Safe & Sound

I don't own Hunger Games. I only own OCS.

I look at my twin fondly sitting in front of me.

I slowly braid her sandy blonde hair back as she bounced impatiently on the bed.

I reached for a satin ribbon, tying it in place.

"Done." I said.

She looked like she was fixing to say something when mother shouted, "Bed time!"

My twin gave me a pouty look, wanting to play some more.

I pulled her closer to me, stroking her soft hair.

Realizing what I was fixing to do, she struggled to get away.

"I remember tears streaming down your face when I said I'll never let you go. When all those shadows almost killed your light. I remember you said, don't leave me here alone. But all that's dead and gone and passed tonight." I sang slowly, watching my sisters eyes droop.

"Just close your eyes. The sun is going down. You'll be alright. No one can hurt you now. Come morning light, you and I'll be safe and sound..." I don't sing the next verses, for my sister is fast asleep in my arms.

I slowly drift off, the reaping tomorrow completely slipping from my mind.

The peacemakers pushed us all together, like herds of cattle.

I grip my twin sister's hand tightly, trying not to lose her to the crowd.

I glance over, seeing her expression of absolute terror.

Her pale skin matched mine like two puzzle pieces.

Copper and green eyes swirled together intently.

Her sandy blond hair was braided back hastily.

I'm probably in the same state.

The twelve year olds in front of us came to abrupt halt.

A familiar face climbed the steps onto the stage.

Her eye shadow was amethyst purple and her lipstick a flowery pink.

A poof dress with mixes of gold and green and purple and pink flowers clung to her frame.

Placed in her hair was a similar gold and green flower.

She towered over most people on the stage in her ridiculously tall golden high heels.

She looked at all of us, a smile gracing her lips.

I realized that I never paid attention to the President's speech.

"Happy Hunger Games! And may the odds be ever in your favor!" She announced happily, "Now let's begin with the girls!"

Her hand circled the bowl, pausing for dramatic effect before pulling one out.

She announced the name for the rest of District 12 to hear, "Jaimie Shina!"

It took me several moments to process the name.

By the time I did, the peacekeepers ripped my sister away.

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-Soul Spirit-