Ch 14: District 6 Reaping

Jayce Winslow, 16, District 6 male

It's now 9:00 in District 6 and I'm in the middle of a busy downtown street trying to spread the word of my newspaper The Shuttle. While Capitol newspapers always say stuff about the Capitol itself, my paper insults it. The peacekeepers are agitated by it, but the right ones let it slide since some actually hate the Capitol too since some peacekeepers are from District 2.

"Extra extra! Read all about it! A clown named Drake Massaro was named Head Gamemaker, what sort of torture traps does he have in mind?" I yelled in the streets to get people's attention.

A man then approached me.

"Young man, how much are you selling the papers for?" The man asked.

"Two dollars," I replied.

"I'll take one then," the man said.

"Here you go sir, enjoy the paper," I said.

"Oh I will if there's ton of insults about the damn Capitol," the man said as he walked off.

I continued to sell more of my papers to the people until Mr. Ford, the owner of building I was in front of came out.

"Winslow! I thought I told you to stay away from here with your damn newspaper!" Mr. Ford yelled.

"And I thought I told you that I don't give a fuck about what you said. You can't control me," I said.

"Then I'll call people who will," Mr. Ford said.

"I doubt anyone you call can control me, Mr. Ford," I said.

"I'm calling the peacekeepers, you can run or stay, it's your choice Winslow," Mr. Ford said as he walk back to his building.

"Oh fuck off Ford, I'm not scared of peacekeepers!" I yelled at him as he entered the building.

I continued to sell my newspapers since I'm not scared of Mr. Ford. Even if he calls the peacekeepers, I'm not scared of them either. Ten minutes later, the peacekeepers came.

"Well if it isn't the peacekeepers Stryker and Renoro, what brings you here?" I said as they approached me.

"Cut the crap out Jayce, you know that Mr. Ford called us here," Stryker said.

"So, I'm just expressing my views about our dictators the Capitol," I said.

"Look, Jayce, we're not going to arrest you since we agree with you, but you have to leave. Can you at least do that?" Renoro asked.

"Yeah, I can do that," I said.

"Thank you for your cooperation, Jayce," Stryker said.

"No problem, thanks for not putting me in jail," I said.

"Just try to stay out of trouble, eventually we'll be forced to arrest you," Renoro said.

"I'll do my best," I said.

As the peacekeepers started to leave, Mr. Ford ran out of the building and he looked furious.

"That's it!? A warning! You're not going to arrest this punk?!" Mr. Ford shouted.

"Sir, this young man has not done anything illegal so we gave him a warning. Now please go back inside," Renoro said.

"Fine! And you Winslow, you're nothing more than a punk, just like your grandfather. I'm leaving," Mr. Ford said as he entered his building.

I said goodbye to Stryker and Renoro and I started to walk home. It took every amount of willpower to not punch Mr. Ford in the face. He just insulted my grandfather, who is the most important person in my life. My grandfather is Roger Winslow and he was a kind man, he would do everything he can to help people in the district. He taught me everything I know, and that's why in addition to selling my paper, I would help out anyway I can. When my grandfather died from cancer a few years ago, I started to help people more because I know it's what my grandfather would wanted. I done so much for the people in the district and I think my grandfather would be proud of what I done. I eventually arrived home and my parents and younger brother Teddy were eating breakfast.

"Jayce, where you?" My mom asked.

"I was downtown, Mom," I said.

"Please tell me that you didn't cause any trouble," my mom said.

"I didn't. The only thing that happened was that Mr. Ford lost his mind when he saw me," I said.

"Jayce, I worry about you, please stay away from his building," my mom said.

"Ok Mom, I will," I said.

"It's time to get ready for the reaping, Jayce. You should get dressed," my dad said.

"Ok, Dad," I said.

I went into my room and I changed into a brown button down shirt with my tattered jeans and when my family was ready, we left for the reaping. When we got there, I said goodbye to my family and I went to get signed in.

"Name?" The peacekeeper asked.

"Jayce Winslow," I said as my finger was pricked.

After I was signed in, I went into the 16 year old pen. After I got there, the escort came on stage. The escort was a man named Garland Mildwood and he had Green hair and he was wearing a blue suit.

"Happy Hunger Games District 6, and may the odds be in your favor!" Garland said.

The video then played and I stopped paying attention, I didn't need to see it again. After the video was over, Garland went over to the boys bowl and picked a slip. Garland then went back to the microphone and announced the name.

