Before the reaping
KATNISS POV
I was peacefully enjoying some sleep when something shook me awake. I sleepily opened my eyes and saw Prim looking down at me with a nervous look in her eyes. "What's wrong, Prim?" I asked. "Nothing, It's time to get up for the r-r reaping." She replied shakily. She couldn't even say the word without stuttering a little. I threw the covers off and slowly sat up.
PRIMROSE POV
Come on, Katniss!" I half-shouted as I waved my hand in front of her frozen face. "Sorry Prim, I just spaced out there for a minute." She slowly replied back to me. I walked out of the room to my mother who handed me a pale blue blouse and plain white skirt. I opened my mouth to complain but I stopped instantly. I knew it wasn't right to complain to my mother about clothing, especially being in the poor state we are in now. I trudged off to the bedroom and slipped on the outfit. Katniss came out of her room sleepy-eyed and said "Well, don't you look beautiful Primmy?" "Well, I guess." I replied. "Hey, don't have that attitude, this is a depressing day for all of us."
KATNISS POV
I stood in line at the town center to get checked in. I bit my lower lip in pain as they pricked my finger with the large needle. I walked around in the large crowd searching eagerly for Prim. When I couldn't find her, I began to panic. She was very sensitive, and I knew she would need comfort during the reaping. Soon everyone settled down and Effie Trinket walked up to the stand in a powder blue wig and some very, very bright makeup.
I spaced out until I heard Effie announce loudly "And now, the girl tribute for the 74th Hunger Games is…. Monica Mellark!" I sighed in relief but also I shuddered in sadness as a small girl, about 14, shakingly walked into the isle. The Peacemakers took her goose-bump covered arms and walked her up to the stage. "And, the boy tribute from District 12 is ….. Jonah Wryte!" Jonah Wryte, I recognized the name, then suddenly I realized he was my second cousin, like 4 times removed. I hated him, even though he was family to the Everdeen's. When, we were younger, he would come over and try to hurt me severely. I still have a few scars on my neck from him chasing me around the kitchen with a butter knife, and he tripped.
"Happy Hunger Games, and may the odds be ever in your favor!" shouted Effie in her Capitol accent.
PEETA MELLARK POV
I can't believe it! My sister, they called my sister! Monica was like my best friend! She better win! Win those games for all of us! I exited the square and immediately ran, weeping into my mothers arms, who's cheeks were tear-stained and puffy. We walked over to the Justice Building to say our last good-byes to Monica, with my older sister Cecilia. As soon as we arrived, the peacekeepers with no emotion on their faces, whatsoever, led us into a room, with Monica huddled in a corner, bawling louder than she ever had before.
I ran directly to her, with my mother close behind. I engulfed her in a hug that I wanted to last forever. But it couldn't, we only had minutes. Minutes before the peacekeepers dragged her onto that train, and in just days, she would be fighting for her life. In an arena full of lunatics and people dying everywhere you turn. I couldn't believe it.
" Monnie! You'll be just fine. Trust me, you can do anything, just think of us!" I half-shouted. "B-B-But, I can't do anything, I have no special hobby or anything!" she wept. "Yes, yes you do! You have the, the element of surprise! You have lots of great talents. I'm sure you'll find them soon. Just, please, please win for us! You can do it, you really can." I muttered. "Okay, Peety! I guess I'll try to. For you and mom and Cecilia and Dad!" she whimpered quietly. We exchanged another hug and I stood back while my mother made her last remarks.
KATNISS POV
I entered the Justice Building soon after my mom and Prim, but I didn't really have anything to say to John. I gave him a hug half-heartedly and said "Good-bye" quietly. My mother didn't have much to say either, so we got out of their quickly. In the hall on my way out, I came a striking blonde boy, with a depressed look in his deep, blue, indescribable eyes. I then realized I was in love…..
That's all for chapter one! Hope you like it! Chapter 2 will be out hopefully soon!