Back To Reality...

Hey Mockingjays!
Wow, it's been so long since I've been on here! I've been busy with school since I started High School two weeks ago! I'm going away on a trip for a week, but look out for some posts next weekend!
Miss you all!
~*~Finch~*~


P.S. HERES WHO IS GOING TO PLAY FINNICK IN CATCHING FIRE:

Isn't he perfect for Finnick!?!?!?!

Brutus and Enobaria

Lionsgate just announced the castings for the Catching Fire District 2 Victor/Tributes!

What do you think? I think they are perfect! Still waiting for that Finnick though!

Scroll down for Return To District 12 Part 2!

Return To District 12 Part 1

Hello Mockingjays! 
Sorry this post took so long to write, but I've been sick and very busy with school work :P.
Hope you enjoy! Part 2 coming soon!


"Now boarding Train 492: To District 12." An automated voice sounded through the Capitol Train Station. 
'Why on earth are they calling that I'm the only one getting on that train?' I thought to myself. 
I had stayed an extra few days in the Capitol with Rue and her family (who where coming back to District 12, after Finnick had finished up some business), and as the daughter of TWO Hunger Games Victors I got an entire train to myself. Complete with my own attendants :D. Oh yeah and someone else was coming with me...
"Niall! Pick up your luggage and come on!" I cried impatiently watching my best-friend-but-according-to-the-Capitol-he-is-my-boyfriend, Niall O'Forest hastily stuff the last bit of his lunch in his mouth. 
"M commeh give meh a secund!" Niall said through a mouthful of... Well I don't really know what!
"Please hurry up before the paparazzi get here!" It was 3:00 AM and absolutely freezing. I was wearing  a blue sweater with a black undershirt, thick black leggings, and lace up brown faux fur boots. My hair was in a braid that went down to the lower part of my back, but part of it was pined up on my head so that my hair only reached my waist. Like I said before, I've never had a hair cut so my hair is very, very,very long. But my favorite part of the outfit were the accessories: my mockingjay pin on a necklace, a cozy red scarf, and my fingerless gloves.

I picked up my mahogany (no pun intended Effie!) colored suitcase, and hurried up the platform as flashes from cameras began to blind me.
"Niall, HURRY UP!" I yelled pulling him along by the arm. The paparazzi were beginning to crowd around us...
"Miss Mellark! Smile over here!"
"Finch, why are in the Capitol without your family?"
"Over here!"
"What do  you think of your stay in the Capitol?"
"Where are the Odairs?"
"What are your thoughts on the economical status of the food and profit banghanglers?" (What the heck did I just hear?)
I raised my arms to cover my face as I pushed through the sea of reporters, Niall of course was being a big help...
"OUTTA THE WAY! Oi you!" Niall followed that with some choice rated R words and threats.
"NIALL! Wash your mouth out with soap!" I gave his face a little slap (I hate it when people swear).
"Sorry Finchy."
"Don't call me that!"
"Miss! Over here!"
"Niall wave here!"
"Finch!"
"Finch!"
"Miss Finch! Can you answer some questions." I was starting to feel really claustrophobic.
"Finch, is it true your hair is insured for $14,000?"
"Finch! What are the latest updates on your life?"
"Finch!"
"Miss Mellark!"
"Finch!" Everything was beginning to get really fuzzy. Lucky I could see train ahead.
"What are you planning on doing when you get back to District 12?"
"Any new..." Niall had noticed I getting green... Oh dear,
"OI! GIVE FINCH HER SPACE!" The reporters all stood in stunned silence, I don't think they thought a fifteen year old boy could make that loud of a noise.
"I said give Finch her space... NOW!" He roared making the reporters all jump back in alarm, all mumbling apologies. Sometimes it really does help to have a boy as your best friend.
"Come on get in Finchy." Niall hopped on the train and reached out a hand to help me up. The murmurs of "aw"s from the crowd where quickly silence with a glare from Niall.
But as soon as I stepped on the train, my head began to spin.
"Are you okay?" Poor boy looked really worried.
"Yeah, just.."
And the last thing I heard was Niall screaming for a doctor as my world when black

Olympics!

Hello Mockingjays!
Who here watched the Olympic Opening Ceremonies on Friday? I did and I thought it was amazing!
I think my favorite part was watching the kids from all the countries in Great Britain singing their national anthems!
In my opinion however the American's should have been wearing flames, don't you think?!
What was your favorite part of the Opening Ceremonies? What is your favorite Olympic sport?
Long post almost finished!

We have our Johanna!

Hello my beautiful Mockingjays! Gueeeeeeessssss what!?
Lionsgate just announced yesterday that Jena Malone has been cast as the axe-wielding victor from District 7 Johanna Mason!!

What do you think? I think she is perfect for the role (well she looks it, I haven't seen any of her movie I think they are for adults only). Its kinda creepy the natural resemblance to Aunt Johanna! 

Working on a SUPER long post at the minute, but if your eager for some exciting news from the Mellark-Odair clan go to Rue's blog: HERE

I can't wait to see who shall be cast as Finnick and Beetee!

Until the next post, Mockingjays

~*~Finch~*~

First Two Casts of Catching Fire!

Hey Mockingjays (thats my new nickname for my wonderful followers)! Sorry I haven't posted in like a week but I am exhausted from our journey back from the Capitol and I was spending time hanging out with my District friends!

So, we are all eagerly awaiting the Catching Fire movie right!? I'm most excited to hear who will be playing Johanna and Finnick, but recently Lionsgate announced the the first two casting decisions!

Here Wiress! She is one of my favorite characters, and I think Amanda Plummer is perfect for this role!

Philip Seymour Hoffman was cast as the Head Gamemaker gone Rebel: Plutarch Heavensbee! I was expecting someone a little older, but I think he'll do great!

