Chapter 2- Paired Up
Chinzie's POV
Are you wondering why I was not surprised that out of thousands of Capital children, I would be among the twenty-four to be picked? Well, as much as I hated my grandfather, I can not deny the fact that President Snow was he. Yep. I am the widely known grandfather of the evil dictator, just peachy, right? I regard it as a death sentence as I head toward the stage. I watch as 23 other tributes emerge from the crowd, some excited about finally participating in the television program they have watched their whole lives, others, like myself, complete and horrifically terrified.
Effie, the escort as some would call her, explains how the Hunger Games will work.
"As you all know, this year, the Hunger Games do not involve twelve districts, but one. So, each of the twelve girls will randomly be paired with one of the twelve boys and they will be assigned a 'district'. They also receive mentor. The tributes from one , two, and four will not be careers, but during the games any alliance can be considered a 'career pack' Now, the Head Gamemaker will chose the districts."
Katniss' POV
"Why am I doing this?"
"I should have listened to Peeta and Annie!"
"Peeta, why didn't you talk me out of this?"
"I am about to murder these children."
"Remember your own games!"
"What the HELL are you doing?"
These are all thoughts that run through my head. I silence my mind. These kids watched while I suffered, there parents and families killed my sister!
They didn't really kill Prim, just the Capital did. The Capital. You will get your payback.
I take a deep breath and reach into the ball while the crowd stares silently on.
"District One, Roxie Cimo and Derex Maren. Their mentor will be….." I reach into the box of living victors. "Enobaria" Nobody moves except the tributes, Roxie and Derex, they walk over to Enobaria and ascend up to the justice building, floor one.
"District Two, "Chinzie Minsping and Jacob Hurar. Their mentor is….Peeta."
I watch as the love of my life prepares himself to meet the tributes that will soon die on his wife's hand.
I am such a monster.
Chinzie's POV
District Two, I am in district two. In the previous Games I would be a Career, so I am going to act like one. My sister, brother, and mother will not watch me die. I will come out of the 76th Hunger Games alive.
I am so ecstatic that Peeta is my mentor. He is kind, loving, and will offer good advice. I feel bad for the poor tributes that get that drunk Haymitch. As I walk toward the justice building, I refuse to look at Jacob Hurar, my district partner. Finally, in the elevator I turn to look and I see his beautiful, dark chocolate brown yes bearing into mine. I imagine they can see into my thoughts, my heart. If I wasn't standing still I would've tripped. He is so beautiful.
The only thought I can muster is "This is love at first sight