A Shot in the Dark
Chapter 2
By: WonderGirl556
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I silently cursed to myself as I flee from the woods.
How could I forget? This week had been dreaded for months.
Every year, towards the end of March, the graduating class of future Peacekeepers from District 2 takes it's 13 week tour of the capitol and all the districts. Their official title is "The Future Protectors of Panem", but us outer districts simply call them the Junior Peacekeepers.
This is the worst time of the year because all of the district's rules are strictly enforced.
Meaning, if Gale or I were caught with game, or near the fence, we are given 30 lashes in a public ceremony, instead of the usual slap on the wrist Darius gives us.
The head peacekeepers that go on this little "field trip" wont allow anything less, and of course our District 12 peacekeepers want to prove that they can be macho, tough, and cruel just like the rest of them.
So that's why the fence is on.
And since the fence is on, we can't get to the woods to gather herbs and berries, let alone hunt. We are practically forced into getting tesserae, and putting our names in AGAIN for the reaping that fall. It's that, or putting food on our tabs at the Hob, which is risky because, it must be repaid within a week of the Junior Peacekeepers leaving.
I am now entering the outskirts of the District, so I slow down to a leisurely walk, and focus on slowing my heavy breathing.
Every year when this happens, I meet Gale meet in front of the Mellark's bakery. From there we go the mayor's to collects our monthly supply of food.
I'm almost at the bakery when I hear a voice behind me.
"That's 42!" Gale loudly declares while throwing an arm around my shoulders.
I chuckle before replying, "20 for me!"
He sticks his tongue out at my good fortune.
In return I lightly punch him in the arm, before saying "Come on we've gotta go inspect our "future protectors"!" complete with air quotes
"Wouldn't want to miss their grand arrival!" he replies with a smile as we begin walking towards the station.
Ever since age 13 Gale and I would go down to the train station and make fun of the Junior Peacekeepers, whether it be on how fat and stupid looking they are, or about how they react to out district.
I hear the iconic whistle of a capitol train and holler "Come on Gale the trains pulling in!" as I take off towards the station.
"Coming Katnip!" he replies before shooting after me.
AN: Sorry about the short update, but it was homecoming weekend so I was busy! I tried to give you guys something! Cato next chapter! Review please! And remember, live with no regrets! :)