Part 1: The Reaping

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Chapter 1 (Helen's POV)

The sun was shining bright as I woke up. I heard some birds chirping out the window. Emerald, my dog, was beside me still fast asleep. I turned around and Claudia was asleep too. Today was a very special day, reaping day. If only District 7 had more kids for it was the 100th annual Hunger Games. This year was the 4th Quarter Quell. This year only one district (which was 7 😪) had to send 12 girls and 12 boys to participate in The Hunger Games.

I went to the kitchen and opened the shelf. All there was was an apple, some biscuits and a spider web. *sigh*. Claudia always forgets to go shopping. I took out the apple and ate it.

I changed my clothes to my regular t-shirt and jeans. I went out and strolled along the streets. Outside, there was the old woman who owned the fruit shop and my personal barber, Max.

"Going to get your hair cut today?" , Max asked

"Maybe later.", I replied

I finally reached Abi's house. It was messy, as usual, and Abi's pet Goat, Rosie, was outside with Abi.

"Oh hey Helen!", Abi said with glee. She ran towards me and gave me a cheerful hug. I knew that she too was terrified.

"So you are also afraid too, right?", I asked nervously.

"Umm.. Of course. I think it's best for us to not talk about it."

"Ya.. Sure."

We went inside and she offered me a glass of water.

"I'm sure lucky to have you as a friend since your the daughter of the Mayor."

"Well, you could say that"

We were silent for the rest of the time until Abi's big brother came in.

"Hi Helen." , he said

"Hi."

I realized too that he was trembling with fear. He was only 18 and the odds might be in his favor. I looked at the clock. 8:00.

"I got to go now.", I left them without another word.

Chapter 2 (Abi's POV)

As I woke up, my throat was dry and I could barely breath. I hate nightmares. Last night's nightmare was the worst. It was about my personal fear. Losing everybody and everything. Getting killed.

I stood up and went to the bathroom to get ready. Someone outside was calling me. It was Ron.

"Ok I'm coming in a sec!"

Wow, was my big brother annoying.

I went out still in my sleeping gown. I headed to the voice. Which was outside. Ron was outside with Tori, Ella and Rosie.

"Hi Tori and Ella! Why are you here so early?" I asked them suspiciously

"Oh we just wanted to say hi before we're busy chopping wood with Helen Alex and Chloe later." Tori replied nervously

I see that they too we're worried about the reaping today.

"Oh ok then. So..."

There was an awkward silence.

"I think we should go now it's 7:30" Ella suggested.

"Ok then bye!", Tori said to me

"Bye!"

Before they leave, I gave them a big hug.

"You should go and eat breakfast now.", Ron said

He went upstairs as I petted Rosie. Then I saw Helen coming.

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