AN: hey sorry for the long wait, school and family crap you know? Oh and by the way the number of tributes bumped up to 24 and the Bodies Province changed to the Caster Province. I thought it wouldn't be fair just to make Fairy Tail the main focus. (Smiles evilly) Anyway here's the reaping hope you're ready. ;D
Disclaimer: I do not own Fairy Tail or Hunger Games. But who doesn't wish that they did?
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"Welcome, welcome to the 25th annual Dragon Games!" The Holder Province's representative Effie shouted over the loud speaker. The Lacrima Vision screen lowered and played the video of the Independent Province's rebellion. Lucy tuned out and searched the crowed for Li. She spotted her brown pigtails in between her two best friends. A bit of jealousy swelled up in her chest. Lucy ignored it. It was natural to have friends at her age. Lucy's gaze drifted to the stage where she came in eye contact with her mother. It was strange her mom looked almost…..worried.
Maybe she's scared that they'll take you.
Lucy almost let out a groan. Not you again! Why won't you freaking leave me alone?!
My name is Masa not YOU! The voice yelled in her mind. Lucy winced and noticed her mother still watching her. Lucy gave her a small smile before looking at the excited Effie.
"I just love that video don't you?"
The Holder Province groaned quietly. Boy did they hate Effie. Her small purple lips on her white plastered face made her look like a powdered white jelly filled doughnut. Her bright purple curly hair didn't help either.
"Onto the reaping, and as we say Lost always first."
No one laughed at her lame joke but instead turned their attention to the Lacrima Vision. It showed the Lost Province, but all of the faces where blurry and hard to make out. It was like that for every province and Lucy thought it flat out stupid.
Masa clicked his tongue. Such a dirty mouth for a well-trained Heartfilia.
You haven't heard dirty you damned …
Lucy's thought was interrupted by the voice of the Effie clone in blue's voice.
"Rogue Cheney. Please make your way to the stage."
The guards dragged what looked like a teenage boy to the stage and placed him behind the podium.
"Ultear Milkovich."
A young girl's cry echoed through the tv. Lucy's heart sunk. Must have been her sister.
Or daughter.
Lucy gasped audibly causing unwanted attention from her fellow teens. She gave them a small smile and in return received burning glares and cold looks. Lucy heard a whistle in the back of her mind. She gritted her teeth.
Not one word.
Whatever you say, Lucy. Masa said innocently.
"Midnight."
Lucy returned her attention to the screen cussing out Masa in her mind. So what if her province didn't like her? She didn't like them either. Nor did she trust them.
Maybe that's why they don't like you.
Shut up Masa!
"Azuma and Meredy."
Two other tributes with blurred faces were dragged onto the stage. Lucy tuned out the rest of the Lost Province's reaping until she heard that name.
"Our final tribute for this year's 25th Dragon Games is Natsu Dragneel."
Lucy's body froze and her breathing grew shallow.
Lucy? Are you alright?
That name I've heard it before but where….
Lucy looked to the stage and made eye contact with her mother who quickly turned away. The loudspeakers sent feedback through the crowd as the first tribute for the Caster Province was chosen.
"Gray Fullbuster is chosen to be partners with Ultear Milkovich."
Lucy counted on her fingers how many Casters where in already. Seven total. She gulped. There was definitely going to be a winner from the Caster Province. Effie's high squeal broke the silence as she stood next to the mic.
"The first tribute representing us in the Dragon Games is Bickslow." Effie said his name as if it was a question. Lucy frowned she knew Bickslow to be sort of a jerk, but he was extremely kind when needed to be. Bickslow slowly made his way to the stage the guards refused to touch him since they couldn't even see his face through the mask he always wore.
"Katji. Please come to the stage."
A young girl with blue hair bravely stepped out onto the stage with her head held high. Lucy knew her. She was a celestial wizard like herself, but she was only 13. Same age as Li. Lucy shook her head.
No you promised to protect Li. Keep your promise Lucy.
Masa said nothing. Again.
"Mary Hughes and Dan Straight."
Lucy sighed. One more. Just one more.
"And finally for our last tribute. Li Alberona."
Lucy almost cried as she watched Li walk to the stage with scared eyes.
Lucy your promise! Masa shouted and before she knew it she was running to the stage screaming Li's name. The guards caught her waist and began to drag her back.
"Wait! Li!"
Li was being held back by Effie when she screamed. "Lucy!"
That one scream made Lucy lose control. She elbowed one guard in the gut while side kicking the other in the groin.
"I-I-I volunteer!" The crowd went quiet as their mouths dropped. Lucy took a brave step towards the stage.
"I volunteer as tribute."
Li fought out of Effie's grip and ran to her. "No, Lucy, not you too." She cried and buried her head in Lucy's stomach. The guards pulled Li away and pushed Lucy onto the stage.
"The Holders Province first volunteer tribute! A round of applause to these fine men and women."
Effie clapped for them as the Holder Province looked to Lucy. She gasped when the held up one hand with the symbol that meant we're always watching over you. Lucy turned behind her and saw her mother almost crying and her father a look of disgust on his face. Effie chuckled nervously to catch everyone's attention oblivious to what the sign meant.
The sound of the City's aircraft came over them. A rope ladder was thrown down to them.
"You all have five minutes to say goodbye then on the craft you go." Effie's excited voice said before she was ushered onto the rope. Lucy watched the other tributes run to their families and friends. She looked out but couldn't find Li. Her parents were nowhere to be found either. Heartbroken Lucy was the first tribute to climb aboard the aircraft only to be face to face with the Casters.
All of them glared at her before turning away. Lucy sat in the far corner and cried silently.
You promised Lucy.
I know… but why?
I'm afraid I can't answer that.
Lucy stopped talking as did Masa as the other tributes made their way up and to far corners. When they reached the Lost Province they waited over an hour in the air before a boy with salmon colored hair came up with chains around his wrists. He looked around before finally shouting.
"Which one of you is Lucy Heartfilia?" His deep voice made the airship shake. Lucy stood up and came out of hiding.
"Me. I'm Lucy Heartfilia."
Lucy jumped when he smirked.
"Good now I know who I'm killing first. Partner."
Lucy stepped back. "You're my partner?" She asked not wanting to believe.
The boy flipped his hair out of his eyes to look into hers. "Consider yourself lucky to be paired with Natsu Dragneel."
"You're Natsu!" Lucy shouted a bit too loud.
Again he smirked. "Yeah, that's me. By the way I wasn't kidding when I said I was going to kill you first." His mouth turned into a scowl. "I don't work with spoiled rich kids." He hissed before walking away his chains clanking behind him.
If I were you avoid him at all cost.
There's no way he'd really kill me first, right?
Masa stayed silent for the third time that day.
Lucy turned to her corner before bumping into someone. She bowed lowly.
"I'm sorry."
"Lucy?"
Lucy froze at the voice. No, no, no! Why did they have to come?