Lovers Luck (103rd hunger games)

Prologue

     I awoke in the early morning in a smallish cabin near the coast of district 7. I shared a room with my older sister Asha (20) and little sister Honey. Asha has aged out of the games. I have two more years to go.(16) This will be Honeys(13) second games. My father Spruce(53) Crossly is asleep in his room. He like everyone chops down trees to produce lumber for the capital. This will be the 103rd hunger games.

The idea of another rebellion was squashed after the capital games when the loyalists revolted. The the 76th hunger games commenced with all living victors killed in the very games they wanted to stop. The games are sick but no one has the courage to stand up to them now. The games terrify me. Last year Honeys twin Owen volunteered last year at twelve. He wanted to be the youngest to win. He was decapitated by a career in the final three.

     I woke Honey up and got her ready in a pale green dress for the reaping. I then tied he curly brown hair into a matching green bow. I put on a similar dress with a brown belt and put my hair into a tight bun. Asha woke up dad so they could get ready. My mom passed away when Honey and Owen were one. She was executed for stealing bread for us.

     I was making breakfast when there was a knock on the door.  Asha opens it's Elijah(16) my boyfriend and Maple(17) his sister. I greeted them both, they were lucky I made extra. I had made buckwheat fritters which was everyone's favorite. The ingredients are easy to find and cheap. Everyone finished their breakfast and Honey cleaned them while Eli and I talked.

"How many times is her name in?" I whisper
"If your asking about Map, it's 44." Eli answers
"The odds are stacked against us all." I state
"I agree babe, I love you!" Eli said adoringly
"I love you to!" I state with love

We then all set out for the reaping......
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