Year: 2nd
Tribute: Shaye Kuy from District 6 (dead)
Shaye Kuy, District 6
Bright red apples tumble to the ground as I leap from the tree. Looking all directions, I take a step forward. I rub my finger across the blade of my knife and kick at the dirt as another apple hits my head. And then more. The mockingjays' sweet songs block out the rustle of leaves.
Just as I tilt my head up to examine the trees, a figure swoops down like a hawk. I stumble backwards and fall into a pile of those shining scarlet apples.
My life is over almost as quickly as it began. Screeching hysterically, I yank the sword from my stomach. The blade is sticky with my blood, the color of the apples below me. Black and red mix as darkness encloses me.