What do you think about these casting decisions, Mockingjays? Do have any ideas about who should play Johanna, Finnick, Mags, or Beetee? Comment below!

P.S. Only 488 more days until The Hunger Games: Catching Fire World Premiere!

Birthday Surprises

I felt something shaking me awake early on the morning of my 15th birthday. My eyes flashed open as I thought "Earthquake!" but there was no earthquake, as my eyes adjusted to the light I looked up to see Helena, Rue, Niall, Cinna, Hannah, Haymitch, Effie, Mom, Dad, Johanna, Reef, Nora (Reef's girlfriend), Uncle Finnick (read about Finnick's return here) and Aunt Annie standing over me.
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!" They began as I sat up and laughed.
"Happy Birthday to Finch! Happy Birthday to you!" Niall gave me a kiss on the cheek (trust me when I say I turned redder than the rose on my bedside table at that!) and a present.
"Open it!" He exclaimed excitedly.
"Okay, okay, Mr. Patience!" I said ripping off the purple tissue paper. "Wow." Inside was a simple yet beautiful golden colored bracelet. Engraved on the top were the words "Always and Forever".
"Awwwww." Rue sighed as Niall blushed crimson.
"Shut up Rue! Oh Niall, its beautiful thank you!" I said giving him a hug.
"Open mine next!" Helena shoved a hastily wrapped parcel in my hand. I opened it to find a wooden framed picture of us the day we got our first bullseyes with our bows. We must have been about three, and we were both pointing excitedly at the arrows in the dead center.
"I love it! Thank you!" I threw my arms around her neck in a hug.
"Me next!" Rue plopped down on the bed, and handed me a present wrapped in blue waved patterned paper. Inside was a aqua blue (my favorite color!) journal with a golden lock and a matching key on a chain. I slipped the key necklace over my head as I thanked her.
"Its truly so beautiful! Your the best!"
My other presents included:
A set of throwing knives and axes from Johanna
A personalized Bible from Finnick and Annie (I read it daily :D)
A pretty coral bracelet from Reef and Nora
A subscription to a hilarious celebrity magazine called Capitol Teen from Haymitch, Effie and Hannah
A set of new arrows from Mom and Dad
A copy of a CD by a VERY old band that I love called One Direction from Cinna
And best of all a lovely day with my friends and family!

Hope you enjoyed reading about my birthday! I'm currently typing this on the train to District 12 and..
I love Niall soooooo much! 
Ugh RUE!
I'm head over heels for him!
Seriously STOP HACKING MY BLOG!
Fat chance!
Ugh.
As I was saying Lalalalallaallalalaaalalalalal Rue is the best! we are traveling back home to I love you you love me we are a happy family District 12 and should arrive I think I'm gonna go hack someone else's account! Bye!
Thank goodness, now if you'll excuse me I must go have a word with Nora about what to teach Rue about computer hacking
RUE ROCKS PANEM'S SOCKS OFF!

The Speech

"We would like to say a few words of thanks." Dad began

"First to Haymitch. You are truly the reason any of us are here today, you saved me and Peeta and gave Panem and a chance. Thank You." Mom had tears in her eyes as Haymitch rushed up to hug her.

"Yes thank you. Especially for putting down the wine." Dad laughed.

"Second of all to Effie. Her promptness and manners really kept me in line during and after the Games. I love you Effie girl!" Effie was laughing and crying at the same time as Dad continued,

"I never thought I would become so close to the woman who pretty much sentenced me to death! Thank you Effie!"

"A special thanks to Annie. You are truly amazing. You raised Reef and Rue all by yourself, and you more than anyone understand what the Rebellion meant to us..." Mom wiped her eyes,

"Finnick would be so proud of you." Dad said putting his arm around Mom. Annie was lightly sobbing into Rue shoulder.
"Beetee, you genius. You are are honestly the best person ever. You blew out that force field and designed the weapons that won Panem her freedom. Thank you, I can't think of a better person to be Finch's godfather." A lone tear rolled down Dad's cheek.
"To everyone who can't be here today... We know your looking down on us... Prim. Rue. Finnick. Mags. Wiress. Peeta's family. My father. The countless children who gave their lives in the Games."
I felt tears running down my face as I looked around the room at everyone I knew and loved. I never knew Prim or Finnick or Wiress, but I know they gave their lives so I could live in a Panem free of fear. A Panem free of the Hunger Games. A free Panem.
I don't believe in ghost, but I swear I could feel the presence of our lost loved ones in that room at that moment.
"Thank you all. I know I've cause you all so much suffering and pain, and for that I'm truly sorry. But I believe that everyone who gave their lives for a free Panem knew what they were doing. They died so our children could worry about homework and not about being thrown in a death arena. They gave their lives so we could sit here today. They gave their lives so we would never have to live that horror that we lived. And for that we thank them."
Mom raised her fingers to her lips and then held three of them out.
Everyone in the room copied her.
We all knew what it meant.
It meant saying goodbye.
It meant saying goodbye those you love.
But now it also meant something else.
It means...

We.

Are.
Free.

Hunger Games Memorial Feast Part 3

"Five minutes till launch." A automated female voice sounded throughout the quiet room, where we sat awaiting our signal to enter the Feast Room. I noticed Mom had gone rigid beside me.

"Who do they think they are! Using the voice from the Launch Rooms" Dad shook his head, wrapping his arm around Mom.

"The what?" Cinna looked confused as he played with the collar of his red suit sleeves.

"Before you entered the arena, you got dressed in a place called a Launch Room. And every few minutes that voice would remind you how much longer until the Games started." Mom explained.

"One minute to launch. Tributes, please place yourselves on the elevated platform."

