Back In The Games (The YouTube Games Part 2)

Chapter 3- Shock

Chapter 3- Shock

Joey's POV

Mom: Get up. Today's reaping...

Her voice is full of worry and sorrow. She doesn't want to lose anyone else. I was almost killed. I sigh and get ready anyways. When I'm finished I walk downstairs and see Chad.

Chad: You might be a new mentor today. Let's go pick up Shane.

I frown at his name but nod and follow. We knock at his door and get no answer. We walk in and it's quiet.

Chad: Shane? Reaping's mandatory.

We did him in his bedroom. He looks worse than I did. He's pale and looks sick. He's staring at the ceiling in the dark. He doesn't even look up.

Chad: Get up or the Peacekeeper's can get you.

He sighs and sits up. He glares at me. Chad and I leave and wait downstairs.

Chad: What's up with you two?

Joey: Shane... broke my heart....

Chad: Get over it. He still likes you. When you both get over what happened you'll get back together.

I somewhat doubt it but I hope it does come true. Then Shane walks down. He looks hot. I can't say that. But he cleaned up well. He looked like a real mess and now he looks like the nice Shane I know.

Chad: Let's go. We have a special sign in.

We follow him down to the town square. We et our own special spot on the stage. But something feels wrong about all this. Then Sam walks on stage.

Sam: Welcome to the 100th annual YouTube Games! So this year will be very special!

I look over at Chad and Shane. We're all confused. We focus back on Sam.

Sam: So this year, we will choosing tributes from our previous years' winners.

I look back at Shane and Chad.

Joey: That's us!

Sam: So let's pick our first tribute!

She walks over and pulls a slip from the ball. I catch my breath. What if I go back into the games? And Shane...

Sam: Our first Tribute is...

She picks a name out of the glass bowl. She walks back over to the microphone.

Sam: Joey Graceffa!

I was shocked. She motioned me to walk on stage. I felt numb. I wanted to hide and cry. I stood next to her. She smiles at me then continues.

Sam: And our second Tribute is...

I look over at Chad and Shane. Chad is bouncing his leg up and down. He looked nervous. Shane just stared at her emotionlessly. Sam picked the second name and walked back over.

Sam: Shane Dawson!

Shane walks on the stage silently. He doesn't even look at me or Sam. I look over at Chad nervously. He looks at me sadly. Will we not make it out? We can't pull that again. And we all know that.

Next thing I know I'm sitting in the same room as last time. My family comes in.

Joey: I'm not making it out.

Mom: Joey-

Joey: Stop guys. I'm saying goodbye forever. We won't make it out and you know it too.

All: We love you.

I hug each of them and they leave. Brittany rushes in. She gives me a big hug.

Brittany: Can I have your bedroom?

We both laugh but it was a serious question.

Joey: My family won't mind sharing. Move in with them.

Brittany: I'll never forget you. I'll be telling my kids about Uncle Joey.

Joey: Thank you Brittany.

Brittany: Bye Joey. Good luck.

She runs out and I collapse on the couch. I'm still holding it all in. I don't wanna cry yet. I hear yelling coming from a room down the hall.

What's going on?