Lacey Gage's POV

The sun was just beginning to rise as I made my way home from working the night shift at the factory. I've been working at the circuit workshop ever since I was ten years old. Here in District Three, child labor is the norm and we've never known otherwise. They don't even give the parents the day off on Reaping Day. So here I was, after a long night of work in the hot, musty, dark factory where we barely receive any pay. Pretty mush every kid here, needs to take tesserae in order to survive. My District is an extremely dreary place with absolutely no grass, trees, or wildlife of any kind. I've never seen a plant in my entire life, unless you count the arenas for the Hunger Games that we are forced to watch every year on television. This is the reason that our tributes usually never survive the Bloodbath, except for only a few who were born with an abundance of dumb luck.

Just as I turned onto my street, it began to rain. Not the normal, torrential downpour, just an annoying mist that barely rains down, but just enough to get you completely soaked. I quickly sprinted to my small flat, trying no to slip on the puddles that were quickly forming along the eroded cobblestone street.

When I burst through the dull grey doors, my parents are just leaving for the day shift and getting my little, five year brother, Smittens, set up with his favorite baby sitter, Elleen, who just outgrew the Reapings, lucky her. After feeding the family cat, who usually just sits around on his old, fat butt all day, I go up to my room and pull on the only pretty thing I own, a pale pink satin dress. Deciding to add a little bling to my outfit, I slip on my silver charm bracelet.

Then, after saying goodbye to Elleen, I put on some ballet flats and head out the door. I really do hate the a Hunger a Games. I don't see any point in throwing a bunch of kids into an arena and forcing them to kill each other. At least next year will be my last year in the Reaping Bowl, and then I will be free to live my life. Just as a precaution, I did a little bit of hand to hand combat practice, just in case my name gets drawn from the Reaping bowls that everyone dreads. I didn't do super hard core, like the careers, but it was enough to keep me alive, for a while at least.

When I arrived at the town square, I signed in, not even noticing the pain in my finger when they pricked it and went over to the seventeen year olds section.

Edward Riley Gear's POV

Sweat was beading on my forehead as I jogged in place on my state of the art treadmill. I was the proud owner of the only treadmill in District Three, since I was the richest kid, even richer than the mayor. In the Victor's Village, only two of the houses are occupied, mine and the mentors house, where Death Ray lived. Death Ray wasn't born with that name, obviously. He acquired after winning his games with a set of poison darts, and didn't think the name Fitzgerald Schnoss was a name worthy of a victor. My grandmother owned the house opposite of his, since my dad won the games about twenty years ago.

But, just because I was rich did not mean I didn't dabble in technology like the other District Three peasants. I had an entire garage full of my most prized inventions. I take great pride in my work, and never let a speck of dust get on anything. They are my pride and joy.

After a good thirty minutes of jogging, I turned off the treadmill and started to get ready for the Reapings. I put on a crisp white polo and black dress pants before heading out the door to the town square. Then, a thought occurred to me, what if I volunteered for these Hunger Games. I'm completely trained, and if I win, which I know I will, I will carry on my father's legacy. Yes, that's what I'll do. District Three never has volunteers, so it will make for a good show and get me lots of sponsors. My mind soars with possibilities as I make my way to the square, thinking about my upcoming victory.

Lacey Gage's POV

Finally, after being extremely late, as usual, our escort, Ziahviah Flower, gracefully walks onto the stage. She is one of the few escorts that actually looks like a human being with short blond hair, brown eyes, and pale skin. However, she sure did have a Capital attitude.

"Good Morning, Ladies and Gentlemen, it's that time of year again! Time for our annual FABULOUS Hunger Games!" Oh no, she's still obsessed with that term. For the past five years that Ziahviah has been our escort, she has overused the word "Fabulous". It was really getting annoying, but it just came naturally to her. She showed us the usual video about the dark days and and gave a boring little speech that made half of the audience fall asleep. Then finally, the interesting action begins.

"Now, let's pick our FABULOUS girl, who will be fighting in our games.", she slowly walks over and dramatically pulls a name out.

"Lacey Gage, how FABULOUS!"

Wonderful, I'm a tribute now. It's not too surprising since I took tesserae for me, my brother and my parents so my name was probably in there about eighty times. I walk up to the stage, as if being Reaped was something that happened every day. I stand awkwardly while Ziahviah goes to choose the "Fabulous" boy...

Edward Gear's POV

I'm not surprised that a peasant girl gets chosen as a tribute. They have to get the tesserae like a million times, just to stay alive. I'm above them, and they will never be as good as I am. As our annoying escort chooses the fabulous boys name, I get ready.

"Cedric Chamille!"

"I VOLUNTEER AS TRIBUTE!", I scream at the top of my lungs, I charge up to the stage and take my place beside the peasant girl.

"Well, isn't this FABULOUS? Ladies and Gentlemen, our FABULOUS District Three tributes!" the crowd grows wild as the peasant and I shake hands, I WILL win these games, and then, I will rule District Three!

A/N

What do you think of Lacey and Edward? Send me a review, and don't forget about earning sponsor points! Thanks Jess for sending in Lacey, and Ethan for Edward. I will try to have District Five up by Friday, because I have a hair appointment and a concert tomorrow, and work on Thursday. Here is the question!

What was the first sponsor item that Katniss receives in the games?

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