President Laeticia Knox sat at her desk of polished mahogany as she pored over a file containing the names of the 'Americans' that had been selected for her dreadfully clever experiment regarding the 500th Hunger Games. The names belonged to schoolchildren from what was in centuries past known as Palo Verde High School. Palo Verde High School was situated in a forgotten part of District Two, and would serve as the Arena for this year's Games. There were dozens of names on the list in her hand. There were three things the owner of each name had in common: they had all attended Palo Verde High School, they had all died of a virus called COVID-19 in the same week, and they had all held important positions within their school. They had never lived to see Panem rise from the ashes of what was once known as 'America', which was what made them perfect specimens to use as mutts within the Arena. But only four select people knew that so far. Those people were President Knox herself, Head Gamemaker Tyler Pero, and Genetic Revival Specialists Lewis and Jenna Murphy. Although Lewis had held his position for longer, his sister held so much more potential. Lewis limited himself to what was obvious. He built only on what had been done before. Jenna was much more original. After all, when the genetic specimens were in jeopardy, it was Jenna who came up with the idea that saved them. But enough about them. They're not nearly as important as the President herself. Speaking of which, today was a very exciting day for her. Today was the day the mutts were supposed to be fully mature and functional. A loud brringgggg! sounded and President Knox's hand flew to the telephone. She smiled upon hearing the voice at the other end. "Madam President, the muttations are ready." President Knox allowed herself a brief moment of pride. "Thank you, Jenna." "Of course, Ma'am. But that isn't my only reason for calling. There's a conspiracy ring to destroy the Arena before the Games. And they're trying to escape the building right now because I stumbled in on their meeting!" "Thank you once again, Jenna. You've proved most helpful." The President promptly hung up and punched in the number for her head of security. "Miller, post guards at all exterior exits. You're looking for anyone with a blue neckerchief who seems to be in a hurry." "Ma'am, what should we do once we catch them?" asked Miller. "Kill them." replied President Knox. By the next day, six of the lowlier Gamemakers were nowhere to be found. Funnily, neither was Lewis Murphy.
The next day, President Laetitia Knox stood tall on her balcony as she delivered the announcement to all of Panem. "For this upcoming Quarter Quell, to celebrate how far our nation has come in terms of acceptance and diversity, as well as to represent our growing population, three tributes will be Reaped, and the third tribute from each district will be a member of the LGBTQIA+ community. These Reapings will take place in fourteen days. And may the odds be ever in your favor." She straightened her necktie as she retreated into her chambers.
Guys, this is an open SYOT. Please submit tributes through either review or PM. I'll be happy to reserve a certain slot if you ask me to do so. You have two days to get your tribute in upon reserving your spot. If I don't have your tribute by then, I may give up your spot to another person. Please refer to my profile for tribute submission guidelines. Available tributes are unbolded.
District 1: Female
Male
LGBT+
District 2: Female
Male
LGBT+
District 3: Female
Male
LGBT+
District 4: Female
Male
LGBT+
District 5: Female
Male
LGBT+
District 6: Female
Male
LGBT+
District 7: Female
Male
LGBT+
District 8: Female
Male
LGBT+
District 9: Female
Male
LGBT+
District 10: Female
Male
LGBT+
District 11: Female
Male
LGBT+
District 12: Female
Male
LGBT+