TMNT Hunger Games (Featuring Your OCs)

Chapter 2: Reaping Day Pt. 2

Leonardo would've stayed inside cuddled in Destiny's arms all day, but instead, he's standing among numerous other nervous kids. The blue-masked turtle looks towards the sixteen-year-old girls, easily finding Destiny among them. She keeps a steely look on her face, her fierce green eyes intimidating.

The announcer for District 7 pulls out the first name, unfolding it in such a slow manner that it makes Leonardo's teeth grit together with frustration.

"Hamato Destiny!"

His mouth falls open, his heart rate pounding. Murmurs run through the crowd, shocked yet excited.

The Hamatos are, as far as District 7 standards go, pretty well known. Hamato Yoshi was one of the victors when he was younger, Destiny and Leonardo becoming his children in many ways. The young couple has been cared for by the aging mentor for as long as people care to remember; Leonardo as a young turtle tot, Destiny within the last two years or so. Because of those circumstances, the two teens have gained some unwanted fame.

Destiny moves out of the crowd, everyone shying away from her as she walks. Her expression is emotionless, and only Leonardo knows that deep inside, she was fearing this.

He reacts instantly, throwing his hand up and rushing forwards.

"I volunteer as tribute!" he shouts, his deep voice resonating in the relatively quiet crowd.

Destiny instantly looks over her shoulder, her face flickering with fearful sorrow for a moment. The Peacekeepers release her, and she's immediately engulfed by Leonardo's strong arms.

"Why?" she whispers, the only thing she manages to force out.

"I'm sorry," he replies, his voice thick.

The Peacekeepers pull them apart, holding Destiny back as she tries to reach out to her boyfriend again. The blue-masked turtle moves to the stage and stands rigidly, his face set in a calm neutral.

"Oh, well, isn't this exciting?" the announcer murmurs, smiling brightly at the sixteen-year-old. "Time for the second name!"

She reaches in, grasping a second card and opening it. Just as she's about to read it, her face falls.

"Um...well..." she mutters.

Yoshi stands up from his chair among past victors.

"What is the problem?" he inquires, his voice calm and wise as his tail flicks.

The flustered announcer looks to the tall rat, then at the crowd.

"Hamato Leonardo," she squeaks, looking to the turtle next to her.

Leonardo's face slackens with shock. Everyone gasps and erupts into chatter, resulting in the Peacekeepers stepping in to calm them down. Yoshi's expression grows grim as he looks to both of his considered children.

"In this event, the volunteering is invalid," the head Peacekeeper announces, raising a hand and beckoning to the soldiers holding Destiny.

The Peacekeepers obey and drag her back to the stage, her eyes wide and her tail spiked up in fear. They put her in the correct spot and step back, leaving the announcer to finish everything up.

"Your tributes for the 57th Hunger Games," the Capitol woman breathes, still incredibly distressed. "Hamato Destiny and Leonardo."

The lovers look to one another, their faces completely and utterly heartbroken.

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District 8 waits in silence, their breaths quick with nervousness. The teens wait in their groups, watching as the first name is drawn from the glass bowl.