I have a name, I am more than another piece in your games, I will not die in silence. I am an unnamed tribute in the 74th Hunger Games.

I look around nervously at the arena, my breathing shaky. To my left is the District 2 boy. He looks eager with his fists clenched. On my right is the boy from 4. He looks smaller than before and frightened, probably how I look now.

60

I consider stepping off my pedestal, but don't want to die so patheticly.

50

Should I run to the Cornucopia, or flee the bloodbath?

40

I'll die immediately, what's the point.

30

I should at least try. I'm thinking about stepping off my plate again, but then I will be a complete failure to District 7.

20

Suddenly, the most amazing axe I have ever seen is inside the Cornucopia. If that beauty of a weapon was in my possession, I might actually have a chance at this thing.

10

Should I? My heart is pounding in my chest.

5

Before I even think it through I find my self facing the Cornucopia.

BANG!

The timer goes off and I'm running full speed to that axe. Along the way I manage to swipe up a small backpack.

There were screams and crys as other tributes died. I started to regret doing this, but kept going anyways. Finally, I'm inside the Cornucopia.

As I try to swoop up the axe the District 9 boy picks it up before I do, and he swings it at me. I miraculously dodge, and the axe swings too far, killing him.

I stand still astonished, until I come to my senses, pick up the axe and run off towards the woods.

I keep on running not looking back, jumping over every rock, passing by the trees like wind. Then I reach the end of a trail, and tumble down a hill.

Regaining my strength, I hop on my feet quickly. I received a bruise and a few scratches from that fall. For precaution I check around me before opening my pack.

A bag full of edible berries, a pack of raw beef, idione, and a canteen full of water! Yes! This is exactly what I was hoping for, now I don't have to spend my entire first day scavenging for food and water.

I guess I should devote this time to find a resting place for the night.

Nighttime...

I found a willow tree, and concealed myself in there. I don't have anything to strap myself on with, but I don't toss and turn while I sleep, so I'll be okay.

I lay on the tree as the cannons fire.

Girl from 3. As always the careers have made it through the first day.

Boy from five.

Both from six.

Both from eight.

Guess my district partner is still alive.

Boy from nine. I remember him at the Cornucopia.

Girl from 10. She was so quiet. I wonder if her death was just as quiet.

Then the anthem ends and the sky blacks out.

End of Chapter 1.

REMAINING TRIBUTES

GLIMMER: DISTRICT 1

MARVEL: DISTRICT 1

CLOVE: DISTRICT 2

CATO: DISTRICT 2

DISTRICT 3 MALE

MARINA: DISTRICT

SEBASTIAN: DISTRICT 4

FOXFACE: DISTRICT 5

WOOD: DISTRICT 7

SIENNA: DISTRICT 7

DISTRICT 9 FEMALE

RUE: DISTRICT 11

THRESH: DISTRICT 11

KATNISS: DISTRICT 12

PEETA: DISTRICT 12

THE FALLEN

DISTRICT 3 FEMALE

DISTRICT 5 MALE

DISTRICT 6 FEMALE

DISTRICT 6 MALE

DISTRICT 8 FEMALE

DISTRICT 8 MALE

DISTRICT 9 MALE

DISTRICT 10 MALE