A/N: This is my first story, so any reviews are welcome!
Disclaimer: I do not own the Hunger Games! That magic belongs to Suzanne Collins :D
The 225th Hunger Games: Sibling Rivalry
"Welcome, welcome to the 225th Hunger Games. A DELIGHTFUL year this is sure to be as all citizens of Panem are anticipating the announcement of this year's Quarter Quell. Now let's turn over the spotlight to our GLORIOUS President Selonius for the reading of the card."
That's my cue, now I will step out to a stage where all of Panem will be watching. Me, they'll be watching me, as my debut year as President this HAS to be the best Hunger Games the Capital has ever witnessed.
I feel the platform underneath my brown suede shoes rise up and I am greeted with deafening applause from the Capital. Remain calm, I tell myself, these mindless people will love me no matter what I do, as long as the Games are good I'm golden for another year. Finally I raise my hands to the crowd, demanding silence, the audience quiets down immediately, anticipating the news I am to deliver.
A small girl in a bright yellow dress appears to my right, holding an exquisitely decorated box that will contain this year's twist. I put a small smile on my face as I carefully open the box and take out the card labeled "225". As I close the box, I look up to see the young girl smiling brightly back at me. I then walk over to the microphone that has been placed at centre stage and take my time unfolding the card.
"Once stated in the Treaty of Treason, every 25th year of the Hunger Games would be marked by a Quarter Quell which would serve as a glorified version of the Games. This year we will honor the 9th Quarter Quell. As a reminder to the rebels that even the strongest bonds cannot overcome the bond between the Capital and its Districts, the male and female tributes from each district will be from the same household and they will be reaped as a pair. Good luck to all, and may the odds be EVER in your favor!"
Well, not exactly the show stopping Quell I had hoped for, but with the proper arena this could work I suppose.
I will be writing them as follows
District 1-4: Reapings
Districts 5-7: Goodbyes
Districts 8-9: Train Rides
Districts 10-12: Stylist Sessions
District 13: Chariot Ride (from their POV)
