Hey Guys, this is my first fan fiction so expect some grammar mistakes. Also, reviews would be grateful to either help support my story or to make some suggestions to make the story better. Hope you like Hunger Games stuff, because that's what I'll be doing most of the time. Now, we can get to the first chapter of my new story Expect The Unexpected.
Chapter 1: Star
P. O. V. Star Bodin
(District 6)
A loud sound of a train engine is what first woke me from my bed. I stretched out my arms with a small smile on my face.
Then I realized that today was the worst day of the year. Reaping day. This year was the 74th annual Hunger Games. Of course this isn't my first time doing this. Since I'm 16, this is my fifth time doing this, and so far so good.
But of course, there was the Teresa that me and my family collected every year, which of course put more slips into the bowl. So far, I have around 25, while my sister Talia, Whose 12, has 2.
But, Now wasn't the best time to sit here forever. I had to get ready. I got out of my bed, Got dressed for my morning shift, and headed out since my mother and Talia were still sleeping.
As I was walking towards my workplace, I looked around. There were crowds around me, and it was extremely hard to move around when there were this many people. But the one thing I noticed most were the people in the backstreets putting needles in their arms. I knew that they were taking Morphling. Morphling overdoses were common around this area, because of the high population problems. My mother uses them often when she is having a really stressful day. Truthfully, I didn't really care, because I knew I was never even going to take any of those things.
Finally, after a few minutes, I finally make it to my work area. Since I'm a young, I can only work as a Baggage handler. As I check in, my manager comes out and looks angrily towards me. " Star. Office. Now."
I sigh. I was late for the millionth time, and now he was pissed. So, I follow him into the office and take a seat in the chair. He sits across from me with a desk separating us. We sit in silence for a few minutes, until my manager, Hart was his name, starts the conversation " So, what do you-"
"I wasn't late. I got here right on time."
Hart Pulls off his glasses " Really. Because the clock says 7:40. You were supposed to be at 7:30."
I start to get upset. " What does it matter, you got everything under control don't you? Nothings unorganized is it?"
"That doesn't matter. We need everyone to contribute. If everyone doesn't contribute-"
"Then we don't get the job done, yes you told me this like a hundred times already. Look, I don't care what you say, as long as baggage doesn't get all screwy and all that, it doesn't concern me."
I get out of my seat and head towards the baggage area. An hour later, I feel someone grab onto my shoulder. I suddenly bring my fist to the person, but then he blocked me. I sighed in relief to realize that it was just my dad. My dad works as an engineer, and he is very good at his job. If he wasn't good at his job, then me and my family would be very poor.
My dad finally let go after a while, and gave me a look to tell me something important. "Star" My dad began " did you argue with Hart again?"
"N-No" Shit, that basically just gave it away.
My dad looks into my eyes with disappointment. He crouched down to my height. " Star, you can't keep doing this. Being late, arguing with your peers. You need to make some friends and not push them around." I looked into his eyes, but then immediately turned them away in an angry glare. " Look, I know you don't want to listen me ramble all day, But… you know how much I care about you and don't want to lose you right?" I continued to look away in anger. He finally gave up and continued on his way.
Just after noon, it was time for me to head home. I needed to get ready for the reaping. After five minutes, I finally entered my house to my father, mother, and Talia. Talia was already dressed and my mother was praising her. She must have not taken any Morphling today, since it was reaping day. I walked past them and got cleaned up and dressed for the reaping.
I looked at myself and saw that I was wearing a white dress with a white daffodil flower perched on my right chest. I had my hair tied up in a ponytail. Then I looked into my hazel eyes. I told myself that this wouldn't be the year. That this year will be like every year. Not getting chosen.
I made my way downstairs and met up with my family, who commented on my good choice of dress. We walked towards the center of town, where the reaping was being held. People were already lining up, the crowd as huge as ever. Talia and me then got our fingers pricked as usual, and we separated into the crowds of people. I was placed in the sixteen-year-old section. I tried to look for my sister in the crowds of people, but it was extremely difficult to actually do that when you were one of the shortest girls of age.
Before I could look more, the mayor came to the stage to give her usual speech. I ignored her, and looked to the section of victors. I saw around five their, But two really stood out to me. They were the ones who won back-to-back games. One was male with short blond hair, around his early thirties with hazel eyes. He used camouflage to hide himself during the games, which was really impressive considering that we basically had no training with weapons or other materials, which sucked for us. The other was a female who was around the same age as the male, except with shoulder length black hair with brown eyes. She won her games in the same style as the male, Camouflage. But, after the games, both turned to Morphling to ease the pain of the games.
I personally wondered what they would mentor me about? Probably about camouflaging myself in the games. Problem was I wasn't great at camouflaging myself. But, I was really surprisingly good at using swords. The first time I started using swords was when my dad took me in the backyard one night when I was 10. He told me about the first rebellion and how it failed. He then told me about wanting to teach me how to use close combat weapons, specifically swords, in order to protect myself in case I ever was reaped for the games. From after my shift till the closings of night, I trained with my dad constantly. Soon, I basically knew how to wield swords like the back of my hands.
I was snapped out of my gaze when the escort for this year games walked to the stage. She personally didn't looked very pleased to be here right now. She got to the microphone and did the usual opening. Now, first were the girls. She walked toward the bowl, then aggressive reached in and pulled out one quickly. She then proceeded to read the name out loud.
"Star Bodin". I couldn't feel anything at first. Then I felt a rage that I didn't know existed come out inside me. Before I could run up to the stage and punch the escort in the face, the peacekeepers grabbed me and started pulling me to the stage. I continually tried to fight them and get out of their grip, but they were just too strong for me.
Soon, I was literally thrown on the stage. Now that I was on stage by myself, I proceeded to flip off the escort. The peacekeeper punches me for that. After my "Exhilarating" entrance, she went over to the boys name and quickly pulled out the boys name. Jason Forday. Ugh, it had to be Jason. Jason was literally the biggest dick in our class this year. Now, I had to deal with him for the entire week before me and him are reaped.
He proceeds to walk onto the stage confidently, smirking when he's next to him. " Here are your tributes for district 6, Jason Forday and Star Bodin!" After the mayor's speaks, we proceeded to shake hands. He then tries to go in for a kiss. I kick him the nuts before he has the chance. Then, me and Jason are escorted to our separate rooms, where we get to speak to our families one last time.
It takes around a few minutes before my family comes in to say goodbye. My mother doesn't really say anything to me, only hug me for morale support. My sister started crying into my arm. "Don't go," She said, "I don't want to lose you."
I told her the only thing she would believe. "I'll be back, I'll win these games and you won't have to worry about me anymore." She nodded in agreement. Finally, my dad came over and gave me the biggest bear hug possible. He then looked into my eyes " Star, remember your training. I know you can win these games. You just need to believe you can do it." I nodded my head "I will dad." He then gave me one last bear hug, before the peacekeepers came and took my family back.
After that, I began to think: Was it enough? Did I train to my full potential? Am I going to make it out alive? Will I be able to kill? And then I realized: Yes, I did train enough; I will be able to kill. And more importantly: I will win the Hunger Games.
Welp, here was one of the four chosen tributes I decided to include in my story. Remember, this is an entirely AU story, so don't expect this to be the same timeline as the book describes it. Also, can you try and guess the other three tributes I will include? I will try to update as quickly as possible, but don't expect things daily. Maybe every week I will probably post. Hope to finish this story soon. See Ya.
