It was morning when two people named Severa Greenclaw and Talon Flamesteed woke up. Today was reaping day. Both people were extremely excited and determined to volunteer.
Severa Greenclaw jumped out of bed, ready for the day to begin. She ran to her closet and quickly slipped on a red tank top, black skinny jeans, and red sparkly converse. She brushed her hair and styled her strawberry blonde side bangs. She curled her eyelashes and put on mascara. She framed her big, brown eyes with eyeliner, and put on her clear lip-gloss. She ate a big breakfast, and then ran down to the District 1 training center.
Talon Flamesteed jumped out of bed as well, and slipped into a white t-shirt, dark blue jeans, white tennis shoes, and a blue hoodie. He styled his dark brown hair, and then ran down to the District 1 training center as well.
A few hours later after tirelessly training they both ran back home to get ready for the reaping.
Severa slipped on a bright purple, short dress with a black, sequined, thick belt and white one-inch high heels. She re-applied her make-up, re-styled her hair, walked to the town square, signed in, and got ready to volunteer.
Talon ran home and slipped on a white, button-down, long-sleeved shirt, black slacks, black shoes, and re-styled his hair. He then ran down to the town square, signed in, and prepared battle strategies over and over again in his head.
Soon, District 1's escort, Daniela Forbes stepped onto the stage extremely proud and confident. "Hello, and welcome to the 42nd Annual Hunger Games!" she started. Daniela played the usual Capitol video, and then spoke. "That was an amazing video! Oh I love it even more every single time I watch it! But now, don't be sad that it's over, because it's time to choose this year's Hunger Games tributes!" Everyone clapped, especially Daniela who kept trying to be louder then the crowd. She then slowly reached her hand into the girl's bowl, trying to pick the magic slip.
Severa stood in the crowd, completely ready to volunteer. She was dressed extremely fancy, and was definitely one of the most beautiful girls in her school. She prepared for the whole country of Panem to see her. She was ready to raise her hand for when they asked the one question, "Are there any volunteers?" Because yes, there were. This was Severa's chance. She promised herself she was going to be the champion, no matter what. It was her turn. She had tried to volunteer the previous year, but someone yelled out the two words before her. "I volunteer."
Daniela held out the slip of paper in front of her, and read the name, "Severa Greenclaw." Severa was amazed at what had just happened. She didn't have to volunteer. She didn't need too. She was chosen to be a tribute in the Hunger Games. Confidently, she walked up to the podium, before Daniela Forbes could say her name once again. "Are there any volunteers?" Daniela asked. Of course. The dreaded question.
In that one moment, Severa completely forgot about it. Because, she was chosen. She didn't think that someone else could steal her glory. Almost immediately, she heard someone start the dreaded two words. "I" was all they said. Severa interrupted quickly and yelled, "Stop!" The crowd was quiet. "Is there anything you would like to say?" Daniela asked. "Yes, in fact there is," Severa replied.
Daniela stepped aside and Severa stood in front of the microphone. "I, Severa Greenclaw, do not want anyone to volunteer for me. I would like to compete in this year's games, because I would be honored to be a tribute in the 42nd Hunger Games." She stepped away from the microphone. Never before had anyone done something like this, to refuse to have volunteers. Daniela didn't know what to do, but she refused to look bad in all of the country of Panem. She approached the microphone once more, and said, "Well, isn't this interesting? Such a courageous act! So now, I congratulate Severa Greenlaw, the female tribute for District 1!" Everyone cheered, and Daniela shook Severa's hand. "Is there anything you'd like to say?" Daniela asked. She put the microphone in front of Severa's mouth. "I would like to say that I know I can and will bring pride to my district," she replied. Everyone cheered. "Amazing! Now, it's time to pick our lucky male tribute!" Daniela said. She walked over to the other glass bowl and dug her hand in, trying to decide on which slip she should choose.
