Survival Quest

This story is based on two years ago. I had just turned twelve. Each year the mayor holds a drawing to see who will be in the Survival Quest. I was just plain unlucky. There was no way I would get pulled I told myself but like I said before…Bad luck.

"It's so muggy out here." I complained. But my sister Genevieve didn't hear me. All day all she could talk about was how the drawing was today. I gave her a dirty look and started saying, "It's hot. "She looked at me as if I belonged in a crazy home so hushed. I could tell she knew I was trying to change the subject. We walked home and I think I was in a sweat. Not because it was hot but because I was nervous what would happen so I prayed for a second and then I was on my way to the drawing. Bruce

My heart beat fast I was scared. "What will I do if I am picked?" I paced back and forth and back and forth. Genevieve said stop worrying you just turned twelve there's No way you'll get picked. Then I said "Your right there's NO way I'll get pulled. So and I kept on walking. When we got there everyone was there and this time I knew how nervous they were. Is it really possible to be this scared I whispered? Then the mayor was there onstage. My breathing got heavy and heavy and heavier. I felt like I was dying but, I listened to the mayors words. She pulled out a name out of the jar could it be mine? "Bruce Harvey."

Genevieve looked so worried. But I kept listening and for the girl. "Rosemary Ridge". My jaw dropped. "NO!" Genevieve said. But I looked at her and she was silent. The mayor then said I will see you both tomorrow. The next day the mayor took me and Bruce to the train. I hugged Genevieve and said "don't worry." I smiled and tears streamed down her face."" I am going to visit Bruce" said Genevieve. I told her goodbye and she told me be brave and that's when I knew I had to win.

I walked by Bruce's room and overheard Genevieve talking. All I could hear was TOUCH HER AND I KILL YOU. She said "I know stop yelling before someone hears. Said Bruce. Then I sneezed they looked at the window on the door and I was gone. "That was a close one." "I'm gonna go make sure Rosemary is still in her room. Said Genevieve. I ran back to the room and closed the door then sat down. Then she walked in the room. "Were you just in the hallway"? She asked. "No why"? I asked. (Even though I knew the answer)

Oh nothing she said. I'll miss you she said. I just looked up and frowned. For the last time she said be brave. But this time she handed me a small golden pin. It was the shape of a mocking jay. "Thank you". I said. Then she left. "The train will be leaving in two minutes. I fell asleep when I woke up I was in a fancy room. "Genvieve!"!Bruce came running in. What's wrong? He asked. Where am I? Were at the hotel. "What when did that happen? Don't worry you're in good hands. I got up and wondered around what city am I in?