A/N: Hello there. I've decided to put up another chapter of this story, simply to give a sort of introduction to all the districts. And basically to the President and Gamemakers. A big thank you to anyone who's submitted a tribute, or reserved a place (I can't wait to read about your tributes). I didn't think my story would get such a positive response, and it makes me truly happy.
Right. One more thing.
This is the Hunger Games. Which means that only one tribute will make it out alive. I apologize first hand if it isn't yours, but you must understand. After I receive all the tributes, I'll be putting up a poll on my profile. Most likely, the most popular tribute will win. Also, I would request the creators of the tributes to review as often as they can. I'm not going to be one of those if-you-don't-review-your-tribute-will-die-immediately kind of authors, but its just that I love hearing what all of you have to say about the way I have written about your characters. Also, please tell me how I can improve (Once I actually do start writing).
Right then. On with the chapter.
Note: Some districts' industries have been changed. This is what I thought would fit. Hope y'all don't mind. :)
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At twenty-two, Thaddeus Sheen was one of the youngest Gamemakers Panem had seen. He wasn't particularly fond of this job, but it kept the food on the table. And he had a large table.
Thaddeus had been a victor of the fifty-third hunger games. It hadn't been the most 'exciting' year, but President Leor found plenty of talent in Thaddeus. Thaddeus had basically won his games by setting up various different traps around the Arena. He was stealthy and managed to hide his traps as well as he hid himself. He had killed a total of ten tributes with his traps.
Thaddeus had to leave his home in District Five, for the moment the games got over, President Leor had given him the proposal of becoming a Gamemaker. Of course, he had called it proposal. Thaddeus knew for a fact that Leor would murder his entire family if he refused.
He stared at a blank screen. His reflection gazed back at him. He'd never been the most attractive of boys, and his looks certainly hadn't won him any sponsors. It had been his brains. He remembered receiving his first sponsor gift, on the third day. It had been a vial of deadly poison, using which, he had killed both tributes from District Seven.
Thaddeus was snapped out of his thoughts by a hand on his shoulder. He looked up to see Head Gamemaker Bruce Heathers looking down upon him. He searched for some sign of compassion in the older man's eyes, but found none. The forty-three year old Head Gamemaker was one of the most stone hearted and ruthless people Thaddeus had met. Which was saying something.
Owing to politeness, Thaddeus stood up. "Yes, sir? Is there something I can help you with?" He asked n a timid voice. He knew that Bruce liked to have everyone suppressed under him. Anyone spoke to him in a loud voice… well, last time that had happened, all they found of the poor lady was her right arm.
Bruce sneered. "The fifty-seventh Hunger Games is approaching, Thaddeus." He said. Thaddeus didn't dare reply. He simply nodded.
"President Leor has a special plan for this year's Arena. After last year's success, he wants this year's games to be even better. And I want you to see to it that it happens."
Thaddeus could feel his blood turn to ice. What was this man going on about? Of course he would be helping design the arena, that was his job!
"I'm putting you in charge of Head Traps Designer." Bruce added.
Thaddeus resisted the urge of collapsing in his chair. The Gamemakers were infamous for their traps. Last year, they had designed one to make an entire cave come crumbling down, wiping out three tributes.
But in a sick twisted way, it made sense. Thaddeus had won his games by relying on his traps. His traps had gotten him out of the Hunger games alive. Now it was time for them to do their job again.
"Yes sir. I am honored that you have entrusted me with this responsibility. I assure you sir, I won't let you down." He said, finally finding his voice. Bruce's sneer grew wider.
He handed Thaddeus a sheet of paper. "This contains the details of all the districts. Study them carefully, and plan the traps accordingly. I want to attack the tributes where it'll hurt them most." He said. He stepped closer to Thaddeus. The man towered over him, his steely-grey eyes unforgiving and cruel.
"Don't disappoint me Sheen. I don't think I need to tell you what'll happen if you do."
Before Thaddeus could even respond, Bruce walked out of his office, leaving him staring at the piece of paper. Sighing softly, he sat down in his chair and peered at it.
It was always the same. Since the Dark Days of the rebellion, the twelve districts of Panem had been sending two tributes each, a boy and a girl, between the age of twelve to eighteen. The twenty four tributes would be put in an arena, and had to fight to the death. Only one of them emerged victorius.
