I am sorry that I haven't updated in a while. With school, soccer, and band going on, I haven't had much time. I will try to be more consistent with my updates from now on.

Oriel Tarp (17) District 4

I heard something on my bedroom door, it sounded like someone was knocking. I pulled my pillow over my head, but soon, someone had pulled it out of my hands.

"Come on Oriel, you need to get up, we have to be heading out soon," my father's voice called out.

I opened my eyes just in time to see my father's back leaving the room. He was right though, I need to get ready for the reapings. I got out of bed and went to the sink to wash up. My blue-green eyes looked back at me, I pushed my brown hair out of my eyes, but it fell back. I finished washing and got dressed in my outfit for the reaping, a white shirt and blue pants. I walked down the hallway into the kitchen. My mom was making breakfast while my father was sitting at the table.

"Need any help Mom?" I asked her, trying to make everything seem as normal as possible.

"Yes, thank you Oriel," she replied handing me a few plates to set at the table.

I set up the table, and had just finished when she was done making breakfast. We joined my father at the table, and I looked up at my mother. She had tears in her eyes, and I knew she was worried about the reaping. There was nothing I could say to her to make her feel any better, so I just smiled at her. She looked up at me and gave me a weak smile back. My father was just avoiding both of our eyes, paying more attention to his food.

After breakfast, we left our house and made our way to the town square. My mom stayed close to me as we walked, but once we got there, she left my side and I went to stand by my friends. A young woman was up on the stage, and we watched as she stepped up to the microphone.

"Hello everyone, and welcome to the reaping for the 25th Hunger Games. Now, before we get started, let us watch the history of our great nation," she said as she turned toward the screen behind her.

The video started playing, and I stopped paying attention. The same video has been shown for as long as I can remember. It shows the history of Panem and how the rebellion failed and stuff like that. The video lasted for about 10 minutes, and when it was over, the woman walked back up to the mic with two bowls, each bowl had a bunch of slips of paper in them.

"Now, let us begin with the gentlemen," she said reaching into the bowl on her left.

I held my breath, waiting as she slowly reached in and drew out a slip of paper.

"One of our tributes is… Oriel Tarp!" she shouted out.

I was frozen in place, and everyone looked at me. Slowly, I walked forward, thinking that this was impossible. It couldn't be me, it just couldn't be. I got up on stage, and she asked if anyone would like to volunteer, but no one did.

Nadia Powerz (18) District 4

"Come on Nadia, time to get up!" my older brother Sam called.

"Go away Sam!" I yelled back.

"Come on, don't want to be late to the reapings," he says as he opens my door.

I groan, he sometimes can never leave me alone.

"Go away Sam, I'm getting up, and don't come barging in here again!" I say to him, throwing my pillow at him.

Ugh, he could be so annoying. I walk over to the bathroom to wash my face. My green eyes staring at me through my silky brown hair falling in front of my face. I brush my hair and get dressed in my white shirt and navy blue skirt. I walk down the hallway to the kitchen, and my mom and brother are already waiting for me.

"Ugh, why do you have to be so annoying Sam," I say as I sit down.

He just grins at me, and we all sit at the table. My mom looks sad, I still can't figure out why. It's my last year to be eligible for the reaping and I haven't been picked for it so far, why should she be worried. I personally am happy and think that she needs to calm down a little bit.

When we are done eating, the 3 of us get up and head outside. We walk towards the square, and a few guys stop us on the way down, I just blow them off. They can be more annoying than Sam, and that's saying something. When we reach the square, I go to my friends, and we start chatting away. A young woman walks up to the mic and starts talking. Around now is when I normally stop paying attention. The video starts playing, and my friends and I start to talk about who we think will get picked for the reaping. We quiet down as soon as she starts to say who the first tribute is.

"…Oriel Tarp!" she calls out.

Everyone is quiet, waiting for the tribute to walk forward. I knew who it was, he was about a year younger than me. Eventually, Oriel walks forward, and he looked really pale. She said something about volunteers, but since none stepped forward, she went on to reach into the next bowl.

"Our female tribute is… Nadia Powerz!" she cried out.

I looked up when I heard her say my name. I held my head high and walked up to the stage. She asked for volunteers, but there were none.

"District 4, I give you, your tributes!" she shouted happily.

Oriel Trap (17) District 4

Nadia and I were rushed into a building and taken to separate rooms, and I was told to wait there. About 10 minutes later, my parents walked into the room. My mom was crying, and my dad was avoiding my eyes. My mom walks up to me and gives me a hug. My dad just stands in the background.

"Dad?" I say looking up at him.

He looks up at me and gives me a small smile.

"You better win Oriel. Better win and come back to the district," he says to me.

"I will! See you in a little while then," I tell him.

At that point, a few people came in and ushered them out. I was led into the hallway and knew that we were going to be walking towards the train. I am going to win the Games, and am going to come back to District 4.,

Nadia Powerz (18) District 4

I am led into a separate rom from Oriel, and am I glad for that. Ugh, why did he have to be my district partner? He is too nice of a person to be in the Games. Soon, Sam and my mom walk into the room, and I look into my mom's face. She is crying, and Sam walks up to me. He gives me a small punch in the arm.

"Come back ok," He says to me.

"You bet I will, I'm not that much of a loser. I'll come back, and you can go back to being as annoying as ever," I reply.

"Come back Nadia, I need you to come home," my mom says in barely more than a whisper.

I walk up to her and give her a hug, and at that moment, Sam and my mom are pushed out of the room. I am led out of the building and meet up with Oriel. They lead us towards the trains. I'm going to come back. No one will stand in my way, even a nice guy like Oriel. I will win, and no one can stop me.

The reapings are over, but I am not going directly to the next 4 Districts for the train ride. The train rides will have districts 9-12. After that will be 5-8 for stuff in the Capitol.