Chapter two
I walked through the door, still in shock.
I, Bug Pru-Lee, was going to be in the hunger games. And most likely die in the first five minutes.
Effie brought me into a small room, were I'd have to say goodbye to my family for the last time. The room was dark and gloomy, worthy of a place to say goodbye to anyone you ever cared about.
I was still crying when I got into the room. I didn't see any good reason to try and hold it in, I was going to die in less than a week after all. And there where only peacekeepers to watch me.
But only when mom and Nissa walked in I started to cry more than I ever had. Not caring if the peacekeepers punished me.
I ran over to mom and tackled her with a hug.
"It's okay, it's okay," said mom, but she knew she was lying.
"I'm gonna die." I said into her chest. She didn't deny it. I'd always known I would die a young death, I mean, I live in district 10 after all. Not exactly your ideal paradise. I just never knew that death had been looking me in the eye for so long.
I remembered all the Hunger Games I'd ever watched, I'd always intensely pitied the tributes, but never had I ever thought I'd be one.
I pulled away after a little bit, and went to Nissa.
She bent down to squeeze me. "I'm so sorry I couldn't volunteer! It's all my fault—," she said, but I shook my head. "It's not your fault. Even if you were young enough, I wouldn't ever forgive you if you did volunteer." I told her, still crying.
"Bye mom." I squeaked once I let go of Nissa.
After a few more minutes, all my other siblings came in.
"BUG!" Myra wailed. I was sure she didn't really know what was going on, but she knew something bad was happening.
I picked her up and cuddled avoiding putting any of Myra's weight on my elbow. She was still shaking when I let her go.
"Is Bug comin' home wi me?" Asked Myra hopefully. I shook my head sadly.
"No Myra. Not for a long time." I tell her, she wails, and a peacekeeper kicks her with his shoe, threatening us to keep her under control.
"Can Bug twi to come home?" Myra asked me, as if she somehow knew not to cry anymore.
I thought about her question for a little bit. Was I going to try to win? I mean, I didn't stand a chance against all those careers, right? But was I going to try? Yes. I wasn't going to give up that easily.
"I'll try." I mumbled to her. Myra nodded and gave me one last hug. "Bye Buggy. See you soon." She said as she stepped back.
I feel bad for getting her hopes up, and I cringe at what she'd see on the TV.
I say goodbye to everyone else, only shedding a few more tears.
"Bye Bug." Cries Cero as he pulls out of my embrace.
Tommy gave me a huge hug and walked out before he could cry.
And I'm left alone. Never to see them again.
The peacekeepers come to bring me onto the train. Arty looks bored and not at all sad. I wondered how he could be all heartless.
He was probably plotting my death after all so...
Sorry about the short chapter, I'll make the next one longer.
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-Taylor
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