Welcome to yet another one of those SYOT Fics… Well, I have hopes that it won't be so same-old, but the only way to figure that out is to come along for the ride.

You should know that this is a sequel, but in Games world that doesn't mean much. It would be fine as a stand-alone as well (Let Your Games Begin is the prequel- it's not required reading, but you should check it out if you want a taste of how I write).

Not only am I thoroughly excited to get a change of scenery around here, but also a new crop of tributes… Submit yours below, via PM only. If you review with the tribute form filled out, I will gleefully ignore your request and move on to tributes who have enough survival instinct to maybe actually make it to the arena. On the other hand, please do review with a reservation of your tributes spot; "Name, District, Age." "Jane Doe, District 5, Age 12." Which means that before you do anything, sift through the reviews and make sure that your gender/District combo is not already taken. The catch with this little review reservation thing is that you have 24 hours to PM me after you've reserved a spot, or else that gender/District combo will be back up for grabs.

But you should know a few things. Firstly, this is not your typical SYOT. I will not be rummaging together twenty-four Mary and Gary Sues to thrust into hundred-word perspectives laced with lines such as "and then my foot got cut off and I died." Yuck. Instead, I will continue in the style of the prequel to this Fic, Let Your Games Begin, and only accept 10 tributes. The rest will be created by my own twisted little imagination. This guideline, however, does not immediately get your tribute to the Final Ten. Keep that in mind.

Also, this is not first come, first-served. I will pick ten tributes that I like and will enjoy writing—which equals no Mary Sues or wanna-be Mary Sues ("But she's really poor, so that makes her unique, right?"). If you suspect Suedom, turn back and start all over. These need to be people—real people. Not skinny, pretty girls who don't think they're pretty but are super athletic and just happen to know how to use a sword even though they're from District Six and the submitter doesn't know or care what District Six actually does. Districts shape tributes. Period. This is Panem, everyone, and someone's District is everything they've ever known in life. Let it show in their character. Remember when you're filling out the template that you're basically giving me a summary of an entire person—don't be afraid to give long answers or descriptions. Send it in two PM's if you have to.

I don't think I'll even get tangled up in points or sponsoring this time around, but I always love to hear my readers' opinions on who should win and why once everyone has a taste of the arena.

To my LYGB readers who already know the arena if they have sharp eyes and read my A/N: Shhh. Don't yell it from the rooftops. And I would love it if you at least pretend to be surprised when it's "revealed"… play along. (Don't bother going back now, I've taken it down.) Also for my LYGB readers/submitters, please don't re-enter the same tribute here as you did there. I loved all your tributes, but like I said, I need a change of scenery. You're welcome to come up with someone new for me, though. Just remember that just because you got a tribute into LYGB, doesn't necessarily mean I'll pick your tribute here.

I know it's long, but I figure you writing me a character is a good trade for me writing you a story.

Without further ado, here's the tribute template: (don't bother PMing me my footnotes… just make sure you read them before not copying them into a PM)

Name:

District:

Age:

Physical Appearance:

Personality:

Talents:

Weaknesses:

Fears:

Family/History:

Friends:

Day to day life:

Chosen or (oh dear) Volunteered:

If volunteered, why:*

Token:

Habits:

Attitude toward alliances:**

Favorite fruit:

Quote:***

First thought after being reaped (or volunteering, I guess):

*And please don't just say "because he's a Career"… explain what they think they're getting out of this exactly. Glory, perhaps. Fame, maybe. But what would that sort of thing mean to them specifically? Also, I beg you not to say that they volunteered for a sibling unless you have a reason so fabulous it will bring tears to my eyes and erase all doubt of your tribute's originality.

**Notice how I don't ask if they're open to romance. Why? Because I'm the author and your tribute will be open to romance if I want them to and feel it fits, or (more likely) won't randomly fall in love in the arena. Like I said, not your typical SYOT. This is the arena, folks, not a singles hook-up.

***I beg you to give me a quote. Don't be that lame person who says "I can't think of anything to put here..." or even worse, "idk." Give me a slice of their personality through a tiny snippet of dialogue.