The Old Ways

by Thargelion

A brother in his fantasyland, a mace-filled arena, and his sister's letter to the president of Panem. / Written for the Caesar's Palace challenge 'I've got 99 problems but a challenge ain't one'.

For the challenge on Caesar's Palace 'I've got 99 problems but a challenge ain't one', and also for the Caesar's Palace prompt "Mace".

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Dear Mr. President;

My brother was a knight in all but name. He'd sit on his chair like it was a throne. He'd call me Lady Emery and I'd call him Sir James. Or Jamie, if I was feeling rebellious. Then he'd say, "If you demean my title, Lady Emery, then I shall decapitate you!"

This year he got "drafted into the jousting match". Your Games. He said noble Sir James would be Victor.

Maces. Only maces. The noble knight tried, but he couldn't lift them.

Two days in, Sir Jamie fell. I blame you.

- Lady Emery Hugh