District 2
Brutus Arlius, (45), Victor of the 48th Hunger Games
Brutus can't wait.
It's been twenty-seven years since his first time in the arena, and he's just as ready to go back as he was the day after his victory. It's not that Brutus hates people. It's just that - well - he loves death. Fighting. Battle. Victory, honor, glory, whatever you want to call it. He has to do it again. Come home, and bring honor and glory to District 2. It's what he was born for.
It doesn't matter which of District 2's six living male Victors is Reaped. If it's not him, Brutus will simply volunteer. And if one of the others tries to beat him to it, he'll simply punch 'em in the throat and take their place on the stage.
"Jupiter Selenius!"
That old bag of bones can't bring anything back to District 2 except a white coffin. Brutus' hand shoots up before Jupiter can even react.
"I volunteer as tribute!"
Brutus stands on the stage grinning from ear to ear as the escort asks him how he's feeling about returning to the arena.
"I've been waiting twenty-seven years."
Enobaria Golding, (31), Victor of the 62nd Hunger Games
Enobaria grinds her fangs together impatiently. The Reaping's taking forever, as the escort just cannot squeeze Brutus' arms enough. Finally, after what seems like an eternity and a half, he announces that they're moving on to the ladies.
Out of District 2's four living female Victors, Enobaria is the most qualified to go back in. Lyme and Juneau wouldn't want to anyway, and Sloane's too old. Enobaria, on the other hand, would love to go back in. Maybe this time she'll get to put these fangs to the test.
"Juneau Lacerius!"
"I volunteer as tribute!" Enobaria hollers.
Just like she was thirteen years ago, Enobaria's up on that stage like a bullet. She bears her fangs once more as the escort calls her and Brutus' names again, ready to prove to District 2 why they made the right choice by selecting her over a decade ago. Out in the crowd, Lyme shakes her head with worry.
A/N: Thought I'd post another chapter today to get this thing rolling. Thoughts on Brutus and Enobaria?
Until next time.
-Bo