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.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj5P3aDlUtI
'' 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.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGOuypCZM74
'' Let's get you prepped up!'' 368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrDjtQpNKkF
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 4.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡobuTDzi0fE
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.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ43pcyyEPBa
'' Last one honeybee.'' Orna said. I grit my teeth. Ri-i-i-ip! I sigh in relief.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhrF3ZeaO0P
'' Now we are going to shower you all over!'' Saffron excitingly giggled.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKMlBVE9ZXn
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.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM4kSt7Rdbf
'' Aww I wish Carter would let me do the makeup.'' Elbora sighed. She glared at Orna.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3sF1f6EXUC
'' Well sorry he picked me!'' She huffed.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ2AC7A1Cvk
'' Who's Carter?'' I ask. They stopped bickering but Saffron stepped in.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrLJMFm4ZQv
'' Your stylist!'' Saffron explained. '' One of the best stylists if I say so myself.''368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3Y2gOXb804
'' Does Bay have the same stylist?''368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp44bjLf7dQ
'' No he has Casey but she's terrible. You have the best stylist!''368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgPBXSKipg7
I nod and let them take me to Carter.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSnNyiMzBYu
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?368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVAnyq3kIAx
'' Congratulations I would say for being picked but you weren't picked. You volunteered.'' He laughed.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxv066I3jAV
'' Yeah most people congratulate me.'' I said.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5gueDjwdMr
'' 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.''368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡswCUqxTPWc
'' She would die straight away.'' I bantered.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBKa5eVP0Ki
'' 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?''368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuF2T2KCRpn
'' No.''368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmLbSgiREJN
'' Ooh I have an idea! Do you like dresses?''368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7vh649QZ6x
'' Yes.''368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg6xJy5KTbF
'' 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.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3yJRttF2aV
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?368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsLBgk02ZId
After rerunning this in my mind for several times, he came back.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKNiKjMZASw
'' 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.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtHI9ovAgCY
'' 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.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGlUDOH8q7R
'' Woah careful dears!'' She squeaked.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAT1szXYOhQ
'' Where's the makeup department?'' I ask.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡETqxxWg2s9
'' 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.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhpGFb0XSqj
'' Hey Rain, Bay.'' He nodded at Bay. He smiled his legendary smile.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIRj9oz8p2F
'' What you doing Finnick?''368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnThPlPUXJ9
'' 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.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8U4ublY5q4
'' We'd better get in.'' I broke the awkwardness like always. He nods.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp0UXju0NkL
'' They're waiting.'' He lead us inside the Full of Mirrors Room.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk0CsccEzkZ
'' I'd better go.''368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5bUqyjXRmd
'' Oh no Finnick stay.'' Elbora came out of a screen.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZTyy24JGAV
'' If you want me to, I'll stay.'' He smiled again. 368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡH3bX6OrbIW
'' Great just stand over there.'' Orna came through while Elbora pointed next to the mirror.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGDh5mVK93S
'' 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.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjiTsLYAkcr
'' Let's get started!'' Orna squealed after Bay was by his mirror. It seemed he needed makeup too.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlBGG29fr2A
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.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV5ItVrimN2
Next task: Body makeup.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBCtQafpeBz
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.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1KOGJmJ24A
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.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUs732POCH9
I now put on my dress and as Finnick said, I love it!368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ28kJl5kAFa
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.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVP1fXJwjYq
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.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxg85U2Y4tF
Finnick came back in. He gasped at me.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEBMF43QiCg
'' Rain, you look beautiful.'' He said. I blushed so much I had to look down onto the floor.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBMwpcxmdHp
'' Thanks.'' I managed in the end.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCzFl3Crgeh
'' Chariot Time!!'' Shouted Saffron.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQEoz1yw0Nt
'' Let's go,'' Finnick looked at me.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡasbWSVRiJg
'' Your Chariot is the 4th one at the front.'' Orna reminded me.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtXgFdPCRG1
'' Okay. Do we need to find Bay?'' I ask.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq6uTm2TcKH
'' No dear because he is right here.'' Elbora said.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFzaWMV7aKJ
And standing by my screen is a person I don't recognize.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvCESC2GudD
He's still Bay. But doesn't look like him.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxvghR3QPgf
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.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx2Xnc4z31y
I open my mouth in shock. He looks like Poseidon. But without a beard.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvTAa2Insyj
'' 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.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZBmU6rzLtv
'' How'd we get here huh?'' I said to the horse.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqoEST1SQyq
'' Hey before I go, do you want a sugar cube?'' Finnick asks.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE0ZCxhQNL5
'' Why?''368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXFWT4NAFte
'' It calms down your nerves.''368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMLFfzAowXI
'' Okay,'' I shrugged and took the cube.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcqCSg2eoXs
Sweetness explodes in my mouth and I sigh in relief. I crunch the cube and settled on the chariot.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4TtrkHjDzy
'' Good luck Rain Wolfe.'' And he slipped through my fingers again.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU7qnh0TUry
I frown at myself while Bay gets on the chariot. Why can't I get a word out before Finnick slips through my fingers?368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeGjs7iaHQO
'' Good luck sis.'' Bay says.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXW3QfLsYTt
'' You too bro.'' I hold the front of the chariot. Really tight. My fingers are starting to turn white.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUrQKxHwt2D
'' 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.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUnkYEnC4eP
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.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡza2qbMdfF0
Nice one Carter. Nice one.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4ZYFhPhNEY
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.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqBFiBxZunF
I whisper, '' Bay raise my hand and hold it so the people can see.'' He shrugged which I hope is a yes.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7i3L3Jjat0
It is.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzdlnph6zmD
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.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT5DLORoQrB
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.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmo9gVdm9Gc
I hope this works.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfEhWz1IulT
The horses are stopping. Drums stopped thudding. The City Circle silent.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡujvxjqC9nv
'' 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.''368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQWzIgYvvnB
And then the audience claps and we are rode away. After we stopped, Carter, Casey, Laurette, Finnick and Valora came rushing to us.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlm3KwNvxDD
'' Nice show.'' Carter said.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZM1XtZ7YGH
'' I like the hand-holding, who thought of that?'' Finnick questions.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmvaxKSdUYO
'' Me.'' I said.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2LsmYx3iTT
'' Great!'' He said.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSlGA3Bt8NW
I blushed again.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAmBDsJpLAx
'' Lets get to the Training Centre!'' Valora squeaked.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3BMASVsu5K
One edge closer into the Games.368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0VGbeKsdcV
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For Rain's outfit, here is the link:368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7LWFT7b9Qm
google.co.uk/search?q=district+4+costume&tbm=isch&im...368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLcuQGMEq5C
For Bay's outfit, here is the link:368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWiHqoPknXO
google.co.uk/search?q=district+4+costume&tbm=isch&im...368Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzI1KISJYk6
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