Wave ~ Hunger Games [1]

eleven

+ brains over brawn +

We had arrived last night exactly like Mags had told us, the train station where we got off completely underground and empty to avoid people seeing either of us before the parade. The living quarters were massive, the 5 of us having the whole of the 4th floor, which was definitely way too much space that we could ever use, tommy bedroom alone being the size of half my house.

Both Ridley and I sat on the lavish couch in the living room, which was completely decorated in blue and green tones, Talisa and Mags standing in front of the massive tv which was on the wall above the fireplace. I had this ridiculously frilly red shirt that was way too itchy for anyone to find it comfortable, but Daria told me that I had to wear it, not giving me much of a choice as she walked away before I could object.

"District 1" Mags said, clicking the remote she had in her hand as footage of a boy and a girl standing on stage in front of a crowd of cheering people came onto the screen. "Velvet and Valour" Talisa continued, a red head girl smiling as her hand was raised into the air, the exact same as the tall broad boy next to her who was grinning. "Both academy volunteers, she's good with knifes, he's good with swords" Talisa said as she nodded at Mags who clicks the button on the remote once again, as the footage changed onto the next district appeared.

"District 2, Ashlor" Mags said as another tall large boy walked onto the stage, a wide smile on his face as he waved at the crowd who were cheering him on. "And Nolan" she continued, the camera zooming in on a dark haired girl as she grinned at Ashlor, shooting the camera a wink as I shrunk into the couch from just the sight of her. "Academy?" I asked her quietly as Mags nodded her head at me, my heart sinking a little at the 4 highly skilled tributes we had seen so far.

"She is very well trained with a bow and arrow, and Ashlor likes snapping peoples necks" Mags told me as Talisa rolled her eyes, crossing her arms over her chest as she shifted her weight from foot to foot. "District 3" Talisa said as Mags changed the footage, a small sheepish looking boy with curly hair climbing onto the stage shakily. "That is Fuse" Mags said as she pointed at the screen, the boy facing the silent crowd as they all stared back at him, not cheering unlike the last two districts.

"He's smart, very smart" Talisa said slowly, taking a sip from the crystal glass she was supporting as she shook her hair away from her face. "Can that help in the games?" Ridley asked, looking at both Mags and Talisa as he had his legs crossed on the couch, leaning forward as he listened intently. "Yes, Beetee Latier, also from District 3" Mags started as she remembered the games she was stalking about, shaking her head. "He won his games by electrocuting 6 tributes all at once, sometimes brains over brawn when it comes to the arena" she continued as we heard footsteps approaching, causing us all to turn as we saw Daria walk into the room, her heels way too high to be comfortable.

"Children" Daria squealed, as smiled at the two people who were behind her, holding her hands out to us as she clapped them quickly. Her hair was now a bright orange colour, her dress drowned in feathers as if she had been attacked by a bird which had shed. "These are your stylists" she told us motioning to the two people behind her, who were equally dressed as crazy as her. "Waverley, this is Calix" she told me, motioning to the small stout man with fire red hair, his lips a blue colour as he smiled over at me.

His suit was a gold shimmery colour as I stood up to go and say hello to him, not getting the chance as he ran over to me, placing his hand in front of him. "Hello" I said nicely as I put my hand in his, shaking it lightly as he laughed at me, shaking my hand rapidly as I laughed lightly, a little scared. "It's a pleasure" he said to me as he let out a small sigh, reaching out to me as he took some of my hair in his hand, running his thumb over it.

"You have a gorgeous hair colour, it's so pale" he said to me, causing me to laugh as he looked up at me, shrugging his shoulders at me. "I think you've just inspired my next colour" he said, laughing boisterously as he looked over at Daria who was also laughing for some reason. "Ridley, this is Price" Daria said as the last behind her waved at the boy, not acting as enthusiastic as Calix as Ridley said hello to her quietly.

"You are beautiful, the Capitol is going to love you" Calix said time me quietly as I laughed at him, pushing the stand of hair which he has admired behind my ear as I shook my head. "Thank you" I replied to him as Daria clapped her hands, letting out a small shimmy of excitement as I looked over at Talisa who raised her eyebrows at me. "They have prepared your outfits for the parade tonight, once you have wrapped up whatever you are doing, the fun will begin" Daria said with a squeal, Calix clapping at her small announcement as Ridley and I made eye contact, both of us not looking rather excited.

How was supposed to be fun?

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A/N: here's another chapter coming to you from me in self isolation right now, how is everyone else doing right now? please stay home and stay safe and please keep washing your hands
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