District 1 reaping

Ruby went to her dresser. She admired her reaping dress in the gold plated mirror. The dress was made of ivory and gold, metallic fabric. It was also a perfect fit. She slowly traces the scalloped neckline, and smirks. She redos her french braid, and walks out to her family. Her mother grabs her arm as they all head toward the Peace building. One thing was on her mind.

'It's my time to shine.'

The cobbled streets were slightly muddy from last nights rain, but peacekeepers were furiously working to make it clean. The buildings in the distance shone brightly, as if someone had handcarved them out of diamonds.

After they get to the area, her family goes to desginated areas. Ruby walks forward, and freely gives her hand. The small prick stings, but she knows its the only way the capitol is certian. Certainly nobody skipped reapings. Even though most everbody in district 1 wouldn't dream of doing such a thing.

They all wanted to win. It was a honor. A sign of strength.

Walking quickly she gets her place in the female area, and waits. The blood thirsty tributes, hopping anxiously from foot to foot. She glances at Alec, and gives him a small thumbs up. He smiles, but regains composure. Being a peacekeeper and all.

She sighs and waits. Keeping a straight face, she looks around. Marble pillars stand on either side of the stage. The ground below her feet clean and tidy. She touches her emerald necklace absent-mindedly, and gives a small sigh. Looking up she sees Alec glancing at her curiously.

He knew about her plan to volunteer, in fact he was very motivational. Well, not exactly. He was kind of iffy about it all. Ruby swore she saw him frown when she told him. She shook her head, and directed her attention to her friend Rosalie.

The small girl with a fiery personality had blood lust imprinted in her eyes, she paced about. Well, As much as she could in the inclosed space.

A tap on the microphone echoes. Ruby loos up to see the sill escort. The womans sky blue hair, looking like it had too much hair spray. Her skin looked a paper white, and beady little eyes stared upon the crowd.

"Hello..." she starts

Chrome glances in the mirror, his strawberry blond hair slicked back. He adjusts his clothing, and exits to the living room. His brother, Pyrope glances at him.

"I want you to take this." he said, handing him a stone dyed green. Chrome allows a small smile, and continues outside. His mother is there, already waiting.

"Why?" Chrome asks, intrigued.

Pyrope smiles. "Mother told you to volunteer, It will keep you safe in the arena."

Chrome gives a happy smile, and gives his younger brother a hug.

Chrome walks out of the two story house, and onto the sidewalk leading to the door. His feet make a squeaking sound as the ground was wet. The sky above him looking dreary. Even the sun looked depressed. Great. Perfect weater for the games.

He spots his Mom, and walks towards her. Pyrope and Onyx clamber out he door, following closely behind.

"You better volunteer!" she warns, giving him a slap on the back. She gives a small sigh.

While walking, he takes out the stone, feeling the texture in his hand. He looks at his shoes. Squinting because of the suns rays. they shine playfully on the polished leather, his eyes looking as if their smiling. Chrome follows his Mother to The Peace building. He steps in line, the ground clean, yet wet from last nights rain. He sees the long-forgotten footprints. When he makes it to the front of the line, he sticks out his finger. He slightly grits his teeth from shock, and continues on.

He stands in with the other males who are jumping about excitedly. He looks around, taking in his runs his hand over his hair, pushing any loose strands back into his scalp.

He hears the echo of a microphone, everybodies heads turn toward the source. A video of the dark days play, and people cheer, and clap. He does the same. The escort, Minnie Message, begins to speak.

"Hello! And welcome to the 125th games, or 5th annual Quarter Quell!" she says, ecstatically. Everyone cheers, excited for the games."First, the lovely video of the dark days!" The video plays, as a silence falls over the crowd. When it is done, everybody claps.

"Settle down, settle down." her scratchy voice says. "Now, we have a live broadcasting from the capitol! Please welcome President Snow!" she yells.

Everyone claps, and cheers, smiles stretching over there faces.

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President Snow steps in. He gives a small wave to the camera, as a boy in a white suit brings out a simple, wooden box...

"Hello everybody!" his voice echos. "And welcome to the 5th annual quarter Quell! Time to read the card." he says, as the boy hands him the box.

As if for dramatic effect his finger drags itself across the yellow papers, stopping on the 125th. He slowly pulled out the letter.

"As reminder of the Rebellion, There Shall be an annual Quarter Quell! A game like no other. For the 125th games..." he pauses, looking about the crowd.

