The 48th Hunger Games {Editing} ( #Wattys2017 )

Chapter V - Unexpected

People screamed and cheered when they saw the train pulling in. Are they that excited to see us die? Plus, we are not popular, as a District. In the corner of my eye I saw a group of girls squealing over Ace. I rolled my eyes in annoyance to the squeals. Maybe that is why so many people came, just to see Ace's looks? Well he looks more natural than anyone else in the Capital.

We both stood up and met at the exit of the train.

"Oh and before you go, put on a show worth watching." Slade whispered in our ears. I responded with a nod.

We both forced a smile onto our faces and stood up tall. We walked off the train and started to cheer with the crowed. We raised our fists up in the air. I'm also surprised to see Ace being this energetic. I blew a few kisses to the crowed and Ace winked at few of the lady's, not romantically, just doing it for sponsors. Doing all of this made me feel sick.

Slade followed behind us. I peaked around my shoulder and looked at Slade directly in his eyes. He gave me a thumbs up and I looked back to the crowds. I let out a small smile and went inside the skyscraper with Amelie, Ace and Slade. It was a wonderful place and even bigger than the train. I looked around in awe staring at golden chandelier and the Marble floor. There was no dirt or mug on the floor.

Amelie went to the front desk. A few moments she came back with a small pile of papers and a distressed face.

"I just got news involving Bailey and Ace today. We won't be attending the Tribute Parade. President Snow hasn't been feeling too well lately so the Tribute Parade will be held tomorrow." Amelie's voice quivered when she said that. "Now Come come." Amelie said and walked into the elevator.

That was unexpected.

I've never been onto an elevator before. Oh well, I'll just put my trust on Amelie. Amelie slid in a card into a clit and the door opened. It was made of glass and me and Ace walked into the elevator. Amelie pressed the button that had the number six on it. As soon as me, Ace and Slade walked in the door shut behind us. I shot my head back to see the door closing. The floor raised. I fell onto the ground as Ace hold tight onto the bar on the side. Amelie was roaring with laughter and Slade just chuckled. I shot a glare at them both as stood back up gripping onto the bar. The floor raised a little more then it came to a stop jolting me backwards onto the wall.

"You are ok?" Ace said stretching his hand out to me. "

Yeah" I said and clutched his hand and pulled myself up. The doors opened up and Amelie snickered on the way out. Rude.

I stumbled out of the elevator only to be greeted by a elegantly but yet modern decorated room. A white rug with gold trim ran all over this main room. Me and Ace just stood there looking and exploring the room with our eyes.

"Ok," Amelie said stuffing the paper in her pocket. "We are clear that we will be going to the Parade tomorrow?" I nodded my head in a response. " Anyways, Me and Slade will show you your rooms. Ace, Slade is going to show your room and Bailey you are coming with me." Amelie said.

I followed Amelie down a hall. On the walls of the hall there was pictures of the pass tributes hung up on the wall. Once we made it to a door. Amelie swung the door open.

"This is your room." Amelie said. "Make yourself at home."

I walked into the room and Amelie closed the door behind me. There was a queen sized bed with dark blue sheets and a gold trim on the pillows and blankets. It was neatly made. There was also a TV hung up over a white dresser. I also had my own bathroom! How lucky! I flopped down onto my bed and stuffed my face onto the pillows. It was so soft, nothing I'm used to. My hand dropped off the bed and landed on the dresser. That's when I felt a small object. I turned my face and picked up the object.

It was a small remote. I clicked a button, it showed Capitol people on the windows. I clicked another, it was a train, another was a small pond surrounded by willow trees.

Later...

We've been discussing game plans with Slade most of the day. He gave us tips and other useful things. While we were discussing I had a few sips of Chardonnay. Ace, Amelie and Slade on the other hand downed the beer. Once I noticed how late it has become I stood up and started to head to my room.

The room had started to spin around me. I felt like I was going to throw up. I held my hand over my mouth to prevent myself from throwing up. Crap, where's the nearest bathroom? Surely I won't make it to my room in time but I can try. I dashed to my room and went to my Bathroom. I sat at the edge of the toilet and hurled up most of my dinner. I guess I can't hold my liquor.

I exited the bathroom and my room. I stared at the pictures of the dead tributes, they were all different but they all had the same look. Traumatized. I went out of the hall to grab my ring that I left on the table earlier. I slipped on the ring on my thumb and walked back down to the hall. But this time it was different, I felt like someone was watching me. The lights were off leaving the hallway dark. I was getting closer to my room but then, a pair of two hands banged me onto the wall. Surely my elbows scraped off some paint.

I was in too much terror to say a word. My hands shaked and I felt weak to kick or defend myself. I tried to make out who it was but I just squinted my eyes shut not wanting to see what's happening. I felt hot breath breathing down my neck. I smelt alcohol escaping their breath, the smell alone made my nose wrinkle. I soon got to my sense, whoever this is, is clearly drunk.

I used my legs and kicked their crotch hard enough to make them jolt back, leaving me free. I kicked him once more in the knee-cap just to make sure whoever this was will not chase me. I opened the door to my room and slammed it shut. I sat down leaning my back onto the door, my heart was racing.   

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Who did you think it was? Ace, Slade or someone else? 

Also if  you play Mystic Messenger well then, ' V ' heh heh, how do you feel?