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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFEmjMCmi32
'' 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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtjho2G7A9V
'' Let's get you prepped up!'' 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1SHJ9JHApz
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 4.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOGsSCIWNgl
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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡENiv7HseW0
'' Last one honeybee.'' Orna said. I grit my teeth. Ri-i-i-ip! I sigh in relief.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwNbBOFloUA
'' Now we are going to shower you all over!'' Saffron excitingly giggled.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ80szd1gynm
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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMqjEWWSC7a
'' Aww I wish Carter would let me do the makeup.'' Elbora sighed. She glared at Orna.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ800AyYLO1O
'' Well sorry he picked me!'' She huffed.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw9d8FDq1TC
'' Who's Carter?'' I ask. They stopped bickering but Saffron stepped in.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIpejHH2MFe
'' Your stylist!'' Saffron explained. '' One of the best stylists if I say so myself.''386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHXJzhhAhG3
'' Does Bay have the same stylist?''386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO8U2dJtBKe
'' No he has Casey but she's terrible. You have the best stylist!''386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmonx6RSZD1
I nod and let them take me to Carter.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxloXj35kyn
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?386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwfewJMMoar
'' Congratulations I would say for being picked but you weren't picked. You volunteered.'' He laughed.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUIBp9s4JV0
'' Yeah most people congratulate me.'' I said.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡukbqBO7ceR
'' 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.''386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGwovv8oVfq
'' She would die straight away.'' I bantered.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX23Ddr5aff
'' 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?''386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5MOCDpfnp4
'' No.''386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKEiysf4eG1
'' Ooh I have an idea! Do you like dresses?''386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡik2ZVGyP9W
'' Yes.''386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ07YLcXrv78
'' 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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFdTwhs0hiQ
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?386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgfL9MEbz7F
After rerunning this in my mind for several times, he came back.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBzB7v8fyrV
'' 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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIZ1zybU7iN
'' 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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrlIbXxtlbq
'' Woah careful dears!'' She squeaked.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzlp8EmaoCZ
'' Where's the makeup department?'' I ask.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX1pJVwmXeb
'' 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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaCSGFOrTFH
'' Hey Rain, Bay.'' He nodded at Bay. He smiled his legendary smile.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR4TpOcqQel
'' What you doing Finnick?''386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡad6AuaKnoS
'' 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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhtGGA27oQt
'' We'd better get in.'' I broke the awkwardness like always. He nods.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqlwh8fJLSt
'' They're waiting.'' He lead us inside the Full of Mirrors Room.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHxGbGjh9Js
'' I'd better go.''386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ47ThCvLi5w
'' Oh no Finnick stay.'' Elbora came out of a screen.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdurMYmv5ut
'' If you want me to, I'll stay.'' He smiled again. 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8ePp4ao49p
'' Great just stand over there.'' Orna came through while Elbora pointed next to the mirror.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhdwCjiNhEn
'' 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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO1dFespnyg
'' Let's get started!'' Orna squealed after Bay was by his mirror. It seemed he needed makeup too.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ76JP4RnKnK
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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgdB6blzJI1
Next task: Body makeup.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUaLIFUyHIA
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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡChN4mhbW0q
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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4tdxtlwbUr
I now put on my dress and as Finnick said, I love it!386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrtUbVwK6Kz
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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhML8NjhwCR
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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFnwbNUrEfV
Finnick came back in. He gasped at me.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ2lTlqO6OB
'' Rain, you look beautiful.'' He said. I blushed so much I had to look down onto the floor.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIfCoZEKHdE
'' Thanks.'' I managed in the end.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7576A8q1p9
'' Chariot Time!!'' Shouted Saffron.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡug267XKMwp
'' Let's go,'' Finnick looked at me.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4uKvr2g9p5
'' Your Chariot is the 4th one at the front.'' Orna reminded me.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyhckJFpfEZ
'' Okay. Do we need to find Bay?'' I ask.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrbUySiwGnS
'' No dear because he is right here.'' Elbora said.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRIj9FIVMRr
And standing by my screen is a person I don't recognize.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC3o6YxAkvI
He's still Bay. But doesn't look like him.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡguyNXHV7x9
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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk7f8jkAqIC
I open my mouth in shock. He looks like Poseidon. But without a beard.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFOZy7CTbM0
'' 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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQlSP3deek4
'' How'd we get here huh?'' I said to the horse.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlIZXK8eWcj
'' Hey before I go, do you want a sugar cube?'' Finnick asks.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoycDgfzbtO
'' Why?''386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9im9oRMHTo
'' It calms down your nerves.''386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHlWh0TIVLt
'' Okay,'' I shrugged and took the cube.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKr6GetYOuZ
Sweetness explodes in my mouth and I sigh in relief. I crunch the cube and settled on the chariot.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYFNSqqZCsO
'' Good luck Rain Wolfe.'' And he slipped through my fingers again.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3TkmIcq5Io
I frown at myself while Bay gets on the chariot. Why can't I get a word out before Finnick slips through my fingers?386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIrPWZueggf
'' Good luck sis.'' Bay says.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSCoKTs8Gkn
'' You too bro.'' I hold the front of the chariot. Really tight. My fingers are starting to turn white.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPqK6vZaZyv
'' 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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhYFb3ZTHs3
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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUCZSPVRHQ6
Nice one Carter. Nice one.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr9yTatvw1q
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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFDbYhkZJVS
I whisper, '' Bay raise my hand and hold it so the people can see.'' He shrugged which I hope is a yes.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEMjtjtXBOu
It is.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuwWcR97qa8
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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡemSEYNS9Oj
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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ61Cm6QtMVp
I hope this works.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjl95lGWXQD
The horses are stopping. Drums stopped thudding. The City Circle silent.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN5oY8aZkkx
'' 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.''386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhKpWyM1CTD
And then the audience claps and we are rode away. After we stopped, Carter, Casey, Laurette, Finnick and Valora came rushing to us.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtBb2thW7CJ
'' Nice show.'' Carter said.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdx9mptWTH0
'' I like the hand-holding, who thought of that?'' Finnick questions.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPClUAy6poU
'' Me.'' I said.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6mzRIO1R8Y
'' Great!'' He said.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN2KrobHL8s
I blushed again.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzTvp3K5P42
'' Lets get to the Training Centre!'' Valora squeaked.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnCbzqZMkFe
One edge closer into the Games.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZmjoJkKLzq
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For Rain's outfit, here is the link:386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvyRoeERmt5
google.co.uk/search?q=district+4+costume&tbm=isch&im...386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAT55OPcjUd
For Bay's outfit, here is the link:386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpMadVGT5jC
google.co.uk/search?q=district+4+costume&tbm=isch&im...386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOFk55X2xrk
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