Prim's story (HG fanfic)

Chapter 1: The Reaping

Prim POV

This is it... This is the day, the day of the public reaping where one girl and one boy tribute is selected to leave their families and fight to their deaths in an arena made by the gamemakers of the Capitol until a lone victor remains.

A dreadful dream woke me up from my deep slumber. I can't seem to shake away the feeling that I, merely a twelve year old girl will be chosen as tribute today. Laying in bed, simply thinking of the day ahead, I head the main door close with a slam. Katniss is probably back from hunting. Realizing that only two hours are left before we have to go to the city square for the reaping, I ran to my mother's room and quickly got changed into the dress she had laid out for me.

 Knowing that this may be the last time we saw each other, we embraced each other and kept faith that we would meet again  

I adore my sister more than anything in the world and she loves me the same way, I kissed her one last time on the cheek and scurried off into the crowd consisting of twelve-year olds', and watched Katniss go to the group of sixteen-year olds'. As the anthem played, Effie Trinket hopped onto the gigantic stage ahead of us. This overly fashionable woman was about to pick our fate by randomly selecting a piece of paper and sending us off to the feared Hunger Games.

She walked haughtily towards the microphone, grabbed it excitedly and exclaimed,

"Happy Hunger Games! ...and...may the odds be ever in your favor" 

An enormous screen comes to life and explains the history of Panem, and the previous hunger games.  Effie in her usual manner says, "Ladies first" while sashaying to the big bowl that had all the girls' names who chose to obtain the tesserae neatly folded up. Carefully picking the name at the very bottom, she exclaimed "Primrose Everdeen!! "

My heart sank, I suddenly felt like suddenly I was not in control of my body, like my soul had left my body.

Walking slowly, taking small steps, I walked towards the stage, hoping, praying that someone would volunteer to be in my place. Also secretly wishing that I don't fall in front of the thousands of people watching my every move. Stepping onto the stage, staring at the faces looking back at me with pity, I spotted Katniss weeping her eyes out. All I want to do is go hug her, tell her it is going to be fine, but I know that I have to stay strong, there is nothing I can do at this point except accepting my fate.

Anyways, the reaping must go on, Effie went to the bowl containing the boys' names. This time, however, she took a brisk look and picked the note at the top. Surprisingly, it was the mayor's son, Sam!

I still felt like I was out of my senses, two well- built guards pushed me towards a small room in order for me to say goodbye to my loved ones. 

Katniss slammed the door and hugged me so tight, I could barely breathe.

We just stood there, looking at each other and wishing that we would see each others' faces after today.

Unanticipatedly, Katniss suddenly said, "Prim you can do this, u are smart, get to high land and find water! One thing I have learned from watching the games each year is that you will not be able to survive a day without water"

I did not trust myself to speak, knowing that uttering a single word would cause a waterfall to form from my eyes, so I just nodded abruptly

A guard came in and carried Katniss away as she refused to leave my side. 

"Katniss!" I yelled as my voice cracked and I gave in and started bawling my eyes out.

My mother came in next, She didn't even disclose a word to me but kept muttering under a breath. I am assuming that she is praying for my safe return.

We spent four minutes just hugging and silently comforting each other until the same guard came and took her away too.

My family is gone, probably forever, I have tried to stay positive and keep a strong facade but I have to face the truth... I know I am not making it back to District 12.

I wasn't expecting anyone else to come visit me, as I barely leave my house, but surprisingly, the mayer showed up and promised me that he would help my family as long as he possibly could. I was absolutely relieved, Katniss usually goes hunting and is able to provide for our family, but something tells me that she will not be going out for a while. 

Next, surprisingly ,the mayor came in and promised me that he would help my family as long as he could,I was just relieved. Even though Katniss hunts, I don't think she would even get out of the house after this bad news.

He hugged me and was escorted out by the same guards that brought him in.

After that, Sam and I were lead to the ginormous Capitol trains. I, soon found out that we have our own private room with everything we could possible require.

Checking the closet, there were all kind of clothes in plenty of sizes

I picked a plain green silk dress that hugged my figure perfectly. I chose green because I knew it was Katniss' favorite color...

I walked into the "living room" and noticed that Sam was eating with Effie and a man with shaggy blond hair.

They both stood up and greeted me. The man introduced himself as Haymitch Abernathy.

I joined them and we started discussing strategies. Unfortunately I had none at all.

I said goodbye to everyone and rushed to bed, I was really exhausted. Today has been a very long day. It didn't take me very long to fall asleep as I closed my eyes and zoned out any noise coming from outside.

I woke up with a jolt! I had died in my dream, Sam had stabbed me right in the heart. I hope that does not happen in real life. Looking outside, it was obvious that we were in District 2 because there were many peacekeepers there, more than all the districts because the peacekeepers were fed and brought from here.

I walked into the dining room, still in my pyjamas and noticed everyone was having lunch.

"Good Afternoon Primrose " Effie said cheerily.

"Afternoon?"I responded confused

"Umm.. It's 2 in the afternoon sleepy head! We thought you were dead already" she said moodily and laughed at her joke

"Well, how are you, of all people, showing me attitude?  I was tired, You know why? Let me tell you ! It is because I have been brought, without my will, to basically be murdered, while you will live to watch me die a gruesome death without even caring!" I snapped, I didn't mean to, but it was all too overwhelming, I just let go of all the feelings that I had locked tightly into a box and tucked away in my heart. This was my breaking point

"I see..., I am sorry this is happening to you but it is certainly not my fault, you know! " she replied then she went sobbing to her room.

What a turn of events