Hiya! Finally updated. Somewhat of a filler. Not quite sure though. Hope this gives you an idea of Marcus and Lillianne's families. On a happier note, thanks to KatLover4Ever for being my very first reviewer! Well, keep calm and read on! May the odds be ever in your favor!
~Moonlet Nerd
Marcus
We were rushed towards the Presidents home. Which use to be my grandfathers home and subsequently used to be mine.
We walked through the doors and Celeste couldn't help but give a small squeal of excitement.
"You will have ten minutes to speak with your families." A peacekeeper told us. He led me to one room and Celeste to another.
I sat on the couch made with silk fabric, obviously a District 1 product, when my mother came rushing in.
"Marcus!"
"Mom!"
She ran over to me and enveloped me in a hug for what seemed like forever before she let go.
"Promise me you'll win." She stated.
"I promise with all my heart."
Suddenly a peacekeeper came in to take Mom away. He picked her up and carried her out while she was kicking and screaming, "I love you Marcus! I love-"
I thought about what I said, how I promised. I knew I meant it when I said I promised.
I promise with all my heart that I will win the 99th Hunger Games. For my mother.
Lillianne
Jake and I walked towards the Justice Building and I tried to start a conversation.
"So..." I said to him.
It didn't go well. He looked at me then continued walking.
I was sent to a room and then Rosalinda and Julia walked in.
Rosalinda had obviously been crying and it looked like a bruise was beginning to show up on the side of Julia's face.
"How'd you get that?" I asked Julia.
"I don't know."
She started to cry. Rosalinda walked over, hugged her, hugged me, and started a group hug.
"Promise that you'll come back alive?" Julia asked through tears.
"I promise." And I really did. Even if it meant killing Jake.
Julia walked out of the room after hugging me one more time.
Rosalinda gave me a big hug and whispered in my ear, "Dad hit Julia after she didn't volunteer for you."
A peacekeeper came in and pulled her out of the room.
Next were Mom and Dad.
"Lilly." Mom hugged me with tears rolling down her face.
"Mom." I hug her back, knowing that it could be the last time I hug her.
Mom let go and I turned towards Dad. He stood there awkwardly and I exploded.
"Why?! Why would you hit Julia for something as stupid as that?!"
Dad looked completely shocked. Mom looked as though this was new information for her.
"Lilly-"
I interrupted him. "We both know that Julia loves me. But love only goes so far when volunteering is involved! What Aunt Katniss did so many years ago was the radical thing! Did you really think Julia of all people would turn and risk her pretty little life for someone else?!"
"I-"
I hugged Dad and the tears finally escaped.
"Promise me you'll win?" He asked.
"Promise me you'll never hit any of us again?" I asked him.
"Promise."
"Then I promise too."
Soon the peacekeeper came for them and they walked swiftly out.
I was alone. Truly alone. And I was, for the first time, so very afraid. I sat on the couch, the realization that I might die finally hitting me.
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~Moonlet Nerd
