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District 1, Crystal Arlene 15

Today is the reaping. Last year at this time, my brother was volunteering as tribute. My brother was only 16, and he volunteered to take a twelve year old boys place. I'm sure if he didn't volunteer someone else would. I know my brother wouldnt volunteer for just anyone, so he must of had some kind of secret connection with that boy.

The night before the reaping last year, my brother said to me, "Don't worry, Crystal, I won't volunteer this tear. The only way I would is if this one certain boy gets reaped, which is like a one in a million chance." I have always wondered why my brother wanted to volunteer for this boy so much, but I decided not to question it. I always find myself going up to that boy, but I can never get the words out of my mouth.

At school, I am like the nerd. I don't think I am one, but Theon and all of his friends that are the best at Career Academy say I am. They call me a book worm, but really, all I do is study about the games. If anyone ever has a question about how a tribute died, or anything like that, I know the answer.

I go downstairs, and see my mother and father talking.

"Hi mom and dad." My mom turns around, and I see her shed a tear.

"Oh mom, I'm sorry. You know Flash wouldnt want you to cry." I reassure her.

'I know, but it is just so sad to see him pass away that way."

"I know, I know, but he did do the right thing. He is probably one of the kindest tributes to ever enter the arena." I say.

"But he shouldnt of done it! He shouldn't of commited suicide just so that little boy could win!" She says, now bawling.

"Mom, how about you get yourself ready to leave. We do have that reaping to get to."

Theon Rilien, 15

"Dad why! I trained before I could walk. I wake up before sunrise each morning, and I dont sleep until the rest of the district is asleep. I taunt others to make me stronger, and I never, ever let anyone make me look weak. Everyone is afraid of me, just like you wanted. I am prepared, and even if I don't win this stupid thing, which I sometimes believe would be for the better, I wouldn't even care! I will not ever speak to you or mom ever again after today, even if I am Victor, because you two do not know how to raise a child!You better not treat Trin this way, he deserves better parents who will actually let him have a normal life! Not some crappy one like this!" I say and slam the door shut. My parents are insane. I never had a normal childhood. My parents are so set on me winning, that before I could even walk they had me in the gym. They would only let me be friends with those from the academy that were about as good as me. They want everyone else to be intimidated by me.

District 1 Reaping

Outsiders POV

Fiana makes her normal speech, but no one really listens, everyone is just anxious to see who gets picked. "And our lucky lady is..." At those words, I am sure everyone starts paying attention.

"Silvia Chast!" Fiana announces, and at that moment, you see a little girl with brown, curly, hair, march up the stairs. She is by far the tiniest twelve year old in the district. I hope someone will volunteer for her. But, nothing happens. The crowd is dead silent. and no one knows why. I turn my head around, and see everyone staring at one another, expecting a volunteer. Fiana is shocked, and decides to ask for any volunteers. This is the first time I have ever heard a district one escort ask such a thing. Everyone is waiting, and nothing happens, so Fiana goes to pick a boy tribute. Then, at the last moment, the whole district hear a screech.

"Wait! I-I volunteer!" It is her. Just like her brother, she has a soft spot for the little ones. I do not know why I did not expect Crystal Arlene to volunteer.

"Well then, our new female tribute from district one is Crystal Arlene! Now for the boy-" but before she could even say the name, Theon Rilien, a mean 15 year old, volunteers.

"I volunteer!" He yells and literally runs up to the podium.

" Well then, our tributes from District One, Crystal Arlene and Theon Rilien!"