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District 10: Reaping Day
Female Tribute: Bryn Scott, age 14
Male Tribute: bloodbath victim, age 12
Bryn Scott's POV
I woke up early that morning and dress quickly in lightweight clothes- a white tank top and flowing black pants. I slipped my hand other my people, keeping quiet and hoping that Matthew and the rest of my sibling wouldn't wake up. I finally touched the cold metal of the antique key that had been fashioned for the Head Peacekeeper, Allan Reece. I had pickpocketed it from him yesterday and had decided when he went to speek with Mayor Payn, I'd steal from his home.
I slipped out, pulling my blonde hair into a tight ponytail as I ran to Reece's house. I slipped up to the door, looking around to make sure nobody could see me as I put the key in the lock and turned it, waiting for the yells of someone seeing me break in. Nothing happened and I opened the door, closing it after I slipped in and locking it. Reece didn't have a wife or any kids and I knew he wouldn't be here. If I heard the key in the lock- I had exceptional hearing- I'd hide in the house.
I pulled my burlap sack up and started to put lots of food in it, going through the cupboards. I knew he'd notice, however I didn't think he'd be able to guess who it was and I wouldn't hit his house again- at least not for a month or two. I slipped little valuables in the sack and then was about to leave when I heard the key in the lock. I began to cuss and looked around the house quickly. It had two stories. In the foyer, where I found myself, there was a small hallway along the stairs that led to the back door.
Under the stairs, there was a storage area. Barrels and sacks were stacked together haphazardly and I slipped in a little area that would hide me until Reece was gone. I heard his steps against the stone floor. He walked lazily into the kitchen which was just to the left of the foyer. I heard the cupboard open and the clinking of glass before the water was turned on.
I waited, hoping that he would leave soon so I could get out. I couldn't be caught because if I did, my family wouldn't be able to support themselves. They would be fined for my stealing, also, I'd either be jailed or killed. There would be no getting away for me. I knew that. I also knew I was one of the best thieves in all of ten.
After a minute or so of silence, the footsteps continued. At first, I believed they were heading towards the front door but then the echoing steps got closer and closer to where I was hiding. A shadow fell over the barrel in front of me and I held my breath tightly as Reece opened the barrel. He took something out of the barrel, smiling slightly and taking it out. Rustling ensued and I realized it was paper.
Soon he put the paper back where he'd gotten it from then his footsteps receded again. However, the door opened and the footsteps were no more. I slipped from my hiding spot and, having to fill the curiousity that every thief had, I opened the top of the barrel that Reece had gotten into. It was a journal. I opened the journal, curiously looking at the book. It seemed to be a normal journal, each entry dated. However, every other entry was made in the Mayor's handwriting whileas the other was Reece's.
Sigil,
I believe we have a thief on our hands, the daughter of Miss Iza Scott. The girl's name I have no idea of, however the girl is a very good thief. She has ransacked two homes, both of higher class. I write this because I have no proof, and though the President is okay with it, I love to have proof, to make them squirm. I wonder- can you help?
-Allen Reece, Head Peacekeeper
Allan,
The girl's father is Byron Scott. He was a very rich man until he lost all that money gambling over the Games. He was a very good friend of mine, but you know how it is with rich and poor. I don't know if I should help you hurt this girl but I guess if the President is okay with it, fine. Watch her closely- as I said, her family is very poor.
-Mayor Sigil Undercroft
Sigil,
Thank you for your help. I will speak to the President for his ideas, as I have an interest in this girl, I will update you soon. Again, must I thank you for your help over a thousand times, thank you!
-Allen Reece, Head Peacekeeper
Allen,
Your very welcome and I hope you find what to do with the girl. Don't be a stranger and please don't forget to tell the President.
-Mayor Sigil Undercroft
Sigil,
The President has sent his word. He thought, since the 15th Hunger Games were coming up in the next month, to send her to the Games. Doesn't that sound delightful? The perfect end for the thief. However, I wonder at how long she will last. Maybe we'll have a victor. If we do, this worked out for the best. But I doubt it- thieves never last long.
-Allen Reece, Head Peacekeeper
Allen,
I guess if this is how it has to be, so be it. May the girl win or lose, I put my trust that you are completely sure she is a thief. Don't be afraid to speak with me if you need or want to.
-Mayor Sigil Undercroft
I gasped and stared at the journal in complete surprise. I shook in fear and put the journal back, grabbing the sack of stolen goods and leaving the house, running home. This couldn't be true, I knew it couldn't. I couldn't be sent to the Games. I couldn't leave my twin, Matthew, alone to care for the six children. I couldn't do that. I couldn't leave him. I knocked on the doors, preparing to hide the fear that was stealing through my body.
I hid it just as Matthew opened the door, holding little girl Tara's hand. "I'm so glad your here! I need so much help before the Reapings..." He muttered, looking around, his blonde hair twirling around him as he looked for the kids.
"I can't... The goods... Then I have to get ready for the Reapings." I was surprised I kept a level voice but was hoping that, though he knew me better than anyone else, that he wouldn't hear the fear under it.
He nodded, "Yeah, sure Bryn. I guess that's okay." He murmured softly, suddenly very distracted. "Timmy, please stop, I beg you!" He yelled and disappeared into the house again. Though I felt guilty for running to my sanctuary of my bedroom, locking the door and getting dressed.
My hands were shaking as I pulled out the swanlike pink swathe of fabric that had been my mother's Reaping dress. I pulled it on and smiled at it, watching the way my body moved under the flowing clothe.
I smiled at myself slightly then stared at my hands, willing them to stop shaking. Finally they did and I went to change the girls for Matthew. We sent the children that were too young to the babysitter then Matthew and I went to the Reapings with Mikah and Mikao, the other two twins (both twelve).
I went to my spot, believing that there was no point in going through the actions of the Reapings. When my name was called, I calmly walked to the stage and turned around, my eyes slipping between Mikah, Mikao, and Matthew. I waved at them and looked down, waiting for the Reapings to end.
In the white room in the Justice Building, I waited for my family to visit me. I leapt out of my chair when, finally, the door opened. However, it was Allen Reece, not any of my siblings. Reece smiled at me, his eyes full of happiness.
"I've known you were the thief all along, Bryn Scott." He said, smiling cruelly. He walked around me, laughing softly. "I found that this was most likely the best end for you, eh, sweet Bryn?"
I shook, glaring at him. All I could think of was what he was doing to my family. I was full of anger and worry. I chose not to speak.
"The thief doesn't speak. So noble for such a fiend. You will die." He turned to her, laughing softly. "Dear Bryn, isn't this fun?"
I scoffed and stood, "No, no." I yelled softly. "You are a shallow, selfish man." I looked away, my eyes flashing in irritation.
"Whatever you think, my sweet." He laughed softly. "See you on the screen!" He disappeared out the door.
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