The Hunger games: Misty

The end.

"You're okay, you're okay" I hear someone whispering in my ear.

I open my eyes and see Lula. The room I'm in is moving, rocking almost and my head is swimming. I can see many tubes hooked to my arms and head and when I lift my legs they seem strangely heavy.

"You're okay Misty, they got you out" She whispers reassuringly.

"Where am I?" I ask, lifting my head. She suddenly looks frightened.

"Try not to get back up! You're in a hovercraft and we're travelling to the Capitol".

"What...what happened?"

"There was some sort of...mistake...in the control room. Instead of a hovercraft being sent in, a huge wave was created. Luckily they got you out. Just in time". Lula replies.

"I'm scared" I croak.

"Please don't be". She whispers shakily.

Lula is acting strangely. Like she's trying to protect me, but she's scared what will happen if something goes wrong.

I sigh and drop my head back onto the pillow.

"That's it, have a sleep". Lula says approvingly.

~

"Wake up Misty!" Effie shouts.

I get out of bed hurriedly. Today is the day I go home! To the Victor's Village!

First is the interviews.

I unlock my bedroom door and Lula hurries in with my prep team. Gemmina, Lilihanna and Bruno.

"Right, Hanna will do your facial make-up, Gem will do your skin and nails and Bruno will do your hair. I'll shoe you the dress I've made".

The prep team nod at Lula and begin. I tried not to flinch when half the hairs on my left leg are ripped off by Gemmina and when Bruno digs his fingers into my hair. I also try not to shake my head when Lilihanna powders my face. They annoy me but they just want me to look pretty.

My jaw drops when Lula walks back in, holding a shimmering pastel-pink dress.

"Umm..." I say, a little lost for words.

I wear that and I'll look about eight. Also I'm really not a girly-girl and dresses are so not my type.

"I was going for a young and innocent look. To show that these Games don't change who you are". Lula explains.

I nod, suddenly understanding what she means. A reminder that I am a young, innocent girl. Although the odds were against me, I survived. I may have been a killer in the arena but that doesn't change who I am inside, who I am now.

I am Misty Greylar from district 12, twelve years old. 74th annual Hunger Games victor...