5 years before round 3 (#78) A knock on the door, that's all that started this. Usually, customers use the front door to enter the bakery, so they may get confused. But Sirena knew they didn't, bakery hours were over and almost everyone who could afford good bread knew the times. Sirena opened the door, worried. Quickly, she bowed down to the lady standing in front of her. "Hello Mrs. Snow, what brings you here to our humble bakery? It's an honor to see you here," Mrs. Snow smirked, waving her hand. "I'm not here for that nonsense, where's... Coral? Coral Mellark?" Sirena's eyes widened, "Coral, my younger sister? Oh- she's upstairs," "Take her to me, I have a request for her," Mrs. Snow replied, having a sparkle in her eye that Sirena didn't like. Sirena obeyed, quickly running up the steps of the house to find Coral, attracting Pearl and Aunt Mellark. Sirena knocked on Coral's door. "Coral... The president wants to see you," Coral quickly came out of her room, "The president? Mrs. Snow?" she whispered, cringing when Sirena nodded. Despite that, she quickly rushed downstairs to greet the president. The president smirked. "So, Coral. How would you like to be my assistant?" Coral paused, "I'm afraid I'll have to decline then- and I'm not going without my sisters," Aunt Mellark stared at Coral, and we knew what she would have to think. But we knew Aunt Mellark didn't want Coral leaving- she was good at gathering due to her knowledge of plants. Mrs. Snow responded to Coral before Aunt Mellark could, "Coral- dear, I'm afraid that wasn't a question. You're coming with me, maybe you shouldn't be so smart. Your sisters can come- if that's what they want. I'll give you all day to pack," Coral nodded, turning to look at Pearl and Sirena. Sirena nodded at Coral, she had promised to stay with her and Pearl no matter what. Pearl was more hesitant- but in the end, she didn't want to leave us. We would all be going. Mrs. Snow smiled, "Now then, I'll leave and allow you to pack," The next day, the president returned as said and the Mellark siblings boarded the Capitol Train. Once boarded, the president led Sirena, Coral, and Pearl into a fancy dinning room. They sat down and the chef served them something called 'pancakes' and 'hot chocolate'. The delicious taste warmed the siblings' stomaches and they were a bit calmed down from this event. Mrs. Snow turned around pointing towards Sirena, "Now you there- what's your name and how old are you?" Sirena looked a bit surprised, "Uh- I'm Sirena, I'm 11," Mrs. Snow nodded, "Perfect, you'll receive Game-Maker training and become the future host!" Sirena paused, her eyes widened in surprise, "Host- uh me?" "Yes you," Mrs. Snow turned to Pearl, "And what's your name and age?" Pearl looked up, "I'm 9- my name is Pearl," Mrs. Snow nodded, "Then you'll become a stylist, I think you would do 'great'," She turned towards Coral, "And you Coral, you're 7- correct? You'll become my assistant and receive training," "Are we going to be capitol citizens?" Sirena asked the president. "Yes, you are. You'll try to use the last name, 'Lee' but it's okay if you slip up. I guess that is all, I'll leave you to eat," Mrs. Snow replied. We all nodded, obeying the president. A month or later: Sirena's POV Coral, Pearl, and I were allowed to visit District 12 since we finished all our tests very well. We would be allowed to stay for a week, then we would have to return. We left the train and entered the District, heading to the Mellark Bakery as fast as we could. We stayed that day and talked with our cousins, aunt, and uncle. They were in pretty good shape since we sent them some money when we got it. The next day: Me and Coral went walking around the District, Pearl decided to go check up on her friends. I gave Coral a small pouch of gold coins to hand out to people who needed help. Not looking, we kept going forward and bumped into a girl. (I wonder who, Loowchen) We stopped and chatted with her, giving her some fresh bread from the bakery. I think her name was Autumn Reid. The rest of the week went by in a flash. 3.5 years later: The three passed the final tests, giving them their jobs. Sirena was now the Game Host of the Hunger Games, Pearl a stylist, and Coral now serving the president as her assistant. The three rarely got to go to District 12, but they sent letters. END
