Cato's story
I opened my brown eyes, squinting at the bright light that came from our window. I lived in District 2. The best district! I would be turning 7 tomorrow, So that meant training academy starts tomorrow. Not exactly a birthday present, but I have to train for the Hunger Games, don't I? The Hunger Games is a competition where a girl and boy, at age 12, fight to the death.
Still don't know why though. Moving on to something… important! Our stone house was somewhat big, my bedroom, the smallest. Mom slept in the giant bedroom, with my stepfather, only thing is, I don't call him father. I call him by his name, Soul. Weird name, I know. I don't know went wrong with his parents, so don't ask me! Anyways, my older sister, Myra, slept in a small room too. She was a beautiful brunette, her amber eyes, always gleaming with mischief; I've always wondered what the heck she was thinking. But I do have a younger brother, Thorn. He's still a baby, not even 1 year old! So, obviously he doesn't have hair yet, well he has bit. Thorn is pampered though! His room is only a tiny bit smaller then moms and Souls. Mine has a window, an old bed, and uh, yeah that's about it. OH! I forgot!
We have two kittens, Shimmer and Jewel. Jewel was completely pure white, except she had red splotches that look like jewels'. Shimmer was a golden kitten, with darker stripes; she had such soft fur too! I was very close to Jewel though, her dark blue eyes shining all day. Shimmer had bright blue eyes though. They were both girls too! I also had a dog, a German Sheppard dog, Flame. I named him that because he would do anything to protect us. He was outside all day, and slept by me and Jewel each night. Shimmer was constantly with Myra. All the bedrooms are upstairs, the kitchen and the main room in downstairs. The kitchen was made of stone, but worked perfectly. Mom makes us what Soul catches us and buys us. He has a gun. He hunts Deer, rabbit, voles, squirrels, you name it! But he sells like, half of it! Then buys knifes, spears, swords… I didn't mind that actually. I want to learn to throw those weapons so badly! Soul never taught how though, so I hope I'm taught at training academy though. Speaking of training academy, I better rest, tomorrows going to be a busy day!
I woke up, rolling over and being face to face with Jewel, her dark blue eyes peering at me. She blinked as I locked her gaze with mine. Then, I felt a tugging pull on my feet. I reluctantly got up, and saw Flame tugging on my feet. "Flame! Cut it out! It's Saturday!" I scolded. Flame barked. "What is it?!" I muttered annoyed. Then, I suddenly remembered. "Training! My birthday!" I yelped. I leapt out of bed, grabbing my outfit. Jewel got up and rubbed her soft face against my leg. "Jewel! Move! I've got to be dressed to go to training!" I grumbled. I quickly slid into my uniform: Black sweatpants, a shirt and a jacket, also black with a red stripe on each sides, even on the pants. On my right upper side, there was a logo carefully stitched onto it. It read "District 2, Cato Ludwig." I puffed out my chest in pride, I knew I would enjoy training from this very second. "Flame, get ready. I'm a future Hunger Game victor."