DISTRICT 1

Tribute 1 – Mayumi Lam

"Mayumi! Time to get up!"

I groaned at the sound of my mother's voice, rolling over and completely ignoring her.

"Mayumi! C'mon, breakfast!"

I covered my head with my pillow, blocking out all sounds from my sister, Brenda. Ever since she had won the Hunger Games a few years back, she was the center of attention, and was always bossing me around. But not today… today I was going to volunteer for the Quarter Quell, and then I would finally get my chance in the spotlight!

But, before I could think about it any more, someone leaped onto my bed. With a shriek, I bolted upright to see my younger siblings, Tyler and Benda.

"May-May!" Benda, my three-year-old sister shouted happily.

"Yum, Mommy said to come and wake you up. The reaping is in a hour." Tyler, one of my little brothers said, a goofy grin on his face.

I rolled my eyes and shooed them out of my room. After taking a quick shower, I changed into my reaping outfit – a sparkling red dress with matching red flats. I brushed all the tangles out of the waist-length dirty blonde hair. After checking my appearance in my mirror, I headed down to breakfast.

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"Morning, everyone," I called as I walked down the stairs.

Morning greetings from my family were shouted at to me as I sat down at the table, across from Dodge, my 19-year-old brother, and my Father, Ror Lam. My mother, Tessa Wer Lam, set a plate of scrambled eggs in front of me. With a quick thank you, I dug in.

"So, May, you're planning to volunteer for the Quarter Quell today, right?" Dodge asked, picking at his plate of eggs.

I nodded confidently. Ever since Brenda had won, and my father had taken me to the Capitol where someone had taught me to use weapons, I have always wanted to volunteer.

"Maybe you should wait till next year," Brenda suggested quietly. "This is the Quarter Quell, you have no idea what their doing…"

"No," I stated firmly, shoving my plate now empty plate forward. "I've wanted to compete ever since I went to the Capitol. I'll take whatever they throw at me."

My sister just gazed quietly at me. With a sigh, I excused myself and headed towards the square, where the reaping would be held.

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"Hey May! Over here!" My friend Selma Prent called, where she stood with my other friends.

"Hey you guys," I said, walking over to them.

"So, you are planning to volunteer, aren't you May?" Nilda Weaper asked, running her fingers through her hair.

I nodded confidently.

"Maybe you should wait till next year," Ivor Terre said to me. "I mean, it is the Quarter Quell. Who knows what the Gamemakers have planned!"

"I mean, take Nilda here for example," Lancer Kaiar said, motioning to my girly friend. "She would probably be more worried about breaking a nail then surviving."

"Haha," Nilda said sarcastically, punching him in the arm. "Now be quiet, they're starting."

The mayor of our district came up and gave a long, boring speech that we here every year. I was surprised the 18-year-olds haven't died of boredom yet, as this is their last year being in the pool. Finally, the Peacemaker from the Capitol stepped forward. He first introduced himself as Moewron. He then declared the Quarter Quell rule.

"In honor of the ties between the districts, the tributes will be put into pairs. The last girl and boy standing will be the winners of this years Quarter Quell."

My heart leapt. This was the perfect year to volunteer! With a partner, my chances of winning would increase!

"So then, ladies first!"

He plunged his hand into the bowl of names, fished around for a bit, and then withdrew a small scrap of paper.

"Lastel Amaterasu!"

As soon as the name left his mouth, I leapt up.

"I volunteer!" I practically screamed. I caught the eye of the small 12-year-old, and smiled before confidentially walking up to the stage.

"An eager one! What's your name, youngster?" The Peacemaker laughed.

"Mayumi Lam, 16 years old," I state, holding my head high.

The male tribute was a volunteer named Luster Cinquain, a tribute that I know trained hard for these games. He had blonde hair in a short ponytail, and a fairly muscular build.

After I shook hands with him, the Peacemakers led me to an empty room, with a single chair. I gratefully sank into it, waiting for my family.

It didn't take long.

Benda and Tyler burst in first, followed by Kai (my 11-year-old, SUPER annoying brother) and Dodge. Brenda, Mother, and Father walked in last.

In three bounds, Benda, Kai and Tyler bowled into me, pulling me into a tight hug. They started to sob.

"Shhhh…" I cooed, stroking Benda's hair softly. "I'll be back, don't worry…"

After they finally released me, Dodge hugged me as well.

"Remember, get out of the Cornucopia with your partner," He mumbled, releasing me.

I rolled my eyes. "Duh."

After he stepped back, Brenda, Mother, and Father stepped forward.

"I'm sure you'll come back," Mother said.

I nodded confidently. "Of course."

She took off her rose pin and pinned it to my shirt.

"You keep that as your token," She said, patting me on the head.

I nodded again.

Father said nothing, just patted me on the shoulder and smiled.

Last came Brenda.

She stepped forward silently, as she always had. After an awkward minute, she crushed me with a hug.

"I'm sure you'll make it back," She whispered.

I smiled.

After my family left, my 5 friends came and visited me.

Nilda and Selma immediately hugged me, and told me to stay alive. I, of course, told them I would.

Alger Stone and Ivor also hugged me, and told me not to me mean to my partner. I was laughing when I agreed.

Last came Lancer. I knew this was going to be a hard goodbye, as Lancer has a crush on me.

He gave me a quick hug, then pulled back and smiled.

"Don't break a nail, kay?"

I rolled my eyes.

"But in all seriousness, are you sure you're coming back?"

I nodded. "Of course. This year, I'm bringing the crown home, and nobody can stop me."

How is this? Did I portray ur character right? Srry, my partner bailed on me, nd I was all like "ROAAAR!" So, I shall work on Luster later. Mite not update 4 a while. SO SRRY!