Prim
Disclaimer: The Capitol owns the Games, and I am not the Capitol. Therefore, I don't own the games!
Tears start to form in my eyes when my name is called at the reaping. I don't think I can survive a fight to the death. As I start to move forward, I hear my name being called out somewhere behind me. That voice- It brings fear into my whole body. Shiver after shiver crawls up my spine. Katniss. "Prim!" I hear being called out by a terrified Katniss. Her hand is on my shoulder. It happens so fast. Soon she is on the platform. The tears start rolling down my cheeks as I realize the truth. My older sister has volunteered to take my place in the Hunger Games.
It doesn't seem real at first. I watch the footage of my sister volunteering at the reaping. I start to cry again. My cat, Buttercup, comes over to protect me. I know he means to comfort me, but it just reminds me that no one is there to protect Katniss. Everything reminds me of Katniss. To her game bag, to anyone who wears their hair in a braid. Even when my mother's arms protect me, It just isn't the same without Katniss. I miss her. I know that we will be able to say goodbye, but I don't think I can stand it. She's walking towards her slaughter because of me.
When I see the train, I see the unmistakable gray eyes of Katniss. I look into them, then I quickly turn away. It's too much. I can't say goodbye. For reasons unbeknownst to me, I manage to say, "Win for me, Katniss. Promise you'll come back." I see the look of doubt in her eyes, then she says softly, "I promise, Prim". As I walk away, I cling to my mother's arm. Comfort is at my side,but at my other side, grief and torture haunting every step of the way.
The grief takes over me as I lay in bed. I hear a soft knock at my door. "Go away." I mumble. The door opens a crack I know Gale's at the other side. " I said 'Go away'!" I yell as I close the door with all my might. I start to giggle. I can't help it. Just the sight of seeing the strong Gale struggling to get the door open takes over my mind. I hesitate as I open the door. Gale tumbles in as I try to stifle a laugh. He sits at the end of my bed. "I know, what you're feeling, Prim. I feel it too".
Tears start to form in my eyes again. Gale starts to hug me. He looks so much like Katniss, I give in. I try not to think of what Katniss' slaughter will look like.
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