The 100th Annual Hunger Games
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'Look there she goes! The little thief!'
'Why doesn't she just kill herself?'
'What's she wearing?'
'It's called makeup! Use it ugly!'
These are just some of the snide remarks that are said to me or behind my back when I walk around school. I'm a common thief and everyone knows it. I've been in District 12's prison 4 times and the longest I've ever stayed there is 2 months. Our District isn't the strictest but we still get punished. My name is Angelica Thorn; I am 15 and in a day's time will commence the reaping and almost certain death of one male and female tribute from my District in the 100th Annual Hunger Games.
Let me break this down for you…The history of the games I mean. About 100 years ago the 13 Districts of Panem rebelled against the Capital but failed and consequently District 13 was destroyed in the process. However the Capital announced that each year a male and female tribute between the ages of 12 and 18 will be reaped and sent into an arena where they will fight to the death until a lone victor remains. This pageant is known as the Hunger Games. 74 years later two tributes named Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark pulled a stunt in their games which garneted both of them to win. The following year (the 3rd quarter quell and the 75th Annual Hunger Games) they broke out of the arena and the 2nd rebellion started. However this rebellion failed and District 13 (that was found to still exist) was destroyed for good this time. Katniss and Peeta are still alive and are know mentoring the District 12 tributes. Well then there you have it, the history of the games in a nutshell. This year's Hunger Games will be the 4th Quarter Quell and a twist will be added to the games. This twist will be announced tonight ready for the reaping's.
'Watch where you're going thief!' Thomas Fern shouts at me from across the corridor. I suddenly bump into Kelsey Grammar and fall over. Kelsey is the most popular girl in school just because she is
A. The Mayors daughter.
B. The most beautiful teenager in District 12.
'Ugh get away from me you creep! I don't want you to steal anything!' She shouts at me. I get up and carry on down the hall. When I get about two feet away I am stopped by Thomas.
'So thief stolen anything lately?' I just ignore him and carry on walking but he is next to me. 'I was thinking maybe if you do my homework and get my grades up I'll cut you some slack. Deal?' He extends his hand but I just look at him with disgust and say.
'I don't care if you cut me some slack Tom, I will never do anything to help you…Ever!' He is shocked because I am bullied relentlessly and I'm also the smartest girl in school.
'All right then Thorn. You don't want me to cut you some slack then just wait. You'll wish you were never born.' Thomas says before returning to his friends and making his way to Gym class. He can't make my life that bad…Can he?
In Gym class
'All right girls today we will be teaming up with the boys to do sprinting!' Some of the girls squeal with excitement of the idea of boys and some just grown. I however stay silent; boys aren't in my interest at the moment seeing as everyone hates me. We get outside and are put into groups of five (mixed) and take our positions at the starting line.
'Hey thief!' It was Thomas. 'Be prepared to lose!'
'Are you sure about that! I mean you've never seen me run before.' I say back. 'Your friends would never let you forget that a girl beat you!' His face was shocked at the idea of me beating him in the 200 meter race. '3…2…1…Go!' My Gym teacher says and I speed off immediately. This is what I am made for! I am the fastest and have the most stamina in my group so I pass Thomas fairly quickly. When I cross the finish line first his face is screwed up in anger.
'Just wait Thorn. You've made a big enemy!' Thomas hisses to me.
'You were already my enemy Tom.' I spit back at him.
That night
'This year marks the 100th Annual Hunger Games and the 4th Quarter Quell!' The voice of President Howard booms threw my television screen. I am huddled up next to my dad and our cat Variety is sitting on my lap. 'Know lets find out what this years twist will be!' A small Avox girl carries a box filled with envelopes, each marked with a different number on them. Howard picks up the one with the number 100 on it and then reads. 'To show the Districts that the Capitol is merciful to those who are innocent and had nothing to do with defying the
Law. Two tributes will be crowned Victor and they do not have to be from the same District or of different genders. Happy Hunger Games, and may the odds be ever in your favour!' The broadcast finishes and I hug my dad tightly. This has to be one of the kinder Quarter Quell rules but it could also mean that more threats will occur in the arena…
Reaping day
When I get up I cross over to a bowl of cold water and I splash my face. I'm not considered beautiful but I'm not ugly, My raven hair falls around my face and my grey-blue eyes framed by my big black glasses give a kind and nurturing look about them. After about five minutes of looking at my reflection I snap out of it as I walk over to my chest and select a forest green dress and some matching flats. I put my hair into a messy bun and let some strands of hair fall from it, onto my face. I then go and eat breakfast.
At the square
Before I go to enter the 15 year old section my dad hugs me tightly and plants a kiss on my forehead. He isn't the talkative type but I know this means good look and stay strong. Soon Morticia Goth bounces up to the microphone and announces that the treaty of treason video will be played. I zone out until she starts to speak again.
'We will know announce a male tribute.' She trots over to the bowl on her left and dips her hand in. When she finally chooses a slip she says. 'Thomas Fern…' I am in shock. Tom is a merchant child and doesn't need to take out teresa, his name will only have been in there at least 4 times! He stumbles out of line and walks forwards steadily. When he gets up onto the stage he brushes off Morticia's question's and tells her to get on with the reaping. He is obviously eager to see who his team mate will be.
'Know for the female!' Morticia beams out into the crowd. 'Angelica Thorn!' WHAT! I can't be tribute! I am not working with Thomas and I do not want to become a murderer! However I step out of line and my dad shouts my name over and over again. Tears threaten to spill from my eyes as I know that no one will volunteer for me.
'Our tributes for the 100th Hunger Games! Shake hands please…' I look at Tom with a sympathetic look on my face I extend my hand of friendship but he just grabs it and almost breaks my fingers. I show no sign of pain in my face and let go immediately. We are then led into the justice building by several peacekeepers.
In the justice building
The door swing's open and my dad run's up to me and hug's me tightly. He is crying heavily and I let a few tears escape my eyes.
'Angelica listen to Katniss and Peeta. They will keep you alive and bring you home. I understand that you hate Thomas but just suck it up! I love you so much and your mum would be extremely proud!' A peacekeeper then enters the room and grabs dad's shoulder. 'Don't let it change you!' I know what he is talking about and I prepare myself to go to the capital until Maria Jones stumbles into the room. She is a sweet 12 year old girl who lives in the District orphanage. I give her extra bread when I see her in the street sometimes.
'This is for you. Please wear it in the arena and come back!' She hands me a homemade pin covered in paint and silver glitter. I laugh slightly and hug her.
'I will…I promise.' Then the peacekeeper enters and puts a hand on Maria's shoulder and pulls her away softly. Great that's another two promises that I have to keep! Two from my dad and the other two from Maria! Oh well…I just hope that I can win.
I hope that you are enjoying my Hunger Games fanfiction! Know I am at a writers block with the fantastic four story as well as the 42nd hunger games story so please don't eat me! I had this idea when watching the first Hunger Games film and I got really excited. So please enjoy it! Bye for know…