District 1:

"Okay Jackson today's the day you get to go in the arena." I told my self in the mirror. Today not only being the day of the reaping but the day I volunteer.

"Let's go you can do this." Walking out my house and down the street I make my way to the town square. Being district 1 we have more of the better things in life compared to 11 and 12. When I walk over to the 17 section I give a head nod to all the boys.

"Welcome to the 174th Hunger games." Mayor Myer said in his usual monotone voice. I tone him out as he goes from the dark days to when katnick I think her name is and how the capitol rose from the ash and took over. Again.

"Now here is Tinkle Tickle with the names." You heard heel clicking then you saw a girl with neon blue hair that was in the shape of a heart and had blue stripes.

"Ladies first and may the odds ever be in your favor." She giggled said in a nasally voice.

" Adrianna Vega." The next thing you hear is someone sobbing probably her mother. I look around no ones going to volunteer.

When I see her I must say she is a stunner. She looks strong but obviously not a career.

"Let's give her a round of applause lady's and gentlemen." Tinkle says. As every other year it's a soft applause because who really wants to see the people die.

"For boys issssssssss Treavor Wilson." I saw him around he just turned twelve. Today's his lucky day.

"I volunteer!" I shout out before he can go to the stage. I run up there excited.

"Oh la la." She purred seductively. "And whats your name."

"Jackson Cartwright." I said confidently even though I was creeped out by her. Well here goes nothing.

Going into the justice building is just a waste of time I think grudgly. My whole family is dead so no one is showing up to say bye.

An hour later and still no one showed up

"Get up. It's time to go on the train." The peacekeeper said roughly grabbing my arm. I rolled my eyes. When we meet up with the girl the one that was pretty I notice her eyes are red and puffy. She's been crying. Not the best way to present your self.

Adrianna Vega pov

"AHHHHHHH oooo kkkay iii'll get up jjjjust stttttopppp," I squeal and laugh out as my mom tickles me. She stopped as I pant

"Are you sure," She says grinning.

"Yes!"

"Okay get up it's reaping day." And suddenly all happiness stops. Even though most likely I'm not going to get chosen I'm still scared.

"Right," I say trying to break the tension. "Let me get ready I'll be ready in 10." Unlike most girls in my district I don't take hours to get ready. On my way to the reaping I couldn't shake off this bad gut feeling. Whatever I thought I get it every year. I zoned out the mayor because if I hear that speech one more time-

"Ladies first and may the odds ever be in your favor." the high pitched voice of tinkle said. My hands are shaking and I break out in a cold sweat.

"Adrianna Vega." I calm down and then it hits me like a ton of bricks. I'm ADRIANNA VEGA!

Walking stiffly up to the stage I hope somebody volunteers. I can here my mom crying from losing her other child. The only won left.

"Volunteers… no okay lets give her a round of applause." A light applause sweeps through the crowd.

I don't listen to the boys all I can think is your going to die your going to die.

I see a muscular dude volunteer. Great the icing on my cake.

During my good byes I'm forced to tell y mom it's going to be okay. When we all know it's not going to be okay.

"Not another baby ohm," My mom whimpered.

"Time to go," A peacekeeper said smirking when he saw my mom crying. I would of punched him if he didn't have brass knuckles.

"Kay," I said gritting my teeth. My mom started crying hysterically when another peacekeeper came in and took them away. Please don't let it look like I cried I thought. Please don't let me die.