Chapter 1

It was the morning of the reaping in District 2. Our District specializes in masonry. This year I was determined to volunteer as a tribute considering I haven't worked my whole life training for nothing.

Each year how the reaping works is you go sign in, listen to the same speech said every year, and then someone either volunteers or is chosen for the games. It was now time to have them announce the tributes. Before the girls name was even drawn out I shot my hand straight up. "I volunteer"! I said. The peacekeepers came over and escorted me up to the stage, like they do every year. "What's your name"? The District 2 escort asked. "Clove," I said. The boys' tribute volunteered too. His name was Cato. Cato is a pretty strong guy, his strength is unbelievable.

We each went back to our rooms so our parents and friends could say goodbye. "Clove, good luck, remember watch your back. You never know who will turn on you next and remember. Give the audience a good show. Bring Two another victory." My mother said. I smiled and gave her a hug and said goodbye and then she had to leave. She was the only person that came and said anything to me. I focus more on training than I do with friendships. People tell me I never miss.

Cato and I got on the train. Our mentor was Enobaria. She had her teeth sharpened and she used them as her weapon. When you think about it, it's really kind of gross. "Cato and Clove. You two are careers, which means people expect great things out of you, so that means you have to work ten times as hard if you want to win." Enobaria said. Why we really need mentors is really pointless. I've spent my life training for this and so I think I know what I'm doing.

We finally arrive at the Capitol. It is unbelievable and its really amazing. I start to think that our lives are going to change today, we are going to be going down in history today! I keep thinking back in my head what it would be like if we won, how famous we would be. We would be able to stay in the Capitol all we wanted, it would be great! District 1 and 2 and 4 are Career districts which means we have a more likely chance of winning. But we still have to worry about the other tributes.