Daisey, the singer from district 11
Chapter 1: The Lake and the reaping.
I could roll around with him all day in the grass if I could. He is sweet and I share many great memories with him. His name is Robin. We jump into the lake together and laugh. He'll never know how much he means to me. I hear a peacekeeper.
"What are you doing in the lake?" she asks angrily.
"I was getting some water for the irrigation," I answer. Yes, I have the boring job of an irrigator.
"Well get back to work!" she sneers.
My name is Daisy, I am twelve years old. I live in district 11 which is agriculture. I hate living in a strict district. My crush's name is Robin, my best friends are Rue, Lilly, George, and Mabel. I run back to work. Hours pass and all I can think about is Robin. I know; I am young, but everything has changed since I feel for him. The four note whistle ends the workday, and I head home. My parents are arguing again; figures. My dad is hot headed and my mother is lazy, not the best combination.
I eat some food I slipped into my shirt, normally I don't smuggle food, but I haven't eaten since yesterday morning. My parents are scared for me, and I know why; it's my first year at the reaping tomorrow. I walk out of the house and startle them; they didn't even notice I was arrived.
I see my friends in the meadow. Wild flowers of yellow grow all around.
"Hey Daisy," said Rue. I smile at her. Mabel is the oldest of all of us; she is thirteen. Rue is around my age, people say we could be cousins. Other then my lighter skin tone, we could be sisters. Lilly is the youngest; she is around ten. She plays with a straw doll she built. George just turned twelve a few days ago. Robin is just under thirteen. A few birds fly over us.
"If I had wings, I'd fly out of this district," I said.
"Wouldn't we all?" asked Mabel. I return home before dark. My parents have made dinner. Beans and pig. The first proper meal I've had in months.
"I'm entering my name in again at the reaping for food," I say.
"You don't need to do that," my dad says.
"Well I am," I say. My chats about everything at dinner; she never stops talking.
Tomorrow when I wake up everything is silent; today is the day of the reaping. It's only five o clock, our group of friends agreed to meet up near an old oak tree. I am the last one to arrive; I don't like wakening up early.
"You're not actually scared are you?" Rue asks.
"No way, your name has been in their once, mine has only been in their twice," I respond.
"Twice?" Rue asks.
"Food," I respond. Mabel hands Lilly something, a wooden cat. It has long legs, a long tail, and is painted pink. I notice the white flowers and dots.
"It cost me a few old gloves, but here is something for you guys to remember me by if I get reaped," she says.
"Mabel, you won't get picked," says George. Robin joins us; I thought you guys would be here, he says. He is holding something; a dog.
"You fund scout," I say smiling. Scout is my pet puppy. He is light brown and small. He has one dark brown spot over his eye.
We are all in our best clothes for the reaping, I personally would hate to get picked; but I don't think I'd ever have the guts to rebel against the capital.
"Well let's go on an adventure," says Robin in his child like voice running off. We follow behind him closely. He is obviously heading us towards the reaping; he just doesn't want to make it sound sad.
After I have gotten my food I find my place with a few other children. I see my friend Raven; We are not very close, but I stand next to her. Effie comes out towards the bowl. We view a stupid clip from the capitol as I see a few older kids mouthing what they see; I'd be afraid of pissing off the peacekeepers if I did that. My curly hair is put in a side ponytail with a lower in it to give it a romantic look.
"Ladies first," Effie says. I don't know why the capitol people dress so stupidly. Who I must admit though, Effie's nails look great. Better then her olive green cloths at least. She opens the card and reads the name.
All I hear is "Rue" then I lost reality. No, this can't be happening, please not my friend; it must be a mistake. I wake up to reality as she is going on stage. Raven look horrified.
"Rue!" I scream.