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.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1KiRZgy2QC
'' 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.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbqeVfOfRHs
'' Let's get you prepped up!'' 222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwyjAjtOHCb
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 4.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVMhcSBd4Pd
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.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC5URsLklsm
'' Last one honeybee.'' Orna said. I grit my teeth. Ri-i-i-ip! I sigh in relief.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGY3GoQ9v63
'' Now we are going to shower you all over!'' Saffron excitingly giggled.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoMR3UEbYRO
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.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ9sesnwDbi
'' Aww I wish Carter would let me do the makeup.'' Elbora sighed. She glared at Orna.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡklzxyqLkxZ
'' Well sorry he picked me!'' She huffed.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8ZmapE6eWi
'' Who's Carter?'' I ask. They stopped bickering but Saffron stepped in.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFnO8SDiwpA
'' Your stylist!'' Saffron explained. '' One of the best stylists if I say so myself.''222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU33E1gYZ8w
'' Does Bay have the same stylist?''222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdQrVOwc3Ze
'' No he has Casey but she's terrible. You have the best stylist!''222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqxqrhYvLiu
I nod and let them take me to Carter.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6VaOnBaXK1
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?222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKkswNpinY4
'' Congratulations I would say for being picked but you weren't picked. You volunteered.'' He laughed.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7lqNSEeglQ
'' Yeah most people congratulate me.'' I said.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpvG45kmLLn
'' 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.''222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbBHIVoiHHJ
'' She would die straight away.'' I bantered.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4iAbpieCCt
'' 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?''222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpOsoz4BZ7q
'' No.''222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS6lOFnPAka
'' Ooh I have an idea! Do you like dresses?''222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAVRvec0dQl
'' Yes.''222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHC03mVcbuM
'' 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.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8J3noO9bRw
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?222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡysvSDcBrR6
After rerunning this in my mind for several times, he came back.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSxc0l12Pi1
'' 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.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtXIJtrkLdC
'' 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.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcELBTHhwu9
'' Woah careful dears!'' She squeaked.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeVYIxC9SF6
'' Where's the makeup department?'' I ask.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEPCj2Q8eVy
'' 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.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWyAiJQ9KlC
'' Hey Rain, Bay.'' He nodded at Bay. He smiled his legendary smile.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡys33XQkkxz
'' What you doing Finnick?''222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEuiRBTZbIY
'' 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.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡH9DIVqZoeE
'' We'd better get in.'' I broke the awkwardness like always. He nods.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDUek1p79Vd
'' They're waiting.'' He lead us inside the Full of Mirrors Room.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡakT5MdVck1
'' I'd better go.''222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6CQ7IAtqsc
'' Oh no Finnick stay.'' Elbora came out of a screen.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhBMonPu29C
'' If you want me to, I'll stay.'' He smiled again. 222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrhnnfYcmni
'' Great just stand over there.'' Orna came through while Elbora pointed next to the mirror.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoKiNDNFAEW
'' 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.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMRpfzV0683
'' Let's get started!'' Orna squealed after Bay was by his mirror. It seemed he needed makeup too.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHEyusxLBle
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.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvdOAfKmZNg
Next task: Body makeup.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVGZdH9sHCu
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.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYTpn9C2V3c
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.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡchBodLUay5
I now put on my dress and as Finnick said, I love it!222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8G6lTelSzg
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.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmwzzaIIEYj
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.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwIQY0TDKqk
Finnick came back in. He gasped at me.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ05SSEXBTC0
'' Rain, you look beautiful.'' He said. I blushed so much I had to look down onto the floor.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbkquazUNtw
'' Thanks.'' I managed in the end.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOY91DcLtCJ
'' Chariot Time!!'' Shouted Saffron.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3Ynn4Z7qGu
'' Let's go,'' Finnick looked at me.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZmIs5o53fT
'' Your Chariot is the 4th one at the front.'' Orna reminded me.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjqsHNRMG3A
'' Okay. Do we need to find Bay?'' I ask.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv971LuiSbq
'' No dear because he is right here.'' Elbora said.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6VcVuyj8Bu
And standing by my screen is a person I don't recognize.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRpXQet4YDO
He's still Bay. But doesn't look like him.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYIut7FQWUh
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.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNwEOoE4zuB
I open my mouth in shock. He looks like Poseidon. But without a beard.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWh6ebIWp5B
'' 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.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqHLIlgnsb5
'' How'd we get here huh?'' I said to the horse.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO0UssW4fzC
'' Hey before I go, do you want a sugar cube?'' Finnick asks.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ6xKcBRXIF
'' Why?''222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJLWGoSkbVr
'' It calms down your nerves.''222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ38OD3kQ8Gu
'' Okay,'' I shrugged and took the cube.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP10mcCtTPh
Sweetness explodes in my mouth and I sigh in relief. I crunch the cube and settled on the chariot.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtWHZMqpBVn
'' Good luck Rain Wolfe.'' And he slipped through my fingers again.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi7J4bvWPQJ
I frown at myself while Bay gets on the chariot. Why can't I get a word out before Finnick slips through my fingers?222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxQaZaLm8sl
'' Good luck sis.'' Bay says.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkU7A6TNfIW
'' You too bro.'' I hold the front of the chariot. Really tight. My fingers are starting to turn white.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb79VIlagr8
'' 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.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDYGWv652Ui
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.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ23O9IOWAvt
Nice one Carter. Nice one.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFdHrirFI0Q
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.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOuxvI1ksWC
I whisper, '' Bay raise my hand and hold it so the people can see.'' He shrugged which I hope is a yes.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWtDL1bV2e2
It is.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2AjQQOQ5Vo
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.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSZIJDpel5z
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.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeZHxDF8fHK
I hope this works.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ62zcu2k4fP
The horses are stopping. Drums stopped thudding. The City Circle silent.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSX3uKOOJdt
'' 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.''222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTEi21iGUZw
And then the audience claps and we are rode away. After we stopped, Carter, Casey, Laurette, Finnick and Valora came rushing to us.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFkMPi8O2fj
'' Nice show.'' Carter said.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY5zbYqVROP
'' I like the hand-holding, who thought of that?'' Finnick questions.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv4H0rf4Wpg
'' Me.'' I said.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcJxVFEuLag
'' Great!'' He said.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdt1N5RKJxC
I blushed again.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj4GLXTpEBi
'' Lets get to the Training Centre!'' Valora squeaked.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡveoIWRgHXc
One edge closer into the Games.222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5ehRQtOA9S
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For Rain's outfit, here is the link:222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwNGjzKHArt
google.co.uk/search?q=district+4+costume&tbm=isch&im...222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvSJD2PecrZ
For Bay's outfit, here is the link:222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFmCYBzjfVi
google.co.uk/search?q=district+4+costume&tbm=isch&im...222Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC3rMJ3N7EF
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