We all walk a short distance to a metal platform which immediately began to rise. Suddenly a blinding white light shone in my face and I could barely make out that we were at the top of a series of stairs.

"Give it up for... Cinna!" Cinna began to walk down the steps to the screams of adoring fangirls.

"Finch!" I put on my best smile and waved to the paparazzi camera's before joining Cinna at the Mellark/Odair table.

"Peeta!" The crowd gave a cheer of delight as Dad descended the stairs.

"Block your ears!" Dad told Cinna and me, as he slid into the seat next to Rue (who was sitting across from me).

"Why..."

"Aaaaand Katniss!" Cinna and I shoved our fingers in ours ears just in time, because at that second a earth shattered roar filled the hall. It caused the elegant dinner china and silverware to rattle. A huge spotlight shone on Mom as she glided down the staircase, looking absolutely stunning in a fiery red dress adorned with jewels. I had no idea Mom was so popular with these Capitol people! Didn't they hate her because she stopped the Hunger Games? 'No." I thought savagely 'they love her cause she's got spirit'

"You okay?" Niall (who sat on my right, Helena was on my left) asked looking concerned. Rue kicked me under the table, and when I glanced at her she was smirking.

"Yea, I'm fine."

"Aw the two lovebirds!" A paparazzi had managed to get past security and to our table. As he began to take pictures at a rapid pace Niall's face went red.

"Oi! Leave us alone!" He said at the purple haired man.

"Oh yea, and who's gonna make me?" The paparazzi laughed taking more pictures.

"I am." I said defiantly, getting up from my seat.

"No Finch I'll handle him." Niall hissed in my ear. Why weren't any of the adults noticing? Oh of course they choose this minute to head to the buffet.

"Young love..."

"I told you to leave her alone!" Niall shouted over the sound of music that had begun to play.

"Getting very protective of your girlfriend are you?" The man smiled flashing his camera right in my face.

"She's not my girlfriend! Now leave us alone!"

"Make me!"

BAM! The camera flew out of the paparazzi's hand and landed with a crash on a delicately pile of jellies at the buffet table. The place had gone extremely quiet.

"Now if you would kindly leave right now, I'm sure Miss Finch would be most grateful." Niall's hand was bright red from hitting the camera. The man turned on his heals and fled.

"That was amazing!" I exclaimed taking Niall's hand, I got ice from my cup (ignoring Effie's mumbles about manners) and put in on his hand. The music had started up again, and I noticed Rue was dancing with her *cough* friend David, and that almost everyone had joined them.

"Would you care to dance?" Niall asked in a mock British accent. I laughed and replied in an even faker British accent,

"but of course. Though I must warn you, I can't dance to win the Hunger Games!"

Fifteen Minutes Later

I collapsed into my chair laughing. "I told you I couldn't dance!"

"And I made the mistake of not taking you seriously!" Niall said sitting down and rubbing his foot (which I had just stepped on a billion times).

"Go ask Helena to dance! At least she won't break your foot." I waved him away, took my plate from the table, and made my way to the buffet. 

"Woah." That was the only word that could describe the buffet. Soups in every color imaginable. Bread baked in every way imaginable. Salads mixed with expensive dressings and exotic fruits. Cakes the size of small cars. And best of all, a extensive array of katniss tubers! 

My plate was filled sky high by the time I returned to the table, which of course brought I round of teasing from Johanna, "Finch, you eat like there is no tomorrow!" 

"Well if Dad keeps dancing there might not be!" I pointed at Dad doing some kind of odd Capitol dance with Effie. 

Suddenly the music stopped. I paused my rapid eating to steal a glance at the stage. I noticed that Mom and Dad were climbing the steps to it, and when they both stood in front of the microphone Mom nodded at Dad who said "We would like to take this time to say a few words of thanks..."

Stay Tuned For The Speech!

Happy 4th of July!

Hello All!

Happy 4th of July! 

What are you all doing today for this ancient old Panemian holiday? I'm going to a cookout with some friends and family on the roof of the Training Center!

One Direction Fan Site

Hey!
I absolutely love this British band you may have heard of called One Direction.
So heres a fan site I started with a friend: http://one-direction-infection-fan-site.blogspot.com/
My pen name on this site is Harriet on this site :D

P.S. Still typing up all that happened at the Memorial Feast *fingers falling off :P*

