me and blue and sea-green makeup is spread over my shoulders and legs. My body feels as though it has been decorated for a party.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaqdkwAGa5e
I now put on my dress and as Finnick said, I love it!356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJLUZwYryqz
It brings out my curves around my hips and brings out my breasts a little. It drapes around my back and comes around my ankles. I have glittery blue shoes. And my sparkly ginger hair is braided into the most difficult plait I have ever seen.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXDeS1yB1Uj
Last finishing touch a starfish and shell clips slid through my hair to clip my fringe to the side. My natural curls touching the middle of my back.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYFQHmO6xvI
Finnick came back in. He gasped at me.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPxsBj086d6
'' Rain, you look beautiful.'' He said. I blushed so much I had to look down onto the floor.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfT71mp7JWa
'' Thanks.'' I managed in the end.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6ZvzpcpzOn
'' Chariot Time!!'' Shouted Saffron.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEEqcuvDy4H
'' Let's go,'' Finnick looked at me.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxvpWyQ79rk
'' Your Chariot is the 4th one at the front.'' Orna reminded me.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGZEB1sTc2F
'' Okay. Do we need to find Bay?'' I ask.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpFXP9d17Hu
'' No dear because he is right here.'' Elbora said.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX6wjQM5vMC
And standing by my screen is a person I don't recognize.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTcZvI6Voqh
He's still Bay. But doesn't look like him.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuNXThzOU5R
He is wearing a blue wrap around him and blue makeup around his eyes and arms. He is also holding a trident. His brown hair has now blue streaks and is barefoot.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRDQVlKBw4e
I open my mouth in shock. He looks like Poseidon. But without a beard.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQf4c0Ywfnv
'' Well lets go.'' He said. I nodded and it looks like Finnick is trying to hold his laughter. I giggle silently walking to the horse.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGOpzB5MFCr
'' How'd we get here huh?'' I said to the horse.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyVLu0veypb
'' Hey before I go, do you want a sugar cube?'' Finnick asks.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrCWNYc5IJF
'' Why?''356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTOAXkGGFjt
'' It calms down your nerves.''356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5ATQituh03
'' Okay,'' I shrugged and took the cube.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqcgKqaKXdL
Sweetness explodes in my mouth and I sigh in relief. I crunch the cube and settled on the chariot.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfQQUlWyxnW
'' Good luck Rain Wolfe.'' And he slipped through my fingers again.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbWtm3mUmkZ
I frown at myself while Bay gets on the chariot. Why can't I get a word out before Finnick slips through my fingers?356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAYaHyp5qDq
'' Good luck sis.'' Bay says.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEWSNRNNpNH
'' You too bro.'' I hold the front of the chariot. Really tight. My fingers are starting to turn white.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw6vFcjx7m0
'' Tributes on Chariots. Tributes on Chariots.'' I clutch my silk dress. I hold Bay's hand. Boom! And we're off! The horses are clapping to the beat of the drums. Thump, thump, thump, thump. Goes the heart and the drums. I glance to the side and I see Finnick at the front of the seats. His posture! His grace is impeccable! And he is staring at me. Great. I change direction and look straight at a camera.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjscUPSwF1Q
I can see a beautiful face. Blue eyes and lips with red cheeks, glittery hair braided into a tricky plait... I am a mermaid. I think this is for the Tributes to say that I am weak.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2sOSm2gRlp
Nice one Carter. Nice one.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAB2GejjJ92
Well anyway we are near the mansion now. I can see President Snow poised but sturdy on his balcony. He is looking down upon us and I try to straighten my posture more. I look at Bay. I have an idea.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPyr0rYIEvj
I whisper, '' Bay raise my hand and hold it so the people can see.'' He shrugged which I hope is a yes.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡURSCz6lAmW
It is.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbFXSvNtJWF
He raises my hand and shows it to the crowd and we smile. Brother and sister united. But that's not what I am doing this for.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOCXPzDS2Ii
This is a hint to Snow that we can't be separated. Bay or me don't want to die. If we show that we want to stay together as a family, he might find the loop in letting this game's have two Victors.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnuKcCWbIr0
I hope this works.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYj1ArLtlLh
The horses are stopping. Drums stopped thudding. The City Circle silent.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgrVrsXANQ7
'' Welcome Tributes to the Capitol. For the two weeks you stay here, you will live in a life of luxury. But you train and have interviews in between. You train to get a better chance of winning the Games and live in luxury. And most importantly I should say May The Odds Be Ever In Your Favour.''356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUBbm6pQJw4
And then the audience claps and we are rode away. After we stopped, Carter, Casey, Laurette, Finnick and Valora came rushing to us.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6B7jky4NtS
'' Nice show.'' Carter said.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCW0GnuxPFV
'' I like the hand-holding, who thought of that?'' Finnick questions.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuNEyG7oQUn
'' Me.'' I said.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPfXDkgxN5l
'' Great!'' He said.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw8CNMR1FYb
I blushed again.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKZk4sTukQy
'' Lets get to the Training Centre!'' Valora squeaked.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj1UdkhyxnA
One edge closer into the Games.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9iIpLsfRUC
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For Rain's outfit, here is the link:356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa6ewv1B5Cu
google.co.uk/search?q=district+4+costume&tbm=isch&im...356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLs9REBgqLM
For Bay's outfit, here is the link:356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRrr71wsPA9
google.co.uk/search?q=district+4+costume&tbm=isch&im...356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBn4TAIS1Lv
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