Spark

Chapter 7

Ok! I am very sorry it has taking me so long! I just got a new puppy! I will try to update alot!

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"Kolton," I stand up abrubtley, "we can't...I mean I can't...we just." I stutter over every basic word. I run out of the room to find a place to be alone. I find my bedroom and flop on to my bed. I fall to sleep thinking of Kolton's lips.

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"Willow," my name rings with Effie's capital accent, "we are in the Capital."

I roll out if bed and walk out in the same clothes I wore yesterday. I see Kolton talking with my dad and Haymitch. I know now being with him is for the best. I am protecting both of us.

"Will? Are you ok?" my mom ask.

I just nod my head. I wasn't in the mood to talk. I walk over to the window and watch the Capital get closer. I can faintly hear the chatter of the people. we start to slow in the train station. People of all sorts are gathered here. There is a sea if wigs, crazy outfits, makeup, and fake eyelashes. We file out of the train into a ses of people. Kolton is smiling and waving while I try to keep my head down. I don't like to be noticed. Everyone screams and cheers, I even get stroked a few times. Capital people are weirdos. My mom pushes me in a hundred different directions.

I am brought to a room where I am washed down, waxed, plucked, pricked, and everything in between. I often hear my prep team ask each other how I'm related to Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark. I have no answer to that question. They escort me into a small blue room with a bed a bench in the middle. I sit akwardly on the bench in just a white robe. A man about in his 40s walks in to the room. He walks over and places his hand on my shoulder.

"Willow Mellark, I am so very sorry. This never should have happened to you. You are so brave." He says.

"Thank you."

"My name in Kent. I am here to help you make an impression on the Capital. I am here to show the president that he can't hurt you." He says.

"Yeah but I am not beautiful like my mom." I say glumly.

"You don't need to be, you need to be firery." He says with a gleam in his eyes.

"I like how this sounds." I smile.

"The tribute parade is in two hours so lets get started." He says.

After makeup and hair I slip on my dress. It falls right above my knees.

"Kent, it's beautiful." I say.

He hands me a remote.

"Push that button when you are ready."

I smile at him and we walk to the chariots. I see Kolton dressed in a suit similar to mine. He smiles at me. I wave shyly back. My dad approches me.

"Willow give them a show. They knkw who you are, they are expecting stuff from you. You need sponsers no natter how good you are"

"Dad, I'm not that good at you know making friends." I say.

"Well niether was your mother." He engulfs me in a hug and walks off.

The lights flicker to signal us to get on the chariots. The first districts start to go. Kolton grabs my hand.

"Kolton, I already told you." I say.

"Willow, they will love it, just for the parade." He says.

I nod and we start to move. I feel a hundreds of eyes turn to me. All I could here is the screaming of captial people. I know it was tine to push the button. I jump when i start seeing sparks fly around us.

"Sparks." I whisper to myslef. I look up at the projectors and see our face on the screens. The crowd goes wild. All I can here is our names being chanted. We raise our entangled hands. It makes the crowd go even more wild. We make a stop for the president to say a few words. He fixes his gaze on me. "Welcome, Welcome. This year is very exicting. The first annual Hunger Games. I thought it would be a great idea to start fresh. This shoudl serve as a reminder of what the rebellion cost us. I know you all had to leave some people you love," he starts to smirk, "but we are all inspired by your bravery. Happy Hunger Games and May the Odds be Ever in your Favor." We exit and are greeted by Kent, Haymitch and my parents.

"You guys did wonderful!" Haymitch exclaims.

"Thanks." I say as I tear my hand away from Kolton's.

We start to get glares from the careers.

"Lets bring this upstairs." My mom says as she gives a worrying look to my dad.

We enter ride up to our room which is on the top floor. We enter a huge room with enormous windows and large chandaliers. It was breathtaking.

"You two go get ready for dinner." Effie says.

I run up to my room and flop on to my bed. I run my hand over the sheet. They feel like silk. I hop into the shower and change into a teeshirt and jeans. Everyone is seated around the dining room table.

"Nice of you to join us sweetheart." Haymitch says.

I start to eat my steak. It was wonderful.

An avox came and gave my mother a note.

"Sorry guys, Peeta and I have a phone call." My mom says.

We sit akwardly. I might as well speak first.

"Haymitch, those where the careers glaring at us, right?" I ask.

"Yes. We will learn about all the tributes tomorrow morning." He says.

My dad runs in looking like he is about to cry.

"Willow, I need to talk to you." he says.

"Ok, Dad. Where's mom?" I ask.

"She is in her room."

He escort me to a private room.

"Willow, Rye is hurt."

"Is he ok!?" I scream.

"Rye will be fine. He was shot in the leg but the doctors were able to help. He lost alot of blood but he should be fine now. The person who did it left a note that read 'Willow better not pull anyone tricks during these games. She better not take after her parents. This is a warning. You and your family will never be safe.' It's signed LS. It was probably the president. Willow, you need to careful what you do. Rye requested to talk to you."

He hands me the phone and walks out of the room.

"Willow?" Rye says with a raspu voice.

"Rye! Are you ok?"

"I'll be fine."

"I'm sorry! It's all my fault!" I say as tears roll down my face.

"Will, there is nothing you could do to stop this. I read the note. It gives no hint that you could have stopped it." He says.

I start sobbing. My baby brother was shoot just to send a warning to me.

"Willow, you can win. I believe in you. Don't worry about me. Clarrie is going to check on me every day. Willow, don't give up." He says through quite tears.

"I'll win for you." I say wiping my face.

"I love you."

"I love you too" I say.

The avox comes in and signals me that my time is up. I hang up my phone and walk soundlessly to my room.

I lie on my bed and cry my self to sleep just to vist my nightmares of Rye getting shot.

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Poor Rye!! Sorry it took me so long to update! I have been so busy! Thanks for reading. It means so much to me! I will try to update in the next few days. Please vote, comment, and share! Thanks for reading.

Do you think anymore of Willow's family and friends will get hurt to prevent her from doing anything bad during the games like her parents?

Bye!