A/N Sorry that this came out so long after I said it would. My mother took my laptop. Also, I do realize this is complete and utter crap. I simply needed it out of the way. This will get better as the story progresses. Or at least, I will try and kick some major ass in an attempt to make it better.
A silence had swept over Panem. It was that one-day of the year that everyone held his or her breath on. Whether from District One or District Twelve, the Reaping Day was an unstoppable force. It loomed over the country like a shadow waiting for the kill. It never failed to take one male and one female tribute from each District. It was like a personal demon of the Capitol. It was simply impossible to avoid. The Capitol citizens turned on their televisions everywhere as the reapings for each district began to play. Though the day would be long and filled with fear for most of the districts, they couldn't wait to see the horrified victims' faces and the smug looks on the volunteers. It was like this every year and it wasn't going to change any time soon. This year, however, was even more unique then the rest. It was the Fourth Quarter Quell. The 100th annual Hunger Games. The rules would change and the stakes would most likely be higher than any previous year. This was soon made official in District one as their Capitol representative came forth with a broad smile on her lips.
"Hello everyone! Hello!" She claimed in her shrill Capitol accent. "Today is a very special day. It is the 100th Annual Hunger Games!" The joy she said it with was sickening to those even in District One. "As a reminder to how generous the Capitol has been to the District people for the last one hundred years, they are allowing two winners. The winners can be two boys, two girls, a boy and a girl, from the same district, or from different districts. The choice is up to the tributes." A hush fell over Panem as a whole as her words struck the face District One and the Capitol. It would be taken better and worse the farther on they moved down the district lines. And then the bad news came. "There will be twice as many tributes participating though. It represents the fact that no matter the numbers, the Capitol still reigns supreme." That smile of hers never did fade as she spoke.
The reapings were tense all around after District One. Each District coughed up two females and two males to participate in this year's game. This year should prove to be a fascinating one with the rules and the tributes that had been presented. In District One, A girl named Nikita was reaped, and two boys along with the second female by the names of Keni, Cliff Ledger, and Sharkila volunteered to be in this year's games. They were always known for their volunteers. The only odd thing? Sharkila was only thirteen.
In District Two, all four tributes volunteered. The two females went by the names Saturn and Iris while the two males went by Nicalas and Errol. All four looked strong and well, but the only odd thing out was that there was another young volunteer in the pack. Nicalas was fourteen and just one year older than the youngest female volunteer that District One managed to produce.
These games were sharpening up to be a legend in themselves. In District Three, two brothers were reaped into the games. Caleb Marvel and Joseph Marvel. Though it wasn't spoken, most people in the district figured that they would protect one another with their own lives. They were near inseparable. The two females were a different story. Jessie and Linda were enemies from day one. They grew up together, but one moment changed everything between the two. There wasn't a doubt in anyone's mind that they would kill each other in the end.
District Four was an odd case in itself as well. The first female tribute, Vencitiy had literally ran onto the stage and kissed her paper when she was reaped. It was as if she was praying for this and that it was some sort of stroke of luck that heaven gave her as a present. Though that wasn't odd, it was the fact that every one else was reaped and no one bothered to volunteer. A flicker of fear showed in one of the male tribute's eyes, but it was gone before a camera could pick it up. That particular tribute would late be known as Flicka "Flick" Jade.
District Five was more normal with the average way of selecting tributes. Two males and two females came out to become participants just as the last four districts. Each had a distinctive look to them and made them more or less memorable as they entered the train. The females would come to be known as Channing Reed and Kelisa. The males, Jasper and Harrison Stronghold.
District Six went by just as quickly with just as much ease. Carter Mellic and Grubitsch were selected to be the tributes. For the females, Aleric Lystic and Ania. These kids seemed ordinary enough. Only time would tell what they had in store for the games.
District Seven came and went within an hour. Keven Simmons was reaped as a male tribute, then oddly enough, the second male, Jack Skellous, volunteered. He played off a smirk and acted as if his life wasn't on the line. As if, he knew he'd come back. The females seemed confident, but it was most likely just an appearance. Natioley and Primsion were only fourteen and thirteen after all.
District Eight brought in a young Nathaniel "Nate" Brooks and a surprisingly menacing look Jaykob Messonler to the games. They were followed by the well know Jackilun Pril and the just shy of lucky, eighteen year old Maggie Brise.
The same went for District Nine, bringing in a young Tommy "Fan boy" Mak and the hulking, eighteen year old, Scott Hanhem. The females were definitely on the smaller side, but they looked pretty vicious this year despite being fourteen and thirteen. Avalene Johnson and Koritilin Jamie were two forces that may be an issue later on.
District Ten brought massive tributes. Corryn Zander, eighteen looked like he was ready to kill from the moment he stepped on the stage. Alexandra "Alex" Taylor and Harriet stood with their heads up and shoulders back as they walked to their possible death. The only odd one out was Thebes. He was well built and sixteen, but he seemed to be less... Brutal and hulking then the rest. In a way, he reminded everyone of a certain District Four tribute.
District Eleven brought Mirdidus Laen, fifteen, and Fiyas, thirteen to the table. Lilyana Burkheart and Ramencheck followed in as the female tributes.
District twelve looked to have a group of fighters this year with some well built male tributes, Deukat and Yziv. The females looked the most vicious of all. Raleigh and Rhymer Herriot. These games would be interesting.
Happy One Hundredth Hunger Games and may the odds be ever in your favor.
