(UNDER EDITING) Willow Mellark-Rising Ashes

Victor

Willows pov

On the hovercraft I fell asleep crying. The next time I wake up, I'm in a hospital with my shoulder bandaged up.
"Good morning, sweetheart " I hear a voice next to me. Haymitch.

Haymitch has always been like a grandfather to me. He's the only one alive that understands me.  Losing a loved one to the Games and all. I look at him, again on the verge of tears. "Come here, sweetheart." he says pulling me into a hug.

"He's dead Haymitch, he's dead! " I start to cry.
" He's dead and I'll never see him again! "
"Shh, everythings going to be alright, Shh." he says.

"Why does everyone keep saying that?! My family is dead and So is Tyler. How is that ok? " I said.

"You'll see Willow ,you'll see." Haymitch says.

***Three days later***

My shoulder is doing a lot better. Today is the Victory Interview. Today I have to watch some of the clips of the Hunger Games again.

In the Victory Interview, we usually see the clips of the Games and answer a few questions. Then President Snow crowns us with the Crown of Triumph.

Then we go on the train back to 12. So right now I'm going down to get dressed and to get prepared for the interview.

Amber ,Caleb,and Sapphire come running to me. They attack me once they get to me.
"Oh,Willow! Thank God your Okay!" Caleb said.
" Willow, I'm So Sorry, about your parents and Tyler. " Sapphire said.

"Guys we should get her ready and I think that's the last thing she wants to hear, her loved ones death." Amber says.
" thanks, Amber. " I said.

They take me to a room similar to the one I was in for the Tributes Parade. I sit on the chair. Amber does my hair.

Then Caleb comes in and does my makeup. He highlights my cheeks slightly red . Then he does my eyes.afterwards, Sapphire does my nails into what looks like fire in the background and an arrow in the middle of each nail.

It's beautiful. I didn't get to see my makeup yet,however. Violet comes in. "Are you ready to go? " she asks.
"I guess. " I said. She takes me to another room across the hall.

She gets something out of the closet. It's a dress bag. She unzips the bag. Inside is a beautiful princess style dress that looks like fire with small parts burned down to look like ashes. District 12. Coal Mining.

"It's beautiful " I said.
" Good, you like it." Violet said.
" It's supposed to represent fire and ashes. " she said.
"It's amazing" I said .

I put it on. I look beautiful. I see violet fixing things on my dress. My makeup is glorious. My eyes look like fire burning in the darkness.

My cheeks have been slightly highlighted,making my eyes stand out. Then she gives me these gorgeous golden heels.

Then she asks ," Are you ready?"
" I guess,if I have to." I said.
"Well ,don't worry. You'll do just fine, sugar ."
"God,I hope So."

***

"Willow Mellark, your on in two minutes. " a lady says.
"Okay, Willow,remember: be yourself. " violet said.
" Thanks for everything. " I said.

Then I hear Caesar say, "Ladies and gentlemen of Panem, please welcome this years Victor of the 76th annual Hunger Games, Willow Mellark!"

I go out the lights blinding me . The crowd goes wild.
"Ugh, why are you guys So excited over death?" I. Thought to myself.

" Willow Mellark! Welcome, how have you been? " Caesar says taking my hand.

" Well,I'm a little underweight, and I just lost my family in the Hunger Games, but otherwise than that I'm fine." I said, a little annoyed.

We sit down on the seats.
" Yes Willow, how did you feel about Tyler's death?" Wow ,talk about straight forward. I can feel the tears form in my eyes.

I look down and bite my lip, trying to fight them.
" I... I still feel devastated. I feel horrible, like my heart was ripped out. I loved him. " I say putting my head in my hands not being able to fight the tears. The crowd awed.

" Willow, I feel terribly sorry, and I think you guys agree don't you? " he says, indicating the crowd. I pull myself together. I look up.

" Well, Willow as you know we have to show clips of the Games. " Caesar said.
" Yeah, I guess the time has come." I said dramatically.
"Haha, Willow Mellark just like her mother! "

The screen comes down and the Capitol seal with the number 76 at the bottom comes on.
"Ladies and Gentlemen the 76th annual Hunger Games!" Caesar said and So they begin.

They show different Clips of me in the Games. They show when Tyler and I kissed. When we were with my parents. When they died. The tears come back.

"¡Stay strong Willow!" I keep saying to myself.

Then they showed when Tyler and I were in the tree, when I was singing to him. His face looked So peaceful.

Oh, Tyler I miss you.
Then, they show the finale last ,the fight ,the death ,the 'victory'.

"Alright Willow,one last question. How did you react or feel inside when your parents died? I was in shock ."  "Caesar, honestly I felt shocked ,hurt,terror, sadness. I can't even explain it." I said.

"Willow Mellark, it's time for you to get crowned with the Crown of Triumph. Go up to the balcony. " Caesar says and then I hear him whisper, " President Snow, we are ready for you."

I go up a couple of steps and on to the balcony. I see him,I knew I was going to but he's the least person I want to see right now. He's such a hypocrite. Ugh!
When he sees me he grabs my hands in his—Which are ice cold—and raised above my head.

" Ladies and gentlemen this years victor!!" The crowd goes wild they cheer and scream and etcetera. Then he gives a small speech," Such bravery, such skills to win the Games and to receive this rown in your honor, is the greatest accomplishment you could ever do."

He turns around the Capitol Anthem plays in the background as he gets out the Crown of Triumph.
"Willow Millard, the first Victor in 22 years! " President Snow said.

I know the crown is supposed to represent triumph. That you won. That you're alive but all I feel is an emptiness inside. Then I go to the train and go home to District 12.

Although this year's Hunger Games are over, I know one thing, this is far from over. The fire hasn't died...yet.

WILLOW MELLARK -RISING ASHES.

OK GUYS THIS IS THE END OF THIS BOOK! The second book is going to be called rise of the flames. So if you want to keep reading Willows story go add it to your library thank you !!Thank you So much for reading!! The story isnt over yet!!!

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Heartbeat steady
Keep your eyes open
Keep your aim locked
The night goes dark
Keep your eyes open"
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