Eve Femke

District 7

I wake up with a smile on my face. I honestly don't know why, it is the reapings and everything. But I was happy nonetheless.

Because the good thing about the reaping is, that after that day, everyone else is safe for another year! So I don't get why everyone is so sad. They should be happy!

Of course that doesn't mean I like the hunger games. Everyone right now probably thinks I am a lunatic, but I'm not. Definitely not. I don't like the games, but there's no use being sad. Why not look on the happy side of life? It works, and it makes everything so much more fun. I can't stand everything being so sad.

I push my shoulder length blond hair behind my ears before getting out of bed. Next I grab my dark green dress. It has a ribbon in matching color tied around the hips, and it falls down in a full length skirt. Its real satin, and cost just over half of my savings, and it looks great with my evergreen eyes, that have natural gold specks.

Next I pull on my matching high heels, which were the same color as my dress and had straps that wove around my ankles. Finally I adorned my gold necklace and bracelet. I made a quick check in the mirror, smiling one of my full smiles at myself before dashing out to where the rest of the family was.

"Mom, dad." I grinned at them both in turn as I said there names.

"Want some yogurt?" My mother looked at me exactly, not really leaving any choice for me to say no. Not that I would anyway, yogurt is a very good food.

I grabbed a small container and a spoon and start eating it, little by little. Another thing about me – I love to save things. That's how I got this very expensive, and very gorgeous dress.

"Are Cedar and Luke already there? Did she bring the baby?" Ah, I knew there had been something different. No crying babies. I didn't think babies cried when they were only one month old, but apparently they did.

"Yes, they left about 5 minutes ago. They said Ash was waiting for you outside, maybe he still is?" I nodded and threw my yogurt container away, then put away the spoon. I then made my way outside to where Ash stood.

I still couldn't believe that his brother, Luke, had married my sister, Cedar! I mean, we were such good friends and everything. Now they kept hinting that we should get married. I mean, I wouldn't ever be able to see Ash like that. …Would I?

"Eve!" he called out to me.

"Hey Alex. Can I just say, you are very lucky not to live with that baby. I mean, the one day she was gone, I was too preoccupied to notice. Its terrible." I sighed and he gave me a sympathetic pat on the back, which made my skin feel like it was on fire.

"What if one of us gets picked?" Was the only thing he said, nothing about the baby. But this, I suppose, was more important.

"Neither of us will get picked." My voice was fiercer then I intended it to be, but I didn't realize until after.

Ash eyed me doubtfully. But there was something else in his eyes I couldn't wuite place my finger on. Sadness? I suppose that was my best bet.

"I'm sure of it. We will both be fine, ok?" I evergreen eyes stared into his, until he looked away.

OoOoO

I pulled Alex with me until I dropped him off at the 16's, and I finished walking to the 15's. Right in the nick of time too, because the mayor had just started his speeches. He worked his way through speeches he had prepared himself, to the Treaty of Treason.

"Hello District 7!" When our escort was called, he always tried to get us all hyped up and ready, happy because of the games. It rarely worked.

"I'm Daniel Rinecliff, and I am ready to pick out the two people who get to play a friendly game of Hunger." A smile flashed in his mouth, revealing a line of what could easily be shark teeth. His skin was yellow, and I swear, he is the only capitol man without hair.

"Ladies first!" He called out to us, then proceeded to stick his hand into the girls bowel.

"Eve Femke!"

I was paralyzed.

That was me!

I walked up to the stage, my eyes hopefully vacant of any expression. Because if people knew how I felt, it would definitely be scared.

On the bright side, my dress was pretty.

"And now the boys!" Daniel walked over to the boys and pulled out a slip.

"Jack Long!" there was a pause as they waited for the tribute to step up.

"Jack Long!" Daniel called again, and was this time answered by a squeaky, "Eeep!" Probably this kids girlfriend.

A pale short boy who looked about twelve walked up, his blue eyes panic-stricken. I shook his hand firmly.

"Congratulations to the tributes from District Seven, Eve and Jack! Happy Hunger Games, and may the odds be ever in your favor!"

OoOoO

My mother and father came in together, probably knowing I couldn't deal with a very long time of crying.

"You didn't have any tesserae. Not a single one. How did you get picked!" My mothers voice cracked many times, and was shaky as she said it, but I didn't mind.

My father said nothing. He watched my with sad eyes, and a terrified expression. Right before he left he kissed me on the forehead and said one thing.

"Make it back."

My mother handed me a necklace right before she left.

"You didn't wear this today, but I'm sure you will want it for your token."

I smiled gratefully at her, and took the necklace. My grandmother had given me this necklace that she owned in the rebellion. The jasper leaf means 'life' in district seven. It meant I would live.

Next Luke and Cedar came in with the baby.

"Shes one month old. I'm sure she wont mind if we change her name." Cedar smiled weakly at me, but I was confused.

"What?" I watched as she sat and put the baby in her lap.

"We are changing her name, naming her after you. Eve Mason." My eyes welled up with tears as he said this, because even if I died, I wouldn't die. Eve Mason would live the rest of my life for me.

"Thank you. I look forward to seeing you guys when I come back." There faces showed no doubt that I would come back.

We chattered a bit longer, trying to distract our minds. We talked about baby Eve, and of school, and my friends and Ash.

When Ash came up I was glad they were kicked out by the peacekeepers.

But of course, Ash came in.

"They still want us to get together, huh? Even now?"

I let out a breath and nodded. "Even now."

He looked to his feet before saying anything. "I think… Sometimes I think maybe it isn't such a bad idea. Us."

My eyes widened. Where was he going with this? "You mean…Us?" He nodded.

"I love you Eve!" He blurted, then covered his mouth.

I thought what he said over. "I might love you too…" I felt ashamed at how rude that sounded. "But its confusing now. We can figure this all out when I come back ok?"

He smiled weakly. "Just don't go falling for any tributes, ok?"

I laughed, but it turned more into a cry. He kissed me quickly, right on the lips before leaving, oh to soon.

"I had to do that. Before you left. Just in case." I thought I heard him say, as he walked away.

Now I understood why no one was happy on reaping days.

OoOoO

I stepped onto the train alone, Jack Long didn't seem like someone I would ally myself with. Besides, he was already talking to a scared looking boy against the wall, and another boy who was very pale.

I decided to go by a pair of girls who were chattering away, and looking like they were going to go talk to a small group of boys.

"Hey." A girl with bronzed hair that looked like it had just came out of a ponytail pointed me out to the other girl.

"I'm Misty Mer, District One. This girl is Rainy Asana, but call her Ree. She is from District 2." The other girl with golden curls turned to look at me, and outstretched her hand, a smile spreading across her face. I shook it.

"I'm Eve Femke, District 7."

Let the Hunger Games Begin.

A/N – I am aware of the fact that the train bits aren't much, but that is because they are just a little preview into whos going to be teamed up with who, and whos going to be friends with who. They doesn't necessarily mean they will be, its just a bit of them meeting eachother. Ok? Ok. I didn't really do much on adding up sponsor points yet, but I would like to thank you for all the wonderful ideas! Tomorrow I will be starting district 8 (:

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