Chapter 1
"Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark," the mayor hollered. My dear Katniss. How DARE they pick my sweat little girl. And the pour little boy that share the same fate. Why did the mayor agree on training kids at a young age? Especially at 7 years old.
"Honey are you ok," asked my husband
"No, how could I? Our daughter just got chosen for a dangerous fate"
"Don't worry is not like it is the Hunger Games. Plus I could look after her remember."
The Hunger Games is a televised competition between 24 teenagers that fight to the death. The 24 teenagers are chosen at the Reaping. The Reaping happen in all districts that chooses 1 boy and 1 girl to go in the arena to fight to the death. Since the beginning District 12 has the least Victors. Only 1. So the locals decide to train 1 Seam (the poor side) girl/boy and 1 Merchant girl/boy. The mayor said yes. This was created last year after the Hunger Games when District 12 almost won. James is one the trainer because he is an excellent archer.
"I know but it just seem like she a fate a being a tribute in the Hunger Games," I said worried.
"She won't I promise Elizabeth. Let's go look for Katniss ok?" said James.
I nod. We stand up from the couch we were sitting on. We are currently at the mayor's house. We leave the room and go outside. We spot Katniss and Madge, the mayor's daughter, chatting. We walk up to them to talk to Katniss.
"Katniss, we are going to go to see some people you need to meet," said James
"Ok daddy. Who is it," question Katniss
"It is Peeta Mellark honey," I said
"The boy that the mayor called out," wandered Katniss
Katniss doesn't know why she is here or why her named was called. I want to keep it like that for now.
"Yes dear. You and him are going to spend a lot a time together," said James
"I don't want to. He's a boy and boys are gross," said Katniss
James and I chuckle at Katniss's remorse.
"Not all boys are gross honey," I said while smiling.
"Well Peeta is not gross. Peeta's dad said he is a gentlemen," said James
"Ok daddy, if you say so. Let's go," said Katniss while grabbing James's and I's hand.
"Bye Madge see you tomorrow," said Katniss waving goodbye.
We go on walking to the Mellark's bakery guessing they went home. While walking people keep on giving us pity looks. Katniss is confused at why people is giving her that look. She keeps walking not asking questions.
