Prompt provided by flock5 :
I don't know if you're still open for prompt suggestions but what about a short Hunger Games plot for FLight? Lightning (or Fang) takes Katniss's place and Fang (or Lightning) takes Peta's? I know this is such a broad prompt but the scene from the Hunger Games is your choice if you decide to do this :)
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They changed how they did things. Again. Instead of two separate pools, one for boys and one for girls, they' combined everyone's names into one.
It increased the odds of Serah being picked, but Lightning was only a little less worried by the thought because her name had only been entered once.
The first name called was some younger kid Lightning didn't know too well. All she knew was that it wasn't Serah.
As soon as the kid reached the platform, a shout came from behind.
"I volunteer!"
Everyone turned around to see a girl raising a determined hand. The announcer conveyed surprise, praise, and excitement as the girl walked to the platform with her head held high. Lightning vaguely recognized her, knew they were the same age.
"And what is your name, dear?" The announcer asked.
"Oerba Yun Fang."
"And why did you volunteer?"
The response was immediate. "So I can win and supply our district with the food and supplies it needs."
The announcer gasped and clapped dramatically. But there was no other cheering, and Fang didn't seem to be expecting it.
It grew agonizingly quiet again as the announcer reached into the large bowl of names. She picked one out and returned to the microphone.
"Serah Farron."
The blood drained from Lightning's face. She felt numb and cold. Her little sister was dragged to the center aisle and escorted toward the platform.
She was moving without thinking. She barreled into the aisle and charged toward Serah.
The guards caught her, holding her away as her sister was slowly taken from her.
"I volunteer!" She yelled suddenly. She fought against the guards, shouting over and over. Eventually they let her go. The announcer's voice was buzzing over the microphone. All she knew was that she was free to grab her sister and wrap her in her arms.
"Claire?"
The guards tried to separate them. Serah clung to her, fighting and screaming as she was pulled away.
"Claire!"
"Go," was all Lightning could say. Snow was there suddenly, and for once she was grateful to see him. He grabbed Serah and pulled her back in line. "Take care of her."
Snow nodded grimly. His eyes were a little red. "You know I will."
She reached the platform, feeling as though the earth were slowly sinking away. The announcer asked for her name and she thought she said "Lightning Farron". Then she was told to shake hands with the other chosen.
Fang's grip was strong, but it was her eyes that Lightning noticed. They'd lost their confidence and now… now they were filled with despair.
"What?" Lightning heard herself ask.
"It wasn't suppose to be you," Fang breathed, lips tight. "Anyone but you."