The 76th Hunger Games
Author's Note: This is my first attempt at writing and publishing a story so I hope you enjoy it. I plan to update every week.
Chapter 1
My name is Celestia. Living in Panam was an easy life for me, I lived a life of style and comfort. Then when I was twelve the 74th hunger games took place where for the first time there were two victors. During the third quarter quell the victors escaped. Then war broke out. The districts overthrew the capitol and killed my grandfather President Snow. After the war the Victors took power over Panam and decided that there would be one last hunger games. Where children of the capitol would compete. When it was time for the last ever drawing every child of the capitol was forced to attend. I wore a black shirt with a white sweater. My hair was choppy and down to my shoulders. The capitol was full of despair ever since our luxuries were taken from us by that mockingjay. If I ever see her she'll pay for what she did, I'd make sure of that. When the drawing began a woman, who called herself President Cecily, with dark brown hair wearing all black began to speak, "Welcome Children of the Capitol, as you know for the past 75 years the children of the districts have killed each other for your entertainment, now you are here to pay the price. We will draw 24 of names. 12 male and 12 female starting with the ladies" She began speaking of the names off of slips of paper, most of them stupid names like Glow and Sparkle, as she continued she picked a slip of paper and spoke. "Well it looks like we have a relative of the laid President Snow" Hearing her say those words made my heart drop. One of my family members would be in this rise of revenge or even me. "The seventh female tribute competing in the 76th final hunger games is…. Celestia Snow."
Fear overwhelmed my entire body. A million thoughts racing through my head. Mainly the fact that this drawing had to be rigged. Out of all the kids still in the capitol me of all people was chosen. I began to walk up to the stage, praying for someone to volunteer in my place then finally I heard the most amazing thing anyone could have said. "I volunteer as tribute!" I turned to see it was my best friend Veronica. She was 14, the same as me. We were about the same size except she had darker hair and crisp, green, eyes. "Great." said the president, "Our Eighth female tribute is" "What?!" she shouted. "I am taking Celestia's spot." "I'm sorry dear," she responded. "This isn't just one female tribute like in the districts, there are twelve which means you will compete with Celestia." "You can't do that!" I shouted. "It's not fair!" The crowd began to stir when the president began to speak again. "It's not fair. Was it fair when you selected our children? Was it fair when you made them kill each other? Is it fair you'd let your friend die for you when you've done nothing to deserve it. Now if you're done making excuses, Ms. What is your name." Veronica tried to protest but it was useless. "My name is Veronica Gucci." "Very well, ladies and gentlemen your eighth female tribute is Veronica Gucci."
I hope you enjoyed the first chapter! What will happen next? Read next week to find out:)