District One: Phalone Papillon
"Why is a raven like a writing board?" The strange man in front of me asked. I had to remind myself not to think of him as strange. He was normal, for the Capitol at least. I never quite understood why the Capitol adored their alterations so much. They even inflicted some on their pets. One of the Newfoundlands I raised was adopted by some Capitol citizen, then its fur was cut and dyed so it looked like a ridiculous, although somewhat masculine, orange poodle.
"Sir, they aren't similar at all. If that's the answer you were looking for." I said cautiously. I could never know if this was a test of some sort.
"My dear girl," Filius said. "this isn't a test of knowledge, simply one of obedience. Just say whatever comes to mind."
I thought for a moment. His riddle made absolutely no sense. "In the sense of the words, they both start with the 'r' sound. But I don't think that's what you're referring to. I raised a dog named Raven once, she was the most adorable black Cocker Spaniel! Her vocal cords were cut so she couldn't bark. She made almost no noise anyways. We had to put a bell on her so we wouldn't lose her. She liked to lie on my mother's desk, which could be considered a writing board. But I think you are asking the same question to all the tributes, so it can't be based off of an experience that only I have had."
"Miss Papillon, please get to the point. I do not have time for this." Filius said disapprovingly.
I stopped. I honestly couldn't think of any way in which the two things were similar. Then I remembered the twist for this year. "Sir, a raven isn't like a writing board at all."
Anyone could tell that Filius was starting to get annoyed with me. So I figured I should quickly say the second part of my answer.
"A raven isn't like a writing board at all, but why should it matter if you can twist reality in any way that you please." I finished.
Filius nodded, then just as quickly as he appeared, he vanished.
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District Two: Parabella Bluestone
Why is a raven like a writing board?
How the hell am I supposed to know!? I'm here to compete in the Hunger Games! As in slitting throats, gouging eyes, good wholesome fun! I did NOT come here to be locked in a dinky little room with only that stupid riddle to keep me company!
Why is a raven like a writing board? Gee, I don't know, Fillius. Why is this stupid question relevant to the Games? Is this riddle the ultimate key to my success? The thing that will inevitably propel me to victory?
No.
Because this is stupid.
"Let. Me. Out. Of. Here. You. Creepy. Ponytail. Wearing. Bastard!" I grunt between kicks at the door, which, to my great displeasure, doesn't even have a single scratch or scuff mark to show for it.
I huff in irritation and flop onto the ground, swatting an annoying lock of hair out of my face. I should have just chopped it all of before getting on the train and saved myself the hassle of trying to maintain it while in the arena.
I glare hard at the door, as if I can melt it with my gaze alone. It's shiny, mark free appearance irritates me.
I am the number one mixed martial artist in my age group, possibly out of every age group. I can bring boys twice my height and three times my weight to their knees in four moves. I can hack dummies to a pulp in seconds flat. I can make children and small animals run away in fear just by glaring at them.
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Writer Games: The Final Twist & A Night in Wattpad Manor & Faction Wattpad
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