A/N: So this is my first ever fanfiction. Let me know if you like it, but constructive criticism is also appreciated. I should be uploading a couple times a week. If I take too long, feel free to bombard me with PMs. So, yeah! Follow, favorite and review!
The president took the stage, live in front of Panem. He contained information on all past and future Quarter Quells, in addition to the Quell that would happen this year. This was the 225th Hunger Games, the 9th Quarter Quell. He selects an envelope and begins to read.
"On the twenty-fifth anniversary, as a reminder to the rebels that their children were dying because of their choice to initiate violence, the districts were made to hold an election and vote on the tributes who would represent it." The audience seemed to shift uncomfortably. Nobody remembered the outcome of these games, as they were 200 years ago. The Victor was long forgotten, their sacrifice was in vain.
"On the fiftieth anniversary, as a reminder that two rebels died for each Capitol citizen, every district was required to send twice as many tributes."
"On the seventy-fifth anniversary, as a reminder to the rebels that even the strongest among them could not overcome the power of the Capitol, the male and female tributes were reaped from the existing pool of victors." Even though these games were 150 years ago, everybody remembers them. This was the year that Enobaria won and the second rebellion failed.
"On the one hundredth anniversary, as a reminder that nobody was safe from the wrath of the Capitol, a tribute was sent into the arena with all of their siblings, only excluding those under 2 years of age." This was the only year other than the 25th games that there were absolutely no volunteers, not even from the career districts, 1, 2 and 4.
He went on to talk about previous Quarter Quells. The year that the cornucopia was empty. The year that there were no sponsors.
"Finally, on the two hundred and twenty-fifth anniversary, as a reminder of District 13's elimination, tributes will have only 7 days in the arena. If a single Victor is not presented, the arena will be bombed. Happy Hunger Games, citizens of Panem, and may the odds be ever in your favor."
A/N: Oooh, so what did you think of this year's twist? Sadly, this is not an SYOT, but if you have any ideas, feel free to send me a private message with 9QQ as the subject line. Oh, and I know that this chapter kind of sucked, but District 1 reapings will be next chapter, and it'll be better then. Thanks for reading, I'll upload soon!