The Capitol Games(Book 1)

Chapter 5: Go for subtle

The tribute parade will be starting any minute now! I am so nervous. I can tell Peeta is too because he grips my hand tightly.

"Looky here, isn't it Mockingjay and lover boy," hisses the girl seated behind us.

I nod at her,"Yeah, we know who we are. What do you want?"

"You don't recognize me? You killed my sister, you should know me just by looking at my face," she looks appalled.

"I'm sorry, but we have no idea who you are," Peeta says kindly,"Katniss can't remember everyone she killed in the rebellion."

I nod, but the girl shakes her head, which makes her blond hair whip around. Her emerald eyes are shooting daggers at me and Peeta.

"Not very smart, huh? My name's Shimmer. I'm Glimmer's younger sister," she says in an annoyed tone,"I got reaped for this year's games just because i lived in the capitol after Glimmer died."

I killed Glimmer in my first games. Same blond hair and emerald eyes... this is her sister.

Peeta gasps slightly as he sees the resemblance.

"I'm sorry," I choke out.

"It's fine. I never really liked Glimmer. She was to much of a brat," she said sharply.

"But, why aren't you there?" he points down at the place where the tribut e parade will start any time now.

"I ditched. Fancy clothes aren't my thing," she looks bored.

The parade is beginning. The horse-drawn carts will stop in the middle of district 1 for a speech from the president, then lead the tributes to the newly built training centre.

The tributes look fantastic. They all have amazing costumes that compliment them.

Serena is wearing a really long golden dress with her hair curled and out.

Ryder was beside Serena, he wore a black suit and red tie. It was simple, but charming.

Sandy was next to Ryder. She looked the exact same as Serena, but in blue.

They look so pretty, I'm already feeling guilty.

President Paylor clears her throat,"Hello, dear tributes. We honour and respect your sacrifice and courage. These few days will be hard for you and the following weeks will be harder. Soon only one out of the 24 of you will be alive. We hope you enjoy this year's games everyone and may the odds be ever in your favour!"

The horses continue towards the training centre.

Peeta puts his arm around my waist and leads me away from the chattering crowd.

"Are you okay, Katniss?" he asks.

"I'm fine! Shimmer...she's mad?" I ask.

"If you mean mad as in crazy, then yes, but mad as in angry, no," he says,"I do think that she misses her sister, though."

"It's weird. Glimmer and Shimmer," I say as we get on a carriage that will take us to the training centre.

"Is that really what gives you nightmares?" he asks rubbing my back.

I shake my head,"They look so much alike! It's like Glimmer has come back to haunt me!"

"Don't worry i'll protect you," he leans in and gives me a peck on the lips,"Now, lets talk about something less... sad. What would you like to do for our wedding?"

"Something subtle would be nice. I never liked all that attention we got," I say shuddering because it was quite chilly.

Peeta takes off his coat and put it around me,"I don't think that that's possible, Katniss. Once we announce the marriage everyone would want to come."

"Then, we don't have to invite them. We should only invite: Haymitch, Johanna, Beetee, and Annie," I say.

"What about bridesmaids and that stuff?" Peeta asks cautiously.

"For me, that's not suttle enough," I say.

Peeta laughs, "Alright Katniss. What about your mother?"

I gulp. My mother left Haymitch to take care of me because she couldn't face home after my father's and Prim's death.

"I don't know..." i say looking at my feet.

"Come on, you're mother loves you! She'll be happy to come," he says as he strokes my cheek.

I nod,"Okay, i'll ask her. Is there anyone else?"

"Gale?" he asks sheepishly.

Gale WAS my best friend. After the war, he went to work in district 2. I have no contact with him anymore.

"No! I mean, he's probably too busy or something," I scrape my foot against the ground.

Peeta smiles,"Honestly, i didn't really want him there anyways."

I laugh and hit him teasingly.

Sareew, Leenap, and Faria, our tributes' stylists come out from nowhere.

"Hi, Katniss and Peeta. How did you think we did?" stammers Faria.

I can see a faint shape of a girl behind the stylists. It is dark out, but i'm sure it is one.

Suddenly there are two glowing green eyes watching us.

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