Cato's pov
As we get off the train I still can't get her out of my head. her face her hair. the way her beauty enamored me was like something I hadn't felt before. I wanted her i needed her. "so Cato"
Clove said with a grin. (Sigh) what clove? "Do you want to practice together and make allies with District 1?" She asked. ugh fine clove whatever. I replied. "dude listen this is real shit now not where I try and flirt with you this is life or death, kill or be killed shit. were not back at the academy, it's not harmless warm and fuzzy classroom exercises anymore. this is the shit!." she exploded. this side of clove scares me a little. so determined to kill others , it's not like her. Then it hits me. I'm going to have to kill her, the girl. I can't fall in love. i might not even make it out alive.
As we are taken to get groomed and cleaned. I spot the girl and smile. clove slaps me in the arm ow! "remember what I said cato. don't fall in love ." My face falls and I walk on. I'm put down on to the table and literally hosed down. like a barbarian. that's what I hate about the Capitol. it's like we're nothing. the districts are nothing compared to the amazing power of the Capitol. I mean they bombed a whole district to the ground just because they were sick of being treated like crap.
I was taken to a small and dim room and told to "await my stylist." by cristiline. After about 10 minutes the door opens and a woman with giant blue hair walked it. she was wearing a black and blue dress. obviously she is my stylist. I'm actually terrified of what she will put me in. "I will make you a star. I'll make you look beautiful. all eyes will be on you and clove." She expressed. how do you know who clove is? "I've already seen her. you and her would be cute together." she said. ha no that didn't workout. she stared at me and asked" when did you guys go out?" Umm we actually just broke up. "what happened?" She cheated.... "Oh. I'm sorry." She said. it's okay umm what's your name? "Deserae." she whispers. beautiful name. She smiles. "thanks. what's your name?" She asked. Cato I replied. "Any way your outfits are ready." she jumped with joy at the thought of describing my outfit.
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Clove and I were dragged outside to an undercover area in our costumes for the tribute parade. our costumes were like golden/bronze amour. The helmet was a standard battle helmet with detailed wings on the sides. Clove and I admired the craftsmanship Of the costume. I have to admit deserae wasn't as bad as I thought. I look over at district 1 and laugh. they looked like flamingos. they even had feathers. the girl tribute looks over at me , winks and giggles. I roll my eyes but that doesn't stop her from flirting. The boy tribute glared at me and grits his teeth at me. we're showed to our chariots. a fierce drum beat starts. my heart starts pounding to the music making me zine out. the black horses draw us out to the crowd of freaks or Capitol people. whatever you want to call them. Besides the creepy monsters on the bleachers the Capitol is beautiful compared to 2. We arrive in the city circle In front of a gold and marble mansion. it's glorious, the chiseled pillars holding up the gold lined roof. An old man stepped out of the glorious building. his face was sagged and wrinkly and his beard was like the only thing on his face that he looked after. it was as white as snow and combed to perfection. His voice boomed through the microphone and his face was projected on the screen. "Welcome tributes. we welcome you to the Capitol. for some this May be your first experience here with us. tribute we salute your courage and sacrifice and we wish you good luck. and may the odds be ever in your favor." Sure you don't mean that! Your just an old fuck who watches kids die for the fun of it! And for some shit that our ancestors did.! And with that jerk I was back in reality
And with that jerk I was back in . when we got back to the remake center that girl from one was staring at me. she had blonde hair and glowing green eyes. she must have noticed my admiration of her eyes be cause she winked at me. the boy from one went over to her and started making out with her but as he let go of her his eyes drifted to me. the look of the boy was familiar. that face from the remake center. he came towards me with his teeth gritted and lunges at me pinning me against the wall...
