The 100th Hunger Games

District 7 Reaping

Cheryse Wendell's POV
I wake up to Meryl crying and Emma pointing at her. "Meryl is being too loud." "She kicked my face when she woke up!" "Now, Meryl, it was probably an accident. Emma, maybe try to wake up without kicking your surroundings." Meryl sniffles. "My nose is bleeding." I take her to the bathroom. "Try not to bleed during the Reaping. We can't have you die if you're not in the Games." I clean her up. Mom walks into the room. "Cheryse, you're such a good big sister. Try to calm Meryl down, it is her first Reaping today." I gasp. "She's eligible now?" We all get dressed and, as Mom predicted, "CHERYSE! I DON'T WANT TO GO TO THE REAPING!" "Meryl, even if you do get chosen, I'll shower you with sponsor gifts, since I'm not eligible anymore. 19! I made it through the six Reapings where I'm eligible! She calms down. "Okay." We walk as a foursome to the square. The wooden stage, I know, has been used for over 20 years. "Hey, Meryl! How much do you want to bet the stage will break this year?" "Cheryse, you've said that every time for the past 4 years, and I've won every time." Meryl laughs. "I'm willing to try. This year it has cracks." Meryl smiles. "Fine." The escort, Clover Fortune, announces the female tribute. "Meryl Wendell!" Meryl freezes. I scream, "No!" The girl next to me slaps her hand over my mouth. The Peacekeepers scan the crowd for the protestor. Then Clover calls the male tribute. "Samuel Nyv!" (Neev is the pronunciation.) Meryl's heart is probably on hyperdrive right now. Clover calls, "Cheryse Wendell and Anisa Nyv!"

Anisa Nyv's POV
I wake up and the sun is rising. Nobody is awake. Perfect. I walk to the forest south of my house. I dig up a bag of throwing knives. I run deeper into the forest. I arrive at my target zone. I throw a knife at the target. It hits the center with accuracy. I throw a few more then I hear footsteps. I slowly turn, knife ready. "Whoa, it's just me! Hold your fire, Anisa." I relax. It's only Shawn, my best friend/boyfriend. He gives me a kiss on the cheek. "Shawn, I'm nervous. I know we're not eligible for the Games, but what about Samuel? I'm the one with the weapon skills! I won't be able to protect him!" Shawn wraps his arm around me. "Anisa, they receive training in the Capitol, remember? And if you feel a need to protect him that badly, you can save money and sponsor him." I hug Shawn and reply, "You're right. I don't know what I was doing, getting all worried there. We should get back." Shawn nods. He kisses me and I wrap my arms gently over his shoulders. "See you later, Shawn!" He waves and I walk back to my house. Samuel is eating a sandwich. I kiss his head and grab an apple. I eat the apple and Samuel finishes his sandwich. "Anisa, you still have to attend the Reaping, even if you're not eligible. You should get ready." I smile and reply, "Thanks, Samuel." I hug him and walk to my room.
A half-hour later, I am sitting next to my parents at the Reaping. I don't pay attention, until I hear Samuel's name. I want to volunteer. But I can't because only boys can volunteer for boys. Then she calls my name. "Cheryse Wendell and Anisa Nyv!" I am going into the Games, but at least I can protect Samuel. I will defend him with my life. I would die before Samuel is harmed.
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