Duplo Cone

18 years old

District 3 Male

Duplo Cone didn't have a problem with his life. Who would when they were popular, smart and funny? Plus, those who didn't like him didn't matter. Duplo still had friends he could hang out with and trust.

It was also his last year being eligible for the Hunger Games. After the reapings Duplo could stop attending school and fully concentrate on climbing the ranks in his parents' manufacturing plant. Surely, if his siblings could become factory managers, he could too.

However, what Duplo was really interested in was manufacturing the products. Just manipulating different metals and plastics into great things excited the boy.

But for now, Duplo was on his way to school. Despite only going to school for half a day and the other half learning more from his parent's factory, Duplo just wanted to be working in the factory all the time.

Turning the corner, Duplo saw his friends sitting on the bench and the grass around it. All 5 of his closest friends: Current, Pix, Chip, Dexter and Linus. Obviously, they were only a small handful of the people who considered him a great guy and a friend but he enjoyed their company. Not to mention all of the other people at school who loved him. It was great because there was always someone talking to him.

"Hey guys, what's up?" Duplo asked.

"Not much. But I was thinking…" Pix started.

"Nothing good ever comes of that." Duplo joked. It earned him chuckles from everyone, including Pix. Really, everyone probably laughed because they knew Duplo was popular and who wouldn't want to be his friend? Plus Duplo knew that he actually was a funny guy.

A few minutes later Duplo noticed Al walking down the path. Al was a little overweight as was the rest of his family. But Al was relatively liked by everyone as he was a genuinely nice guy.

Duplo thought the guy was alright but it was evident that Al didn't like him. Apparently he didn't find Duplo funny – which was ridiculous.

When Al walked by, a thought came into Duplo's mind. A thought that his friends would probably find hilarious. It was quite mean but he figured that it could boost his popularity.

"Hey Al, come over here. So I've figured something out. The problem isn't that obesity runs in your family. The problem is no one runs in your family."

Al was not impressed in the slightest. But his friends. Well they were in hysterics.

"What the hell. You're not at all funny. But you Duplo Cone, are gonna get slapped by karma sometime soon." Al fumed and stormed off.

So maybe Duplo shouldn't have been so mean but he was just living up to his name of the jokester. Plus he had to keep his popularity up.

"Duplo, your stalker's on her way over." Current laughed.

Duplo rolled his eyes so much he was surprised they didn't fall out of his head. On her way over was Margit Amperon. Aka district 3's most annoying stalker.

"Hi Duplo!" She said way too cheerfully.

This caused his friends to snicker. However, he noticed Margit's best friend, Wiress a few feet away snickering too. He wondered what was up with that but dismissed it.

"Margit, what world are you in this time?" Duplo said, noticing the girl was already starting to become caught up in her own imagination.

"Huh? I'm on our world silly. You know, mars. The planet we live on."

Duplo couldn't believe this girl sometimes. She was weird and very unintelligent. All he could do was make fun of her so she would leave him alone. It never worked, instead she would just follow him but not talk.

"Well, I'm going to class now." Duplo stated, leaving the girl behind.

Two more months Duplo. Only two more months until you can drop out of school.

Margit Amperon

17 years old

District 3 Female

The day of the reaping was never of importance to Margit. She never listened to anything that was said. It was just a day where she could live in her head without being punished for it.

Every year she met her best friend, Wiress an hour beforehand. However, this year she was late. Margit didn't mind, for the past year Wiress had been late to a lot of stuff. Sometimes, she didn't even show up.

After 10 minutes, her best friend showed up, looking a mess.

"You don't have perfume do you Margit?"

"Yeah. It's my last bottle."

Margit handed the girl her perfume but Wiress just put it into her bag. It didn't matter. Her best friend meant everything to her and she could always save up for another 4 months to buy another bottle.

Together they walked to the town square. Wiress would initiate conversations with other people while Margit daydreamed about her crush – Duplo Cone. She hadn't talked to him much but she really liked him.

Suddenly, hands grasped her shoulders and she stood face to face with her parents.

"Margit, why didn't you tell us you left? We were worried sick."

"Sorry. I forgot. I won't do it again."

In reality, it was likely Margit would do it again. Especially since this was the 6th time in a week she hadn't told her parents she was going out. She's just gets distracted and preoccupied.

Her parents tend to worry about her a lot but Margit doesn't mind it too much. She loves them and knows they're just looking out for her.

"Good luck honey." Her mother said, giving her a big hug. Margit had no idea why her parents were wishing her luck.

Soon the two girls arrived at the town square. But due to Wiress' lateness, they were stuck at the back of a very long queue. This time Margit travelled to a place of peace and calm. She felt like she was floating in the clouds.

The calm was interrupted by Wiress jabbing her violently in the ribs. When Margit returned to reality, she noticed Duplo Cone and his friends behind them in the line. She started blushing furiously.

Margit tried to talk to him and get his attention but he kept whispering and laughing to his friends. It didn't bother her, after the reaping she would pull him aside and have a proper conversation with the older boy.

As her thumb was pricked, Margit couldn't help but notice how white her skin looked compared to the crimson blood.

This had really fascinated Margit and when the vibrant woman skipped on stage and played the video, all she could think about was exciting adventures she could have if she were a vampire.

She was looking at her red finger when she heard her name. But why would someone be calling her name?

"Do we have Margit Amperon anywhere?" The vibrant woman on stage boomed. After this she also heard screams from the back which sounded an awful lot like her parents.

Wiress started pushing Margit into the aisle which only confused her more.

"Wait. What's happening?"

"Just go on the stage, Margit." Wiress sighed.

Margit did what she was told and went up onto the stage. She was very confused but the vibrant woman was friendly and calmed her unease.

"Next we have the boys… Duplo Cone."

Both Margit's and Duplo's eyebrows shot up but for different reasons. Margit smiled. She was confident that she would have a conversation with Duplo after the reaping and this vibrant woman ensured that she would.

She was forced to shake Duplo's hand but she couldn't lie, she didn't mind shaking his hand. She just wished she could have hugged him instead.

"Here we have district 3's tributes for the 172nd Hunger Games… Margit Amperon and Duplo Cone."

Wait, don't people die in the Hunger Games?

A.N: And here we have district 3. They were another great pair to write and I'm looking forward to developing their story. Thank you goldie031 for both Duplo and Margit.

Did you like these tributes? Who did you prefer? Which tribute has been your favourite so far?

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Someone asked if I like physics because there's been a few questions on space. But in all honesty the chapter questions depend on what homework I just did. Because I always write after doing homework as my brain is active and warmed up XD

So, QOTC: What is the oldest monotheistic religion in the world?

See youse next chapter :)