Chapter 1: District 1 Reapings and Some Rules

Suzanne Collins owns the idea for the games, but we fanfictioners own any original characters we make.

SYOT form is on my profile.

No reserving slots.

On that note, no district 1 submissions will be accepted because they both are MINE! Plus I clearly already have the reaping done, and I have plans for both of them.

Hope you enjoy, and happy submitting!

Victore Golden's POV

At 5:30 I wake up and brush out my shoulder length platinum blonde hair. It takes forever, but only because I need to look perfect on the year I'm going to volunteer. Then I straighten out my natural waves. Why couldn't I have straight hair like my older sister Abbey? I never liked my wavy hair. After my hair is done, I choose out my reaping outfit so it's all ready for after my last-minute training. The outfit is this soft navy blue dress with purple gradients and dark purple heels to go with it. I put it on my bed and pull on some sweats and a t-shirt. I head over to my training academy for the early-bird session. I'm decent at throwing knives, but my real skill is slingshot. Nobody ever realizes how lethal a slingshot can be if you have good aim. I throw 6 knives in a row. 2 are in the bulls-eye, 1 is in the outer ring, and the other 3 miss. Yeah, maybe I exaggerated being 'decent'. More like it's 50/50 whether I hit or miss. I guess I'm sticking with slingshot for my weapon.

At the reaping, our escort struts up to the stage. We breeze through the boring part and get to the actual reaping. Vanity says,"Ladies first! The lucky girl is Satin Bronze."

I raise my hand and say loud and clear, "I volunteer as tribute!" Of course, I have to beat 3 other wanna-be's. But, I'm fast, even in high heels. "My name is Victore Golden.", I say.

Next, Vanity announces the 'lucky boy'. Some 17 year old named Maxon Silvers volunteers. He must be from 'Future Victors School Of Training' because I don't recognize him. He walks up like he owns the place. Ugh, I hate overconfident people.

In visiting, first my parents come in. My mom says, "Remember Victore, you need to show the Careers who's boss in the group. In the finals, climb a tree and shoot the others with your slingshot. Just don't die."

My dad says, "Honey, Vicky has won every single practice Hunger Games there was. Don't you think she can win the real thing?"

My mom says, "I know, I just worry. I love you Victore."

I say, "I love you too Mom. See you in a few weeks."

A Peacekeeper comes in and takes my parents away. Next Abbey and my 2 best friends, Shannon and Estelle come in.

Abbey congratulates me on being able to beat the other girls to the stage. Estelle and Shannon bring up more tips, like practicing knife throwing more and using the arena to my advantage. Somehow I get the feeling that my friends don't think I can win. They say goodbye and a Peacekeeper drags them out. I have no more visitors.

Maxon Silvers POV

When I wake up, I comb through my brown hair a bit and throw on my jeans and t-shirt. Dress pants and shirts are overrated. How are you supposed to win the race to the stage if you are too worried about how you look? Anyway, I go down and rewatch some previous Hunger Games on our TV. Last-minute training is useless. If you don't feel confident, then why are you volunteering in the first place? I'm a pro with a bow. Ha, that rhymed!

For the girls, some girl named Victore volunteers. She is the hottest girl I've ever seen, damn. I want to kiss her at least once before she dies. I am so going to outlive her, even though she's one year older than me. When Vanity says the kid's name, I quickly say "I volunteer!"

For some reason, only my dad visits me. He claims that my mom was mad at me for volunteering to go to my certain death. So, my own mother doesn't think I can win. I guess I will prove her wrong and rub it in her face when I come back home. My dad gives a long speech about believing in myself and yada yada. That is not what these games are about. They are about killing all the other tributes.

So, questions for sponsor points later in the story! Each is worth 5 points.

Who did you like better, Victore or Maxon?

What did you like about them?

What didn't you like about them?

Predictions?

I'm thinking about ghost POVs later in the actual games. Opinions?

Make sure to submit a tribute! All slots except for District 1 are open.