Yup, already I'm providing you with a new chapter. Well, this time I was smart enough to bring my laptop to the emergency room. I'm there a lot. I know half of the nurses on a first name basis. Today my dad broke his hand. 2 weeks ago my sister gave birth, I broke my foot again, and my mom got a 3rd degree burn. Next it's my brother's turn. It's a never ending cycle. Anyway, I'd like to thank Sicosally108 (Guest) for reviewing. Time to write now.
Today was the day of the 77th reaping; Prim and Rory had never been more nervous for a reaping before. They had more than 10 slips each. They had snuck off again and pulled out more Tesserae without telling anyone. Of all the Seam kids, they had the most Tesserae except for some community home kids. When people found out they had taken Tesserae out, they were shocked. The town was just now meeting in the square, including Prim and Rory. They walked there together and checked in together. Prim started to go to the 15 year old girl section, but Rory caught her just in time.
"Prim, remember, whatever happens today, I will always..." He started, looking down into her eyes (he was so tall, nearly as tall as Gale was at this age), but he was interrupted by a Peacekeeper from the capitol.
"You two! To your areas!" He yelled.
Rory didn't finish, he didn't want to get Prim in trouble. He gave Prim a sad smile and said, "I'll see you soon." Prim went to her section and stood by Holly.
"Hey Prim! How are you? What did Rory say?!" She questioned quickly. She was about to ask more questions but she was cut off by Effie Trinket waltzing on to the stage. The mayor just finished reading the Treaty of Treason.
"Welcome, Welcome. I'm Effie Trinket, district 12 escort! It is now time to choose the lucky tributes!" She exclaims. She walks in her high heels to the reaping bowl. "Ladies first!" She says, digging her hand into the. She pulls the paper out and opens it very delicately. "Primrose Everdeen!" She shrills. Prim doesn't know what's happening until Holly nudges her.
She whispers through her light tears, "That's you Prim. Go up there." It hits Prim like a ton of bricks as she walks through the crowd to the aisle. She is greeted by two Peacekeepers that put their hands on her shoulders. She shrugs them off and walks quickly to the stage.
"Hello dear! Well, come over here dear," Effie grabs her and leads her to a certain spot on the stage.
"On to the boys!" She exclaimed. She rushes to the bowl and takes longer to find a name. She pulls a slip out and Prim can only hope it's not Rory or Vick. But she knows better. Luck and hope only goes so far on reaping day. She catches Rory's eye and he nods. They both know the name that will be called.
"Rory Hawthorne!" Effie screeches. Prim watches Rory make his way to the stage and take his place next to her. "I present the tributes of district 12, Rory Hawthorne and Primrose Everdeen! Round of applause!" She exclaims. No one does though. Someone in the roped off areas, probably Gale or Katniss, presses their three middle fingers to their lips and holds them out to the hunters.
"Tributes shake hands," She tells them, but they do her one better. They hug. Peacekeepers usher them off stage and into the Justice Building.
"Girl, room on right. Boy, room on left. They will be your visiting room," A Peacekeeper instructs.
"We have the same family. What does it matter?" Rory says.
"Yes, but... oh I have nothing. Go in to the same room."
"Thank you. Good bye." They go into the room to wait.
"We really screwed ourselves over Rory," Prim states.
"I know." The door flies open and Gale and Katniss come in with the twins.
"You guys will get through this. We know only one of you will come home, but make them regret this all. One of you will win," Gale says.
"Shut up Gale. We should spend this time more wisely. Well, you'll see Prim again, so you guys should being bye to me," Rory says, like it's obvious. But instead, Prim slaps him.
"Rory's right, but don't count yourself out yet. No offence Prim," Katniss says.
"None taken. Can I hold my niece for the last time?" She asks, glaring at Rory.
"And can I hold my nephew for the last time?" Rory asks, glaring right back. Katniss and Gale sigh at their behavior and hand them over.
"Are you guys really arguing about who's going to die?" Gale asks.
The words catch them off guard, but Rory nods. "Yes. We love you guys. We'll miss you. Keep hunting, you know what to do. We won't be around to help any more. Just don't worry about us," Those are his parting words, because the Peacekeepers come in. They hand the twins over and get last hugs.
"We love you!" Prim shouts after them. One minute passes and the rest of their families come in. The same things happen as before, the hugs and sent love except for arguing about death. The families are taken away by Peacekeepers again. They thought they were the last visitors, but a 5 month pregnant Madge runs in.
"I don't have a lot of time. Here, use these as your district tokens. If you put the broken edges together, they fit. The birds are doves. Don't worry; I'll take care of your families. They will not be hungry," She says. She pins them on to each of their clothes and leave without another word. They are stunned, but not even 30 seconds after, the Peacekeepers come in for them. They are led to the train and shown to their rooms. Prim falls onto her bed without another word. All she can think is, I'm going into the Hunger Games with my best friend, hunting partner, and the boy I think I love.