The First Annual Hunger Games

by Callidora Medea

Following the Dark Days, the President of Panem announces the beginning of the Hunger Games. District 4 girl, Cass, District 1 girl, Silver, and District 7 girl, Oak, are all thrown into the turmoil that is the first Hunger Games, and must choose their alliances; decisions that can mean life or death in the arena. All intend to win. But there can be only one victor.

8. Chapter 8- Towards the Capitol

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Chapter 8.- Silver Bellcreek

The train zips away from District 1, my last farewells still on my lips. Flaire cried and cried when I said goodbye to her. "You didn't have to, Silver! You didn't have to!" "I did, Flaire," I said, "You are my best friend, and besides, I want to go down in history as the first." Flaire had been the first to come, then my family, all of them at once. My mother smiled at me with such pride. "I am so proud of you, Silver!" she said. "Make us proud!" Shine hugged me and said, "Win for us, Silver! And come back soon!" I hugged her so tightly. Glint didn't say anything, only gave me a quick hug. "I'll miss you, brother," I say. He quickly nodded. Then they left. Next I was surprised to see Silk and Ruble, Flaire's siblings, come to say goodbye. Silk said, "You saved my sister. Thank you." I nodded in reply. "Good luck. Come back." And they left.

At the station I waved to the cameras, flashing them my most dazzling smile. Glow already acted like the victor, pumping his fists in the air. Now I stand on the train in all its luxury, watching the trees go by. "Come eat some food and then we'll watch the reapings!" Cordia chirps. On the table is an elaborate assortment of fruits and meats and everything that looks good to eat. I have never eaten so much at one time. The table is very silent, however. As soon as possible Cordia shoos us to the lounge where I collapse into a pile of cushions.

I'm first reaped, and I am proud to see my composure hold. I look very happy to be up on that stage. The pair that catches my eye the most are from District 5; the boy is tall and very handsome; he looks very, very strong. His tribute partner is thirteen, and the screen calls her Violet Lowroot. The reason she catches my eye are her eyes; they're big, blue, and luminous. And full of fear. The District 9 girl also takes my breath away; even from a distance I can tell that she is one of the most beautiful girls I have ever seen, with long flowing blonde ringlets. Cordia even says, "My, that girl is pretty, isn't she? The Capitol will just love her!"

After the District 12 tributes have been shown, the dangerous looking boy and dainty looking girl, the Capitol seal flashes across the screen. Cordia stands up and briskly says, "Bedtime!" Glow and I look at each other and shrug. "Alright," I say. A silent girl in red motions for me to follow her, so I do. My room is the height of luxury; I collapse into my bed immediately. Before I fall asleep I think: Tomorrow I will see the Capitol!