I apologize for the lack of updating I have done... I had writer's block and couldn't get anything done. But I've been inspired again! After spending all day watching The Hunger Games and fanmade versions of other Hunger Games and reading Hunger Games fan-fiction, I can write again! Ok, I'm gonna stop talking now. Here are the District 2 Train Rides!
D2-Luxa Farsh (16)
Why didn't anyone volunteer for me? This thought alone has been running in my head all day. I'm from a Career district. This is outrageous! There has been a volunteer almost every year for the tributes! It would be just my luck that I get called the one year no one wants to volunteer for their probable death. And the fact that Vikus is my partner just puts the cherry on top of an awful Birthday Ice Cream Sundae. Talk about the worst birthday present ever! I've been sitting on my bed playing with my token since I got on this stupid train. I got my token from my sci-fi geek of a little sister, Delaney. It's a replica of the Evenstar necklace from one of her favorite fairy-tails called "Lord of the Rings". I've never read it, but she says it stands for strength, beauty and perseverance. Vikus knocks on my door and enters. He notices I'm playing with it and smiles. He was in on the gift and all I can think is how it will be my last one. And maybe the last thing I will have to remember of him if I ever manage to get out...
"How are you holding up?" He asks me.
"As good as one can when she's being sent to fight to the death with her best friend on her birthday." I snap back. Then I sigh. I know he's just trying to help. But I'm going to need a lot more than his help if I want to get out of these games alive...
D2-Vikus Guller (17)
Tick tock. Tick tock. Tick tock. I swear the clock in my room is the loudest thing ever. I've been in here all day, trying to avoid Luxa. I know she has to be angry. She could be going in with a stranger if I hadn't volunteered. Not that that would make it any better for her. At least I can try to protect her. But I'm not sure she'll let me. She's stubborn as hell. Even though she's never had training, her pure willpower could get her out of these games. Which brings me to a sore subject. What happens if it's only us two left? Do I kill her and live with the guilt for the rest of my life? Or do I die? Hopefully it won't come down to that. But we are Careers. You can never be too sure. I guess I'll have to wait and see. I click my stopwatch, my token, on and off. I brought it because my mom forced me to. Even though she's terrified of mice, she's ruthless. She was the one who trained me. She's the reason I'm so strong. She's the reason I need to win. I sigh and get off my bed. It's time to face the beast. I go to Luxa's room and knock on the door.
"How are you holding up?" I ask.
"As good as one can when she's being sent to fight to the death with her best friend on her birthday." she snaps back at me. Ouch. I was just trying to help. But I guess I should give her some space. She needs it after a day like today. When she turns to face the wall, I silently exit the room and close the door. I just hope that we'll be on good terms when we enter the arena. I don't know what I'd do otherwise.
AN: There it is! Did you guys like it? Hate it? Either way, review! It means the world to me! I should be back to at least a chapter a day for awhile. If you get impatient, just IM me and I'll get started as soon as I can. Thanks! :)