Hunger Games Memorial Feast Part 2

"MOM!" I screamed, kneeling beside my unconscious mother.
"What should I do?" Helena gasped.
"Go get Dad and tell him to come here," Helena nodded and raced out into the hall.
Mom's chest was slowly rising and falling "Finch, calm down! She's breathing" I thought to myself as I checked her pulse.
BANG!
The door flew open and in burst Dad.
"Katniss! Oh my gosh! Finch what happened!? We need to get her to a doctor. No forget doctor, we need a hospital..." Oh no. Dad was rambling as he always does...
Wait a minute what on earth was he doing! His faced suddenly hardened and he looked at me with pure hatred in his eyes.
"You evil mutt!" Dad slapped me across the face, and I was temporarily blinded with pain.
"You. You killed Prim. You killed my family! You evil stinking MUTT!"
As you know Dad was hijacked after the Quarter Quell. That means that the Capitol took all the good memories of Mom and replaced them with bad memories. He is pretty much over the hijacking now but every once in a while he will get what we call an 'episode'.
"Dad!" I gasped, "Dad listen to me! I am your daughter!" Dad's pupils were so enlarged they made his eyes look black.
"I have no daughter! I have no family thanks to you Katniss!" Wait, Katniss!? A lot of people say I look like my mom, but now Dad thinks I am Mom!
"No, Dad I am not Katniss. I am your daughter. You are married to Katniss!" I could know see a bit of blue surrounding those black orbs.
"I love Katniss. Real or not real?"
"Real. Katniss is your wife." Dad looked puzzled.
"You are my daughter. Real or not real."
"REAL!" I sobbed, Dad didn't even know I was his daughter!
"Katniss is a mutt. Real or not real?"
"Not real! She. Is. Your. Wife!" I pretty much screaming, when suddenly the door was flung open and Niall burst in.
"Finch! Whats going on!" He looked pale and shocked. Dad whirled around facing him.
"You! You are working for Snow! You killed them!" Niall's eyes widened in fear.
"NO! Dad its NOT REAL!" I shrieked grabbing his arm and making him face me.
"DAD LOOK AT ME! YOUR NAME IS PEETA! YOU ARE MARRIED TO KATNISS! YOU HAD ME AND CINNA! WE ARE NOT MUTTS! NIALL IS NOT WORKING FOR SNOW! SNOW IS DEAD! ITS NOT REAL!" My voice cracked "Dad come back!" I started into eyes of my father and watched as the pupils slowly returned to normal.
"Finch, what happened to your face?" Dad's soft voice had never sounded better.
"Oh Dad! You had a episode, you called me a mutt and then..." Dad turned pale and tear leaked out of his blue eyes.
"Oh Finch, I'm so so so sorry. Can you forgive me? No, of course you can't. I'm a monster, I'm the mutt."
"Dad! Don't ever say that again! Of course I can forgive you. It's not your fault. I love you Daddy." And at those last few words I was smothered in a hug. I could feel tears splashing down on my head. I have never seen Dad cry. Ever. This was more scary than the 'episode'
"Its okay! Honestly I'm fine." I said ignoring the stinging on my cheek. "We have to help Mom!"
"What happened! Katniss! Talk to me! Oh no! Go get a doctor! No forget doctor, we need an ambulance..." Mom stirred and her eyes fluttered open.
"Whats going on?" She said in a confused voice. Dad enveloped her in a hug. "Woah there mister! Give the pregnant lady some space!" Mom laughed, "but seriously what happened?"
"You fainted! I think you need to skip the feast tonight." I suggested softly.
"No! There is no way I'm skipping that feast! I'm the reason its being held!"
"Well, at least your modest about it." I said helping Mom up.
"Shut up, and help me get ready! Peeta and Niall out!" Mom laughed, giving them a good natured shove out the door.

Tune in later for the actual feast! 

Hunger Games Memorial Feast: Part 1

Friday had finally come around. Today was the of the Hunger Games Memorial Feast. Mom was getting really stressed out. I was sitting in the living room of the Training Center reading with my dad, and brother Cinna when it happened...
"PEETA! GET YOURSELF OVER HERE NOW!" Mom screamed from her bedroom.
"Oh the lovely sound of my wife's voice." Dad rolled his eyes setting his book down, "Coming! Whats the matter?"
"WHATS THE MATTER!? YOU'RE ASKING ME WHATS THE MATTER! LOOK AT THIS!" There was a long silence in which Cinna and I gave each over worried looks.
"Oh Katniss..."
"Don't you Katniss me! What are we gonna do!?"
"Katniss, calm down! Its okay!"
I decided to go investigate. When I had reached the end of the hall, I knocked on the door.
"Is everything all-right?" I asked, surveying the scene. Mom was sitting on the edge of the bed her face in her hands, while Dad had his arm wrapped around her and in his other had was a official looking doctor's note.
"Finch honey, your mom is going to have a baby." Dad was grinning like a mad man.
What.
"Really?!" I squealed jumping around.
"Yup!" Dad said hugging me.
"Oh my gosh! MOM'S GONNA HAVE A BABY!" I yelled down the hall. The reaction was immediate. Everyone came racing into the bedroom,
"Oh Katniss!" Effie cried embracing Mom.
"Another one?" Haymitch sighed.
"I thought you were stopping after one!" Johanna laughed, and lightly punched Dad's arm
"How you feeling?" 'Aunt' Annie handed Mom a glass of water, "maybe you should skip the Feast tonight, it might upset the baby."
"No! I can't! I can't miss the Feast! I didn't come all the way from District 12 to let some baby make me skip it." Mom moaned.
Well, things just got complicated.

One Hour Later


"Oh Finch you look lovely!" Helena gasped when I was finally dressed. I looked at myself in the mirror, and had to admit I did look nice. I was wearing the Mellark signature Fire Dress with a blood red sleeveless wrap on top that belted round my waist with a gold belt. My hair was down and flowed in dramatic waves down to the back of my knees (I've never had a haircut :P).
"Thanks! But look at you!" Helena was dressed in a purple gown with blue accents. Her strawberry blonde braid was weaved with purple gems that glistened with her every move.

"Aw thank you!" Helena twirled around giggling "but Niall is going be head over heels when he sees you on fire!"
"Not true!" Why was I blushing? "lets go see if Mom needs anything."
As we hurried down the hall to Mom and Dad's bedroom we heard a odd squeaking noise from behind.  We whirled around to find Niall standing behind us, his mouth open in mock shock.
"Told you so." Helena whispered.
"What are you looking at?" I crossed my arms.
"Two of the most beautiful girls in Panem are standing in front of me. What do you think I'm looking at!" Helena and I laughed as he offered his arm to each of us. We were 'escorted' down to the hall were Mom was getting ready.
"This is women's work. See you at the feast!" Niall waved us in. Mom was sitting on the edge of her bed still in her pajamas, fingering her fiery dress.
"Mom? Are you okay?" I said softly settling down net to her. Helena sat on a chair by the door awkwardly watching the scene.
Mom didn't look fine at all. Her face was a delicate shade of green, and her eyes had bags underneath.
"Oh yes, I'm fine. I'm just gonna go use the toilet." Mom got up and began to walk towards the bathroom. I gave Helena a worried look as the door clicked behind her. Suddenly there was a bang. I raced to the bathroom door and flung it open to find Mom unconscious lying eagle spread on the hard cold orange and pink tiles.
"MOM!" I screamed.

