District 5

I walked into the kitchen quietly without saying a single word. My little sister is sitting down. She was barely touching her breakfast. My mom is busy making tea. Today is the reaping, and they will choose one girl and one boy from District 5. I remembered the girl from five in the 74th Hunger Games. She looked like a fox. We never exactly knew her name.

I sat down and stared at the food. Toast and tea. That's the only thing we usually have at home. There's not much food in five these days. I took one bite of the toast and sipped my tea. I went back to my room with my little sister following behind.

"Alena, what if one of us gets reaped?" asked my little sister. "I'm sure none of us won't get reaped, Leana." I told her.

I went to take shower. When I was done, there was a white blouse with a short black skirt and my black school shoes waiting for me on my bed. "I thought it would suit you since you've already grown up." My mom suddenly said. "Mom, it's not like I'm sixteen." I said with a smile. Honestly, I'm only fourteen. Leana is twelve.

I put on the outfit my mom have prepared for me. Leana, my mom and I saw children crying as we walked. Leana and I walked to where the Peacekeepers were getting our blood samples. After Leana's turn, I waited for the prick to hit my finger. It didn't hurt as much as it did the first time.

Then, it's time. My heart was beating faster than a normal heart beat would. Liliana Carlisle, District 5's escort, walked onto the stage.

First was a little speech from Liliana, then a message from President Snow.

"Welcome ladies and gentlemen, to the 76th annual Hunger Games! We are now going to choose the tributes." Liliana said. "Like always, ladies first."

She started to dig into the reaping bowl for the girls, then she took out her hand holding a paper. She unfolded it and said, "Alena Florence."

My heart literally stopped. I slowly walked onto the stage with the Peacekeepers guarding me. I stood there and stared at the audience with a cold stare. "Now, for the gentleman."

Again, she dig her hand into the bowl for the boys, and held the paper. She unfolded it and read out, "Breckin Rallent."

Breckin Rallent. The 15 year old boy from my class. He was the class bully. I might have no problem killing him. If he didn't kill me first. Breckin and I were brought to the Justice Building. I hope this isn't the last time I will see my family and talk to them.

My mom and Leana went in looking very scared and worried. But also at the same time somehow looking sorry. "You said none of us will get reaped!" Leana said as she ran and hugged me. "I know. I'm sorry I was wrong." I replied. "I'm so sorry, honey. I wish none of this would've happened to us." my mom said. "Don't worry, mom. I'll do my best. I'll try my best to make sure that the victor this year wouldn't be a Career. Or maybe someone from twelve." I told her.

"Hey, time's up." one of the Peacekeepers said. Leana gave me one last hug before the Peacekeeper pulled them out of the room. I hope that wasn't the last hug from Leana.