Survivor | The Hunger Games fanfic

Reaping day

It's the day of the reaping and honestly im terrified. Naturally im scared of getting reaped however Finnick is who im mostly worried about. After his games the capitol destroyed Finnick, changed him for the worst. He's my best friend, the person i care about the most and it's his first year as a mentor. He's been trying to hide how scared he is for the past couple of days however now it's nearly time for the reaping and im going to check on him.

I walk across the sandy beach as i see Finnick sitting nearest the water. He hasn't noticed me yet, probably too consumed by his thoughts, and i sit down beside him leaning my head on his shoulder. We don't speak for what seems like a long time before he finally speaks up "Lia, you should be getting ready for the reaping."

"I am ready and now im waiting for whenever you're ready to go," i responded. I heard Finnick take a deep breath then he slowly stood up and reached his hand out towards me, i took it.

"As long as i know you're here im ready." Finnick said looking directly at me. I don't say anything and instead bring him into a warm hug i never wanted to end.

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It's silent for a while as everyone is standing around anxiously waiting to hear who has been reaped this year. Then Violette Grandeur paraded on to the stage and in front of the microphone. She was wearing a fuchsia pink dress covered with gold embellishments and glitter sprayed all over her arms and legs along with gold practically painted on to her cheeks. "Welcome district 4 and happy hunger games!" She cheered. "It is a pleasure to be back here to pick one lucky boy and girl for the honour of representing this district in our prestigious hunger games, before we begin i have an extremely special film produced by the capitol for all of you!"

'War terrible war' i thought before the video even played. This special video played every year to remind us why the hunger games were created. More like propaganda used to brainwash the districts.

The video ended and Violette spoke up " Finally time for what we have all been waiting for, let's pick our lucky, lucky tributes!"

She walked over to the big glass bowl containing the names of all the young girls of district 4. My eyes were glued to her as she selected a name as if she was shopping for a new dress. Now back over at the microphone she opened the card with the unfortunate girls name.

Silence.

"Aurelia Banks"

I feel what was my small breakfast rising back up but it never comes. I finally look up and see Finnick staring at me from a seat in front of the justice building and Mags next to him shaking her head slightly. I walk slowly towards the stage as Violette tries to usher me towards her but i keep my eyes interlocked with Finnick's, his face full of horror.

When i reach the stage Violette pulls me to her left. "Now time for the boys!" She beamed as she did the same she did with the girls. My breathing was heavy and i felt extremely hot as my eyes darted across the crowd. A large inhale brings me back to the scene in front of me as i hear her read out the name of my fellow tribute. "Caspian Ridley."

I saw a tall dark haired boy walk across the stage to the opposite side of the Violette. " Now you two shake hands and may the odds be ever in your favour!" She gleamed. I turned to face the boy, he must be my age or a year older. He reached out his hand and slowly i took it immediately surprised by his firm grip for someone who has just been reaped. Violette clapped and grabbed us both by the arms and steered us in to the justice building.

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We were separated immediately and taken in to separate rooms. I never expected anyone to come as Finnick wouldn't be allowed because it would be unfair to the other tribute and my parents had been gone a long time however the door eventually opened and an old lady appeared.
Mags. She cupped my face with her hands and i shed a tear truly believing this would be the last time i saw her. I pulled her in for a hug and she gently placed her hands on my back softly hugging me back. This was something i needed.

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Well first chapter finished! Feel free to leave any comments and if you continue reading thank you so much.

~ From chloesoadir ~