Zelia Zenno (District 12)
Aged 19
Victor-150th Hunger Games
Capitol- 5:26 P.M. May 10th
My name is Zelia Zenno and I survived the 6th quarter quell. I really can't call myself a victor since I really didn't do anything but run and hide. My grandfather fought all of my battles really. I was the youngest victor, at the tender age of 11. I remember hearing the card and how my grandparents knew it was rigged for them, it would be their 3rd time going into the arena. They knew that this time there was no coming out. It was tragic really, my grandma couldn't even walk. That didn't mean that she gave up though, she was amazing at identifying plants. That comes in handy when the arena is a forest/meadow.
When the gong sounded, my grandpa quickly found me and we found my grandma and ran into the forest. The careers quickly made use of the cornucopia and killed off those that fought in the bloodbath. There were a total of 63 tributes this year and only 35 died during the initial bloodbath. The next few days were quiet, my family and I mainly hid in a cave we found. On the 11th day there were only 14 tributes left and we were able to stay out of the battles for the majority of the games. On that day we were attacked by the career pack of 5. My grandpa had several traps already in place and we were able to take out one of the tributes.
I ran into the safety of the woods while my grandpa picked up his sword he got from a gift. My grandma had hand made a bow and got 2 arrows for a gift. While the careers were still running, my grandma fired both arrows and killed two of the careers. Even in her old age, she was able to take down two careers. The two left, a lady in her 40's and a 23 year old man, charged my grandparents. My grandpa took on the man while my grandma was defenseless against the woman and was killed quickly. My grandfather killed the career and fought with the woman. All I could do is watch in horror as there was so much death going on around me. I honestly did not know what to do so I did what any other girl would do and cried. My grandpa was able to take out the final career and he took all of their supplies.
In the days following, my grandfather was different. Almost as if he was a robot made to protect his granddaughter. He killed with no emotion and he set up several traps that would be the demise of several tributes. In the final 3, my grandfather killed the District 7 17 year old boy with ease. He then kissed me on the cheek and stabbed himself. He seemed to be happy to die, so he could be with his wife who he had been married to for 49 years.
Ever since then, I have been a mentor for the female tributes of District 12, none of which had made it past the bloodbath. I have been a celebrity in the capitol and have had many lovers, though none of which are to my liking. It was only this week that Septimus Snow had proposed to me, he is the grandson of former President Snow. I have always had a crush on him and he has shown such kindness towards me that it would be a crime to say no. I honestly think that I love him, though I am also conflicted. It was his grandfather that destroyed the rebellion that my grandparents fought for and it was also his fault my great aunt died. I hate him, but then yet I love his grandson. They are nothing alike, he is caring and kind to me and shows nothing but respect.
Well, that's what I get for being the granddaughter of Peeta and Katniss Mellark.
AN: Well, that was just sort of the introduction to my story and it is slightly AU. Katniss and Peeta were the victors of the 75th Annual Hunger Games. The rebellion continued but Katniss and Peeta were not part of it, as they were under arrest in the Capitol. They were forced to mentors until they were reaped for the 150th Hunger Games. Zelia Zenno is their granddaughter and her mother was a Mellark but she married a Zenno. That is the explanation for the last name at least.
I am still looking for tributes and the form is on my profile along with an updated list of the current tributes. I hope to hear from you and make sure to leave a review with your thoughts on the chapter. If your feeling really adventurous, you can favorite/follow the story as well. I'm conflicted on a sponsor point system, it seems like a lot of work. Let me know what you think.
-Vaan