''Hey lady, how much for this sharp, pointy, shiny sword?''
''Don't play dumb with me, you know my name! You know that I don't mess around with you kids not knowing my name, it's disrespectful Cart.'' Said the store keeper.
''Haha, you're right. You know me, I'm just practicing for the games that are coming up this month. You remember the announcement that the president made two months ago? Who knows what day of the month it could be, I'm just trying to get prepared just in case my name is called.'' Said Cartier.
''You won't be chosen Cart, I promise you. You're my most loyal costumer and my favorite to be around, don't tell anyone I told you that though.'' Said The store keeper.
Cartier and the store keeper both laughed out loud as everyone looked at them both.
''It's on the house for you Cart,'' Said the store keeper.
''Thank you Mrs. Jules.'' Cartier said after he gave her a kiss on the cheek.
Cartier walked around district one to where all the highschoolers would hang out. As Cartier made his way up there, everyone was screaming out his name and showed him the animals they just killed to sell at the merchants.
''What's up, you guys just killed animals without letting me know?'' Cartier said.
''Nah man, we just knew you were busy today and you told us that you were coming late. You know we weren't gonna wait for your slow ass to come late just to start. It was so tempting, we couldn't wait anymore.'' One of his friends joked.
''It's fine, I was just playing. Let's go slay some more of these so called 'fearful creatures' of our district.'' Said Cartier.
Cartier saw a pack of wolves running towards his friend. He was about to push his friend out of the way to fight off the wolves with the knew weapon he just got, but as soon as he did, a hovercraft flew over the trees that scared off the pack of wolves. The hovercraft went into the center of district one and started placing down items for the reaping. Cartier was pissed that he didn't get to slay with his new weapon so he swung at a tree, and almost cut his friends face until he ducked down and only his hair was cut. Cartier was pissed and a loud announcement came on district ones intercom.
''Everyone in this district, stop what you're doing and come to the central part of your district. The first annual Hunger Games reaping shall be taking place right now.''
''Wow, today's the day guys. It's all or nothing. Hey, if any of us get chosen, promise to win?'' Said Cartier.
''Definitely.''
''Yeah.''
''Of course.''
''Who's gonna beat us?''
The whole crew started laughing.
While getting to the central part of their district, the president came out and told the rules about the games like he did two months ago, and also explained it better.
''As you people know, the Hunger Games reaping is today. A reaping is when we have the names of all the children from ages 12-18 in the districts in a glass bowl. This goes for every district in Panem. All of your names are entered in here once, as you grow older, your name gets put into the bowl once each year. For example, if you're fourteen now, and you turn eighteen, your name will be in the bowl four times. You can also choose to opt out of the games, for extra supplies such as grain, and some other essentials for your family, but the price for that is that each year your name gets put into the bowl five more times giving you a greater chance of being selected. Now, for all of you, we need to take your blood samples so step up.'' As the children got their blood samples taken one by one, the president introduced the escort for district one. His name was ''Cort Bezel.'' As everyone was finished giving their blood sample, Cort walked up onto the stage and announced, ''Gooooooooooood evening district one! How are you all feeling, I bet not too good hahaha. Hey, since everyone's here, why don't we watch why we're in this situation.'' The monitors play the act of rebellion and death of the leaders who tried to cause it. As everyone watches, some tear up, and some start to snicker like it was a joke. Cort spoke as soon as the video ended. ''I love that video, don't you guys love it too? Anyways, it's time for the reaping. Now let's see which one you is chosen, and of course, ladies first.'' The whole district stood in silence as Cort picked up a tiny envelope with a female name on it. ''What a pretty name, Pia Jackson. Pia, Pia, where are you darling? Quickly, quickly come up here dear.'' Heads turn as they see the dazzling beautiful young lady walk her way up to the stage as she looks super confident. She is wearing a short blue silky dress with emeralds on her shoulders sparkling in the light. All the boys stare in awe, and the girls look at her in pity for the pain that she might be suffering in arena. ''Hi sweetie, are you ready for these games? Of course you are! Look at how confident you look and that pretty dress. You wouldn't wear that if you weren't confident now would you?'' Said Cort.
''Of course no-'' Pia was saying as soon as she was cut off by Cort.
''Of course you wouldn't darling. Now for the male tribute...''
District one stood in silence as everyone looked at each other. Everyone was smiling because most of district ones males were fighters or knew how to.
''I see that district one is fond of their males because you are all smiling at the thought of one of your male children being in this game. You must be pretty darn confident. Anyway, the male tribute for district one is... Cartier Porter. Cartier, come up here. OH, there he is.''
Cartier walked up to the stage way more confident than Pia did. ''Now'' Cort said, ''Shake hands and show your sportsmanship to each other and make your district proud!'' District one was happy and cheering that those two were the ones that were chosen. People in the district new Cartier as a very skilled melee weapon type fighter and Pia was distanced and very coordinated so they could be a very dangerous combination. If Cartier is ever in trouble, then Pia could back him up with archery or throwing a spear, which would make them a huge threat to other competitors. ''MAKE SOME NOISE FOR YOUR TRIBUTES, DISTRICT ONE!''
''Hey, Cart, or whatever your name is. I'll kill you if I need to, just know that, ok?'' Said Pia.
''Sure, no problems with me, but remember, I'll kill you too. In so many brutal ways. Don't betray me 'till we get to the finals.'' Said Cartier.
''If we're even a team!'' Commented Pia.
The two looked at each other and grinned as they entered the room where they get to see their family and friends each. After that, they boarded the vehicle they would use to get into the capitol. Every other district watched to see what they would be getting next. Some looked forward to it, others did not.