District Four

Max Greene, D4

"Ouch", I cried. Turning abruptly, but my posture softening as I notice it was Katrina.

"Hey Beautiful, what brings you here", I asked grinning and then giving her a kiss.
"Your father wants you too come home, says you spend too much time in this academy for your own good". She said looking around at all the others practicing in combat.

"But babe, you know that if I don't train I won't be good enough to beat that arena… you don't wish me too die do you".

Katrina grinned showing me every single one of her beautiful teeth. "You know you do not have to go to the games, your'e the son of two victors, and even though your mother stupidly rebelled, you still have one parent left too take care of you. You don't need the money or the fame. Your father has already given that too you….although, imagine how sexy it would be too have a victor boyfriend", she continued licking her lips.

"Oi cheeky, well we will see how I feel tomorrow then won't I. ", I said with a sly wink.

Although I think the games are stupid, Katrina always had me in the loop. She always hinted she finds careers hot. And I feel so inadequate knowing I'm not one. I plan on proving her worthy of her affection. I plan on being the best career ever and victor of the Hunger Games. It has to be this year. Otherwise she might ditch me.

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The next morning I wake up early and get into my reaping clothes: A salmon tux. It used to be my fathers. And although it is quite old and worn, it does look rather dapper on me.

Finally I find myself in the crowd. My two brothers are here too, but they don't train. They don't see the point. I do though. District four has the reputation to be the weakest of the careers. Not always do we have volunteers. That won't be the case this year however. I have so many talents. I know how to throw spears, and swim. And there's always some kind of water in the arena.

My two brothers are in the 14 sections. Twins.

I daydream away about what the arena could look like, when I notice that our escort Raymond has already taken to the stage.

"This year. I am going to do it differently. THE BOYS FIRST. He skips over to the bowel, and picks out the name. Geoff Marles.

But before the boy could even squeal, I had my hand in the air. "I VOLENTEER", I bellow. Pushing my chest out to make me looks strong and worth.

"Oh fabulous", cried Raymond. He reaches my arm and yanks it into the air. "Our first volunteer, what is your name you fine young sir".

"Max Greene".

"well that's just fabulous. Congratulations".

I glance over and find Katrina in the crowed. she winks at me, her face full of pride, and blows me a kiss. God I Love that girl.

Kailani Cove, D4

I glance over and see that Max kid kissing his girlfriend. A girl who wasn't even part of the training centre. I swear that place has got to have better security, letting any old loser wonder in from the streets.

I don't even know why he is here. He would never actually volunteer for the games. He's not even that good. Ha!

I have been training ever since I was 4. My parents died when I was 4. And then my brother moved us too private quarters right here at the training centre. Told me I had to be dedicated as one day I will be bringing home pride to my district. I train everyday 12 hours a day. I have such a high standard of expertise that I am better then half of the crew. Or so I have been told. I plan to volunteer when I am 18. But I am not sure if I even want to do that now. I think I might stay and actually become a trainer. That would be quite cool.
My Brother died from the games when I was 7. He wasn't ready and volunteered pre-maturely. He came 10th.

This will not happen to me.

When I arrive at the reaping, I am wearing plain clothes, It don't seem worth it too dress up. It's pointless wearing fancy clothes. After all we are going into a bloody battle right.

Our escort is an absolute loon. Acts like a girl. From what I have heard from the trainers he is quite rude in person too.
He calls the boys first, which is strange. I wonder how the capitol will like his change. From what I heard the capitol hates all changes.

I can here the waves in the background. It calms me. I watch as Raymond dips his hand into the bowl.

"Kailani Cove". He calls.
I hear whispers all around me. Everybody knows who I am. Everyone knows I'm probably the best person to actually go into the games.
She frowns. I wasn't planning on going just yet. Hell, I am only fourteen. But fate has chosen me. And I plan on winning.

I climb the stairs towards Max and Raymond. He makes me shake that oafs hand. I will probably kill him. Just for being a lovesick idiot. Yeah I know why he is volunteering. I know everything.

I turn to the ground and wave. I snatch the microphone and address the crowed. "I will be returning shortly. And when I do, I want to be inspiration for all those out there who wish to be future tributes and follow in my footsteps. This games are here to test us, and we at district four will prove that we can beat these examinations, and come out the best".

There was a scattered applause and a one or two wolf whistles.

Raymond looked absolutely gob smacked, and clapped excitedly all the same.

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