The Rose, The Leaf, and The Fern Tree

by Ilana Hale

The Year is 069, also known as the Year of the 69th Annual Hunger Games. The tributes for District 2 will change everything. They will defy all the odds, only to come crashing down in an impact that will bring all of Panam with them. This is the story of the tribute who kindled the spark, that would ignite to a full out rebellion. Lead by the Mockingjay, Katniss Everdeen.

2. Chapter 2: District 3

District 3

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"Winter Kittridge! Autem Kittridge!"

Fern lifted her head to look at the screen.

God, the District 2 names as so stupid!, thought Fern.

But then again, people could say the same about her name.

Fern Linux. She was still mad about her parents naming her that.

Oh well, nothing she could do about that now.

Her teacher switched off the television.

"Alright, class dismissed!" The teacher said, "Turn in your personal learning devices!"

Fern stood up and plunked down her tablet on the table. Not really caring.

She only had a few minutes to get to the square. She began to run.

She got to the square out of breath.

Thank God she had remembered to wear her reaping clothes to school!

She stood still as her blood was drawn and scanned.

She was 18. This was her last year at the reaping.

She stood still as the female name was read off.

"Fern Linux!"

Oh god in heaven, save my soul.