Ch 9: District 1 Reaping
Samuel Crawley, 16, District 1 male
I opened my closet to get dressed. I wasn't getting dressed for the reaping since it doesn't started for another three hours. I was getting dressed to meet my best friend Diamond at my favorite cafe. I put on jeans and red v-neck shirt and I came downstairs to leave. My parents noticed me as I was leaving me.
"Samuel, where are you going?" My mom asked.
"I'm meeting Diamond at Garnet's Cafe, Mom," I said.
"Don't be late," my dad said.
"Don't worry Dad, I'll be back before the reaping. I'll see you guys later," I said.
But before I can turn around, my dad wasn't done talking.
"Samuel, wait," my dad said.
"What do you need Dad?" I asked asked as I turned around to face him.
"I want you to do more training after the reaping, understand?" My dad asked.
"You got it Dad," I said.
"Good, now have fun with Diamond," my dad said.
"Ok, I'll see you both later," I said as I exit my house.
As I started my walk to Garnet's Cafe, I started to think about my future. Both my parents are teachers and to me, that's boring. So I joined the academy because I feel that winning the Hunger Games will have me set for life. I don't plan to volunteer this year, I'll volunteer when I'm 18. I then finally arrived at Garnet's Cafe. The cafe is a great place for me. It's close to my house, it's located at the heart of the District 1 Shopping Center and the food and drinks are good too. I found Diamond waiting for me at the front of the entrance.
"Hey Samuel," Diamond said.
"Hey Diamond, what's up?" I asked.
"Nothing new, today's another reaping day," Diamond.
"Today doesn't matter until I'm 18," I said.
"That's two years away from now, don't worry about it now," Diamond said.
"I'm still training," I said.
"Of course. Come on, I'm hungry, let's get something to eat," Diamond said.
Before I can say anything, Diamond grabbed my arm and pulled into the store. Diamond and the other girls in the district are really my only friends since the guys in the district hate me because they think I'm too cocky or arrogant. Well, with my beautiful charm, they should be jealous since the girls can't get enough of me. Diamond and I then reached the counter to order our food.
"What can I get you?" My cashier said.
"I'll have a bagel with orange juice," Diamond said.
"And I'll also have a bagel but with a coffee instead," I said.
The cashier added up our orders. "That will be $10.00"
I handed her the cash and and the cashier got our food. Diamond and I then sat down at a table.
"So, what do you think are the odds of being reaped?" Diamond asked.
"Does that really matter, someone always volunteer," I said.
"I know, but I'm curious about your opinion," Diamond said.
"Well, the odds are big, but like I said, someone always volunteer," I said.
"I guess you're right," Diamond said.
Of course I am," I said.
Diamond and I ate our bagels until we were finished.
"I better get home for the reaping, I'll see you later, Diamond," I said as I stood up.
"See you later, Samuel," Diamond said.
I left Garnet's Cafe and started to head home. When I got home, I got a shower. After I was done, I put on a sparkling tracksuit for the reaping. I went downstairs and my parents were ready, so we left for the reaping. When we got there, I said goodbye to my parents and went to sign in.
"Name?" Asked the peacekeeper.
"Samuel Crawley," I said as my finger is pricked. Too bad the needle hurt.
"Ouch, watch where you're poking. My skin is delicate," I said.
"Just shut up and get in your pen," the peacekeeper said.
I rubbed my finger and went to the 16 year old pen. The boys avoided talking to me since like I said earlier, they don't like me. After five minutes, the escort came on stage. The escort was a woman named Jaycee Coppertide and she looked absolutely ridiculous. Jaycee was wearing a pink dress with a darker shade of pink for hair. Damn, this woman loved pink.
"Happy Hunger Games District 1 and may the odds be in your favor!" Jayce announced.
The video then played and I honestly couldn't care less about it, I just wait for it to be over. After the video was over, Jaycee went over to the boys bowl and picked a slip. Jaycee then went back to the microphone and announced the name.
"Samuel Crawley," Jaycee announced.
I been reaped, big deal, someone will volunteer for me. A few seconds passes and no yelled to volunteer. Holy shit, the guys really don't like me enough that they won't even volunteer. I had no choice but to walk to the stage and wait for the girl to be picked. Jaycee went to the girls bowl and picked a slip. Jaycee then went back to the microphone and announced the name.
"Pearl Platinum," Jaycee announced.
"I volunteer!" A voice suddenly shout.
I then see a girl with dark tanned skin, dark hazel eyes and brown hair in a French braid walk to the stage.
"Finally, a volunteer! What's your name dear?" Jaycee asked.
"Sapphire Dulal," the girl said.
Sapphire and I then shake hands when we told to.
"District 1, I present to you our tributes, Samuel Crawley and Sapphire Dulal!" Jaycee announced.
As I was brought into the Justice Building, I started thinking. Ok, I'm going into the games earlier than expected, but with my years of training, I can still win.
