Hello! Thank you all for not being annoyed by my 'Reaping Alerts'. I know that in story alerts that once you post once in a day, it doesn't really change so I felt like that could help.. Thanks to a few of you for helping me along this journey :D Thanks to Pratolover (Not even going to ask what that is) and SilverAshes13 for these 2 tributes! I'm not sure how many I'll get out today, but it's likely it'll be two or one.
POV Zena Hunter (Male Tribute)
Zena dragged in the morning's crab in with a net made from Four. Of course the people of Five were capable to make it, they just didn't really want to take the time. Zena's father had sent him out here early in the morning to grab as many crabs as possible. No one else went out on Reaping day and he'd have a few extra days up on the rest of them if he caught enough. Zena hauled them back into his father's little marina that was on the edge of the District. His mother worked in a power plant on the water as well, so they were very used to it.
Zena ran to his family's home so that he wouldn't be late for the Reaping which started at 11. "Zena! Are the crabs in?" His father asked him as he pulled on a jacket to go out into the now-raining District.
His friends Erik and Josh met him on the street adjacent to the Reaping. "Last year…" Zena said nervously, his name was in there 24 times. Twenty-four times the amount of a non-tesserae 12 year old. As they pricked his finger he saw the Capitol people looking up at the rain distastefully, obviously bothered by the rain. The mayor didn't, as Five was extremely rainy and he launched into a speech.
"We are honored to be here today to follow a long list of Five victors in the past. We have overcame great odds in the recent years and since the Victor's Hunger Games of the 75th we have picked up 6 victors, one of the largest sums. We thank and salute our fallen and victors." The mayor sat down by one of the oldest victors.
POV Terra Rentrie
Terra minded the Reapings quite a bit, actually, compared to popular belief that she thought that she'd never get picked. She was mortified and extremely thought that she'd get picked every year since she was 12. "Terra!" Her mother called from the kitchen. "Breakfast!"
The traditional Reaping day breakfast was spread along the table, they always went all out on Reaping day. There were jams and jellies, lots of bread and toast, cheeses and meats. Terra gave them a little smile, her blue eyes watching her parents as she sat down. "Thank you."
She started munching on a piece of toast with jam, nothing to talk about. She wasn't very social, losing her last friend. At the thought of it, she had a brief flashback of what she thought was her friend, Raina leaving her for some merchant girls. Terra clenched her fists at the side of the table, trying to act calm. "Terra, sweetie, are you ready to try on the dress?"
Terra nodded, finishing the last piece of toast that her body would allow her before getting up and heading over to her mom who was waiting in the living room with clothes for her. Her mom smiled, putting it against her. "This is the one I wore for one of my Reaping days. Your grandmother made it."
Terra smiled a bit, remembering her old granny. Terra went to her room and quickly changed before going to wait by the door for her mom and dad. They gave her a little bit of a smile. "No matter what happens today, just remember that you'll always be safe as long as you have the locket." Her dad pressed his old locket into her hand. "It's lucky."
Terra nodded and followed her parents out of the house and towards the Reaping stage where two children would be chosen to basically go and die. Even though Five had had success lately, it wasn't all that much compared to the Career districts.
After the mayor gave his speech the escort came up, all bright and peppy and ready to go. "Alright!" She cheered happily, bouncing around on the stage. "I can't wait! Can you?" There was silence from the audience of Five, to their credit.
"Not even wanting to speak you want to start so soon." The escort's voice faltered a bit before she regained her pep. "Girls first."
She went over to the girls bowl and Tessa started to shake, her body declaring that it was scared, her mind following suit. "Terra Rentrie!" The escort beamed out at them. "Lovely name, of course."
"Frick." She muttered under her breath, glaring at the floor before trying to calm herself down, tightening her fists at the sides, walking towards the stage.
"That's a good girl, come on up honey." The escort simpered as she went over to the boys' bowl.
"Zera Hunter!" The name flashed through Terra's mind and she remembered that her family would sometimes buy some fish from his father.
"District Five!" The escort shouted happily, leading them into the Justice Building. Her only visitors were her parents, to wish her good luck and goodbye.
I'm sorry if this wasn't as good as the rest of them, I'm not great at District Five…