Talon stood there in the crowd, watching like a hawk. He prepared battle strategies over and over in his head. I have to be in this year's games, he kept thinking. It was so close, yet so far. What if he was chosen? Easy. He could just do what Severa did. But what if he wasn't chosen? What would he do? He started thinking of the possibility he wouldn't be in the games. He had been preparing so long. He just needed to be ready.
Daniela held up the slip of paper up to her face. "Our male tribute is…" Everyone's heart stopped. The crowd was completely silent, not a word to be found. "Sebastian Foreman!" the crowd cheered. A boy who looked about 15 years old walked up to the podium. "Are there any volunteers?" Daniela asked. Quickly, before anyone in the crowd could say anything, Sebastian said exactly what Severa had said. The crowd was silent. Not again. Not again. Daniela kept thinking to herself. Quickly, a peacekeeper ran up on stage and whispered in Daniela's ear. The whole crowd waited in suspense. Daniela stepped up to the microphone, and said, "Apparently, we have gotten a call from the President himself, and he is saying that this is not allowed. The games will except volunteers no matter what."
Quickly, Severa started to speak. She knew the consequences that the Capitol could play on her. Maybe make sure she dies in the arena. Or if she wins, excuse me, when she wins they could kill her family, or even worst things. "Oh, I'm so sorry. I was just so excited to compete in this year's games, I didn't want my chance to go to waste. I sincerely apologize for the misunderstanding. If someone would like to volunteer it would be completely okay with me." She was in the clear. But was Daniela? Go with the flow. Go with the flow. Daniela kept thinking. Just maybe… just hopefully…
"Then that means let's head back to our female tribute, Severa Greenclaw. Are there any volunteers?" Daniela asked. Severa looked into the crowd with her piercing brown eyes. It was just her eyes, and her eyes only that would tell the rest of the crowd, back off. Someone slowly raised their hand, but got caught in Severa's gaze and slowly dropped it to one side. "I guess that means no volunteers. Now moving back to our male tribute. Sebastian Foreman. Are there any volunteers?" Daniela asked.
This was it. This was his chance. Immediately, before anyone else could do the same, Talon raised his hand and yelled, "I volunteer as tribute!" He walked up, and watched Sebastian get escorted off stage. "Now what is your name?" Daniela asked. "My name is Talon. Talon Flamesteed," he said confidently. "Amazing! Now you two shake hands," Daniela said, relieved that the ceremony was almost over. Daniela and Talon turned towards each other. They reached out their hands and touched. The shook each other's hands in front of all the people of Panem. He's strong. He's handsome. He'd be a good ally and a good person to snag the audience's attention. I'm glad that he was chosen instead of the puny Sebastian kid, Severa thought. She was only thinking about winning the game, and getting sponsors. But Talon was thinking of something else. She's hot. She's beautiful. She's the best looking girl in District 1. Not only will she be a good ally, she'll be the center of attention. I've had a crush on her for years. All the more reason to be in the games. This is my chance. This is my chance to finally date Severa Greenclaw, the hottest, most popular girl in school. To bad I'll have to kill her eventually. Whatever. Enjoy it while it lasts.
They stopped shaking hands and turned to the crowd. "Ladies and gentlemen, your tributes from District 1!" The crowd went wild as Severa and Talon raised their hands and enjoyed all the attention. Quickly, they were pushed into the Justice Building before they could speak once more.
Hi guys! I'm just here to let you know we will be having a Sponsoring System! At the end of every chapter I'll post a few questions for you to answer. Each question answered correctly is worth ten points! PM me your answers! You can cash in your points for sponsors that you can send to the tributes throughout the Hunger Games! Here's what you can spend your points on:
Matches: 5 points
Water Bottle (Empty): 10 points
Food: 15 points
Water Bottle (Full): 20 points
Bag (Empty): 25 points
Blanket: 30
First Aid Kit: 35
Sleeping Bag: 40
Night Vision Goggles: 60
Water Cleaning Supplies: 80
Medicine: 120
