The Preparations

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   The four of them headed back to their room, escorted by four guards. Everyone starred as they walked down the street. It was quiet, but every now and again a firework would go off. Chris looked around and saw a giant dome a ways from their hotel. Chris tried to look at it more, but was cut off by the open door to the hotel. When they entered, the conversations stopped and the eyes starred; everyone in the lobby was staring at them. They entered the elevator. It stopped, but then continued on. The door opened, and they all walked out. When the eight of them got to the room, one of the guards spoke, a deep demanding tone, “You have five minutes, grab your stuff.” The four boys moved into the room, the guards stayed in front of the doors.

    “Do you think we did something wrong?” Dean asked Evan. “Yeah, we signed up for these blasted games. We should’ve gone with plan A. Just kill everyone. So much easier.” Evan whined “I'm starting to think that too.” Dakota said in agreement. “Are you two delusional? We’re not killing everyone in this city!” Chris protested. Evan and Dakota didn’t say anything, they just glared at Chris. “Are we all good?” Evan asked. “Yeah, I'm set.” Chris responded. “Me too.” Dean said. “Yeah, same.” Dakota responded. “Alright, let’s get out of here.” Evan told them as he walked out of the room. 

    The guards walked them out of the room, people weren't staring as much but some still were. They got out of the hotel and were greeted with a white floating car surrounded by more guards. A man in a black suit stepped out of the car, “Hello young ones. I'm here to escort you to your living quarters for the Games. It will be a quick, safe and secure ride all the way to your quarters. Step in the vehicle when you're ready.” He finished and stepped in the passenger side of the car. The car itself had 3 doors on the side. The passenger and two for what Chirs was guessing the riders. Chris looked at Evan, then glanced over to the dome. It was on top of a hill. The road from where the four of them were staying led all the way up to the dome. Chris stepped inside the vehicle followed by Dakota. Dean was already in the car, but he and Evan were behind them. “Enjoy the ride!” The man hollered from the front. Chris looked out the window to see that the guards were on floating bikes next to them. Chris looked ahead, and saw that they were going into the dome.

The car stopped as they approached the entrance to the dome. “What’s your business?” Man at the gate asked. “We have the competitors.” The driver told the man. The gate opened and the car began to move again. There was a small tunnel but then they were greeted by fancy modernist style skyscrapers. All the buildings seemed to be a different shade of white. The car didn't stop as the cheering started. Chris looked out the window as people started to launch colorful powder.  People launched fireworks in the streets, they threw them flowers and tried to give them food. The street was crowded and the car had to slow down in order to not hit anyone. Chris watched in awe as people threw out hundreds of dollars of items. Chris changed his gaze and saw that right in front of them was a massive building. “This will be your living quarters.” The man in the passenger seat said as he got out and opened Dakotas door. The driver did the same on Chris’ side. Then moved to Evans. The man opened Dean's door, and the four of them met in front of the car. The guards that were following them were now behind the car, holding off the massive crowds. The four of them started to walk into the building, led by the man in the black suit, the guard followed behind them. When they entered the building all the floors were made out of marble, the walls were a dark material that Chirs didn't recognize. There were five desks on the left side of the room with waist high glass railings, with a round metal top that fits the hand. There was a long and tall waterfall in the middle of the room. The room itself was huge, it could comfortably fit over sixty people, Chris read on a sign. When they reached the waterfall, they were greeted by a man in a white suit. The men in the suits said something to each other, then the man in the white suit led them to some elevators. “Are you guys excited? This might be our toughest year yet!” The man announced happily. He glanced over at Chris who gave a pitiful chuckle and smile. The man smiled even more, then looked at the elevators. A few seconds went by when the doors finally opened. They walked inside and Chirs noticed that the guard that had driven the car, was now standing with the man in black. The doors closed and the elevator started to move. The elevator moved quickly because in seconds they were already in their room. “This is your room.” The man told them. The four walked out and heard as the doors closed, “Enjoy yourselves!” The four stood infront of the door. “What should we do?” Dean asked the group. “Well, lets go inside.” Dakota told him as he opened the door. 

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