Stay Tuned For Part Two Tomorrow

My First Magazine Cover!

I thought I'd never be excited about being on the cover of a magazine! Especially a Capitol one!
But today the End Of June edition of Capitol Teen came out and guess who's on the cover!?

Its supposed to say Capitol Teen in the corner but it got cut out :P. 

Only three more days till the Hunger Games Memorial Feast!

Katniss' Costumes

Hey Everyone!
I'm SUPER busy at the moment preparing for the Memorial Feast on Sunday, but here are some pictures of some of my Mom's famous outfits from the Opening Ceremonies of the 74th and 75th Hunger Games... Enjoy!

(Left) 74th Hunger Games Opening Ceremonies  Costume

(Right) 75th Hunger Games Opening Ceremonies Costume 

Pictures!

Well as you may know I love to find funny Hunger Games pictures and post them here, so here is are some more....

Ham-On-Wheat or Turkey-On-Rye

(Click to read) Not real, but wow

Aw, I remember this...

MOMMY!

So true. Nobody kills the cutest baker in Panem

AMAZING! That would be so awesome if this was the poster for Catching Fire! 

P.S. I may not be able to post as often this week as we are VERY busy preparing for the Hunger Games Memorial Feast on Sunday!

My Long Awaited Private Interview

Hey everyone. Sorry I haven't been posting for almost two weeks! My computer was broken and it took Beetee awhile to fix it! So here is a nice long post to make up for it!

 The sun rose over the lovely candy colored Capitol two weeks after we had arrived. Today was the day I was to be privately interviewed by Caesar Flickerman, in front of a live audience! I had probably about fifteen minutes to gaze at the world before the prep team dragged me into hair and makeup department.
"Up, up, up! Today is going to be a big, big day!" Okaaaay make that fifteen seconds when it comes to Effie time. I sighed, rolling off my goose down and rabbit fur Capitol bed, and listened to the sounds of everyone waking up.
"Five more minutes Mom!" (Hannah)
"Wheres is my new shirt?" (Reef)
"Cinna up. NOW!" (Mom)
"And you can tell by the crescent shape and the multiple kinds of seeds, that is bread is from...." (Dad) "Wasgoingon?" (Haymitch)
"For the last time Gale, it was a JOKE!" (Rue)
"Put a sock in it Effie, and let us sleep!" (Johanna)
"Where are the sugar cubes?" (Annie)
 "Morning Hannah!" (Cinna)
 I giggled as I dressed myself in a simple t-shirt and shorts. I hurried to the dining room and began to gorge myself on pancakes, waffles, and anything else that would fit in my mouth.
"Finch, you eat like you'll never see food again!" Johanna laughed sliding into the seat opposite me. Her hair was tangled, and she was still in her nightgown. Good old Johanna, I thought to myself. "Hurry up Finch! You've got a.." Effie started,
"Big, big day ahead of you!" We all finished for her.
"We have no time for being cheeky!" Effie scoffed, even though she was smiling.
Most people think that after the Rebellion, Effie had the same pink and gold wigs, and wore outrageous Capitol clothes. But in reality she hasn't wore a wig since she started dating Haymitch (her hair is a beautiful strawberry blonde), and she had greatly toned down on her clothes since moving to District 12. For example today she was wearing a dark blue tunic and jeans. Effie ushered me into the Prep Room (thats what Rue and I nicknamed the room where we get dressed and made up for public appearance) where Octavia, Venia, and Flavius were waiting for me.
"We don't want to see her till she's sparkling!" Effie winked, exiting the room. I was bathed, oiled, combed, and made up for the next two hours until I was feeling (and probably looking) like a plucked turkey. Next Venia helped me into a fiery red and orange dress that made me look as if my body was being engulfed in soft flames.

