awe struck wonder {cato/kay}

Vera

Tiny hands wrapped tightly around one of the seats as the train darted down the tracks while wide eyes watched trees pass by. District eleven was long gone, and Vera was in awe. Sometimes a little ooh or ahh escaped from her lips filling the air around. She was used to the run down buildings, the orchards, vineyards, and crops spreading as far as the eye could see, but for the first time she was seeing what lied beyond the fence.

A little leg bounced up in down in excitement as the buildings grew larger. Sometimes she stood up and watched while other times she remained seated, but most the time, she leaned against a window with her eyes closed as her mind floated freely. It was a long journey, and sometimes a girl needed to rest.

It was a rather joyous ride until the train crept through a dark tunnels, her eyes snapped shut trying to block out the darkness. When the lights went out, it meant it was time to sleep, and she wanted to fight against it. Going to sleep right now meant missing out on the wondrous view.

Tiny beads of light slowly beamed through the windows, and when the lightness was full, the tiny girl was on her feet. Eyes wide she ran from one side of the train to the other. Many people gathered around. The buildings stood tall and mighty. This was nothing compared to home, and it was nothing compared to the buildings she saw as they passed by.

It was more than she could've ever imagined.

Mouth opened wide, she turned; "Mommy! Daddy! Look!" She exclaimed excitedly. "It amazing!"