The Dancer - Finnick Odair

III

"The Reaping"

After having her name being put in the bowl. The girl looked up at the stage, to see Makayla, who gave her a nod in acknowledgement, before turning to continue talking to Brutus.

Melissa going into the 15 year old section, Makayla on the stage, Enobaria, Angelina and Maverick on the side lines, the family was in place the reaping started ten minutes later.

Rose Trinket walked onto the stage, Rose was the District 2 escort she started in Makayla's games when she was 20, she was 38 now and as beautiful as ever.

"Welcome, Happy Hunger Games, may the odds be ever in your favor." Rose started, looking as bright as ever, in her light pink outfit.

"We have a special announcement from the Capitol." She said, starting the video, the citizens of the districts watched every reaping.

It was about the old days, when the Districts and Capitol were at war, and the Games are a privilege, more like punishment.

"Just love that video. Anyway, let's start, ladies first." Rose starts digging her hand in the bowl.

"Flo-" "I volunteer as tribute." Before Rose could even finish, the name, Melissa already had her hand raised, and was walking to the stage, with a glare set on her face.

"Well looks like we have a volunteer?" Rose said, unsure looking to Melissa's mother for approval, Makayla nods her head in response.

"Well anyway what is your name dear?" Rose said even though she and all of District 2 knew her name, the people watching didn't.

"Melissa Becker."

"Lovely dearie, now to the boys." Rose walked over to the bowl full boys' names, she pulled out a name and read, "Lucas Stewart."

The fifteen-year-old boy walked out of the crowd and onto the stage, he glared at Melissa, and she glared back.

"Wonderful pair this year, well go on you two shake hands." Lucas and Melissa shook hands to look friendly but the second the camera was off them they let go and were led into the Justice Building to meet with their families for last good, well for Melissa, she was saying by to Maverick, Angie, and Enobaria, her mother was coming to make sure she wins.