District one: The Reaping
Peacekeepers everywhere were setting up the equipment for the Reaping. The date was 10th May. Young men and women everywhere were signing up to enter in one of the most prestigious events that happened every year: the Hunger games.
Boys and girls of various heights and ages stood in a human wave as they gathered in front of the town square, waiting for their escort, Esmeralda Leonida, to announce the start to the reaping. All the tributes wore their finest clothing, from their wardrobe all down to the accessories they wore. Many grumbles from the men section could be heard.
'Welcome! Welcome to the reaping of the 96th annual Hunger games!' Esmeralda said in her usual chirpy, high-pitched voice. The shouts of excitement could be heard for miles. The make-up Barbie-doll smiled and introduced by saying 'We will start with the history of the Hunger games!'
As the projection showed up on a giant screen, many grumbles and sighs escaped many tired lips.
'This is so stupid.' Whispered blond man to the person beside him. his buddy smirked in response as Esmeralda mouthed along the words to the anthem.
'And it will be the key, to our future. Ah! Wasn't that wonderful! Now! Ladies first!' announced Esmeralda. The tension and excitement could practically be felt. Esmeralda circled her hand around the reaping balls before finally dunking it in. Her hand fished around for the right tribute. She picked up a piece of paper and walked back to the microphone. She slowly opened the paper before announcing:
'Jessica Domingo!'
'I volunteer as tribute!' a shout came from the front of the hall, as a hand shot right up. This Jessica Domingo hadn't even enough time to process what had happened when blonde hair stayed in place by a can of hairspray skipped on to the stage. Esmeralda, well, to say she was surprise would be a over-statement.
'And you are?'
'Scarlette Glaxour.' Winked the beauty. This blue streaked bombshell was wearing a pink tank top and a crème skirt with matching pumps. Her face was overridden by beauty products; lip gloss, eye shadow, eyeliner etc. But nothing could highlight those icy blue eyes that bore into the hearts of others.
A whistle rang out in the crowd as Scarlette gave a little sexy smirk to Jessica Domingo.
'Now, the men.' Esmeralda did the same thing: circle then dip.
'Mattew Calderon.'
'I, too, volunteer as tribute!' a rather muscular young man said as she pushed his way through the crowd. The young man was handsome, no wait, really handsome! He had blond, floppy hair that just fell over his sky blue eyes. The black shirt and dark jeans highlighted his upper body strength, the shirt clinging on to just the right places.
'My name is Marble Canishe.'
Esmeralda looked pleased with herself.
'Looks like two volunteers! This will be an interesting Hunger games to watch! Happy Hunger games! And may the odds, be ever in your favour.' Esmeralda bid a fair well to the crowd and ushered the two tributes into their waiting rooms, where they would spend a time with their families to bid a goodbye before being rushed off to the Capitol.
Authors Note people!
Ok... So welcome back guys! Hehee in case you guys were wondering, I did not delete the story... It was removed but it's back now :D so the tribute list is on my profile now... Enjoy!