United We Stand

by Greciousscum29

(I'm terrible at descriptions) Rosalie Loveless lives on the streets of District 12. Her only friend is twelve year old Adelaide Sphynx who is like a little sister to her. But what will happen when they get involved in the Hunger Games? Who can stick it out until the end? Fragile and beautiful Adelaide, or Strong and scruffy Rosalie?

I feel as though I've been awake all night. Cold wind brushes my face as I lay there, staring into the darkness. I sit up, drowsy and numb all over. Nights have been super cold, of late and it's especially bad out here on the streets. I force myself to get up and slouch down the road. The morning is unusually quiet filled with not even the chirp of a mocking jay. The blinds of houses are closed and most people are still sleeping. No need to wake up early when you can sleep in. After all, it's The Reaping.

I wander my usual route just to kill time. Only passing a few early morning hob shoppers. I go past a small family, well groomed and in pristine shape. I roll my eyes and then come to my senses. It's not their fault that they're richer than me. Heck, it ain't even my fault that I'm living on the streets. I sigh and dash into a public restroom.

I wouldn't have to meet up with Adelaide until around 9 a.m. It couldn't be past 6 right now. I wash my face and hands, thoroughly scrubbing underneath my fingernails and inbetween my fingers. I even take the time to wash my hair over the sink with foamy soap. By the end, I'm looking slightly better. Now, I just need Adelaide to do my hair and lend me a dress. Even though she lives the street life, she doesn't dress like it. Her distant uncle pays for her education and sends her dresses to wear. Some of them 3 sizes too big.

I wander around town for the next few lingering hours. They drag by as I roam the streets, keeping myself away from the hub until Adelaide arrives.

I finally see her standing outside the hub, looking youthful and pretty, as usual.

"Rosalie!" She calls, smiling and waving when she sees me. She seems WAY too cheerful for a Reaping Day. Then again, both of us are only entered once, so I'm sure she's not even the slightest bit anxious. Just wants to eat strawberries later.

"Adelaide." I say, nodding my greeting.

She runs up and hugs me, almost crushing my ribs. For a fragile twelve year old, she's strong.

"Let's get you fixed up."

She says, looking me up and down.

"What do you mean?" I say jokingly

She punches my arm and replies

"Let the fun begin!"