A/N - This story takes place after the first hunger games with Katniss and Peeta, but before the Quarter Quell. I guess i just could have said before the second book. Please review!
Panem
I stood in my bedroom wringing my wet hair onto a towel on my bed. My heart was racing abnormally fast, I wasn't surprised. I got out all my hunting equipment out and layer them out, taking inventory. Hunting boots. Game bag. My fathers hunting jacket. My bow and arrows were in the hollowed out tree beyond the fence. I sat down on my bed and took a deep breath. "Just get through the next ten minuets, then you can go out and hunt with Gale. Just ten minuets and you can be yourself, beyond the fence."
"Katniss, come here. They are about to start.". My little sister Prim was calling from the living room. I made my way to her, on the couch. It was a big day in Panem, they were about to announce the Quarter Quell for this year. Every 25 years they do a special twist for the Hunger Games. I was nervous, I didn't want to go back into The Games. I remember one year they had a set age of tributes, I imagine they could probably change the age range if they wanted to. It was The Capital after all.
I walked in the room with my Damp hair hanging down my back. I sat down next to Prim and my mother sat on Prim's other side. The screen flickered to life as the head Game maker stepped onto the stage. The Capital roared with enthusiasm. They rest of Panem Held their breath.
"Ladies and gentlemen of Panem, I will reach into this bin and announce this years Quarter Quell ruling.". The audience cheered as He gestured to the small bin resting on the podium in front of him. He took a dramatic pause, probably to build the suspense. He looked down at the bowl and pulled out a thick card from the bin. He grinned as he read. " Ah, very interesting.". He said as he begins to read the rule out loud. "This year, to mix it up a lot, and provide variety for the audience, 6 districts from Panem will be chosen at random to give two tributes as normal. The remaining 12 tribute spots will be filled by children from other areas. Four tributes from Hogwarts school for witchcraft and wizardry, four tributes from Camp Half Blood, and four tributes from The School, which breeds human hybrids. Let the games begin!". Seneca crane walked off stage as all of Panem blinked with disbelief. After a few moments of silence, The Capital erupted in cheers.
Prim stared at the now black screen. She turned around slowly to look at me. I was in shock. What just happened? They are providing Panem with a glint of hope for the coming year. Maybe they won't have to watch their friends and family die this year. I saw through it. The Capital was showing us hope, only so they could rip it away for six unlucky districts. Those districts won't see any change other than the other 12 tribute spots being filled by strange people with strange abilities. Abilities that could crush all of Panem, they were unknown to all of us, and we will be pinning normal children against them. We didn't stand a chance, and The Capital knew that.
I looked down at Prim's worried face. Her beautiful eyes swam with tears. She was waiting for me to say something. I couldn't hurt her, I had to be optimistic. After a few minuets thought I faked a smile. I bent down and kissed Prim's forehead.
"Don't worry little duck, they don't stand a chance, the Hunger Games have been going on for so long here, the other tributes won't know what hit them. And who knows, this year, district 12 might not even be chosen.". I got up and walked away to get ready for the daily hunt with Gale. Just a few more minuets.