 As Octavia was finishing putting my hair up in an oldie style bun, there was a knock on the door.
"Tick Tock!" One of my favorite people in the entire world, my godfather Beetee, called out.
"Its a clock!" I replied opening the door and hugging him. Ever since I saw the footage of the Quarter Quell at school when I was about five, Beetee and I have used that famous saying (Tick, Tock, Its A Clock) as a way to remember Wiress.
"Oh! I'm sorry! I was looking for a young Finch Mellark to escort down to the stage, but all I see here is a beautiful young woman. She must be in the next room over." I laughed as I walked with Beetee down the hallway to the elevator. After I push the #1 button and the doors closed I asked
"What are you doing here?"
"I came to see my goddaughter give her first private interview! This, my dear Finch, is a huge moment in your career!" I wondered what Beetee meant by 'career', but the elevator came to a sudden halt and I was hurried over toward the stage.
Someone clipped a microphone on the collar of my dress, I was literally pushed onto a soft couch, and I could feel adrenaline rushing through me, as a hot white light shone straight in my face.
"Everyone, please welcome the lovely beauty of Panem... Finch Mellark!" A fancy clothed Caesar Flickerman called out to the multicolored audience. After the earth shattering roar had died down, Caesar wasted no time and launched straight into the interview.
"Dear Finch, what a pleasure to see you!"
"The pleasure is all mine, sir." I gave him a winning smile.
"Aw so sweet! So tell me, how does the Capitol differ from District 12?" Hmmm, tough question.
"I think the list would be shorter if I say how they are the same!" The crowd laughed.
"Haha. Do you mind if I ask about your friends?"
"Ask away!" I did mind. A little. I didn't want to give away all the details of my private life.
"So, who are your best friends?" Oh no.
"Helena Forest... And Niall O'Hailey."
"Oh! A boy? Is he your boyfriend by any chance?" I chocked on my water.
"Excuse me?" Great, another star-crossed lovers story for the crowd (Rue, I feel your pain!)
"Maybe this will help us get an answer." Caesar pushed a button on his arm rest, a hole suddenly opened a few feet away from me, and up on a metal plate rose....
"HELENA! NIALL!" I screamed at the top of my lungs, rushing over to hug them.
"Oh Finch, I missed you!" Helena gasped giving me a bone crushing hug.
Niall literally twirled me around when I gave him a hug. 'Well, that was different' I thought as I settled on the stage sofa in between Niall and Helena. The crowd was going absolutely berserk, and then went crazier still when Niall held my hand (they somehow failed to notice that Helena was hiding my other!).
"Wasn't that a lovely surprise!" Caesar asked as the crowd responded with hoots and cheers.
"The best!" I cried putting my arms around their shoulders. Helena was dressed in a gorgeous purple evening gown, and Niall in a suit the color of evergreen trees. "I think the real surprise was how on earth you got these two outdoorsy people in fancy clothes!" The crowd roared with laughter as Helena lightly punched my arm.
"Well, Niall I was just asking Finch about your new romance!" Caesar continued once the crowd has died down.
"Um... What romance!?" Niall asked me turning magenta red.
"I honestly have no clue." I cried turning pink.
"Don't deny it!" Helena giggled, "You two are mad for each other!" I started sputtering, but Niall was just looking at his feet.
"Please don't hurt me! But... Er... Um... Helena isn't completely wrong. On my part!"
"I knew it!" Helena laughed.
"For real?" I gasped, exaggerating disbelief for the crowd. All of Panem for that matter!
"Yea." Wow. This is not how I expected this interview to go.
"Oh my, this is ironic!" Caesar dabbed his eyes, the screen then began to play a bit from the 74th Hunger Games where Dad told the world of his love for mom....

"Tell me Peeta, do you have a girlfriend?" Dad hesitated then gave a unconvinced shake of his head. 
"Handsome lad like you. There must be some special girl. Come on, what's her name?" Caesar implored 
Dad sighed "Well there is this one girl. I've had a crush on her ever since I can remember. But I'm pretty sure she didn't know I was alive until the reaping."
"Does she have another fellow?" 
"I don't know, but a lot of boys like her." 
"So here's what you do. You win, you go home. She can't turn you down then, eh?" 
"Winning isn't going to help in my case.
"Why ever not?" 
"Because... because... She came here with me."


The crowd  (and Caesar) were all blowing their noses and wiping their eyes with colored tissue paper.
"I guess all Mellarks fall in love on a stage!" I grasped Niall's (and Helena's mind you) hand think of Dad's, Mom's (after the Rebellion), Cinna's and now my confessions.
After Helena, Niall, and I took our bows (Niall got the biggest round of applause) we began to walk backstage, but where stopped at the entrance by Dad.
"Listen here, Niall. I swear if that was all for the cameras, you are gonna pay dearly." Oh no.
"Dad.. er... its... not for the cameras" I turned bright red again.
"I assure you Mr. Mellark, Niall would never lie about something like that!" Helena piped
"Its not, sir." Niall was looking at his feet again. Dad's expression melted into one of thoughtfulness... or was it pity?
"I was in your place over thirty years ago. I believe you." Dad shook his head at me as if to say "Your mother is not going to be thrilled." But after he left, I myself whirled around
"I want to make on thing VERY clear." I was pleased to see Niall look a little frighted. "We. Are. Not. Star. Crossed. Lovers. Got it? I refuse to have to put up with the rubbish my parents went through! Got it? And one more thing." The poor boy looked simply terrified. "If Caesar EVER asks you that again... Ugh. I can't be mad at you guys!"
"HA! I knew it! You two are gonna live happily ever after..."
"Put a sock in it Lena!" Niall laughed giving us both a hug.
"You guys want to come check out the roof?" I couldn't wait to show them the Capitol sunset
"Sure!" And we raced through the halls, up the elevator, and spent the evening eating fruits from the garden and watching the sunset

And that (as Rue requested) is my Big-Bang-District-12-Akward-Embarassing-"Love"-Story
So yes Rue, its all your fault! ;D

5 Followers Contest Time!

Hey Everyone, its time for Adventure's in District 12's first ever contest!
As you can see from the post below, I've been doing a bit of photography lately. So I thought it would be cool to have a photo contest!
Here is how the contest will work
1. Send your pictures/photos/drawing/painting to finchodair4@gmail.com (pictures/photos/drawing/painting must be Hunger Games related)
2. Next Friday (June 15th) I will post all the pictures on this website
3. Then you can head on over to the poll and vote on your favorite
4. The winner with the most votes will receive a awesome prize

May The Odds Be Ever In Your Favor


~*~ Finch ~*~


P.S. Shout out to Aimeebob for being my 5th follower! And thank you to all my wonderful fans and followers, this blog would be nothing without you!

Pictures I took in the Capitol

Hey All! I'm pretty busy at the moment working with my family on our new fashion line Mellark Manière (Mellark Fashion in French, some old language from way before Panem was even founded)
Even though we all find this fashion stuff a bit ridiculous (me and Mom especially), its been kinda fun seeing myself on the covers of Capitol magazines! 
Cinna and I went for a walk around the Capitol today with Rue and Hannah. We realized that some paparazzi were following us, so Rue and I thought it would be funny if we ditched Cinna and Hannah so they could be caught holding hands or something. 
After Rue and I managed to ditch them we purchased some cheap camera's at a tourist store -by cheap I mean cheap by Capitol standards- and spent the day taking pictures and causing mischief!
(Just click on the pictures if you want to see them bigger)

The interior of the Train Station. Here Rue and I some interesting brochures about the days when this place brought in the Tributes from the districts for the annual Hunger Games

Rue and I took the train to the outskirts of the Capitol to take pictures of its famous skyline

An AMAZING view of the city from the top of the old Remake Center Museum 

Some more scary Capitol people we met outside the old Training Center (where we are staying)

Mom and Dad relaxing after a long day of being... Um... Well.. Katniss and Peeta Mellark!

