Reaping Ceremony
The Capitol was abuzz with excitement about this year's Hunger Games; everyone was excited for what Head Gamemaker Seneca Crane will do this year. For the last three years he has been Head Gamemaker and the 72nd and 73rd Hunger Games have been voted the most entertaining Games in history and he promises this year will be no exception. I Peeta Snow have been asked to attend an Interview with Ceaser Flickerman tonight after the recap of the reapings. I don't want to do it because; well I'll let you in on a little secret. I hate the Hunger Games. Every time I try watching it always makes my stomach churn and when I was little I used to get scared and have nightmares about being in the Hunger Games, my Dad always used to have to calm me down. Now I am to be interviewed with all of Panem watching pretending that I adore these brutal games.
"Peeta" a voice sounds down the hall "Peeta are you awake" it's my father, the president of all Panem Coriolanus Snow
"Yes father" I reply "I am just in my room do you need me for something?"
He then walked through my door "Ah, there you are my boy" he smiles and embraces me with a hug "Are you ready for your interview tonight?"
"I don't think I ever will be" I sigh "I don't think I will be able to go up on stage and lie to everyone that I enjoy these Games"
My father steps back from the hug and looks me straight in the eye "Peeta, I know you do not enjoy these games. But you know as much as I that these games are necessary to keep order and stability in the Panem"
"I know father, but must I take this interview with Ceaser"
"Yes you must" he says sternly "I need my son to speak up about these games, Seneca said it will add to the euphoria already in the Capitol and he says it will be a good build up to the Quarter Quell next year"
"Very well" I say knowing there is no way I can get out of it "I will do my best to impress Panem"
He smiles at me and leans in to kiss my forehead "I know you will" and with that he begins to walk out stopping at the doorway "I have some business to attend to with Seneca and the other Gamemakers, I suggest you watch the reapings District 1's reapings will be begging shortly"
"Ok Father" I reply not wanting to watch anything to do with the Hunger Games.
"You will only need to watch the reapings, you do not have to watch the actual games"
"I know Father, I will see you after my interview" I smile and with that he walks away. I turn on the television in my bedrooms entertainment area to see Ceaser Flickerman and Seneca Crane talking about this year's games. Ceasar always changing has decided on the theme of Blue this year.
"So, Seneca what have you got planned for this year's games?" Ceaser smiles
"Well, I can't give you too much" he says smiling at the audience making Ceaser do his typical loud laugh "But, what I can tell you is that we have many surprises planned for the Tributes in this year's games"
"Well I am sure that we will love it" Ceasar says "Thank you for coming on to the show Seneca and we hope to see you here soon"
"Thank you for having me Ceasar" Seneca smiles and is then escorted out after Ceasar gives Seneca a round of applause
"Now, stay tuned for we have the District reapings starting right now and when we return we will have Peeta Snow on the show with us discussing his favourite time of year. Thank you and see you later" Ceasar bellows as the theme music plays and he slowly fades out.
Oh god now the reapings have begun, I think I may throw up just from seeing the children being chosen. I sat there watching each reaping as name after name was called out and child after child was plucked from their families and their homes to take part in a fight to the death.
From District 1 a girl called Glimmer with flowing golden hair and charming face volunteered as did a daunting brunette named Marvel, the two seemed very close and I had to wonder what they were to each other.
From District 2 a small brunette girl by the name of Clove who looked as if she was no older than 14 but was actually 17 and a great hulking blonde who was one of the more attractive male tributes Cato.
No other tributes really stood out except for a girl from District 5 who reminded me of a Fox and in District 11 the male tribute was larger than Cato and the small girl whose name was Rue, I almost cried when I saw her walking on to the stage.
In District 12 however, something unexpected happened. District 12 had two volunteers this year. A girl called Katniss who volunteered in place of her sister and a boy called Gale who volunteered by the looks of it to join her. They looked very close one stage and unlike Districts 1, 2 and 4. 12 has no academy that trains tributes so I am curious as to how they will do. Wait did I just say I was interested; no I am not interested in Gale and Katniss or that very attractive male from 2.
"Master Peeta sir, we will be leaving for your interview in a few minutes please be ready by then" the droning voice of the butler called from the other side of my door.
"Understood"
I went and searched for something to wear; apparently purple is the new Blue for guys this season. So keeping with the fads I wear a shiny purple silk shirt with green string hanging from the arms and bottom accompanied by a pair of lavender tight fitting pants and lime green vest with silver shoes.
"Master, your Limo has arrived" the butler drones "I will escort you out to the Car now"
"Very well" this is going to be one hell of a night.
How did I do? I had trouble writing this for some reason, it just wouldn't flow. So I hope I haven't messed anything up. :/ Anyways guys. Hope you enjoy this FanFic. I am also going to start regulating when I write my Fic so expect them to be done Monday my time which is Sunday for most of you guys.
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