Chapter 1

**Glisten's POV**

"Glissy it's time to wake up, we have to go to the academy," my little sister Glimmer said shaking me.

I groaned trying to roll away from her. I wanted to sleep more, but we had to go to the academy today. Since The Reaping is today they all wanted to have one last word with us. This year is my last year thankfully, but sadly it's my little sister's first year. We aren't going to go and volunteer for the games she's too young, but if by some chance I get chosen then I can defend myself. At the age of 5 children are sent to the academies to train for the Hunger Games.

I'm Glisten Monteaux, my family owns and runs the biggest ruby mine in Panem. My sister Glimmer is 6 years younger than me, so I take care of her. I'm not exactly the picture perfect image District 1 is portrayed as. My blonde hair is curly and my glasses make it hard to see my bright green eyes.

"No, want to sleep," I groaned pushing my face into the pillow.

"No, we have to go to the academy remember, they want to talk to us before the Reaping," she said.

I rolled over grabbing my glasses off the side table before putting them on, so I could actually see my sister now. I got up and changed into pants and a shirt, so we could go to the academy. Once I was dressed we went downstairs. Mom was in the kitchen working on breakfast, I have no idea where dad was. They don't pay too much attention to us. We put on our shoes and ran to the academy.

There were two different academies in District 1, north academy and south academy. The North Academy was for the kids whose parents were poor, while the South Academy the one that we attended was for the wealthy kids. The South Academy was in the center of town and only a 10 minute run from our house. It's a huge building that looks like it was just built yesterday. We walked in the doors and went towards our meeting areas. Different age groups are split up so there isn't too much unfair competition. My group was for ages 16 to 18, while she's in the 12-14 group. I stood towards the back looking at the others.

"Ok everyone quiet down, I know you all have jitters since it's the Reaping," Glitter our trainer said coming in the room.

She started giving a speech about all of us bring pride to District 1. I just stood there; I had no intentions of volunteering, so I was done. It wasn't long before we were dismissed to go get ready.

"Glissy I really like Marvel," Glimmer said as we were walking to the town square.

Everything here is in walking distance, so we walk to everything. Our parents were coming way behind us.

"Glim I know, you should see yourself when you talk about him," I laughed.

"Hey!" she yelled blushing, it's cute.

It didn't take us long to get registered and in our age groups. I could see Glimmer in the front while I'm in the back. All of the decorations looked brand new this year even though we got new decorations the year before last. Other people starting filing in, all of the important people were on the stage. I could see the mayor in a clean and neat suit. To his right were the two mentors the sister and brother victors Cashmere and Gloss. Cashmere is absolutely gorgeous even wearing a simple black sundress; she makes it look like a million dollar gown. Gloss is the picture of handsome God his suit hiding his muscles.

"Welcome everyone to this year's Reaping for the 69th annual Hunger Games," Venus our escort screeched into the microphone.

I looked forward as she continued with her long speech. I saw Glimmer turn around and look at me as I rolled my eyes showing just how interested I was in this. She smiled and nodded agreeing before turning back around. A video was playing of how the Hunger Games started which we all know, why I don't see a point in this part.

"And now without a moment to spare it's time to pick our lovely lady…Glimmer Monteaux,"

Wait…Glimmer there is no way it's her first year. I looked and saw Glimmer moving out of her spot slowly. I looked and saw no one volunteering; I was not letting my sister do this.

"I volunteer," I shouted moving to the peacekeepers.

I looked at my sister she nodded at me I knew we would talk about this. I was escorted up to the stage as Venus welcomed me.

"And you are my dear?" she asked smiling.

"Glisten Monteaux," I replied sounding as strong as I could.

"Ohh lovely and now for our gentlemen…Marvel Conley," she said.

Not Marvel too my sister will be destroyed. I saw Marvel moving I had almost given up that there were any volunteers when I heard 'I volunteer'. Those words made me wish it was Marvel walking up here. Brown spiked hair the same color only belonging to a more built version of Marvel his older brother Glamorous 'Glam'. Glam moved up the stairs no problem taking his brother's place like I had just done.

Glam is the same age as me 18. He's tall and muscular with spiked brown hair and hazel eyes. He's the picture perfect Career tribute.

"And your name?"

"Glamorous Conley," he replied very smug.

"This year's tributes now give them a round of applause," she said while everyone clapped. "Now shake hands and the best wishes to you both."

I turned and looked at Glam. We shook hands, but I knew he wasn't going to keep our truce long. He smirked at me while I kept my composure. We were ushered into the Justice building and sent into separate rooms. It wasn't long before the door was busted open and Glimmer attacked me with a hug,

"Why Glissy?" she asked as tears ran down her cheeks.

"I couldn't let you do this you're not ready," I smiled trying to cheer her up.

I wasn't going to lie I knew there was a chance I wasn't coming home, but I also knew there was a very good chance that I was. We sat and talked for an hour; mom and dad came in and gave me their best wishes. I've never been close to my parents, so I understand what they mean.

A peacekeeper came and escorted Glimmer and my parents out of the room. I sat and looked around the room sighing I would miss my sister horribly.