Hey! With a one-shot and a multi-chapter story under my belt, I decided that I really wanted to try my hand at inventing my own Hunger Games! This is going to be my take on the 100th Annual Hunger Games, or 4th Quarter Quell. I know this has been done before. How is mine going to be special, you ask? Well, I'm pretty sure I'll never get over the cancellation of Victorious. So, I decided to put all 7 main characters in my Hunger Games! I'm sorry to those of you who are upset that I didn't take tribute submissions. Anyway, let the story begin!
Trina Vega (18), District 1
I sit at the dinner table with my parents and my sister. We are unusually quiet during the meal, but that is to be expected. Today is the day our President announces the 4th Quarter Quell, and we are all extremely nervous. Ever since the rebellion the started during the previous Quarter Quell failed miserably, the Hunger Games have continued just as they used to. For the last Quarter Quell, previous victors were selected as tributes. Who knows what will happen this year?
The thing that most worries me about the upcoming reaping is the safety of my sister, Tori. She's 17, so she still has one more reaping after this one if she doesn't get chosen this year. As for me, this is the last year I am eligible for the Gams. Neither of us are the type to volunteer. I know, that's strange coming from a girl from District 1. It's even stranger considering this is my last reaping. I just really hope that Tori doesn't have to go into that arena. We have our fights, but I still couldn't bear it if she died.
Living in District 1, you tend to have enough food to eat. It seems that we've spent more time pushing it around in our bowls than I thought. It is already time for the mandatory viewing of the Quarter Quell announcement.
"I guess we better get ready to watch the announcement," my dad says, voicing my thought.
The four of us stand up almost simultaneously. My parents quickly clean the dishes while Tori and I take our places on the couch and turn on the TV. Mom and dad walk in just as it is starting. After sitting down, dad puts his arm around me while mom puts hers around Tori. It is either out of parental instinct, or because they know we're the ones who need the most comfort.
Our President walks up to a large podium. We have a new President. President Snow died shortly after the rebellion ended, after the 80th Hunger Games. He was replaced by President Goldman. True to his name, he wears a solid gold suit and gold eyeliner. Upon reaching the podium, he gives the usual introduction. I have heard the same thing for the past 18 years. Soon enough, he pulls a crisp white envelope with the number 100 printed on it from a box that is presented to him. I am now on the edge of my seat.
Before opening the envelope, he says, "As you all know, there have been three Quarter Quells thus far. For the 25th anniversary of the Games, the Districts were asked to vote for their tributes. On the 50th anniversary, twice as many tributes were sent into the arena. On the fateful 75th anniversary of the Hunger Games, the tributes were reaped from each District's existing pool of victors. And now, we have reached the 100th anniversary of our marvelous Games." He then proceeds to open the envelope. He removes the small piece of paper, which he reads. "On the one-hundredth anniversary of the Hunger Games, as a reminder to the rebels that even the most privileged among them will not be spared, District One must provide two female tributes for this year's Games."
After a brief conclusion, President Goldman leaves the stage, and my dad turns off the TV. I wasn't paying any attention, however. I was too shocked by what I had just heard. I turn to my sister, who is wearing the same terrified expression that I probably had at that moment.
And there's the first chapter! What did you think? Good? Bad? I'd really like to know either way, so please review! Constructive criticism is always helpful. Also, tell me what you think of my idea for the 4th Quarter Quell. I'll bet you can guess how District 1's reaping will turn out. Stay tuned!
