Pawns
Luke Castellan, District 1
The train ride to the Capitol is very nice. Not that I really have any time to think about it, because as soon as my district partner and I get on the train, our mentors want to talk strategy.
"So. You, boy, will go watch the reapings, while we talk to the girl," the male mentor, Kron, says to me. I comply with a nod and go to my private quarters to watch them. From district two, a large girl and boy both both volunteer. In District Three, a girl who looks similar to the Mayor is reaped, along with a boy with grungy dark hair. In District Four, a strong looking boy volunteers, followed by a small girl who looks like his sister. Really? We're going to have to deal with a fourteen year old career? Ugh, I think in disgust. It will be... unfortunate, when I have to kill them. The boy looks like he could be friends with me. From District Five, two twins are picked. District Six, a large boy who looks about eighteen, and a small girl who wears a red headband. In District Seven, a small, flighty looking boy and a small girl as well. Hmm. Disappointing so far, other than the Careers and the boy from six. From District Eight, a strong looking girl whose name is Thalia, the same as my girlfriend's name... well, no matter. From nine, two children, who will pose no threat to me. From ten, there are some big kids, but I cannot assume they will win. From eleven, are a boy who volunteers, for some strange reason, and a girl who is crying constantly. From twelve are another brother and sister, who both have olive skin and look like they are half dead.
Well, I don't really care about any of them, as they all have to die.
Amy Hurzi, District 1
While Luke goes and watches the reapings, I have to talk strategy with my two creepy mentors, Kron and Medus. Both of them are really old. Kron won the games about thirty years ago, and Medus closer to twenty. Kron has these big, golden eyes that he got in the capitol, and Medus has lots of creepy snake jewelry.
"So. Girl. You want to win the Hunger Games for you? Well, you're not going to," Kron says to me. Medus walks around me and says, "You are going to win the Hunger Games for your district, for the Capitol. You are a pawn of the Capitol. You and that boy, you are both pawns of the President. And you will agree to any terms we give you. Understood?" I nod, still thinking that this is really creepy. I didn't even really want to go to the Hunger Games. But my parents are dead set on me being in them. What if I want to be a normal teen? What if I don't want to eat up all my free time training for something I'm not going to win? Which I know I won't. My district partner is much stronger than me. The only thing I know, is that I'm not going to be a pawn. When I die, I'm going to go out with a bang.
Author's Note: Well? You like? Luke might seem slightly OOC for Percy Jackson fans. But he will get slightly better. I hope you like these frequent updates too. :) It helps that they're short. Also, I would like to thank my reviewers, Obiwanlivesforever, Axxi, and Socaballluvr13, and my Editor, RobinHPObsessor. Thanks you guys, I really appreciate the reviews.