"Jayce Winslow," Garland announced.

I was shocked. I knew that I had a lot of slips in my name in the bowl since I take a lot of tesserae out to help feed poor families, but I'm still shocked to be reaped. Being brave was the best thing I can do right now, so I decided to walk to the stage. Maybe I'll get lucky that the Capitol like my bravery and some people will sponsor me. After I arrived at the stage, Garland went over to the girls bowl and picked a slip. Garland then went back to the microphone and announced the name.

"Titania Dent," Garland announced.

I then see a thin girl with pale skin, shoulder-length wavy blonde hair, and blue eyes walk to the stage. She looked terrified as she walked to the stage, but I have to admired how she didn't cry. Garland then told us to shake hands and we did.

"District 6, I present to you our tributes, Jayce Winslow and Titania Dent!" Garland announced.

I was then brought into the Justice Building where I say my goodbyes to my family.

Titania Dent, 14, District 6 female

I woke up happy that I had the best dream in a while. I was having the best day with my family before I was suddenly awakened. I got out of bed and I noticed a note on my bed.

'Titania, it's to wake up. Your name is Titania Dent and you're 14 years old. Come downstairs for breakfast'- Uncle Anders

I suddenly had a headache as I remember my tragic past. It was two years ago and I was an one dinner in my apartment when the building suddenly collapsed. I barely remembered anything after that. I never saw my parents again because Uncle Anders told me that they died in the collapse. A tear brushed down my cheek as I still mourned them. I came downstairs to the kitchen where my uncle was making breakfast.

"Good morning, Titania," said Uncle Anders.

"Morning Uncle Anders," I said.

"How did you sleep last night?" Uncle Anders asked.

"I dreamed of my parents again," I said.

Uncle Anders' face then frowned. "You did?"

"Yes, I miss them," I said.

Uncle Anders then hugged me. "Me too darling, me too."

Uncle Anders then went back to cooking breakfast.

"What are you making for breakfast?" I asked.

"Waffles, it's kind of a special occasion for today," Uncle Anders said.

"What's today?" I asked.

Uncle Anders' face then looked shocked.

"Titania, you couldn't have forgotten about today,"

"I did, what's today?" I asked.

"Reaping Day," Uncle Anders said.

I suddenly remembered what Reaping Day is and I remember the last year years of kids being dragged to the stage as they are taken to the Capitol where they died a violent death in the Hunger Games.

I frowned. "That's today?" I asked.

"Yeah," Uncle Anders said.

Uncle Anders then finished making breakfast and the two of us are breakfast together. After we were finished, Uncle Anders told me to get ready for the reaping. I went back to my room and I out on a dark green dress with black shoes. When I ready, me and Uncle Anders left for the reaping. Along the way, I ran into my friend Genevieve and the two of us talked until we got to the reaping square. I said goodbye to Uncle Anders and me and Genevieve went to get signed in.

"Name?" Asked the peacekeeper.

"Titania Dent," I said as my finger is pricked.

Genevieve and I then went to the 14 year old pen and we got settled in. The escort Garland then got on stage.

"Happy Hunger Games District 6, and may the odds be in your favor!" Garland announced.

The video then played and I forget every year and when it was over, I couldn't remember what it was about. Garland then went to the boys bowl and picked a slip. Garland then went back to the microphone and announced the name.

"Jayce Winslow," Garland announced.

I then see a boy with light brown skin, curly brown curls and blue eyes walk to the stage. I was surprised how he wasn't scared as he walked to the stage. Garland then went to the girls bowl and picked a slip. Garland then went back to the microphone and announced the name.

"Titania Dent," Garland announced.

I was absolutely terrified when I heard my name called. I can barely remember anything and now I have to fight to death with 23 other teens. I barely was able to make it to the stage and I'm surprised that I didn't cry. When I got there, I was told to shake Jayce's hand and I did.

"District 6, I present to you our tributes, Jayce Winslow and Titania Dent!" Garland announced.

I was then brought into the Justice building.

Here are our District 6 tributes, Jayce and Titania. Thank you to TitanMaddix for Jayce and Elim9 for Titania.

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?

We're finally done with the reaping! Now we can get to the exciting stuff for the story. I just want to say thank to you to everybody who is reading because if it wasn't for you or your tributes, we wouldn't have a story. The next chapter will be the train rides. I'll see you guys next chapter!