Opal Blight
I wake up to sound of birds outside my window. I groan as I swing my legs out of bed and slip them into my wool slippers. My door creaks as I open it and I run down the stairs. "I hope you made hash browns for me!" I say expectantly as my mother clatters around in the cabinets. I pull out my chair at the table and sit. My mother walks over and slams a plate of toast in front of me.
"Here, eat it."
I groan and pick at the toast on my plate. My older sister, Diamond, jogs down the stairs, her face is lit up with joy. She has been chosen by the academy to volunteer for the games today and I hate her for it. Everyone thinks I am her less-than little sister, but I am not, I am so much better then her.
The bell rings in the town center, signaling us.
Rex Fraser
My alarm sounds and I roll over and turn it off. As I sit up I remember that it's reaping day. It's my day to volunteer, it is the day I have been waiting for my entire life. I jump out of bed and dress in the clothes my mom set out for me. Crisp black pants, with a white collared t-shirt.
"Rex!" My mom yells from down the hall "Breakfast is ready for your big day. I made your favourite, an omelette."
"Coming," I yell as I walk down the hall. "It looks awesome! Thanks mom."
Just as I finish my omelette I hear the bell ringing. I can't wait to start The Hunger Games.
Opal Blight
I line up with the other girls my age. I am still fuming at my sister. She gets to prove herself in the next couple of weeks and I get nothing from it. Ugh! I hate her. I watch as Hestia, a makeup masked lady from the capitol, introduces herself and introduces a video. I ignore the video, it is just some stupid thing about the glory and fame of winning, which my sister will receive when she wins, drowning me out forever. Hestia is walking across stage now; the video must have finished.
"Let's start with the girls."
At that moment an idea springs into my head. Diamond will never out shine me again.
Hestia pulls out a name. "Daisy Philips"
I start running towards the stage yelling, "I volunteer! I volunteer!" I just have to get to the stage before my sister. I see Diamond in my peripheral vision and pump my legs harder. I reach the stage a split second before her. Hestia calls down to me and welcomes me on stage.
"What's your name, sweetheart?"
"Opal Blight." I reply proudly.
Rex Fraser
What the heck does Opal think she is doing? Couldn't she wait a year and let her sister try to win this year? Whatever, it is my turn to volunteer. I turn and smile at my mom in the crowd.
"Next up, the boys." Hestia reaches in the glass bowl and pulls out a name. "Maxwell Topaz"
"I volunteer!" I yell as I run to the stage. Hestia welcomes me on stage, showing me where to stand.
"Name?"
"Rex Fraser," I say loud and clearly. It's my time to make my district proud.