Together Against The Odds.
a fan fiction for the Hunger Games.
hope you like it.
The rain fell down hard in center square. I couldn't see very well through the sheets of water, but I could make out Gavin's red hair in any storm. He's looking up at the podium, trying to make our Hendra. Shes standing up there, trying to welcome us to this years reaping. Of course, no one heard her. Her blue hair is clinging to her face, soaked, just like everyone elses. so much for looking pretty for the crowd.
I see Gavin finally give up on trying to figure out what she's saying and he looks over at me. I smile slightly and shrug, not really caring what she's saying. soon whispers go through the girls around me and they step away from me. I don't notice, since im still looking at Gavin. I see his eyes go wide and I look around, staring. It can't be me...my name is only in there twice! TWICE! I swallow and walk forward, heading for the concrete stairs, stepping in muddy puddle after muddy puddle. Just stay calm...you'll be fine. I repeat to myself, as I climbed the stairs. Everyone squinted up at me as I stand up there, so nervous im sweating. well, they can't tell. the rain will cover that up.
Then I watch Hendra go over to the boys and picks out a damp, soggy name card. then she goes back over to her mic, which doesn't really help at the moment, and I can barely make out what she says, but I hear it. "Ross Tager." Gavin's twelve-year-old little brother. The skimpy, twitching, little boy starts walking, taking the smallest steps. I searched the crowd for Gavin and I seen him rushing towards Ross. "I volunteer! let him be!" he runs and hugs his brother and I relax a little. Thank God Ross didn't have to go through this... Gavin lead him back to the crowd and then hurried up the steps. I look over at him and he smiles slightly, looking out at the crowd.
Hendra is still attempting to talk, but only us on the platform can hear what she's saying. Eventually she gives up and they all run home for the cover of their homes, except us. We are led by peacekeepers into the Justice Building, and thrown into sepreat rooms. I look around at the wooden, dull room and close y eyes, reviewing what has happened. Okay, so i was picked during the reaping..Ross was chosen..oh no... I freeze. I'm going to have to fight Gavin in the arena.
Okay, so thats what ive got. please comment and just tell me if i make any mistakes, im terrible at grammer and spelling. so yea. tks!