The Fighter

Victor's Interview

As Julio does my hair, Scarlette puts on fake silver nails because my actual nails are stubs and they can't be fixed, I just have plain lip gloss on, and Andrius walks in with a big black bag.
"My dress?" I ask, knowing he answer.
"It is. You may not like it. But you have to seem innocent now. And a puffy, sparkly dress will do that" Andrius tells me. And the idea of a puffy dress is not appealing, but when I put it on and look in the mirror, I don't recognize the girl in the mirror. I dream innocent little girl who hasn't even killed a fly. I also have silver fringe earrings and a silver arm cuff, along with my anchor necklace. Scarlette gives me silver sparkly heels and I put them on.
"Andrius. I love it!" I exclaim, and twirl. The top of the dress shimmers in the light and I smile. I look pretty.

I walk out and am ushered right to under the stage. They're going to get the little procession started. I hear the crowd cheer as Petunia walked out, then Andrius, then my prep team, then Eric, then Finnick, then me. The crowd goes wild once I step onto the stage, and I smile. I walk over to the chair that has been set up for me, and I sit in it after waving to the crowd.
  "So, Ariel. How does it feel to be the victor of the 66th annual Hunger Games?" Caesar asks.
  "It feels good Caesar, but I feel bad because I know that if I didn't kill someone, then they might've been up here talking to you" I say truthfully.
  "I understand, but you're the most enjoyable person I've met, beside Finnick and your brother" Caesar says and I laugh.
  "Eric?" I ask, giggling.
  "Yes, and he's loved here in the Capitol a lot" Caesar says, "But let's get going with that highlight tape!" He exclaims, beaming.

  I watch wth wide eyes as the screen shows me mercilessly killing innocent children with no remorse. It's terrible.
"The little firecracker folks. Ariel Castel is a true Sea Princess as well" Caesar says as the video stops playing. I smile and wave.
"Thank you Caesar. I feel obligated to be here" I say, and smile. That wasn't a lie. I'm happy to be here.
"I'm happy you're here" Caesar says, and then gets serious, "How do you feel about Finnick Odair, and be honest" Caesar says, and I blush.
"He's amazing, every day in the arena he would send an encouraging note, and I fell for him. He is my best friend" I say, there is no filter on my mouth right now.
"How do you feel about going back home?" Caesar asks.
"I can't wait to get home. I miss it and the thought of district 4 kept me going through the games" I say, and think about the beautiful beaches.

The interview is finished and I walk off of the stage. Everyone hugs me, and I smile, I'm meant to be here.
"I'll see you in two months I guess" Petunia says.
"I guess you will" I say and walk to the elevator. I finally catch a peaceful elevator ride and I walk straight to my room, I take off my heels and my dress and put on shorts and a t-shirt. I put my hair in a ponytail and get in bed.

*dream*
Camille is chasing me, and she had a sword. I scream and run faster.
"You can't run from me! You will pay for killing Magnum!" She screams and laughs sadistically. I pump my legs faster, but trip on a tree root. All of the people I killed are surrounding me, tearing at my skin, then, Camille starts stabbing and cutting me. I don't feel any pain. Camille gets ready to stab my neck-

"AHHHHHHHH!" I wake up screaming. Finnick runs into my room and gives me a concerned look.
"What happened?" He asks in all seriousness.
"T-the dead people were killing me. A-all of them" I say and start crying. Finnick comes over to me and hugs me.
"It's was a nightmare. You'll have them we all get them." I nod.
"Finnick. Stay with me?" I ask him, shyly. I literally just made him wake up in the middle of the night because I had a nightmare.
"Anytime" Finnick tells me, and he lays down next to me, comforting me.

Somehow I fall asleep with no nightmares for the rest of he night.