I woke up this morning feeling really nervous. I mess with my ginger hair thoroughly. I didn't get much sleep last night. The Games have started. I got out of bed and went downstairs for breakfast.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8JTiwpR2kX
'' I'm sorry it's not the best breakfast Rain but here is your fried fish.'' She handed me a plate of fried pollock.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUOUXRZ4FC1
'' Thanks Mother.'' I started eating and I suddenly noticed the dresses and suit hanging by the washing.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyFDVA5pztw
'' Now I have got you and Ocean dresses and Bay a suit from the Market. I hope you like them...'' And she ran off crying. I followed Mother and found her crying in a tissue. I went up to her.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1zVdCeyDJF
'' My babies!'' And she hugged me till I choked. The problem is she has a gift of seeing the future. I think one of us is in there.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbRm1EITj3w
I came back inside and finished my breakfast.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRwpLrtqKwT
I stared at the dress. Blue and green. Like the ocean. Ocean's is just a white dress and Bay has a grey suit. I think Mother paid a lot for my dress. I need to thank her. This is a sign that it's probably the last time they will see me.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPuKZgIKDrv
'' Rain?!'' Bay called.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXj5Ths1fC8
'' Yes?!''382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9OPUqTzWqS
'' It's time.'' I finished eating breakfast and went upstairs. I grabbed my dress and slipped it on. A perfect fit. It brings out my curves nicely. I twisted my hair a bit for some waves to come out.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY8WmZfTMet
'' You look beautiful,'' Mother came into my room.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2YsQbgc0oZ
'' I wish I looked like you.'' Ocean said behind mom. I walked up to them.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgXhktOlANq
'' No I wish to look like you little chicken.'' Mom smiled sad.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡboWexP1nnD
'' Let's go,'' Bay leaned on my door. '' We'll be late.''382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeQ5neNaBEG
We walked out me by Ocean and Bay with mom. Ocean looked ill.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDA1sIoPuuf
'' Are you OK?'' I asked. She nodded. We got to the Square and we were by far the first there. District 4's escort, Valora Edenthaw I think, was checking the microphone. Our only 2 living mentors, Laurette Arausio (the girl who won last year) and Finnick Odair (the Capitol Prince who won at the 65th Hunger Games youngest ever at 14) was sitting at the side of the stage.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9J1jhD0xyj
Finnick's jaw was staring at the microphone Valora was figuring out.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDZ0PxtMDJJ
'' Here let me help you with that!'' He rushed over and his careful fingers figured out the problem.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5Th1VHIbxY
'' Thank you Finnick.'' Valora said. She had a really high voice that strains a little. A typical Capitol voice.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYQKwWgDxJk
Laurette saw me staring at Finnick. She gave me a dirty look and stared back at Finnick. She obviously thought I had a crush on him, which I do, and I think that was the warning to keep back.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNzHqFl7iJK
I knew Laurette. She was my best friend at School when I was 5. Until she turned on me because I invited my other best friend to my house. She wasn't nice at all.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡegxZ7G6lHF
I gave her a look back and started comforting Ocean instead as she started crying.''Now, before we begin, we have a special message brought to you all the way from the Capitol!'' She squealed excitingly and I rolled my eyes. The screen behind Valora lit up to see a picture of suffering people. President Snow's (Our President of Panem and Capitol) voice said:382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdg4Yf1Vk6Q
''War, terrible war. Widows, orphans, a motherless child.'' Pictures of suffering people came onto the screen one by one with the Capitol anthem. ''This was the uprising that rocked our land. Thirteen districts rebelled against the country that fed them, loved them, protected them. Brother turned on brother until nothing remained. And then came the peace, hard fought, sorely won. A people rose up from the ashes and a new era was born. But freedom has a cost. When the traitors were defeated, we swore as a nation we would never know this treason again. And so it was decreed that, each year, the various districts of Panem would offer up, in tribute, one young man and woman to fight to the death in a pageant of honor, courage and sacrifice. The lone victor, bathed in riches, would serve as a reminder of our generosity and our forgiveness. This is how we remember our past. This is how we safeguard our future.'' I saw Valora mouthing President Snow's words.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5klsaKhVSt
