Anyone have any ideas for a sponsorship program? I'd like to include one.

I made a list of all of the tributes at the bottom, if you wanna check them out.

I do not own the Hunger Games, all rights go to Suzanne Collins.


We were taken in the Justice Building surrounded by Peacekeepers on all sides. I don't get why they put us under such high surveillance, because everybody knows that if you run, you won't make it. The Capitol will always catch you. Last year there were two girls who tried to run away from District Seven. They were caught after five miles, had their tongues cut off and turned into Avoxes. It was horrible.

The Peacekeepers brought me to a room in the Justice Building. In it was a desk and a chair. The back had a large window that was covered with black paper and blocked out the view. I guess it was for Reaping reasons,

"You have three minutes to say your goodbyes" a Peacekeeper ordered, "starting, now"

The Peacekeeper opened the door and the first to run in were my family. Eve stormed over to me, angry. She stuck out an angry finger at me,

"What was that?" she asked, "you're going to die!"

"And so were you" I replied, "the family needs you more than me"

"You don't understand how much Oliver wanted this" she shouted, "he's going to kill you as soon as he can"

"Then I'll do the same" I said,

Tears erupted in Eve's eyes and she threw her arms around me. She cried on my shoulder,

"I'll make it out alive" I promised, "I'll win to protect you"

"When you get in there, run straight for an axe, get it and survive, win" she advised, "whatever you do, don't die"

"Good Luck"

I looked behind me to see Parker. He walked over to me and hugged me too. Parker is almost as tall as me. He's five feet and three inches, two inches shorter than me,

"Will you be ok?" he asked, "will you win?"

"I make no promises" I replied, "but I'll try"

"I can't wait to tell all my friends you are going to win for us!" he exclaimed,

"Yeah" I said, "where's dad"

"I don't know" Eve answered for him, "hasn't come back yet"

"Time's up!" the Peacekeeper shouted,

"Goodbye" Eve mumbled,

She and Parker walked out of the room and the door closed behind him. Cole walked in next,

"I can't believe you were picked!" he exclaimed,

"Don't be happy" I grumbled,

"I bet you you'll die" Cole said, "if you die, I get whatever I want from you"

"Deal" I answered, "if I die, you can get whatever you want that's yours"

"Can I have your axe?" he asked,

"Anything but that" I answered, "and if I win, you have to do as I say for a year and be my personal servant"

"Deal" he answered, "oh, and I want you to have this as your token"

He handed me the smooth piece of wood that he showed me earlier today. I ran my hands over it, feeling the texture,

"Thanks" I said,

"It'll remind you of home" he said, "good luck"

"Time's up!" the Peacekeeper shouted,

Cole walked out of the room and Astra walked in. She wasn't here to say goodbye to me,

"Come on" she said, "let's get you to the Capitol"

I was surrounded by Peacekeepers next to Oliver as they took us to the train station. At the train station is a train that will take us to the Capitol. A Peacekeeper opened a door to a black car. I got in and I was followed by Astra and Oliver,

"You'll love the Capitol!" Astra exclaimed, "it's so big and fabulous, and colorful. It's so much more better than this dark district"

I ignored her insult to District Seven. I placed my elbow on the window and watched District Seven speed past my eyes. I saw trees and rotting old wooden cabins. People walked back from the Reaping. Som talked about this year's tributes and others were silent. Some even pointed at our car as we drove by. What chance do I have? The only reason I have muscle is because of my work as a lumberjack. Cutting down trees is different that killed people though. Trees are stationary and don't move, people do, and these ones can kill you. I can tell that people are already putting labels on others. Some people are named bloodbath kills and others are named as winners.

We soon got to the train station. The car pulled up at the entrance. Peacekeepers surrounded us as we walked out of the car. We walked up the stairs and into the train station. On the tracks, there was a huge train with open doors. We walked in and my jaw dropped once we were in. There were luxury sofas and foods of all kinds of food. The glasses on the table were polished and perfect. In the back of the car there was a huge projector to watch television. I ran over to the couch and jumped on it like I was a kid,

"Alex, what are you doing?" she asked, "show some respect"

I got up and followed Oliver over to two leather seats. They had armrests and were very comfy,

"I'm going to go get your mentors" Astra said, "you'll love them!"

She opened the door to the next car and disappeared behind it. I was left in the room with Oliver.

"Why did you do that?" he asked, angry,

"You know as well as I do that she would die" I replied, "they need her more than they need me"

"You heard her promise" Oliver sneered, "and you took that chance away from me"

"I'm sorry!" I apologized,

"I don't care if you're sorry" he shouted, "once we get in that arena, I'm going to kill you"

The door slid open and Astra walked in. Oliver went back to smiling and started laughing like I just told him a joke. He glared at me and I joined in,

"That's very funny Alex" he laughed, "who are they?"

Next to Astra stood two people. The man looked like he was in his late thirties. He had reddish-brown hair and a curly beard. He wore a white shirt and a tan sports jacket over it and nice pants. The girl was a little more casual. She had dark brown hair that fell a little below her shoulders. Her hair also had little streaks of red in it. I didn't notice those last year, they must be new.

"Alex, Oliver, meet Johanna and Blight" Astra introduced,

Johanna walked up to me and shook my hand. Hers were smooth compared to my rough callused hands. Johanna looked up and down, examining me with her dark green eyes,

"Firm hands...calluses" she mumbled, "are you a lumberjack?"