Sapphire Dulal, 18, District 1 female
Today I will volunteer. I plan to win the games to help my family. I don't care about the fame or money. Even though my parents own one of the top jewelry store in District 1, I want to win to get more people in the store or more money to hire more employees so my parents can relax. They have don everything for me and I want to do everything I can to repay them for all they did for me and my little sister Gemma. I signed up at the academy six years ago and I was just been named the volunteer for this year, so I will win for my parents. It's now 8:00 in the morning and I had agreed to run the jewelry store before the reaping. I agreed to help my parents, but to also finish making the figurine I'm making for Gemma. It's my last present to her before I go into the games. Instead of my reaping outfit, I put jeans and a green long sleeve shirt and I left my mansion to the jewelry store. After a short walk, I arrived at Dulal's jewels, the family store. I got my keys and open the store. I turned the lights and as soon as I was behind the counter, I got to work on Gemma's figurine. Because my parents are jewelers, they taught me everything since I was 10. I was working for 10 minutes before a young man entered the store.
"Hi, can I help you?" I asked.
"Yes, I'm going to propose to my girlfriend and I need a ring," the man said.
I smiled. "Give me one second," I said.
I duck down to get some rings out. I found a tray full of them and put on the counter.
"Is there anything that might interest your girlfriend?" I asked.
"This one might," the man said as he pointed to one of the rings.
This guy's girlfriend has a good taste in rings, because the man picked a beautiful gold ring with a diamond on top. I picked up the ring.
"Very good choice. Are you sure you want this?" I asked.
"Yes, I want it. How much is it?" The man asked.
"$2,000" I said.
"Deal," the man said.
I wrapped the ring in a box and I gave it to the man.
"Thank you so much," the man said.
"No problem, have a good day and good luck on your proposal," I said.
The man waved as he left the store. Now that I'm alone, I began to continue working on Gemma's figurine. I really took my time on this. I been working on this for the last few weeks. I want to prefect everything on it. After stopping to deal with a few customers and going back and forth between them and the figurine. After I had helped a lady with her necklace, I sat back on the chair. I will finish this figurine even if it kills me. After 30 minutes, I finally finished the figurine. I took a minute to marvel on what I done. The figurine is of Gemma holding a bow and arrow. Gemma's body is made of diamonds while her hair is made of rubies, her clothes made of emeralds, and her bow made of Sapphires. I added the Sapphire jewel to the bow as a way for Gemma to remember me in case I don't win this year. I wrapped up the figurine and I closed the shop for the reaping. I head back home where I find Gemma at the kitchen table, a perfect opportunity to give her the figurine.
"Hey, Gemma, I got a surprise for you," I said.
"What is it?" Gemma asked.
"Open it and see for yourself," I said as I handed her the wrapped the box.
Gemma opened the box and found the figurine inside. Gemma's eyes widen at the sight of it.
"Sapphire, this so beautiful. I love it!" Gemma said.
"I'm glad you like it," I said.
Gemma is 10, she was born when I was eight. We have a really close relationship as sisters and I swear if anyone lays a finger on her, I will snap their necks. Gemma means the world to me and I would do anything for her.
"Gemma what did you scream?" My mom asked as she entered the kitchen.
"Look what Saph made for me," Gemma said.
My mom took a look at the figurine.
"Honey, it's beautiful. Excellent work," my mom praised.
"Thanks, Mom," I said.
I took a look at the clock and I saw that it was 11:00, so I went to my room to get dressed. I put on a white dress, a light blue sweater, and light blue high heels. I went downstairs and told my parents that I was going to the reaping with my best friend Ruby. I left my home and head to Ruby's house. I knocked on Ruby's door when I got there. Ruby then answered the door.
"Hey Ruby, you're ready to go?" I asked.
"Yeah Saph, let's go," Ruby said.
Ruby and I walked to the reaping together.
"I can't believe you're volunteering," Ruby said.
"I know, I can't wait," I said.
"Do you think you'll win?" Ruby asked.
"Yeah, I got a shot," I said.
"Well, good luck, and kick some ass in the arena," Ruby said.
"You can count on it," I said.
Ruby and I then got to the square. Ruby and I signed in and we both got settled in the 18 year old pen. We talked for a few minutes before the escort Jaycee got on stage.
"Happy Hunger Games District 1, and may the odds be in your favor!" Jaycee said.
Jaycee then played the boring video and I decided not to pay attention. After the video ended, Jaycee went to the boys bowl and picked a slip. Jaycee then went back to the microphone and announced the name.
"Samuel Crawley," Jaycee announced.
I expected to hear someone volunteer, but to my surprise, no one volunteered. I then see a tall boy with blonde hair and blue eyes walk to the stage. I now understand why no one is volunteering, Samuel isn't liked by the boys in the academy. Jaycee then went to the girls bowl and picked a slip. Jaycee went back to the microphone and announced the name.
"Pearl Platinum," Jaycee announced.
"I volunteer!" I yelled.
I then walked to the stage.
"Finally, a volunteer! What's your name dear?" Jaycee asked.
"Sapphire Dulal," I said.
Samuel and I then shake hands when we told to.
"District 1, I present to you our tributes, Samuel Crawley and Sapphire Dulal!" Jaycee announced.
I was then brought into the Justice Building.
Here are our District 1 tributes, Samuel and Sapphire. Thank you to twatbitchfucker for Samuel and POMForever for Sapphire.
Questions:
1: what are you thoughts on the tributes?
2: who did you like better?
3: who do you think is going to go farther?
The next district will be District 12. So please remember to review and I'll see you guys in District 12.
