The 75th demigod games

The reaping part 5

Jake's Pov

     Me and my best friend, Jared were holding hands. Now, you might be thinking guys that are best friends don't normally hold hands. Well as far we know I like Him and he likes me. But He doesn't know I like him. Or at least I haven't told him. He has told me that he likes me. We also made a stupid deal. If he gets drawn I would volunteer. If I get drawn he will volunteer. Why would you guys do that? Not sure he brought it up and I didn't pay attention. Now I might kill people or might be killed because I was stupid.

     My father hobbled up to the platform. He was bald but had a fiery red beard. He had grease stains on his overalls and grime on his face. What would you expect from the god of fire and forge. "Hello." His voice was gruff. "I am the god of forge and fire. Now I have made this years arena. Tell me what you think when you get in there. Anyway it is time to choose my tributes." He hobbled to one side of the platform. Jared's hands were getting sweaty. I didn't exactly mind. Once I caught our hands on fire.

     Heaphustus reached the pedestal and drew a paper. "Jared Baldwin!" Jared's hand left mine and he looked at me. I was shocked so I didn't say anything. Jared seemed pissed as he walked up there. "I volunteer!" I yell. Everybody looked at me. I walked into the aisle. "I volunteer." I said. Jared walked down the platform and I walked forward. On our ways. He stopped me and hugged. He also  whispered in my ear. "When you win we are officially dating."

     He left and I stood there like a complete idiot. "Let's go." Heaphustus didn't seem to happy about us. But oh well. I walked up to the platform. "What is your name?" He asked me. "Jake Merrit." I croaked. "Well, who was that to you?" He asked. Why was he making a show. "Just move on." I said. He looked very unhappy at my reasoning. But he moved on. He hobbled to the other side of the platform. He chose a paper and it read "Kelsey Pierce!" No! I thought. Just kill me now! There is winning player this year! Kelsey didn't even get out of the mob of people before someone yelled. "I volunteer!". It was Kennedy. She walked to the platform. "What is your name?" Heaphustus asked. "Kennedy Pierce." She said. "And I bet my powers that Kelsey is your sister." Kennedy nodded. We shook hands and sat down.

Nathaniel's Pov

     I was still crying when my dad walked forward. I had a rough flight here. The person flying the chariot was a terrible driver. He almost run us into a mountain! Natalie was next to me trying to comfort me. Also telling me that I won't get picked. Also reminding me of Riley. Riley was my boyfriend back at home. He could see see through the mist.  What was still making me cry though was that if I was chosen that Riley would be watching. He would watch me fail. Die a terrible death. Like being ripped a part by a hellhound. "Hello." My father said. He wore a black cloak. "I am the God of the underworld, Hades. I will choose my tributes. I will be the last one. Then, the ones not chosen will be sent home." He said. He walked over to the pedestal. He picked a paper and read it. "Nathaniel Furlow!" He boomed. I stood there shocked. I tried to stop crying. Walked into the aisle and up to the platform. My eyes were puffy and red. Tears were still going down my face. Hopefully, this will be the last time these people see me. I thought. Hades walked to the other pedestal. Chose a paper and read it. "Natalie Furlow!" He boomed. Okay it was time to cry and hopefully get what I want. But unfortunately it didn't work. Natalie came to the platform with her eyes watering. We shook hands and went to take our seats. "Well this year will be exciting!" Zeus said as the giant doors open. One group after another went out the doors.  The tributes stayed were they were. And we were escorted to our suits.

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