Nova 's hands shook as she ran her hands over the soft fabric of her dress. Today was Reaping Day. Her name would be in 5...no, 6. 6 times. It wasn't the fact that she could be chosen, but what would happen if she was. Nova was blind. She had been since birth. If she was reaped…she wouldn't last a day.
Her older brothers were the athletic ones. Despite being in the power district, they had learned survival skills, and knowing that there was always a chance of their little sister could be chosen, they taught her as well. Nova could climb smooth poles and she knew plants and animal, but she couldn't see. And sight was an essential part of the Hunger Games.
"There she is! There's our little explosion!" Her brothers said, hugging her tightly. "Ready?"
The rest of the afternoon was a blur. She signed in, got lined up, and hear the familiar video play over. She was jolted out of her dazed state as the girl next to her bumped into her.
"Ladies' first!" Genie, District 5's escort announced.
Nova swallowed, her heart pounding.
"Nova Brightside!"
No. That was her name. No. She felt sick. Her stomach rolled as she was guided out of the crowd. The soldiers lead her up to the stage, where she starred straightforward with her vacant eyes.
"Nova, what a pretty name." Genie smiled, at the crowd, "And what a pretty green dress you have!"
"What is green?" Came the habitual response.
"Oh dear. Is there something wrong with you?" The escort patted her cheek, looking sad.
"Yes, there is. I'm blind." Those last two words shocked Pamen.
Once Nova's brother's were allowed to come in, they practical tackled her to the ground. "You're in! You're in the Hunger Games!"
"Indigo, Thorin, I can't win. I'm going to die."
"Nova, you will win. You'll win spectacularly. We've studied the game for you. Just remember everything we've taught you." Indigo smiled up at her.
"We'll cheer for you. We'll get everyone one too." Thorin took a necklace from his pocket and clasped it around her neck. "You will win, my sightless sister."
A/N: District 5 boy is needed ASAP. Please submit characters.