'' Oh I just loved that!'' She coughed. ''Now, as usual, ladies first!'' Great! I swear women get it worse than men. Valora scuttled over to the Girl's Reaping Bowl. She waved her hand over the rim of the bowl and pulled a card out. I nervously stared at that card. It could be my name, Ocean's or Rose's. How mysterious that one bit of card can hold such a future. She went back to the microphone. I stared at Rose but her eyes were fixed at that card. Finnick moved a little forward on his chair. Obviously he was eager to see who is picked for this year's Games.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡISUh24PpCa
Valora coughed again. Get on with it then you-382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbioHxHTdxT
'' OCEAN WOLFE!'' Great it wasn't me or my sib... Wait WHAT?? I looked at my little chicken and she wouldn't walk; she just stood there. I gently drop to the ground. Rose picked me up382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBTslVav1e6
'' It's okay.'' She said but she shed a tear all the same.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNcG3dzKOMl
'' Where are you dear?'' Valora was looking for her. A measly 12 year old pushed Ocean forward. Git. Valora noticed this. '' Come on up dear,'' I started walking. Then sprinting. I heard Rose call but I didn't answer. '' That's it sweet.''382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpzv44O61UU
'' NO YOU ARE NOT HAVING HER IN THE GAMES!'' I shouted. Peacekeepers blocked my way to the stage. They shoved me back.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6WTtIUapzM
'' No, no! I volunteer! I VOLUNTEER AS TRIBUTE!'' I shouted at the stage. Everyone stared at me. I couldn't imagine what Mother would think of me. She's probably crying now.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3PkZ9jyBbA
'' OK come up to the stage then dear!'' Valora looked incredibly excited. I walked like it was nothing to the stage and stood by her.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZiKygIeCO5
'' What's your name then dear?'''' Rain Wolfe.'' I said confidently.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz9xDQD1pzj
'' And how old are you?''382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG5vJzR2sJQ
'' 13 years Miss.''382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGjYescxDC3
'' I bet my hat that was your sister wasn't it?'' She looked over the moon.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFxSgGqrOh9
'' Yes,'' I said realizing I am in the Games. What have I done?382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmHn7luBzzY
'' Well lets clap to District 4's youngest volunteer.'' Valora clapped but nobody else did. They all, synchronized, crossed their right fingers and lifted them. Respect. Valora coughed again.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkdbCgEUnjl
'' And now for male.'' I stare at Bay. He nodded to me. She reached out at the Boy's Reaping Bowl. Please not be Bay.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNDXouVNjQb
She scurried back. Opened the card.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsUqcLxu9Vz
'' BAY WOLFE!'' My whole family has been reaped. I opened my mouth wide and burst into tears. And I fell. Someone came over to me and gave me a hug.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE1LuA3xBzN
'' Sssh Rain, Rain it's alright,'' That soft lilting voice overcame me. Finnick. He gave me a handkerchief and ran off. I stared back at him totally bewildered. I awkwardly stood up again.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvp2XEXRjxb
I saw Bay come striding next to me. He stared at me with so much sadness I cried again.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0JPotGTlYC
'' Wow. It looks like brother and sister have to fight against each other.'' Valora smiled a sympathetic smile. '' Shake hands Tributes.'' We both shook hands, mine covered with tears. I dread to see Mother, her two eldest got to kill eachother. Who would look after them? Bay worked and Mother didn't. Bay's hand was shaking. He looks terrified. I don;t blame him.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ564trHmzRc
'' Here we are. Our Tributes from District 4!''382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAh0bLLhj8n
They ushered me and Bay into the Justice Building. I gave one last look at Bay before the door was shut on me. I twisted the door knob. Locked. I think this is to realize you're in the Games. I already did.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzZF2OtUw2K
It looks like I am in the Games. And that is not good...382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7z3SGkdkWg
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