Welcome back readers! This chapter will be focused on the reaping of the tributes of District 4 in the pov of Adore Needles the escort of District 4. You'll also of course be introduced to Marilla and Mathias the tributes of District 4. Now let's dive in shall we?

Adore Needles, Escort of District 4

"I love the sea salt smell of District Four don't you Matthew?" I grinned at my mentor partner.

"It's the same smell as always Adore." He jokingly teased me.

"But it smell far more different than the Capitol does!" I exclaimed.

"You're right about that." He hummed as we stepped off the train.

I was particularly excited returning after my break from escorting. It's a refresher to return back to District Four. I've always loved the beautiful beaches and houses within the District.

"How are you feeling about this year's reaping?" Matthew asks me with a slight glare.

"Well I feel good, hopefully we can help both our tributes out" I responded as we walked towards the entrance gate of the district.

"You know I have family heritage here." I chuckled.

"You do? I'm so surprised." He laughed.

"H-Hey! I'm not just some Capitol girl!" I groaned and punched his arm slightly.

"I'm sure you are." He laughed in response.

The big sea blue gate doors opened for us as the cool sea breeze hit us instantly. I took a breath in and smiled brightly.

"Ahhh! That smell brings back memories!" I smiled holding my hands against my chest.

"Can we go see a beach, Matthew?" I smiled at him.

"No, no we are here for the reaping! And besides they wouldn't let us get 10 feet away from the justice building stage." Matthew sighed.

I groaned, almost forgetting the fact on why we were here. Being an escort has its ups and downs within Panem. Not going to a beautiful, sandy, crystal clear ocean beach was one of them.

"Oh yeah I forgot. Well, we have ten minutes. Maybe they'll let us get ice cream in the justice building? I heard they just added one in there for tributes this year." I tell Matthew remembering the from the World of Panem newspaper.

"Alright I suppose we could." Matthew nodded as we walked through the gates.

I stepped up to the backdoors of the justice building as Matthew opened the door for me.

"Why thank you kind sir." I giggled slightly and stepped in.

"No problem Ma'am." He chuckled and stepped in.

The ice cream parlor had all kinds of ice cream flavors. It was themed to older Panem, an authentic jukebox was playing music, and the room was filled with colors.

"Would you like to try the strawberry shortcake flavored ice cream with me?" I asked Matthew.

"Sure." He responded as we got our single scoop of ice cream.

We sat at a table and ate for a bit, until it was 10:00 A.M.

"Well we better be going. We don't want to be late." I tell Matthew as I throw my trash away.

"Of course." He responded as he threw his trash away too.

We made our way to the justice building stage. Where all of District Four's citizens awaited us.

"Welcome, Welcome! To the reaping of the 31st Annual Hunger Games! The time has come to select one brave man and woman, for the honor of representing District 4 in this year's Hunger Games! Now let's begin shall we?" I smiled as I was fully prepared for the usual volunteers.

"The female tribute…"

"I VOLUNTEER AS TRIBUTE!" I hear a voice ring out in the crowd.

A tough young woman walked towards the stage and grinned brightly. She sure was a competitor for the crown.

"What's your name, young lady?" I asked sweetly, smiling at her.

"Marilla Ragna." She waved to the audience.

"Nice meeting you Marilla. It's now time to select our male tribute." I said to the audience as I stepped towards the bowl.

"The male tribute…"

"I VOLUNTEER AS TRIBUTE!" I hear another voice ring out.

I sighed at the sound of another volunteering. This boy seemed to be mildly strong, but something about him makes him look incredibly smart. He grins as he stepped onto the stage.

"What's your name sir?" I asked.

"Mathias Knight." He grinned.

"Well, Well! Ladies and Gentlemen your District Four tributes of the 31st Annual Hunger Games, Marilla Ragna and Mathias Knight!" I clapped as peacekeepers escorted them back into the justice building.

I looked over to Matthew and smiled as I sighed and stepped back into the justice building.

There we go! Tell me how you feel about Adore, Marilla, and Mathias in the reviews!

Until next time,

Gomex