Hello, everyone! This took me a little longer mostly because I got carried away with one of the characters. You will probably tell who it is. Please review and let me know what you like/dislike. Hope you enjoy!

Luster Cahill District 1 (17)

Living in district 1 can have its perks. We live in luxury (at least that's what we're known for) and it is pretty nice. The academy is kinda nice too. There are strict, but what do I have to complain about? I'm just a stupid career. No friends. Mother was gone; trying to protect me.

And I don't want you to feel bad. Father said we deserved it. I don't believe him, though, half the time he doesn't know what he's talking about. Either too drunk or caught up in work to even comprehend what he's talking about.

Anyway, I guess you might wonder what happened to my mother. Well, she was killed by a peacemaker. Peacemaker. What's the point in that name if they don't do what they are labeled as? When I was younger I was known as a thief. So one day the peacemaker caught me and I was whooped. Right in front of everyone, my now deceased Mom, and unsober father.

Okay so about the reaping, As decided by my academy trainer instead of volunteering next year in the quarter quell, where there would be many twists and most likely my death, volunteering for these games is giving me a "better shot at winning, even at 17".

I start to slip on my nicest clothes, a gray pair of jeans with a white shirt. The one with no stains.

As I start to walk out the door I nearly forget my father.

"What the hell dad! Why can't you ever get up!" I yelled.

"Dad, dad!" I started to cry as I felt his heart beat.

He was dead. My heart stopped. I whispered in his ear.

"Say hello to mom for me, and know I will always love you."

Nicola Brendt District 12 (15)

I fell on the ground as I got out of bed.

"Uhhh." I moaned.

I felt like jelly. And not the good kind of jelly. I woke up a bit early to get a head start. I could barely sleep that night anyway. I got my boots on and to my surprise, mom was sneaking in the back door.

"How could you be late today, of all days?" I yelled at mother.

"Honey, you know I had to-" she began to spoke.

"No, you didn't." I started to whisper.

I collapsed onto the floor and started to weep.

"What's wrong Nicola? You know it will be okay." She explained, but it went in one ear and out the other.

"I already have terrasse just you-" I started to get up and wipe away my tears,"-you moved on so quickly."

She brought me into her arms. And whispered what father used to always tell me.

"Don't look away, you are better than nothing, please don't cry."

"Promise not to do it again" I said.

"You know I can't-" she began as I interrupted.

"Mom?"

"O-okay, fine. I promise."

I smiled. Even though I knew she wasn't too good on promises.

"Go wake your sister up" she shouted from the kitchen.

"I wanted to-" I started to remember, we couldn't go in the woods.

"Okay, sure," I said.

The sun started to wake up, beautiful sky. I'm surprised the capitol even lets us see. Who am I to complain?

Paige Collarado District 9 (16)

I could hear the rain pitter-patter on the roof. I refused to open my eyes, as today was the reapings.

"Twyla! Paige! Calico! Sash!"

My older sisters, Jute and Angora, woke me from a fitful sleep as they called us down to eat.

I yelled back, "Lemme get dressed!" As I struggled getting out of bed.

They responded in harmony, as they do most of the time.

"Fine! But hurry up or it'll go cold!" They said with a laugh following it.

I groaned and threw back the covers. I opened my wardrobe.

I remember for my first reapings I wore a knee high pink dress, with my warm black jacket that know belongs to Sash.

Eventually I pulled out a shimmering aqua dress, which I quickly slipped into. Then I pulled on a pair of leather ankle boots and went downstairs.

"Ready!" I yelled at them. I was ready to get this over as soon as possible. And just come home.

Sarah Williams District 4 (15)

"God, we thank you for you for our many blessing and that today we have the luck we need. That one day the capitol will fall and these warm souls will have the freedom that they deserve."

"Amen" Dad said.

"Amen." we repeated.

Today was reaping day. Not everyone's favorite. Father is very religious. And I say very I mean it. We pray before bed, in the morning, at breakfast and dinner. Not including the church. I have nothing to complain about. Father says that church brings the holy spirit into our house. We were grown up religious.

"Emma, Bass, Tommy, Sarah! Go get ready. Reaping are in an hour. Hurry the- hurry up!"

"Okay," Bass said.

"Sorry, Dad!" I said.

"Ughhhhh," Tommy said.

I open my closet and all I see is some dust following a pair of jeans and blouse. Before I can think what to do, mother walks in the room and hands me something. It's a beige collared dress with buttons down the front. Along with a pair of shoes that teachers wear in school.

"This is beautiful mother," I said.

"Anytime Sarah," she said, walking out of the room.

As she heads out I grab her wrist, turning her around.

"Thank you, Mom" I say, with a small voice.

"Your welcome." She says, smiling.

Before she walks out again she turns around and says,

"Good luck today."

Thank you for reading! Hope it was good, and I know, I know I got super carried away with Luster. He was a fun character to write. Please leave a review on what you thought! Thanks.

XOXO -Alana