And finally, my bedroom! Its sooo comfy! 

Anyway Rue and I need to go hide... Cinna is coming, and he sounds annoyed! 

Stay tuned for my private interview with Caesar Flickerman later this week!

*~*Finch Primrose Mellark*~*

Peeta's Version of You Belong With Me

Heres Peeta's Version of Taylor Swifts hit song You Belong With Me. Made by me


You're in the woods with your friend Gale, He's upset
He's going off about something that Snow said
He doesnt get your blank emotions like I do

I'm at the bakery, its a typical reaping day
I'm baking the kind of bread he'll throw away
Cause he never watched your walk home like I do

Cause he a hunter,
I'm a baker
He's makes snares
And I saved your life thinking 'you don't care'
Dreaming bout the day when you wake up and find
what you're lookin for has been baking the whole time

If you could see that I'm the one who understands you
Been here all along so why can't you see?
The effect you have
The effect you have

Walkin the streets with you in your worn out eyes
I cant help thinking this bread could save your life
So threw it at you thinkin to myself
Hey isnt this easy?

And you've got a smile that could light up this whole arena
I havent seen it in awhile, since your dad went down
You say you fine I know you better than that
Hey, Whatcha doing with a hunter like like that?

He wears mining clothes, I wear aprons
He's names in 48 times 
And I don't care
Dreaming bout the day when you wake up and find
That what you're looking for has been here the whole time

Can't you could see that I'm the one who understands you
Been here all along so why can't you see?
The effect you have

Standing by in a stream dying
All this time how could you not Katniss?
You belong with me
You belong with me

Oh I remember you helping me in the middle of the night
I'm the one who saved your life when you almost died
I know your favorite bread and you tell me its a act
I think I know where you belong. I think 'no it's with me.'

Can't you see that I'm the one who understands you?
Even being hijacked I can see
You belong with me

Standing by watching you kill Coin
All this time how could you not know Katniss
You belong with me
You belong with me

Have you ever thought just maybe
The effect you have
The effect you have on me

Happy 12th Birthday Willow Shields!

Today Willow Shields turns 12! Thank goodness she doesn't have to become a Reaping entrant like her character Prim, on this day!

Happy Birthday Willow! I can't wait to see Prim grow up in the next Hunger Games movies to come!

Funny Foxface Picture

Heres a funny picture I found on Facebook of one of my favorite characters in the Hunger Games, Foxface!

I love this picture! What do you think? Do you have any Hunger Games Pictures? If you do send them to me at finchodair4@gmail.com and I'll post them here with your name and why you love that picture!

Rue's Interview

Hey All! Click on this link: http://rueanniodiar.blogspot.com/ to hear about the Odair Family's Interview with Caesar Flickerman! It is absolutely hilarious!

Interviews!

I gritted my teeth as Venia ripped yet another sticky strip of cloth from my lower leg, and I swear I could hear every hair being ripped from my leg.  

"Okay, last one, I promise!" Octavia pipped handing Venia the last of those vile cloths. 

Rip!

"OW!"

"Done! My goodness, people in District 12 are like hairy little monkeys!" I wasn't sure if that was an insult or not, so I ignored it as I listened to Flavius telling me about his new pink lapdog. 

"Nero is very good. He only ever does his business in his little pan, and he is very trim thanks to Beete's new dog treadmill!" Flavius pipped as his painted my nails the same color as my dress. 

I winced as Venia rubbed some kind of cream all over my body, that stung, then calmed by irritated skin. Octavia was working away at my hair making it smoother than it has d been in months! I secretly wondered how on earth Mom had the patience for all this beauty work! 

"Ooo! Heres your dress! Arms up!" I held up my arms as Venia pulled the white interview dress on. It felt pretty heavy. Octavia, giggling at my confused look, explained "We had to add some more layers to the skirt when we realized how skinny you were!" I had no clue what this had to do with anything, but then again I have no clue about anything fashion. 

There was a knock on the door. "Can we come in?" Dad asked peeking his head around the door. "Well you're already half way in!" I exclaimed in fake frustration. Dad threw open the door, and I saw that Mom, and Cinna were behind him, all dressed in matching white outfits. 

"Honey you look beautiful!" Mom exclaimed little tears welling in her eyes. 

(My Interview Dress!)

One Hour Later....
"And now, everyone's favorite host Caeser Flickerman!" A voice boomed out over the crowd at the old Training Center, as Caeser Flickerman the old Hunger Games interviewer, waltzed onto the stage (this year his hair, lips, and eyebrows is dyed metallic gold).

"Welcome! Tonight we have some very important guests! First, the darlings of Panem... Finch and Cinna Mellark!" The crowd's cheer filled my ears as Caeser directed me and Cinna onto the stage, and into a family sized couch, center stage. 
"And now, you all know them. From tributes, to victors, to liberators.... Please welcome Katniss and Peeta Mellark!" The crowd responded with a earth shattering roar that made my very bones vibrate. 

