The 200th Annual Hunger Games

Tribute Parade

Radiance Bloom D1

Finally it's time. My time.

I step onto the chariot with ease. The two snow white horse stand obedientley in front of our chariot. My dress, which my mother designed, clings to my body and falls to the floor in a curtain of fabric. The top of the dress is encrusted with silver gems which shimmer when the light hits it. The gems swirl down my body before their pattern stops and a hot pink colour emerges and colours the rest of the dress. A large bracelet and matching earrings stand out of my skin. I know I look good and I'm not going to deny it.

I have worn dresses like this before though when I've been to some of my mother's special functions for her work but somehow this one feels different. It must be because this is the one which will make sponsors fall in love with me.

Blaze steps up behind me and shoots me a mischievous grin. Since we've been in the capitol we've become closer, friends even. I must say the guys attractive but I have to remind myself that nothing can happen because I don't want to be caught up in a romance in the Games. But maybe I could play this newly formed friendship to my advantage...

Just as I'm about to whisper something in his ear the huge doors open revealing a street of screaming capitol citizens.

This is my time I think as we roll out through the doors. With a flick of my hair and a smile plastered on my face I'm ready to win some hearts.

Universal POV

The first chariot rolls through the large steel doors revealing the pair from district one.

The snow white horses are beautiful, just like the two tributes. The female is wearing a shimmering dress with shiny jewellery while the male tribute is wearing a white tuxedo with red rubies lining the collar.

The next tributes are from District 2 and like their fellow careers, their outfits are quite impressive. The female wears a long white dress that is gathered at the waist with a gold belt. Gold shoulder plates and a victory crown complete the look. The male is wearing brown shorts with gold throwing knives attached at his waist. Like his fellow tribute he too has gold shoulder plates sitting on his bare torso and a gold crown. Both hold weapons and pump them enthusiastically in the air.

The District 3 Tributes wear skin tight black body suits that come to life when their chariot rolls in. Lights flash around their bodies in intricate patterns leaving the crowd calling their names. The boys red hair is spiked while the girls is in a bun on top of her head. Overall pretty impressive.

District four are next and it is clear that they are using their assets to their advantage. The female is wearing a bikini that looks like seaweed while her torso, arms and legs are covered in fishers netting. The male is much the same with his chest exposed and netting hanging loosely on his hips. Both tributes hold tridents, District 4's signature wepon, the female silver and the male gold.

The siblings from District five roll in holding hands while staring straight ahead. The female wears a jumpsuit which is a deep blue colour that is lined in streaks of yellow. A matching cape flows behind her as the horses stride down the street. The male is the same but wears a suit and has no cape.

The District 6 female wears an air hostess costume. This is a popular way for capitol citezins to travel from one side of the country to another, and being from the transportation District this must've been what her stylist saw best fit. She stares at the Capitol citizens in awe her eyes scanning every inch of the crowd. The male wears overalls and has some oil smeared on his face. I must say quite average and not very impressive.

District 7 roll in and it is clear to see who carries the dominance. The female shrinks away from the male tribute as he grips his axe and stares coldly at the chariot in front. Both wear boring outfits, the girl a short green dress and the boy and deep green suit. Something about the boy makes me think that he might be one to keep an eye on in the Games...

The District 8 female dress is made up of patches in different blue fabrics. It's short and sweet and looks quite nice. The male wears a similar suit top but the patches are green in colour. He also wears plain green pants. Typical from the textiles District.

District 9's outfits are downright horrible. Matching blue outfits with hats that have wheat sticking out the top as if it was growing in a field. Every year there is a shocking District and so far that's District 9.

District 10 and 11's outfits represent their districts nicely but are nothing too special, which is expected for these districts.

Lastly District 12 passes through the doors and they both wear black clothing. Cracks appear in their clothes and bright red lava lights up the cracks exciting the crowd. To finish of their looks their hair has been covered in what resembles a coal dust grey colour making it look like they have come out of the fire itself. Very impressive from District 12.

As the chariots roll down the street I look down at my sponsors guide and pencil in those tributes that have caught my attention and cross off those that are not worth my time.

Hm these Games are going to be very interesting indeed...

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