**Sorry I haven't updated in a while :/ I'll try to more! Also, I won't be doing the reapings of the bloodbath tributes, so for example since there are 2 bloodbaths in District3, I am just going to skip that reaping and go to 4 **

District 2

Alessandra Gray

Today was the big day. I smiled to myself as I checked in at the town square. Even the needle that pricked my finger didn't hurt today. Nothing could hurt me now. Nothing could hurt me ever. I walked over and joined the other girls in the 16 year old section. My best friend, Lyrica was waiting for me. She had a huge smile on her face, knowing that I would be winning this years games.

"Excited?" She asked, reaching for my hand and pulling me towards her.

"Of course! Why wouldn't I be? Today is the first day of my brand new life. I'll be famous in a matter of weeks." Lyrica smoothed out my dark curly hair. I made sure that my grey dress and tights were all in order.

"I love the shoes too. You're Capitol ready." Lyrica remarked, pointing to my red shoes. They stood out, like I did. Better than the rest.

"They're much better than that girl's" I snickered, nodding my head to the direction of a girl in a hand me down dress and worn out shoes. She must have been from the poorer side of the District. Obviously didn't train.

After a few minutes the mayor of the district stepped up to the podium and began his speech. The Capitol had written it, and it was mandatory to be read at all reapings across Panem. I didn't feel like listening, so instead my eyes wandered, looking for Damon in the 18 year olds in the boys section. I didn't know why he wasn't volunteering this year. It was his last year, and it's not like he couldn't take the games. He was well built, and like Lyrica and I, he trained at the training center. In one way I was quite glad he wasn't volunteering, I wouldn't have to worry about killing a friend.

I noticed our escort Flora walking up to the podium now, looking like a pure freak in a bright yellow suit, and a ruffled navy blue skirt. Her hair looked almost transparent, it was so blond. She wore navy coloured make up around her eyes and bright pink blush on her cheeks. To finish off the look she wore High navy heels.

"Welcome District 2!" Flora announced. Everyone clapped and cheered. "The time has come, once again, to choose our tributes to have the honor of representing District Two in the 96th Annual Hunger Games!" More cheers erupted from the crowd as Flora made her way to the girls bowl. I stood up a little taller and smoothed out my dress. I felt Lyrica touch my arm and I could tell that she was excited for me.

Flora placed her hand in the bowl and drew a name off the top.

"Kaitlen Stone" She read aloud smiling her huge smile. I stepped forward, into the aisle separating the boys from the girls.

"I volunteer!" I called out, just seeing Kaitlen's head pop out of the 17 year olds. I would have waited until Flora had called for volunteer's but Kaitlen looked as if she trained. And that meant she would probably not let anyone volunteer once she was on the stage. When I saw Flora nod I skipped onto the stage. I shook her hand.

"Thank you for volunteering! Tell us your name, please!" She told half to me, half to the crowd.

"Alessandra Gray." I said holding my head high and keeping a cocky smile spead across my face. I heard cheering, and I smiled even more. I saw Damon in the crowd with a proud sort of look on his face, and Lyrica jumping up and down in excitement. I had these games in the bag. Flora turned away from me.

"Now it's time for the boys!"

Rowan Kyan

I watched a girl step into the aisle, and I knew exactly what was happening. She would volunteer. Her brown curly hair reminded me of my younger sister Kat. I couldn't bear to think that that could be her in a few years. I tried to find her amongst the twelve year olds, but it was no use. There were too many people in the District. Maybe I shouldn't volunteer. I can't leave Kat. Even if it was just for a few weeks. No. I had to. My father would beat me if I didn't. I was 18 now. I was supposed to volunteer three years ago. This was my last chance, if I didn't take it, my father would kill me. There was no stopping him when he was angry. After my mother left him for a rebel way back when, he started drinking, and he had become abusive. I thought it was a miracle once he had found Kari, my step mother. But that relationship hadn't lasted after Kat was born, because Kari died, and my father found his way back to the bottles. Drinking defiantly did not help his job. He was the head trainer and owner of the biggest training center in the district. Only the best go there.

"Alessandra Gray." I heard the girl on the stage say. I cheered, I'm sure she went to the training center, even if I didn't know her, it was still custom to cheer for volunteers. I studied my soon to be district partners face as Flora, our escort, walked to the bowl that held the boys names. The girl, Alessandra, was very pretty, even with that gray dress and bright red shoes. It was a shame she'd have to die.

I noticed that Flora had now picked out a name, and I decided to fix my black hair, making sure it was still spiked in the front. I smoothed out my white pants and navy jacket. I hated this outfit, I felt like a fool wearing it, but I didn't have lots of time to go buy things. I'm always training. I arrive earlier than anyone, and leave later. I had even spent a couple nights at the center before.

"Reese Clyde!" Flora announced, taking her time to read the name written on the slip of paper. I knew Reese from training. He could throw spears, but defiantly not as well as I could. I would be doing him a favor volunteering for him, he would die too soon and bring embarrassment onto our district. I on the other hand would win the games with my eyes closed. Copying what the girl had done, I moved my way to the aisle and spoke up.

"I volunteer." I say smirking. I start walking up to the stage, and as I pass Reese I hear him curse under his breath. Well someone's unhappy I took their spot.

When I walked up the steps to the stage Flora kindly greeted me. She asked my name and I smirked and turned to the crowd.

"Rowan Kyan. You'd better remember that one!" The crowd cheered, and I could finally see Kat with the other twelve year olds. She had a mix of expressions on her face, one part was happy, the other confused, maybe even scared. I was now questioning what I had just done, but no. It was for the best, the better. I would come home rich and famous, and then I could be able to protect Kat, she'd never have to volunteer, and our father could never hurt us again.

"Shake hands you two!" I heard Flora tell Alessandra and I. I smirk again and turn to her. She has a glare on her face, and I was happy looks couldn't kill, because if they did, I'd be dead before the games even started. I'd have to find someway to deal with her. I could make her my friend, make her love me. Something. I didn't know what she was able to do, but I'm sure she is deadly.

I hope you liked this! I'll try to update again tomorrow with the District 4 reapings! Thanks for reading! Please review!

-alexmarika