Chapter 2- The Reaping (Part 2)

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District 10: 

ShaneDawson's POV:

{3 Hours Before Reaping}

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District 9:

OlanRogers' POV:

~3 Hours before Reaping~

"Olan Dear, you need to get up." I heard a voice say. I opened my eyes to see my beautiful girlfriend, Iris, laying beside me. 

"Morning beautiful." I said as I pressed my lips softly against her's. As I got up, I realized that that today is The Reaping. My last Reaping to be exact. Iris and I are both 18 so we never have to go through this hell again. 

"Iris, are you hungry?" I asked.

"No, I already made breakfast for you downstairs"

"Thanks lovely." I have her another kiss before heading downstairs to see eggs and toast. We live by ourselves since both of our families were killed in an assassination 5 years ago. My family had 2 chickens, a Hen and a Rooster so we have kept them out back to lay eggs. Some we keep and wait to hatch, others we eat. 

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After eating breakfast, I went upstairs and dressed in some semi formal attire. I put on a crisp white button up shirt with some black jeans. As much as I hated The Reapings, this was out final one after all. I turned around and saw Iris and in loose turquoise dress that stopped just below her knees. She also wore her hair in a small bun. She looked absolutely gorgeous. 

"So the Reaping doesn't start for 2 more hours and we are already dressed, "she began. "So what should we do?"

"We could go to Makai's place for a while. I'm sure he wouldn't mind." I replied.

"Ok!" We walked out the door to see the tall oak trees surrounding our small home. The grass was all dead but it still looked beautiful. As we walked I couldn't help but think... What would I do if my sweet Iris was chosen? I wouldn't know what to do. My Iris is strong, but I don't think she would be able to take on everyone else that would be in that arena with her.

"Hey... Iris?"

"Yeah?" 

"Do you think one if us will get drawn?"

"I hope not." She gave me a quick kiss and then we were at Makai's house. I knocked and Makai answered almost immediately.

"Sup dude!" Julian shouted. 

"Heyyyy bro. Do you mind if Iris and I stay here until the Reaping?" I responded.

"Sure! I'm still gettin' dressed right now but I should be done in about half an hour. We can leave then, for now, come in!" Iris and I walked in and sat down on the couch. Makai had a but more money than Iris and I since his parents are still alive. 

-45 minutes later-

"Alright! Let's go!" Makai walked down the steps in a black shirt and light brown pants. His black hair was combed back neatly. I thought he looked a tad bit like. Herd and chuckled. 

"Oh haha. Hilarious. My mom is making me wear this since its my last Reaping." We said our goodbyes to his parents and left the house. On the way there I couldn't help but worry the whole time. 'Will Iris and Makai get chosen?' I thought to myself. I hope not. I just shook it off and low and behold we were already there. We waited in line for about 45 more minutes to get our blood drawn for registration. After that was over, we all walked over to our places and stood. I looked around and saw the grand clock. 30 more minutes. Oh this was gonna be a long wait. 

--30 minutes later--

I saw our announcer, Cairi, walk up to the podium. Her attire choice this year wasn't much better than last year's. She was in a long purple and green striped dress that stopped at her ankles. It was covered in random gems and her shoes were just normal every day... Uh.... Boots. Ok maybe not everyday considering its the middle of the summer but it would be everyday if it was winter. Her hair was also purple and it was put into two pigtails on the sides of her head. She was wearing make up as well... She really shouldn't of put that on. She looked like a ghost! 

"Hello dearies!!!!" She spoke into the microphone.

"Welcome to the 86th annual Hunger Games Reaping!"

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