The Raven - [HGxMCU] WTM

Episode 2.1 - The Victor's Tour

Hey everyone! It's my birthday today so I thought I'd release a few chapters for you all.

Thank you for reading this story and sticking with me throughout. 

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Oli xxx

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[The screen lights up, showing Viv walking up, standing at a podium.]

[Viv awkwardly clears her throat as the camera pans to a massive crowd.]

[within the crowd are two raised platforms holding families of the fallen tributes. Pictures of said tributes are displayed behind the families.]

[We go back to Viv, who is looking around awkwardly.]

The group was very surprised, watching how awkward Blake was in this situation. They were used to seeing her as a confident, independent, strong leader, but here she was missing all of this.

She seemed weak and scared, which they guess she was. But it was a strange sight for all of them to see.

[The words 'District 12' are displayed across the screen.]

[Viv looks down at her cards before speaking.]

Viv: Ladies and Gentlemen of Panem. I stand before you as the victor of the 72nd Hunger Games.

[Viv takes a deep breath, barely able to keep speaking.]

[The camera pans to the audience, all blank-faced.]

Viv: I want to start by sharing my sorrows for your fallen tributes.

[The camera stays on one person in the crowd, a 14-year-old girl standing with her younger sister and a taller boy. Katniss Everdeen – She is watching Blake with interest.]

Natasha remembers this girl from earlier, so she whispers to Blake, "Hey Vivi, who's the girl? They showed her watching the games earlier."

Blake looks up from her position, leaning on Natasha and smiles towards her. She doesn't immediately respond; instead, she leans in and places a gentle kiss on Nat's lips. Natasha kisses back, the couple only breaking apart when Yelena can be heard gagging at the couple.

Blake smirks at Yelena before finally answering Natasha's question, "That's Katniss Everdeen, the Mockingjay. I have told you about her before, I believe."

Natasha smiles slightly and nods. The couple continued to gaze into each other's eyes.

A few around the room noticed the interaction, and they were happy to see the couple stuck together through everything. Out of anyone in the group, the two girls deserved happiness. Minus Clint, none of the Avengers knew a time when the pair weren't together. They all hoped that would remain a fact.

[The scene changes to a different district. A new crowd of people with District 10 is displayed across the screen. The speech continues.]

Viv: The tributes of the districts were Nobel warriors.

Viv: They brought honour to their families and pride to their districts.

[Crowd changes to District 9]

Viv: I stand before you to say we shall all stand as one.

[Crowd changes to District 7]

Viv: We shall never forget all those children- tributes.

Everyone picks up on Viv's mistake. However, they can't seem to believe it was a mistake. Viv seemed to purposefully start to say children instead of tributes.

[Viv is seen making eye contact with District 7 Victor, Johanna Mason, who smirks at her.]

Blake smiled at the screen, seeing one of her old friends. She missed her. She missed all of them.

Viv: We are all of us united.

[Crowd changes to district 5.]

Viv: Both victors and vanquished... in serving a common purpose.

[Crowd changes to District 4.]

[We see Finnick Odair standing there with a small smile.]

Viv: The power and glory of the Capitol.

[The scene changes to the final district. District 1.]

Viv: Panem today. Panem tomorrow. Panem forever.

Blake sounded dead throughout this entire speech. It reflected on how she felt at the time. It made everyone in the room watching this uncomfortable.

[The scene changes to a train where Seeder and Viv are sat across from one another.]

Seeder: I'm proud of you.

Viv: There is nothing to be proud of.

Seeder: You may not think it, but it takes guts to get on that stage and talk to so many people. Especially with the circumstances.

Viv: Hmm.

Seeder: No one holds you, winning against you. They understand you didn't have a choice. Even the families. They understand.

[Viv doesn't speak, she just remains quiet.]

Seeder: I heard you visited the Martins family quite a bit over the last week. How was it?

Viv: It was nice. They're really lovely. Mr. Martins was actually happy to see me. He thanked me for looking after Brad as much as I could.

[Seeder didn't speak, she just let Viv speak.]

Viv: He umm... he kind of reminds me of my own dad. He... I don't know.

[Viv smiled slightly, making eye contact with Seeder.]

Blake leant further into Natasha, knowing what she is about to share with Seeder.

Viv: When my dad died... I... I don't remember what it was like to have parents. When he died, I lost my mom in the process. She became a shell of herself. I started taking care of my sister.

[Viv takes a deep breath.]

Viv: I was only 8. And my sister was 4, it was a lot. So, when he hugged me, I felt safe. Truly safe for the first time in 8 years. And with all that's happened... it was nice. Really nice.

It all seemed that life couldn't get worse for Blake; however, now they have learnt that she had been raising her younger sister since she was 8 years old. Blake doesn't talk about her family. None of them knew what would happen to little Luna in the future. Other than Natasha, no one knew what to expect in the slightest. How much worse could it possibly get for Blake?

[Seeder looks at Viv with a gentle smile.]

[The scene ends.]