"Yeah" I answered, "how did you know"

"I can tell" she answered, "so you have skills with axes?"

"I guess" I answered,

"Good" she mumbled,

Johanna walked over to Oliver and examined him as he shook her hand. She mumbled some things as well. Blight shook my hand, with skin was smooth and silky. What to victors do with their money?

"Blight" he introduced, flashing a white smile, "nice to meet you"

"Alex" I replied, "Alex Vice"

I let go of his hand and he examined me like Johanna. He was more friendly about it though, smiling when he was looking up and down.

"Seems like a good match" Johanna said, "Alex will probably be good with an axe and Oliver will probably get lots of sponsors, he seems likeable"

"I agree" Blight replied,

"Better than last year's boy" Johanna sneered, "he was a bloodbath kill"

Johanna walked over to the couch and sat down, turning on the television. She changed the channels, looking for something to watch,

"Johanna will mentor Alex" Astra said, "and Blight will mentor Oliver"

"Great" Johanna muttered, "I'll take Alex"

Astra walked back into the next car. I looked out the window to see nothing but blurs. The world was speeding past us as we rode in the train. Johanna got to the Capitol channel, the most important channel in Panem. I walked over to the couch and stood next to it. I watched the little film that is show at the Reaping every year. Why is that on the Capitol Channel right now?

"Waiting for an invitation to sit?" Johanna asked,

Embarrassed, I sat down next to Johanna. Her legs were crossed as she leaned back against the couch. I mimicked her, leaning back but keeping my legs uncrossed,

"What'cha watchin?" I asked

"The Reapings" Johanna answered, "Capitol shows them every year, watch closely. This will be your only chance before the games to see your fellow tributes"

The Capitol anthem played for a bit and then the District One reaping came on. There were so many volunteers. The girl chosen was named Velvet. She was near the front and once she shouted the words she ran up on stage. The boy, Vulture, had the same situation. District Two reaped Caecilia and Julius. Both were volunteers. Three gave up Eliza and Cogg, both of which looked very smart. District Four reaped Marina and Luke, both were very good-looking. It was interesting to see the other districts, this is the only time of year you can catch the slightest glimpse of them. The rest of the Reapings went normally. There were a couple notable ones. District Six had the reaping of Maya. Maya looked like a career, she was tall and had lots of muscle. When she was Reaped, she charged on stage. District Nine gave up Asher. He's twelve but he looks like he's nine. Then there was District Twelve. The female tribute, Raven, had to be dragged on stage by Peacekeepers. She's tough though, she even knocked some off her and even got one unconscious. Johanna smirked at that one. Our Reaping blended in with the others, nothing special besides a volunteer.

"Maya seems tough" Johanna mumbled, "and the Careers look good this year, thinking of any allies?"

"Yeah" I answered, "Raven from twelve looks good"

"Sure" she replied, "try Maya, she's strong as well"

"So when it comes to first impressions, do you have any advice?" I asked,

"Well first you wanna make a strategy" she answered, "mine was to act like I'm weak when I'm not, but that probably won't work again"

"Maybe I can hide for the games" I said, "if no one can find me, no one can kill me"

"But the gamemakers can kill you" Johanna corrected, "and you can die of natural causes"

"True" I replied, "maybe I can try and kill as many people as I can"

"That may work" Johanna replied, "but that gives you a worse chance of survival"

"Maybe I can combine the plans, I can hide, fight, and make allies" I said,

"Sounds good" Johanna replied, "you could do that"

"So what should I do next?" I asked,

"You gotta come up with a training plan" Johanna answered, "find out a way to impress the gamemakers and the other tributes"

The day went by as quickly as the train. We ate exquisite food that I've never tasted before. The sirloin steak was rich and really good. The water we drank was fizzy and it looked like it had sparkles in it. We also ate our food on beautifly carved plates, I've never seen anything like them,

"Enjoying the food?" Astra asked,

I nodded, Oliver didn't respond,

"Get used to it for the next week or so" Blight said, "and enjoy it as well"

Along with the steak, we were served tomato soup. It was delicious as well.

After dinner, Astra led me to the car that contained my room,

"Oh, and if you brought a token, please hand it over to me now" Astra ordered,

I dug into my pocket and grabbed the small chunk of wood and handed it to Astra,

"Will I get it back?" I asked,

"Maybe, the gamemakers have to inspect it first" she answered,

She walked away and I walked into my room. I gasped at its luxury. It might've been small, but it was beautiful. The quilt on top was soft and comfy. I jumped on the bed and rolled around in it like a child. I felt something silky under my back. I jolted up to see a silk nightgown. I frowned, I hated dresses, but it looks so comfy. I took off my shoes and placed them in the back corner of my room. I slipped off my shirt and my pants as well. I slipped on the silk nightgown. It was very comfy and I felt like I was wearing a cloud. I gently pulled the covers back, closed my eyes, and fell asleep in the luxurious room.


District 1

Velvet and Vulture

District 2

Caecilia and Julius

District 3

Eliza and Cogg

District 4

Marina and Luke

District 5

Karlie and Brenton

District 6

Maya and Porter

District 7

Alex and Oliver

District 8

Aaliyah and Edward

District 9

Krysten and Asher

District 10

Candice and Landon

District 11

Mae and Otto

District 12

Raven and Bryce