Its not over until the Mockingjay sings - F. Odair

Chapter 29

Reaping day for the 70th annual Hunger Games

"Ughh, I am so nervous, this is my last reaping and I don't want to get picked, I wouldn't even survive the bloodbath at the Cornucopia and I also don't want to die, not when I finally have a boyfriend," Annie said while walking besides Emma and Lea to the town square. 

"Don't worry Annie, there are so many names in that bowl, the chances of you getting picked are literally so small," Lea reassured her. 

"At least, you won't die a virgin," Emma said while Annie smacked her shoulder and Lea just rolled her eyes. 

"Please all men and women go to your respected places for the reaping of the 70th Hunger Games," The speaker sounded

"I have to go to the back 'cause I have to mentor this year, so I will see you girls in two weeks," Lea said while hugging her best friends. 

Lea walked towards the back of the stage and Annie and Emma went to the right side of the town square and stood with their age group. 

The same thing that always happened during the reapings went down, the Mayer came onto the stage, and gave a welcoming speech while honoring the past District 4 victors, emphasizing Lea since she won the games only last year and each time District 4 had a winner, extra attention was given to them during Next year's reaping. After that, he welcomed Ella, District 4's host to the stage, who was as always dressed very eccentrically and had an overly happy look on her face. 

"Welcome, welcome, Happy Hunger Games! And may the odds be ever in your favor!" She said with a big smile plastered on her face. 

"It is an honor to be with you all today, As always Ladies first," Ella said while stepping over to the right where the bowl with the female's names stood. She dramatically waved her hand around before taking a name out of the bowl. She then unfolded the piece of paper and read out the name. 

"The female Tribute from District 4 for the 70th Hunger Games, Annie Cresta," 

Annie looked at Emma with pure panic in her eyes. This was it, she was going to die. The chances of her name getting picked were so low and still, it happened, luck was really not at her side. 

Lea was standing behind the stage with Finnick and Tyler. The Shock was clearly visible on Tyler's face. 

"FUCK, noooo, this can't be happening," Tyler said while taking a chair and slamming it against the wall

"Tyler, you have to calm down, nobody expected this, but we can't act out," Lea said while spreading her arms to hug Tyler

"It's not fair Lea, I finally found love again and now this happens," Tyler cried out while hugging Lea

"I'm coming with you guys," Tyler said

"You can't, you are not a mentor this year," Lea said

"I don't care, I'm not leaving her on her own, I may never see her again," Tyler said

"I understand that, but don't immediately jump to conclusions, I will do everything I can to make her win," Lea said

"Thank you, Lea," Tyler said. 

Annie was now already standing on the stage, next to Ella, sobbing uncontrollably

"Now, The male tribute from District 4 for the 70th Hunger Games, Tyson Lecroic," Ella said while a young boy probably around 12 or 13 came out of the stands. 

"Ladies and Gentlemen, one last applause for the male and female tribute of this year," Ella screamed while taking both of their hands and raising them in the air.