Pain

by insanity.incarnate.32411

With the ever-present cruel Capitol, pain is inevitable in Panem. A series of drabbles examining these unforgettable moments of pain from the character's perspective. Rated T for themes.

4. Annie

Chapter Four deals with Annie's reaping. Enjoy and please leave a review! Each one lessens the pain.

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Annie

I didn't think this would happen.

Just like that, I was called up to go back into that stupid arena.

Memories of past times make me a little wobbly on my feet as I move to the stage.

I'm crying. Sometimes I open my mouth to scream, but nothing comes out. I'm the picture of the insanity everyone says I have.

But then, our escort calls Finnick, and I nearly collapse. I make a small, strangled sound, and Finnick looks at me, concern in his eyes.

Just when I'm about to go past a line that unleashes memory upon memory of bloody gore, the old victor Mags steps up to take my place. And keep me safe.

I can only hope my Finnick can make it home.