Amythest P.O.V
President Paylor announced that the Reaping would take in four weeks. My father made sure that we all knew how to swim and how hold a weapon. Me being the oldest of the quadruplets and Pandora, my training was more rigorous. I went to the gym, and ran miles upon miles. I learned how to make fires, how to stitch wounds, how to tell between deadly and non-deadly plants. I would come home much later than the others, but it was worth it. My mother has no problem with us quadruplets training, but she's cautious with Pandora. Pandora is only twelve, but her birthday falls on Reaping day. This only outraged my mother when she found out. She was sure President Paylor was against our family. The weeks went by faster than we could count. I woke up early enough to lounge around before the Reaping. I turn on my shower letting the water run while I pick out my outfit. I decide on a sailor styled dress. I lay out on my bed, and walk into my steamy bathroom.
Sapphire P.O.V
I wake up to the smell of pancakes, and the sound of a running shower. If it's early then only my mother and Amythest are awake. I lay in bed debating whether or not to get up. The productive side of me wins. I walk over to my closet, and pick out my outfit. I chose a simple white and teal dress with a brown belt. I go into my other closet to pick out a pair of shoes. I settle for a pair of white sandals. I brush my teeth, take a quick shower, and I get dressed. I straighten my shoulder length dark brown hair. I add a teal bow to my hair, and I look in the mirror. The perfect balance of brown skin, white, and teal. I start on my make-up, but it's nothing major. A light apply of eye shadow, lip gloss, and mascara. I close my door, and head downstairs for breakfast.
"Morning mom," I say.
"Morning Sapphire, I wasn't expecting you to be up so early," Mom says.
"I'm surprised too, I just wanted to get up in time to eat," I say.
Mom shakes her head, and puts a plate of pancakes in front of me.
"Where's the syrup?" I ask looking at my sryupless pancakes.
"You know where the syrup is, get up and get it yourself. I have to wake up the rest of your siblings," Mom says.
"What about Dad?" I ask looking in the pantry.
"He didn't come home last night," Mom says.
"Probably working on something again," I say.
Andre's P.O.V
"Andre get up," Mom says.
I groan.
"I'm serious, get up. There is no time to waste," My mom says opening my blinds.
My eyes slightly burn from the instant sunlight.
"Okay I'm up," I say.
"Hurry," My mom says closing my door.
I throw the covers to the side of the bed, and I rub the sleep from my eyes. I take off my shirt, and I toss it to the side. I quickly shower, and brush my teeth. I decide on a light blue button down shirt, a sweater vest, and some khaki colored pants. I walk downstairs, and head over to the counter.
"Morning," I say
"What has you in a good mood?" Sapphire asks.
"Nothing," I reply.
"Something," Sapphire says.