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.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZsvSUAxTpi
'' 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.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXzwVy7eG19
'' Let's get you prepped up!'' 410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWkOQikQPpW
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 4.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrs2n5PQ26M
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.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK7Qhnqlby6
'' Last one honeybee.'' Orna said. I grit my teeth. Ri-i-i-ip! I sigh in relief.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeGnjftMFLu
'' Now we are going to shower you all over!'' Saffron excitingly giggled.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6WsvlrvcsZ
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.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUXoGLtUQ74
'' Aww I wish Carter would let me do the makeup.'' Elbora sighed. She glared at Orna.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ78Q8Vgci9e
'' Well sorry he picked me!'' She huffed.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuQBdIZLPeV
'' Who's Carter?'' I ask. They stopped bickering but Saffron stepped in.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIYim2rBB4s
'' Your stylist!'' Saffron explained. '' One of the best stylists if I say so myself.''410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDiqdOocoDD
'' Does Bay have the same stylist?''410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa2rajTTn8i
'' No he has Casey but she's terrible. You have the best stylist!''410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgzOO4Wa0lm
I nod and let them take me to Carter.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd2Nq4I0TbV
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?410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg1adYsYvH4
'' Congratulations I would say for being picked but you weren't picked. You volunteered.'' He laughed.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOoY5MqTkXE
'' Yeah most people congratulate me.'' I said.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhUI89T46jB
'' 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.''410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbiCwI2GSyx
'' She would die straight away.'' I bantered.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzCU5tnYJAA
'' 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?''410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfNtEg5FSVN
'' No.''410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDOnhiMFnUA
'' Ooh I have an idea! Do you like dresses?''410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVWvvNyFPIn
'' Yes.''410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhMKzovQvMw
'' 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.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSmWDDlMTFG
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?410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEu4QzrySv3
After rerunning this in my mind for several times, he came back.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG9WmnkNc1a
'' 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.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5bm7JvkeDv
'' 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.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkUrv76IpWe
'' Woah careful dears!'' She squeaked.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgfpUGXfPqO
'' Where's the makeup department?'' I ask.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0CtgAWXMDb
'' 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.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCQtSkEyUOd
'' Hey Rain, Bay.'' He nodded at Bay. He smiled his legendary smile.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡupwQz7wU8K
'' What you doing Finnick?''410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQSy5myDHID
'' 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.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXEJsQKO36W
'' We'd better get in.'' I broke the awkwardness like always. He nods.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3qtgJ2GeC3
'' They're waiting.'' He lead us inside the Full of Mirrors Room.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjIVT5hCDvk
'' I'd better go.''410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtOnUi0Nyhe
'' Oh no Finnick stay.'' Elbora came out of a screen.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVdTIGYvU0v
'' If you want me to, I'll stay.'' He smiled again. 410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQvnZ9u0cJV
'' Great just stand over there.'' Orna came through while Elbora pointed next to the mirror.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfmLFbjohme
'' 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.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl2P7OsWfE8
'' Let's get started!'' Orna squealed after Bay was by his mirror. It seemed he needed makeup too.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk9vI0WpZvz
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.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3UR1AOAcoe
Next task: Body makeup.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuShq3Dyngm
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.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdsMjc5Uf9f
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.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRpZIZ81E9j
I now put on my dress and as Finnick said, I love it!410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF67T1KbEev
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.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOtYYGKA5y3
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.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡScsVDbBu4V
Finnick came back in. He gasped at me.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyXOtBssuWN
'' Rain, you look beautiful.'' He said. I blushed so much I had to look down onto the floor.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk10v8ql8II
'' Thanks.'' I managed in the end.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaygAUoEfqa
'' Chariot Time!!'' Shouted Saffron.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoXAqo5WdM6
'' Let's go,'' Finnick looked at me.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4OFPgI5rmF
'' Your Chariot is the 4th one at the front.'' Orna reminded me.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4AayXO3sqA
'' Okay. Do we need to find Bay?'' I ask.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoW9L1v6oYE
'' No dear because he is right here.'' Elbora said.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4DYyYsLTvQ
And standing by my screen is a person I don't recognize.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwpMVa3qc4a
He's still Bay. But doesn't look like him.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrjf1c7kQka
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.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1nJE1IbN0p
I open my mouth in shock. He looks like Poseidon. But without a beard.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl6HAqYltyY
'' 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.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxibmU2Ho8q
'' How'd we get here huh?'' I said to the horse.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfzUBDxzGvn
'' Hey before I go, do you want a sugar cube?'' Finnick asks.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQoOoUjIJap
'' Why?''410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3loXEJCqFS
'' It calms down your nerves.''410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtuvZwQWyYJ
'' Okay,'' I shrugged and took the cube.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtKlZTCeMU0
Sweetness explodes in my mouth and I sigh in relief. I crunch the cube and settled on the chariot.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa4ovL8ws99
'' Good luck Rain Wolfe.'' And he slipped through my fingers again.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeZRkR1RAOm
I frown at myself while Bay gets on the chariot. Why can't I get a word out before Finnick slips through my fingers?410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq83wTuPqF7
'' Good luck sis.'' Bay says.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzUwRqrjPBA
'' You too bro.'' I hold the front of the chariot. Really tight. My fingers are starting to turn white.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqdJPAPPzCn
'' 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.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjWT0KQ6Pog
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.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuMndQrEEzE
Nice one Carter. Nice one.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡABqNXyi1WD
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.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgjE2lRdROt
I whisper, '' Bay raise my hand and hold it so the people can see.'' He shrugged which I hope is a yes.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7iWhpBqqI6
It is.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXWQDvmipKn
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.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYp7SGbak5t
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.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMma3Jt5mMF
I hope this works.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbM7J8JubII
The horses are stopping. Drums stopped thudding. The City Circle silent.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6M5W8uPTNZ
'' 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.''410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU1iSJv0Ubv
And then the audience claps and we are rode away. After we stopped, Carter, Casey, Laurette, Finnick and Valora came rushing to us.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8swy1qBY7F
'' Nice show.'' Carter said.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi9Vnfl9kYO
'' I like the hand-holding, who thought of that?'' Finnick questions.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8OEbvRaE1I
'' Me.'' I said.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmXdf6VZj2Y
'' Great!'' He said.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJKG1X1NYVG
I blushed again.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDOo5jEGFj1
'' Lets get to the Training Centre!'' Valora squeaked.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTs7ovakngb
One edge closer into the Games.410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnBdhguRgda
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For Rain's outfit, here is the link:410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlujISWX5dm
google.co.uk/search?q=district+4+costume&tbm=isch&im...410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzueb2Hkpi0
For Bay's outfit, here is the link:410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFVDObmM4I8
google.co.uk/search?q=district+4+costume&tbm=isch&im...410Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjpEsaVtJCN
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