Thaddeus scanned the details of the districts, even though he knew them well. He needed to make sure he didn't make any flaws. It may cost him his life. He began to read…
District 1: The Luxury district- This district supplies the Capitol with all their gems and precious metals. Being one of the career districts, It is also dubbed the Capitol's pet. No one goes hungry, and no one is poor. But compassion is not found anywhere in this district. The tributes tend to be vain, and cold. But of course, everything has exceptions.
District 2: The Weaponry District- They are the peacekeeper-trainers. Capitol's favourte District, it supplies them with weapons and strong tributes. These tributes are careers through and through, but sometimes, a different case pops up. Not many people are poor in this district, but there are still a few here who hate the Capitol.
District 3: The Electronics District- This supplies the Capitol with all its wonderful technology and gadgets. Houses some of the smartest tributes, but most of the time, the tributes are weak and under-fed. The class is from poor to rich.
District 4: The fishing District- One of the richer Districts, yet also one of the more rebellious. Supplies the Capitol with Fish and other sea products. The tributes are well trained, but not always to kill. It is more for survival.
District 5: The Power Supplier/ Science District: This is not too different from Three. The tributes are mostly weak, but it has shown up some strong tributes here and there. Loyalty and friendship isn't easily found in this district. The people fend for themselves. Relying on other people is almost unheard of, but then again, some people are different from others.
District 6: The Transportation District: One of the weakest districts. The tributes usually aren't huge and strong, but they are sharp and cunning. Sometime, Six manages to produce a strong tribute as well. Responsible for transport, but their people do not like travel. The children tend to be a little innocent and naïve, but sometimes, one of them gets the crown.
District 7: The Lumber District- Trees. This district deals completely with trees. One of the better districts to live in, the tributes are usually kind and loyal. There are exceptions of course, but always strong. Very skilled with axes. Strong willed, and sometimes even rebellious.
District 8: The Textile District- A barren land with no trees. District Eight isn't always the producer of extraordinary tributes, but they have a sufficient amount of victors in their victor pool. Kind and not cold-hearted, they tend to be sweet and helpful. But then again, no one sweet and helpful wins the Games.
District 9: The Grain district- Once again, the producer of strong tributes. Even though they simply supply grain, their tributes are emotionally stable due to having endured weeks of starvation and hunger. Not always the kindest of people, but one need not be kind to be a victor of the games.
District 10: The Livestock rearing district- They live in a lush green district, with beautiful trees surrounding every corner. No one is extremely poor, and their tributes have a fair amount of skill from slaughtering the animals. Usually knowledgeable about food and animal nature. But not always do they have the heart to kill another person in cold blood.
District 11: The Agriculture District- One of the poorest districts. Many people are starved and regularly beaten on the streets. Even though it hurts them, it also makes them strong. They are able to endure even the harshest of situations in the games, but not always are they ready to drive a knife through someone else's skull.
District 12: By far the poorest and weakest district. Most people starve to death, and the tributes usually have next to no talent. However, many tributes in the past have surprised the nation by making it till the last four, and two have even won.
Thaddeus set down the letter and stared at his hands. His mind was already crawling with ideas for traps, but he couldn't get his mind around it. He was going to design traps to kill innocent children, ones who were not that far younger than himself. But he knew he had no other choice. This was Panem. If you wanted to live with your family, you needed to do whatever the Capitol wanted you to.
He sat forward wand rested his head on his hands. Bruce had been correct about one thing.
This Hunger Games wasn't one that would be forgotten very soon.
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A/N: Right, so, that was an idea of what each district is like in my idea, but of course, you can make your tribute an 'exception'. Please submit your tributes! I can't wait to write about them as I am sure they'll all be fantastic! Also, please know that the district of your tribute will have nothing to do with their chances of winning. A tribute from any district may be crowned victor! :)) The tribute list is available on my profile :) Also, even though I know all of y'all will give me unique and epic tributes, I want to request everyone who is going to submit, to be diverse in the tribute's descriptions. I cant very well have ten 15 year old girls facing off in the arena. I know you guys dont need this, and the tributes I have received are simply amazing, but just wanted to put this out there. I am eagerly waiting for more people to submit so I can write the reapings! Happy reading!
Until next time then…
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