Just a piece of their games

Chapter 1 (the reaping)

It was the day of the reaping. District 4 was sunny as ever and the waves crashed onto the golden sand. I was really nervous, I played with sashay of my dress. My mum had recommended it. It was ice blue with gold v neck line, with a frilly bottom. I hated it.

I thought to myself what should I wear instead. I rummaged through my wardrobe and I pulled out a green dress that was ankle length and and had spaghetti straps. I unzipped it and pulled it on only then noticing that it had shrunk form the last time I wore it, which was only 2 weeks ago when I went to my school prom.

Dad!

He must have washed it.

"Dad my green dress is ruined. I have nothing to wear" i called 

"What about the blue dress I bought you" my mum asked

I threw the green dress on the bed and studied the blue dress.

Nuh

I pulled in some denim shorts and a of the shoulder yellow t shirt and walked downstairs to where my family were waiting 

My mum offered to do my hair, I accepted and sat down in front of the mirror. Our house was on the beach and on the outside looked like it was old, as there was rotting wooden bits but on the inside their was marble floors a grand staircase and a chandelier. 

I pulled out my makeup kit turned the mirror lights on and thought about which colour to wear. My mum curled my and put half of it in two buns on the side and left most strands out and loose. 

I applied a bit of mascara but instantly regretted  it as it was Ike plastered all over my face. My mum snatched the brush of me and put a natural coat of eyeshadow on and left me to my boats on. I grabbed a wipe and washed of everything leaving only the hair done up.

I walked out the front door and grabbed  my little brothers Marcus's hand. My mum and dad scowled at my choice of outfit but I didn't care. We walked to the reaping area and left mum and dad. I strolled to the sign in area.

I waited in line silently, I could hear by brothers heavy sighs and preys. I saw the people in front of us get pricked by the needle. My brother backed away I grabbed him by the shoulders and loooked him straight in the eye

"You did this last year, you can do it now" I encouraged 

He nodded shakily I walked to the peacekeepers 

"Hand, miss"

I reached my hand and put it on the table. I felt a little prick and saw blood dripping out of the edge of my finger. I waited for Marcus , he gave his hand to the peacekeeper she grabbed the device and held him steady. She lowered the tip but he pulled away, crying.

I walked over to him and asked him if he was okay. Suddenly a peacekeeper came and shoved back in the line of preying girls 

"His my brother" I said angrily

"Lily" he called

I rushed to help only to be stop by the peacekeeper again

"Look mister, my brother needs help, so if you'll excuse me I have an urgent matter to attend to" i snarled 

He pushed me back

"I know we got of on the wrong foot. I'll start again I'mLily and over their the kid that is crying is my brother Marcus and he needs help so he can be entered in your stupid game." I smiled sweetly

He scowled and grabbed me and pushed me.

" Look let me go other wise things will get......... Dirty"

He shoved me to the ground. I landed on by elbows on the dirt ground