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.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡub2m1OGofb
'' 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.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPJroqEZp2y
'' Let's get you prepped up!'' 405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2onLAeiki4
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 4.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWx6y83adrf
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.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt8wNi0RIe5
'' Last one honeybee.'' Orna said. I grit my teeth. Ri-i-i-ip! I sigh in relief.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiQ1o0GE6Z4
'' Now we are going to shower you all over!'' Saffron excitingly giggled.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJQTAT2jP2t
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.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmLkIDCFUCg
'' Aww I wish Carter would let me do the makeup.'' Elbora sighed. She glared at Orna.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjpbe28P47h
'' Well sorry he picked me!'' She huffed.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlEhdF6kwqk
'' Who's Carter?'' I ask. They stopped bickering but Saffron stepped in.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqEuuLitnWq
'' Your stylist!'' Saffron explained. '' One of the best stylists if I say so myself.''405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8PFFTXIYWh
'' Does Bay have the same stylist?''405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9KyhgAeDxO
'' No he has Casey but she's terrible. You have the best stylist!''405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKfAd0296NV
I nod and let them take me to Carter.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDZrXvkuIWI
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?405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwamBfUU5Ej
'' Congratulations I would say for being picked but you weren't picked. You volunteered.'' He laughed.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQBJIHbkTw3
'' Yeah most people congratulate me.'' I said.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ1BztmF73p
'' 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.''405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbMFzINRtr7
'' She would die straight away.'' I bantered.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡReZxRFTl7x
'' 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?''405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuxDDFcsm1Z
'' No.''405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgnPc7lrkFo
'' Ooh I have an idea! Do you like dresses?''405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ80VyjomalW
'' Yes.''405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp5yrUZfqfY
'' 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.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp0qdXtDjzj
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?405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP4UAhQlcdB
After rerunning this in my mind for several times, he came back.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo1DcjVU9hk
'' 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.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY85UwZmNBv
'' 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.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwGW3ro7Tc6
'' Woah careful dears!'' She squeaked.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmNeAnYsoiy
'' Where's the makeup department?'' I ask.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh6I2VH6gi7
'' 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.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ67bT3ZCyFG
'' Hey Rain, Bay.'' He nodded at Bay. He smiled his legendary smile.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIxJROzWUaw
'' What you doing Finnick?''405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGKLTLbRPEb
'' 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.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrFj0F1NUko
'' We'd better get in.'' I broke the awkwardness like always. He nods.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnFz9siyjaQ
'' They're waiting.'' He lead us inside the Full of Mirrors Room.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjukutp2ijQ
'' I'd better go.''405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW2vfAktaw2
'' Oh no Finnick stay.'' Elbora came out of a screen.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJY4qcbLonz
'' If you want me to, I'll stay.'' He smiled again. 405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdaRbNukUS4
'' Great just stand over there.'' Orna came through while Elbora pointed next to the mirror.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfJmSodjjwE
'' 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.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkWBDyM6r9M
'' Let's get started!'' Orna squealed after Bay was by his mirror. It seemed he needed makeup too.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHtJIsEus2r
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.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZZKgpRjeLB
Next task: Body makeup.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxzAZNbrh2l
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.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcaj2ECSMTG
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.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCpJY5PyUkR
I now put on my dress and as Finnick said, I love it!405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5CkZnlFf6w
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.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVPOMoh3rmS
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.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYOKN5RfF7j
Finnick came back in. He gasped at me.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡns60kOcHZL
'' Rain, you look beautiful.'' He said. I blushed so much I had to look down onto the floor.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLjcWmnqA6l
'' Thanks.'' I managed in the end.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLaqeL14592
'' Chariot Time!!'' Shouted Saffron.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDCGiwwRYOH
'' Let's go,'' Finnick looked at me.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBAU6NSGpVk
'' Your Chariot is the 4th one at the front.'' Orna reminded me.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTOhTgzDtim
'' Okay. Do we need to find Bay?'' I ask.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0VR8Zy15b1
'' No dear because he is right here.'' Elbora said.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF895uPa74D
And standing by my screen is a person I don't recognize.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf9yIZZvLoL
He's still Bay. But doesn't look like him.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhEQVRqi1ON
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.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLMmD7dOad6
I open my mouth in shock. He looks like Poseidon. But without a beard.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡH91FV9iuWB
'' 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.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyhC5fg0GaV
'' How'd we get here huh?'' I said to the horse.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqkhckX5Ln8
'' Hey before I go, do you want a sugar cube?'' Finnick asks.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxAkztKTjVr
'' Why?''405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7ntcdM3gjM
'' It calms down your nerves.''405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN5pWe4lTXB
'' Okay,'' I shrugged and took the cube.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzpMJuxisZR
Sweetness explodes in my mouth and I sigh in relief. I crunch the cube and settled on the chariot.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3xugO8MmGX
'' Good luck Rain Wolfe.'' And he slipped through my fingers again.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjCXzQax998
I frown at myself while Bay gets on the chariot. Why can't I get a word out before Finnick slips through my fingers?405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNWbL7Uc74J
'' Good luck sis.'' Bay says.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVhAV8fkVvU
'' You too bro.'' I hold the front of the chariot. Really tight. My fingers are starting to turn white.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVTjEvuMsoF
'' 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.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZRf5NjiLQN
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.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5DXXBDJULq
Nice one Carter. Nice one.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9J7P0BZtVK
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.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq4njPKyyXo
I whisper, '' Bay raise my hand and hold it so the people can see.'' He shrugged which I hope is a yes.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX4xxqJjztT
It is.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEDTyU4PyIm
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.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCZJRqb6sQ9
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.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeDaJXvrIri
I hope this works.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzr2ezMoDko
The horses are stopping. Drums stopped thudding. The City Circle silent.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ86B50WMqhF
'' 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.''405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjUUdm0FCQO
And then the audience claps and we are rode away. After we stopped, Carter, Casey, Laurette, Finnick and Valora came rushing to us.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSHUASzcFLM
'' Nice show.'' Carter said.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj2pP1TxinI
'' I like the hand-holding, who thought of that?'' Finnick questions.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZsN3gvdZ2j
'' Me.'' I said.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmsTqg7gtuk
'' Great!'' He said.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkCyKA6LcMW
I blushed again.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBqsK4dX1ea
'' Lets get to the Training Centre!'' Valora squeaked.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9frquIMXZA
One edge closer into the Games.405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDJl2eXxob6
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For Rain's outfit, here is the link:405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmXyThT0OU8
google.co.uk/search?q=district+4+costume&tbm=isch&im...405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAA6OgUTVT5
For Bay's outfit, here is the link:405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD9YM3yXbDz
google.co.uk/search?q=district+4+costume&tbm=isch&im...405Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHGE5gDJbGF
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