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// The Reaping Recap and Parade 
// Story: A Games Like No Other 
// by TheGathering 
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It becomes very obvious to the mentors of nine particular tributes that they pay attention to each other either by intently watching the screen at the moment the other volunteers, or through their physical interaction. The District 2 Victors on the train can't help but notice how Clove is smiling and blushing in the presence of Cato, who in turn is staring intently at Applejack as the TV shows her volunteering for her sister. Likewise, Adagio can't look away from the TV Screen when Urchin volunteers in District 4, Marvel does the same for Finch, and most surprisingly of all, Cameron just stares at Mina. It's the same vice versa. 

As all of these tributes stare at each other, their mentors can't help but wonder a lot of possibilities. Possibilities about where this could go.

At the Parade, all 9 tributes are the names shouted by the Capitol the loudest. It's here that each gets a good look at the other, and at the sight of the boy that has caught their fancy, the girls can't help but blush at the sight of them. Their mentors look at each other, and just stare in disbelief at what is happening. Meanwhile, one man observes this as well, and thinks about how he can use this to the Rebellion's advantage. He knows that the time isn't right to start the rebellion yet, but he does see some interesting characteristics in these teens' that would be useful to the rebellion. His name is Plutarch Heavensbee, the Head Gamemaker. 

A half hour later, Heavensbee is being interviewed by Caesar Flickerman on what the plan is for these games. 

"So I have to ask you, Plutarch.." Caesar says. "Can you give us any hints about what can expect for these games?"

Plutarch nods. "Well, Caesar. After the twist was announced, we looked at the design of the arena we had and had to actually scrap it, and build a new arena completely from scratch. I believe you'll find this new arena that we created in the time frame of 3 exhausting months of work very, very interesting and far more superior to the original one that was originally envisaged. We had to look at events of the past for inspiration for this arena, and I believe you'll find all the digging we did for inspiration paid off very well in the end."

Caesar chuckles. "Fascinating" he exclaims. "I honestly did not believe it's possible to build a new arena from scratch in three months' time! Oh ho! You can sure move people to work harder than ever before, Heavensbee."

Plutarch only chuckles. "Yeah, before I start discussing the tributes, I do have to thank all the hardworking men and women that serve under me for their hard work. This arena that will be used for these games couldn't have been completed without their dedication and perseverance. You all deserve the credit for this arena" he says joyfully. 

Caesar nods. "Yes, indeed. Thanks should go out for the assistant gamemakers and the people that build the arenas, folks. They are the keys to making the Hunger Games Arenas you've come to see. Moving on, Plutarch. What do you think of this year's tributes? Certainly, there are many interesting things about them, including the fact that we have a good percentage of volunteers this year." 

"Well, Caesar, you're right" Plutarch says. "We do have a good number of volunteers for this year's games. But what strikes me definitely is the character of these volunteers. From your average well-trained careers to people volunteering for their sister or someone else's sister. Hell, we even had the daughter of a peacekeeper volunteer for the same person Katniss Everdeen volunteered for last year! What are the odds?"

Both men laugh. "What are the odds indeed. It is a very interesting pool of tributes" Caesar says. "Now, I want to ask you personally, who do you think are the most interesting tributes this year?" 

Plutarch thinks long and hard before he gives a response. "If I had to choose, I would have to say the volunteers from 12 and 10, the 12 year old volunteer from 4, and the biological and adopted brothers from 2. Looking at them from a distance, they seem to have more than meets the eye. Take the duo from 2, for example. I honestly have not seen a games when a legacy tribute and his adopted brother have both volunteered. That almost never happens. So, I do consider these two particularly interesting because of that."

Caesar nods again. "Quite right, especially since he lost his cousin in the 66th Hunger Games and then his own older brother in the 69th Hunger Games. Poor kid, must be yearning to avenge their loss."

Plutarch decides to end the interview by offering a very intriguing statement. "Then I guess we'll have to see whether these two can do. Win or lose, it's still a Hunger Games and you, my friend, have a front row seat figuratively for possibly one of the most interesting Hunger Games you'll ever see in your lifetime."