"All Tributes shall get superpowers! The arena will be so different from past years." he reads. "Now Escorts, please chose this years fighters." he adds.

The screen runs blank, as the crowd has the look of shock written on there features. After a few moments they start cheering wildly, everyone seeming as if they wanted to join.

Minnie quiets them down and walks over to the ladies bowl. "This years Female tribute is-"

"I volunteer!" a voice calls out.

"Well! Looks like we have a volunteer! Please come up dear!" she says.

Ruby confidently strides up to the center stage. She holds her head high as she walks up. Looking upon the crowd, she sees her little sister close to tears.

Ruby still holds her head high. "What is your name dear? And might I add thats a gorgeous dress!" she exclaims.

"Ruby Luxes." she says, ignoring the comment about the dress. Minnie smiles, and walks over to the boys bowl.

"Now for the male tribute! I wonder who it will be!" she yells, another smile coming on. "Chest-" she stops when a hand shoots up.

"I volunteer!" Chrome says, already making his way up.

"Why! Another volunteer! Whats your name young man?"

"Chrome Silex!" he says, bounding the stairs to the stage.

Minnie shrinks down slightly. "My, what a tall tribute!" she laughs. "Shake hands you too." she nods.

Ruby extends her hand awkwardly, as Chrome grips her hand. They do a quick shake, and nod slightly.

"Well there you have it! District one's tributes!" Everybody claps excitedly, whil others look slightly agiatated..

Final Goodbyes

Chrome sat in the small room, running his slightly muscular hand across the soft fabric. The chair itself was magnifecent. Curled head piece, decorated legs. His family comes in, slightly teary eyed. His Mother has an expression of happiness, but if you looked close enough, you could see the slightest hint of a frown.

"You better come back." his Mother says stiffly.

Chrome nods, and hugs her, kissing her hair.

"Please come back!" his brother Pyrope says, tears welling in the corner of his eyes.

"I'll try Pyrope, trust me." he smiles, ruffling his eleven year old brothers hair.

"Promise?" he asks, his eyes disobeying him.

"Listen Pyrope I ca-"

"Please! Promise you'll come back!" Pyrope says, his voice slightly hysterical. His brother Onyx nodded solemly in the background.

Chrome sighs, and nods. "I promise." he says, hugging Pyrope with all his might. Onyx slowly walks up hugging him as well.

The door opens slowly. "Times up!" a gruff voice, clearly meaning business yells.

"But-" Pyrope says, only to be cut off.

"I said times up! Now move it!" the peacekeeper replies. Chrome hugs his family quickly before they all exit. Chrome hears pounding on the door, and his younger brother being talked down to by their mother.

"I love you.." Chrome says softly, not being heard...

"I love you too." Ruby says to her younger sister, giving her a slight squeeze. Her family exits, as Alec comes in.

"Ruby! What the hell were you thinking?! I didn't think you'd actually volunteer!" he says, pacing a little.

"What do you mean Alec? This was the plan! I was chosen to volunteer! Remember?!" she says, her voice rising slightly

"B-but..." Alec held his hands up in defeat.

"Why would you care anyways?" she asks snidely.

"B-because we're friends thats why!" the 20 year old snaps.

"Oh please." she scoffs, pushing a strand of loose hair back.

"Listen! I-I can't tell you!" he cries, throwing up his hands in defeat.

"Tell me." she demands. "Remember, I'm going off to a place where its kill or be killed." she points out.

Alec sighs, and paces even more. He stops suddenly, running his fingers through his ear length black hair.

"Ruby... I-I." he stops, and sits on the ground.

"I like you. I like like you." he says, glancing at her. "Maybe even love." he adds softly.

Ruby freezes, a deep red covering her face.

"S-stop it Alec! Don't kid with me!" she says angerly.

He stands up. "I'm not kidding! I mean it!" he says, is eyes pleading.

She snorts, and looks away. "Yeah right!" she says.

Alec spins her around. " -ike you." he grunts, kissing her lips softly. She kisses him back, before pushing him away.

"S-stop it!" she says, her hand lightly touching her lips.

Alec smirks, then gives a sad sigh.

"Alright Ruby, don't believe me. But I'm being honest, anways do not go toward the mist." he warns, hugging her.

"You know... your hair is really beautiful not to mention you in general." he mumbles, and exits. "Goodbye Ruby, I'll see you after you win." he smiles, and closes the door.

Ruby stands there, dumbfounded for once. She touches her lips again, and smiles a bit...

Editing! Yoohoo! I hope its alright Silent! :)

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