Zaccai Decks

District 8

I opened my chocolate brown eyes and covered them with my arm, because of the burst of sunlight coming through the window. I walk over without looking and close the shades, then move my arm.

I don't know why I'm not confused at all after waking up. I usually am, but I know today's the reaping. Then again, me remembering that could be because of my reaping clothes sitting in the corner.

I shuffle over to my desk and take the hangers from the chair, then remove my clothes from the hangers. I slip on my black sweater, then my new blue jeans.

I never understood why we dress up for the games. What's the point of looking good, when we could die within days? And what's the point of prancing around in them, along with the chariots? I will never understand, I suppose.

I slip on my black tennis, which look like dress shoes if they are paired with the right stuff, and head downstairs. I must be late though, because Sabana is the only one left waiting for me.

"Gabe had to go to the bathroom, I wasn't going to leave him behind with it being his first reaping and all. He could be throwing up in there." She explained to me. Sabana is my twin sister, and her long blonde hair is the exact shade as my short blonde hair. It is the same with our chocolate brown eyes.

"He should be glad he doesn't have a twin sister. One toilet is not enough room for two." I joked.

"Not really your best one." She laughed anyway though and we sat on the couch. She passed me a piece of toast that was on the end table and I was done by the time Gabe came out.

"You got it all out?" I asked, my voice concerned. He gave me a strange look, and I realized maybe he hadn't been throwing up.

"Yeah… Hey lets go." He maneuvered has way through the obstacle course of furniture, and was out the door in no time.

"He seems eager to get this over with. I can't blame him though, I am too. I have to meet up with Vadin, anyway. You want to come with us?" Sabana thought this over for a minute.

"Vadin is the cute one, right? I'm coming with." She grinned and we made our way outside, to where Vadin already waited.

"You guys are late again! Lets go!" Vadin calls out to us as soon as we step out of our house. Sabana giggles and I roll my eyes.

"Well then why are you still standing there? Lets go!"

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We all make our way to the 15's section. We get there just before they start the treaty of treason, which meant we stood there for about 10 minutes while they gave speeches before and after it.

Afterwards, the mayor called our escort to the stage.

"Lets welcome, Misty Vernes!" He calls. A girl with short pixie style blue hair and large yellow eye steps onto stage with a faraway look in her eye.

"Ladies first." She sings, not in the excited way as some of our old escorts did, but in the soft way. She walked her way over to the girls' bowel and pulls out a name.

"Mimi Lee?" Her voice is questioning, and we all stood for a minute waiting. Finally a girl takes a couple steps towards the stage.

"I volunteer!" called a girl. She stepped onto the stage calmly and bravely, her eyes staring off into the camera.

"I'm Lilly Collins, I volunteer." She told Misty. Her face is now hard and strong, she looks determined.

"Well ok." Misty giggles, but it's obviously fake. She isn't like a lot of capitol people.

"And now the boys." She is back to her singsong voice again as she walks over to the boys' bowel and takes a slip.

"Zaccai Decks!" She calls. I frown. How was I picked? I had only 3 tesserae! Nothing more! That's nothing compared to everyone else here!

I take a deep breath and put on a cocky smile as I walk up.

I shake her hand as soon as I am up there, and I am pretty sure I cut off her circulation. My hand squeezed hers so tight out of nervousness.

"Congratulations to the tributes from District Eight, Lilly and Zaccai! Happy Hunger Games, and may the odds be ever in your favor!"

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Sabana holds Gabe against her, as if afraid he will run away to the games if she lets go, and my other brother, Babar, stands next to them.

"Zaccai! You can't go! Someone should have volunteered! You don't deserve this!" Tears are falling down her face, and I wipe them away. I felt numb; I didn't feel like I was about to go to the games. I didn't feel like I was about to go anywhere, but home.

"Its alright guys, I will make it home okay? Just calm down, please." My voice is soft but monotone. I'm sure they can hear that. I feel like I am in denial.

"As long as you make it back ok?" This is the first thing I have heard from Barbar all day. I nod.

Gabe and Barbar leave, leaving me alone with Sabana.

"I wish… I could have volunteered." Her brown eyes are filled with tears left unwept, and I hate myself for getting picked.

"I'm glad you couldn't." She nods and leaves the room, and I deny the rest of my visitors. I cant take seeing anyone else cry.

A/N – Not my best. I know. I haven't updated in a while either. But, I have had writers block. But I'm kind of over it now, and typing. I'm also busy. So yeah :p

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