District 7

Johanna Mason, (21), Victor of the 71st Hunger Games

After all they've taken from her, now they're going to try to take her life, again.

Johanna had an older cousin die in the Games seven years before she went in. He made it far - 5th place - but in the end, it was Cashmere who stood on top. Seven years later, they tried to kill her in the arena. She made it out, with the help of a convincing act, as well as the arena pushing the odds in her favor a bit. Then, after she won the 71st Games, Snow wanted her to prostitute herself to the Capitol's highest bidder. When she refused, they killed everyone in her immediate family before she returned home. Her fathers, older sister, and her younger brothers. And now here comes the Capitol yet again, calling for her life, along with that of one of District 7's male Victors.

Johanna stands alone grimacing in the female Victors' section. District 7 only has one living female Victor. They did have another female Victor, though she won quite a while ago, and was actually killed nine years before Johanna was Reaped the first time. Aspen Stenworthy wasn't even around long enough to Mentor Johanna, never mind take a spot in the Quarter Quell.

So, since Aspen's dead, Johanna is the only option for the District 7 Female spot in the Quell. And everyone in the nation knows it.

"Johanna Mason!" the escort, Jacin, yells.

"Wow! That shit's quite the shocker, isn't it?" Johanna hollers, storming to the stage with her hands in fists. Jacin rolls his eyes.

Johanna stares down at the male Victors' section. Which of these four dopes will be going back with her?

Blight Jordan, (35), Victor of the 56th Hunger Games

Blight's heart aches when Johanna mounts the stage. He's only ever brought two tributes home: Theo and Johanna. And now at least one of them will likely not make it home.

As Johanna continues to seethe onstage, Blight looks around his general area. District 7 has four living male Victors. He has a 25% chance of being Reaped, but he'd honestly rather that than have to watch one of the other three do it.

Winning the Games in the first place honestly wasn't overly tough for Blight. He's not the tallest, though he's not weak, and certainly knows his way around swinging an axe. The arena, a large redwood forest, shifted the odds in Blight's favor a bit in itself. He used his sheer strength, his ability to climb trees and utilize the resources they provide, as well as his skills with an axe to win the Games nineteen years ago. And while that was enough to make for a classic District 7 Victor then, Blight isn't positive if that would be enough to come out on top if he were to be sent into the Quell.

That doesn't faze Blight, however. He just wants to be the one to go back in, and serve as a protector once more. Just like he did with his four younger siblings growing up.

"Blight Jordan!"

Blight sighs a sigh of relief, and looks towards the stage. His old Mentor goes to say something, looking like he's going to volunteer, but Blight covers the other man's mouth with his hand before he can say anything. Blight shakes his head, and starts towards the concrete stage he's come to loathe.

Images of his family and friends flash through Blight's mind as he stands before the entire district once again. He's really even more nervous than he was the first time, but he doesn't let that show. Being District 7 through and through, Blight keeps his head held high, and intends to hold his axe up higher if needed.

A/N: Ladies and gentlemen (and whatever else), District 7: Johanna and Blight! District 7 has always been one of my favorites, and Johanna's my favorite character from the series, so I hope that I did these two justice. Thoughts?

I'll see you tomorrow in smoggy, run-down (albeit rebellious) District 8!

Until next time.

-Bo