Chapter 11-
Now I had to get ready for interviews. I am reminded that as my mother wakes me up from my peaceful dream. I was in the meadow back home playing with a bouncy Barler as usual.
"Get up Primrose! Right now!" She shouts. I drag myself up and slump to breakfast. "You seriously need to stop that habit of sleeping in your clothes." She mumbles. I don't see why she cares. I'd be doing this in the arena. If I survived the first day.
"Welcome to breakfast Princess." Haymitch grunts at me. I ignore him.
"So, what are we going to do today?" I ask, already knowing the answer.
"Interview training." My mother replies.
"Are we training together or separate?" Galen questions.
"We've decided it best separate. Galen will be with Haymitch and Prim, you're with me." She says. Galen sighs.
"Don't be upset you got Haymitch, he's a great trainer. he trained Peeta and I." She ensures. He smiles.
"When are we going to start?" I ask through a mouthful of food.
"Please, no talking with your mouth full. It's rude and bad manners." Effie corrects. I ignore her too.
"Now, if you want. Or later. Whichever." She says.
"I'm done." I reply wiping my face with a napkin. I jump up from my seat and follow my mom. She takes me to my room and closes the door.
"First we need to find you a personality to portray. I think the little and lovable will work for you." Mom tells me.
"But I'm not really lovable. Not too many people love me." I disagree.
"Everyone loves you. At least in the Capitol and at home. This will work for you." She encourages.
"Ok. What do we do first." I sigh.
"To show how lovable and little you are, you can giggle a lot, act a little shy, don't be afraid to speak, but use a small voice, use answers carefully, and smile. A lot." She explains.
"I'll try." I say.
"Let's pretend I'm Ceaser for a second. And I ask you, So Primrose how do you like the capitol?" She mimics his voice.
"Oh, it's wonderful. The people are so nice, the style is magnificent, and I absolutely love the food!" I reply in my smallest voice possible.
"Wonderful answer honey. I think you'll be good at this. Your aunt was very lovable. Let's hope you got some of that in you." She says.
"Oh, I don't think I'm anything like Aunt Primrose. I can kill a deer, while she can't even hurt a fly." I tell her.
"That doesn't mean you're not like her at all." She bops my nose.
"I suppose your right, you are most of the time." I giggle.
"Ok. Let's work on stance." She says. I am told what is right and wrong. Sitting slouching with your feet just there isn't good. I must sit up straight with my legs crossed or my feet crossed and swinging. When I walk in it's ok to wave, and stand straight until you reach your seat. Clyde comes in soon and mom is pushed out.
"Wheres the prep team?" I ask.
"I don't think we need to change your whole body again. You're fine. It's just going to be your outfit an light makeup." He explains.
"Ok." I say. He starts by telling me to take a shower. When I'm done he is holding a bag and starts to put me in my dress, I am told to close my eyes. Clyde places something on my head, then he does my makeup. Afterwards he does some finishing touches.
"Open." He says. My eyes open up and I am standing in front of the mirror. My dress is red, orange, and blue and it ends at my knees in a bell style. There is a tie dyed headband the same colors as my dress and my makeup is very light and kid like. My shoes are flat and match my headband. My hair is in a delicate braid.
"I love it!" I exclaim hugging him. He doesn't hesitate to hug back before pushing me forwards towards the door. When we go out, Galen is dressed in a black leather jacket with a red t-shirt that reflects light and leather pants. He looks intimidating, but only got a 3 in training. we are rushed into the elevator and my mom holds my hand like I'm 5. When we reach the bottom Haymitch wishes me good luck along with Clyde, Effie, and my mom. I am put into the tribute training area and immediately find Finnick.
"Hey ally." He says.
"Hi Finnick." I reply.
"You worried?" He teases.
"Not as much as you are!" I joke.
"I'm not worried at all!" He says.
"We'll see about that." I say.
"Tributes! To your places!" A robotic voice commands. I wave bye to Finnick before running to my spot, second to last, in line. Shimmer is up first. She twists and twirls in a dress that is more like a t-shirt. The crowd loves her immediately. I close my eyes and shake my head. Then Velvin goes up in a tuxedo that is green to match his eyes. I stare at him as he flys his way through the interview. Then Clana is up. She looks fierce in her gold shining floor length dress. Then Cresen comes on and steals the show in a matching gold tux. I ignore district 3 because I don't believe I'll ever be able to beat them. Then there's Finnick. I have my full attention on him a he talks about anything really. He is a hit and I don't have to worry about him. District 5,6,7,8,9, and 10 go by in a flash and the girl from 11 is up. She speaks smartly and is very precise. I catch her name while they call her. Ravenna. I had to remember that. Suddenly, I am being ushered on to the stage when the boy from 11 finished. I forget everything for a second but it comes back to me as I wave and take my seat. I crossly feet and dangle them while I sit at the end of the seat.
"Kat-Primrose! I'm so sorry for my little slip up. You just look so much like your mother!" He exclaims.
"Oh no, it's fine. I'm told I look like her a lot." I smile. I'm not told a lot, but I am told to some extent.
"Yes and you must be told you look somewhat like your father, because of your eyes." He says pointing out my eyes.
"Oh, that's my brother! He looks so much like him!" I correct.
"Oh, so you have a brother! How nice. And his name happens to be?" He asks.
"Barler Cinna." I say. Suddenly I remember his words. I'll be watching everything.
"Oh how wonderful! How do you like the Capitol Primrose?" Ceaser wonders.
"It's fantastic! The people are so nice, the style is magnificent, and the food is delicious!" I giggle at the end.
"Thats great! The food is what we specialize in." He jokes.
"It certainly is!" I laugh.
"Now I have time for one more question I'd like to ask. Tell me, do you feel a if the odds are in your favor, being that both your parents are victors, and that you are the youngest tribute?" He questions.
"I feel my odds are the same as everyone else. Sure I may have some disadvantages, but everyone does. And anything can happen in the arena." I explain. The buzzer goes off.
"Everyone, Primrose Mellark!" Ceaser says holding my arm up. I am pushed off stage and back in the tribute waiting area. The crowd is still cheering. I go to find Finnick.
"You did great!" He congratulates.
"Thanks, I did average." I reply.
"Everyone loves you!" He says. I nod and take my seat. Galen finishes soon and exits. The anthem plays and I go to an open elevator, alone. When I get up there I go straight to my room. I didn't wanna hear about how great I was. I fall down in my interview outfit and fall asleep.
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Ember (THG Mockingjay sequel)
Fiksi PenggemarPeace was here for 15 years. But not everything can last. Primrose Rue Mellark is the daughter of the ever famous Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark. Her life has been perfect for as long as she can remember. That is all about to change.