~Amber Jewels P.O.V~
"OMG, Hurry up Amber!" It was my Mother Sapphire "Your going to be late. Your Father's and Sister's WHOLE reputation relies on this and your volunteering so you have to look your best. I left your outfit on your sofa!"
"O-k Mom" I yawn back
I roll out of my bed and walk to the sofa in my room. Its not usual to have a sofa in a bedroom here in District 1 which is one of the many reasons I'm hated. My Father is the CEO of the District 1 Luxury Products and my older sister Christine Jewel is also well known as the victor of the 43rd Hunger Games so we live in the Victor's Village.
The academy said I should be ready to volunteer so I don't have much choice really. When I was younger I really wanted to volunteer but now I'm not sure. There's a LOT of pressure on my families reputation and my 4 year old sister Susana who always wants to be 'Just like Amber' and I don't want her to die in the games...not that I said I would. Most of the odds are in my favour with top level academy training, my older sister as a mentor and the list could go on but there's about 23 other people with the exact same intention as me, to get back home.
I change into my reaping outfit: A cute pastel pink dress covered in hot pink sequins with silver flats. I tie my blonde curls into a braided bun leaving a strand in front and top it if with a rose in my hair. I apply some pink blusher, mascara and a bit of light pink eye shadow. Beautiful
"Come on Amber" says Christine walking in a beautifuk golden gown with gold heels, her golden curls are open and looking magnificent. Since she is a Victor the Capitol provide her with an outfit for the reaping. I walk outside to see my Mother in a white cocktail dress, my Father in a professional suit and my little sister in a mini version of my outfit.
"Look I'm just like Amber" giggles Susana running around.
We get into the car and reach the square. Father and Christine walk towards the stage my Mother and Susana walk towards the stands for viewers and I get my self checked in and walk towards the 18 years old section.
~Xander Platinums P.O.V~
"Are you sure you volunteer Xander?" Exclaims Mother "Your dressed as if you don't even care. Who goes to the reaping in a F*ing T shirt?"
"I KNOW WHAT IM DOING MOM" I shout back
"Ok ok no need for attitude Xander. Dear he can go to the reaping however he wants too " Says Dad calmly
I don't care about what anyone says I am going to volunteer, I am going to win finally get some friends. I have been practising for this my whole life I have gone to the academy every single day.
I get registered walk towards towards the 17 year old section and see Lilah Feathering the District 1 chaperone begining her speech and brings on the Mayor followed by the CEO of Luxury Productions then the Victor's I think one of them Christine Jem or something is the CEO's daughter but to be honest I don't really pay attention to anything.
"Now to reap the names and may the odds ever be in your favour" Pipes Lilah
UGH I hate the Capitol accent but if I want sponsors I have to deal with it
"Ladies first"
~Amber Jewels P.O.V~
This is it I have to do it. I look up to my successful sister and sge gives me a,warm smile
"The female tribute from District 1 is Cryst-"
"I VOLUNTEER AS A TRIBUTE!" I exclaim
Right now District 1 is erupting with cheers as I walk across the temporary red carpet up to the stage embracing the glory I walk across the stage up to Lilah "What is your name dear?"
"Amber Jewel," I reply
"Great Goodness you must be Christine's sister!" beams Lilah "Well this will be a very interesting games. Can she live up to her family?"
The cheers from the crowd are even louder now
"It is time to pick the male tribute... Silv- "
"I VOLUNTEER AS A TRIBUTE" exclaims some guy from the 17 section who I don't know. He walks down the carpet and the closer he gets I notice he's just wearing a t-shirt and jeans. What was he thinking?
Anyways he's quite big looks strong.. maybe he will do well?
~Xander Platinums P.O.V~
I did it, I volunteered I can prove them all wrong I look at my fellow tribute, Her blonde curls, those crystal blue eyes, her tanned skin wait what am I thinking I can't just go and fall in love with a girl I have to kill.
"Your tributes from District 1," announces Lilah. The crowd is roaring with cheers especially for Amber as we are guided into the justice building.
Justice Building
~Amber Jewel~
That felt really good. "Three minutes" says the peacekeeper
Its my family, Susana runs up to me and starts jumping followed by Mother and Father "I'm so proud of you" says Father and Mother nods in agreement
"And I get to bw your mentor so everything will be fine!" beams Christine. That's what really makes me feel good, I get someone I know which really makes me feel better and it gives me an advantage over the other tributes because Christine really knows me and I know she will do anything to help me.
"Times up," says the peacekeeper
"Good Luck"
"See you soon"
"I'm so proud "
"Baiiiiiiii" beams Susana
"Three minutes"
Its my boyfriend Isaiah, I run up to him and his arms automatically open up to me. "I'm so proud of you " whispers Isaiah
"I'll miss you" I reply
We spend the rest of the three minutes in each other's arms until the peacekeepers come
"I'll see you later" says Isaiah
"Three minutes"
"AMBER"
It's my best friend Louise
"YOU DID IT YASSSS KWEEN YOUR SO GONNA WIN!" Yells Louise
" Awh thanks, you better sponsor me " I reply
"Obviously" Louise rolls her eyes
"Time to go Amber" says Lilah escorting me out
"Bye Louise"
"Bye Amber"
~Xander Platinum~
"Three minutes"
"Well Son you volunteered" says Father
I sit with Mother and Father in silence until the peacekeepers take them away "I wish you the best of luck" says Mother
"Three minutes"
"Im so proud of you Amber"
"Three Minutes"
"Good luck Amber"
"Three Minutes"
"YASSS KWEEN YOUR SO GONNA WIN"
"Come dear it's time to go" says Lilah who just walked in, I followed her in silence wondering whether volunteering was a good idea or not.