So I am planning on writing a story for each Hunger Games until I do every game or until I get bored. The stories will be told from the victors POV. While doing this, I hope to improve my writing. I hope you all enjoy!
The 1st Hunger Games
Chapter 1: The Reaping
My mother, my sister, and I all sat around our old TV awaiting the president's message. After the Dark Days ended, The Capitol wanted to come up with a way to show the Districts that they have full power over us and after a year of debating, the president is about to deliver the message.
"Ladies and Gentlemen of Panem. After years of fighting, and suffering, The Capitol has risen once again," the president began. "After a year we have decided how the Districts will repay the Capitol, which provides you with protection, food, and other niceties, for the war and uprisings." A silence fell through my house. We don't live in a very big house, but we're the richest people in the poorest part of the district. Most people in the district get enough food, but in my part of the district, most people are underfed. Although we aren't rich, I give what little I can to the other people. I enjoy helping them, even if all I do is play with some of the kids for awhile.
"Every year, each district will provide the Capitol with one male and one female, called tributes, between the ages of 12 and 18 and they shall compete in a pageant known as The Hunger Games. All 24 tributes will be put into an arena and will compete to the death until one remains. The last one standing will be the victor and will get to return home, where they will be showered with money, food, and gifts. The tributes will be chosen at a public reaping. All eligible tributes names will be written on slips of paper and chosen at random. " I stopped listening after there.
Will fight to the death
There is a possibility I may die. But there are thousands of kids in the district. What is the likely hood of me getting chosen? I half listened for the rest of the speech. All I really picked up on was that mentors can send us gifts, there are interviews before the games, and that the first reaping would be in two days.
I got slammed into the girl in front of me as more people were shoved into the city square. The square is not nearly large enough for the entire district. The mayor, a short bald man, crossed the stage and read over the rules and the Treaty of Panem. Afterwards, an escort from the Capitol approached the podium. The Capitol sends escorts to each district and they pick who will become tributes. At least that's what I got from the presidents speech.
"Welcome all on this fabulous day," She began as a small breeze blew her wavy purple hair in front of her face. The Capitols fashions have always seemed weird to me. "I am Amelia and I will be the escort for District 2. Well, let's start with the ladies." She slowly walked over to a glass ball with all he names of the girls in the district from ages 12 – 18. The treaty states that each year, your name goes in one more time. I'm 15 which means my name is in there four times. She dug her hand deep into the ball, unfolding the little slip of paper that will have the power to change the fate of one unlucky family. The entire district stood in silence as her lips began to move.
"Our first female tribute from District 2 will be Camellia Lark. Where is Ms. Lark?" Everyone around me moved, forming a circle of people around me. The Peacekeepers signaled for me to go up on the stage, but instead I just stood there lifeless. Did she really say my name, or am I just imaging this. No, this can't be real. It felt like I was standing there for hours until I was snapped back into reality by my sister's voice.
"No! You can't take her." She yelled at the Peacekeepers. I'm surprised that an eight year old girl would have the courage to stand up to a Peacekeeper.
"Go back to mom" I said to my sister. I realize this must be hard for her. She doesn't want the Capitol to take another one of her family member. I slowly began to walk up to the stage as Peacekeepers followed me. When I got up on stage, Amelia began to walk towards the boys ball.
"District 2's first male tribute will be Zane Walker." I don't really know Zane, but his older brother was friends with my brother. That is, before the war. When the rebellion started, the Capitol began to favor District 2, since 13 was leading the rebellion. Because of my brother, Zane's brother, and my father fought for the Capitol and were all killed in the war. Just from looking at Zane, I could tell that I was not going to have a good chance in these games. Zane is three years older than me. He's tall and strong. I can only imagine what some of the other tributes are going to be like. When he got up on stage, Amelia instructed us to shake hands and then Peacekeepers forced us into the Justice Building. Once we were inside, we were lead into rooms and were told that family members or friends could visit us before we leave for the Capitol. Of course my mom and sister were first to enter. Immediately, my sister hugged me.
"You can't let them take you. I'd be lost without my sister." Hearing my sister say this made me realize I'm not coming back. I know I won't. Tears began to stroll down my face. After my sister let go, I hugged my mom. She didn't say anything, but I could tell that she knew this wasn't right. She didn't want to lose another family member to the Capitol. The rest of the time we all sat there in silence, no knowing what to say. By the time the Peacekeepers came to get them, we were all crying. A few of my friends and some of the little kids from my part of town wanted to come in and see me, but I didn't want to see them. It would only bring more tears.
The Peacekeepers came and got Zane and I and had us bored a train. Before I entered, I took one last look at District 2, for I will probably never see it again.
Next chapter should be coming soon. I'm about half way done with it. I would really appreciate reviews, as it can help me make it better.