Note: This is my first fan fiction. I don't mind criticism but just know that this is my first time. Enjoy!
Gale's POV
"Welcome. We will now make the selection for the tributes of the 74th annual Hunger Games." Effie Trinket's voice boomed over the loud speakers. Everything was silent except for a few shuffling feet and nervous mumbles.
"I shall choose a lady first." I steal a glance over to Katniss who was already looking at me. You okay? I mouthed. She nodded her head.
Up on stage, Effie's hand swam through the folded slips of paper until one was finally chosen.
"Primrose Everdeen." The name echoed through the crowd. I looked over at Katniss whose eyes already brimmed with tears. I saw her push through the crowd, trying to get to her sister who was slowly walking up to the stage.
"Prim! Prim!" I heard her scream. Primrose turned around, but peacekeepers pulled Katniss away. "I volunteer! I volunteer as tribute!" I see as the peacekeepers move away and Katniss moves toward the stage and Prim starts going after her, but peacekeepers pull her back and she is led back to her space in the crowd.
"What is your name?" Effie says to Katniss.
"Katniss Everdeen."
Nobody has ever volunteered in District 12 before. I looked back to Katniss's sister who was still crying. I looked at her mother who was staring blankly, in shock. Finally, I looked over to my best friend, scared to death on the stage. I wanted to help her but—
"Gale Hawthorne."
I'm as scared as she is.
Note: This was just a small introduction to the setting, characters and background information. Criticize it all you want, I want to make sure you guys enjoy the story! I will update if you like it, and I will go into more detail. Hope you liked it!