After Caeser managed to silence the crowd, he immediately began the questions.
"So Katniss, Peeta, its been how long since you've been in the Capitol?"
"Almost twenty nine years." Mom answered
"Wow! And I understand little Finch here is how old?"
"Fourteen." 
"My goodness, they grow up so fast don't they!" Caeser exclaimed playfully patting my head. The harmless motion reminded me of the day two weeks ago when Mom had slapped Gale. But now Mom's face was bright and happy. Not clouded and distant. 
"And Peeta, I understand you hijacking is almost nonexistent?" 
"Well, there are times when it comes back for a second, but I can usually tell when its coming and get a grip on it." 
"Well that is indeed a relief! Now do you mind if I ask the children a few questions?" 
This took me by surprise. I was just expecting Mom and Dad to do all the talking. 
"Cinna, I must ask you this (the ladies want to know), is there anyone special in your life?"
"Huh?" Cinna asked confused.
"Oh you know, a special girl." Cinna blushed such a deep red I couldn't help but laugh. 
"Looks like your sister knows the answer! Haha, but do tell us what her name is!" 
Cinna opened and shut his mouth several times before answering. 
"Er... Must I?" Man, Cinna is good at working the crowd, just like Dad. 
"Yes of course!" Caeser laughed as the crowds cheers back him up. 
"Her name is... Um..."
"Out with it Cinna!" Mom giggled.
"I would quite like to know myself." Dad laughed.
"Hannah Abernathy. Darn, I really shouldn't have said that! " Cinna said covering his mouth with his hand.
"I KNEW IT!" I squealed, how many times had I caught him looking at Effie and Haymitch's lovely thirteen year old daughter?
The camera cut to a close up of Hannah, who was backstage sitting next to her mother. Her face was beet red, but she too was laughing
"Oh dear, I certainly have a lot to teach you Cinna!" Dad laughed, probably remembering an interview just like this were he confessed his love for Mom. Oh the irony! 
Caesar had managed to rein in the crowd, and was now ready to move on to me. Oh dear.
"Finch, what do you think of your brother's little secret. From your little outburst you knew?" Caesar smiled at me, making my stage fright disappear instantly. 
"Yea I had a feeling, but I'm not going to say more. I'm already dead a million times over for that outburst." The crowd laughed. Up until then I had completely forgotten they were there! So I smiled cheekily and sweetly at the camera and waved. 
"We'll make sure you are still around to hear from Hannah tomorrow at least!" 
The crowd was going absolutely starkers at this point, but I was dreading what I knew was coming. 
"So, Finch, any one special?" 
"You mean besides my cat?" The crowd laughed lightly.
"Oh you know!" Caesar prompted. 
"Yea, tell em sis!" Cinna lightly punched my arm. 
"No. Nobody as of yet." I waved my hand as if dismissing the question.
"Oh well, maybe in the next year or so." 
"Hopefully not!" 
"Hahaha, and back to the parents!" The adults chattered back and forth for awhile. Discussing everything from Cinna and Hannah, to the new music chip Beete was inventing. 
"Well thats all the time we have for today! Tune in tomorrow for live coverage of The Hunger Games Memorial feast!" Caesar signed off. The anthem of Panem played.Then we were whisked off to the old Training Center.
 I played around in the shower for a little bit, testing all the knobs and buttons until I was cleaner than I had ever been in my life! I stepped on the the mat outside the shower and was instantly dried by the hot hair coming from it. Then I placed my hand on the box that instantly untangled and dried my hair. After choosing a comfortable nightgown from the huge wardrobe, I ordered come ht cocoa, watched the repeat of the interviews (laughing at Cinna's confession), then climbed into my bed. And now I'm typing this while finishing the last bit of my cocoa! 
Tune in later for the Hunger Games Memorial Feast! 
A very tired Finch Primrose Mellark

And the winner is....

"So Finch, have you decided on your dress for the feast yet?" Venia's high pitched voice asked, as I dipped my roll in hot chocolate (a Mellark tradition).

"Yea." 

And here is the winning dress..... Drumroll please.......

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Tada! The green is the winner! This is perfect! It reminds me of District 12's woods. 

(I have a surprise for tomorrows interview dress!) 

Suddenly, I heard a very familiar voice arguing with another familiar voice. 

"Reef, how many times do I have to tell you NOT to pull on my hair!" My 'cousin' Rue, her brother Reef, and my 'Aunt' Annie Cresta Odair filed into the roof, with Effie bringing up the rear!

"Surprise!" Rue called as she rushed over to hug me. It turns out ALL the living victors of the Hunger Games have been invited to this feast! 

"Okay, lets get the greeting cleared up. We must stick to the schedule! Today is going to be a big, big day!" 

"Hold up! Are you forgetting someone?" Johanna Mason asked as she raced to hug Mom and Dad. 

I can't WAIT for the feast! Tune in tomorrow for our post-feast interviews with Caeser Flickerman! 

Capitol Photoshoot Part 2

Effie found a notebooks of Cinna's (the one who died right before the Quarter Quell) entitled For The Baby Mockingjay, and inside were drawings of me!

"How did he know!? He was dead long before I even married Peeta!" Mom gasped as she flipped through the drawings of me in beautiful gowns and other outfits.

"I think even Cinna I could tell you loved me, even if it took you a Rebellion to realize it." Dad said sweetly putting his arm around her shoulders.

"Shut up Peeta!" Mom giggled, blushing.

"Yea, yea, its all so sweet,  now lets choose one for that Memorial Party next week!" Haymitch said gruffly, eating a muffin that was on my plate a few seconds ago.

So I need YOUR help deciding which dress to wear! I know they are fuzzy, so just click on them to see them close up , and clear. Here are the top 5 designs/drawing....

Head on over to the POLL and vote for which outfit I wear for the Hunger Games Memorial Feast!

P.S. Please leave a comment after voting! 

P.P.S. Hurry because I need to tell Venia my choose by next Wednesday! (Yes she is a amazingly quick seamstress, I think the Capitol machines help!)