Piper Papilon's P.O.V:
'' Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome to the stage our six tributes from District Twelve!'' I yell happily as the six children make their way across the stage and sit facing me.
The crowd cheer and applaude and chant their favourite tribute's names.
'' Hello tributes! I think I will start with you Rikari.'' I smile and she returns the grin. '' Did I get that right?''
'' Yes. You pronounced it fine!'' She smiles.
'' So how are you Rikari?'' I ask. sounding out each syllable.
'' I'm grand. I'm actually quite excited to get into the arena. I'm dreading the training though, it's all a bit boring to be honest. I just want to get this over and done with.'' She explains.
'' Wow, relax girl. One thing at a time.'' I smile and she laughs along with the crowd.
'' Sorry.'' She replies.
'' It's fine. What do you kids call it these days? 'No boj'?'' I attempt and the crowd laughs.
'' Yeah,'' She nods while smiling.
'' Anyway. What weapon are you hoping to win at the cornucopia bloodbath?'' I ask.
'' A dagger. Well, two daggers. One for each hand.'' She explains.
'' Oh. So you're skilled with daggers?'' I ask.
'' Eh. Sort of.'' She admits.
'' Well, good luck in the arena!'' I smile.
'' Thanks!'' She replies enthusiastically.
'' Next up, Bell Strange!'' I smile.
'' Hi Piper.'' She replies.
'' You're an interesting one. It's very unusual you were reaped. Along with your cousin Jason who was reaped in the last Games, that's lucky.'' I smile.
'' Well. I think it's a sign. Jason was killed and I was reaped to avenge his death, by killing Maya.'' She grins.
'' Why do you blame Maya for your cousin's death?'' I ask.
'' If he hadn't been going out with her, he could've gotten a decent alliance set up and he'd still be alive today if it were not for her.'' She explains angrily.
'' I see. Is there anything you wish Maya to hear?'' I ask the girl.
'' Yes.'' She says, turning to look directly at the camera. '' Maya Griffin, you killed my cousin. I am going to get past this stage, make it to the Ultimate Games and tear you limb from limb.''
'' Fiesty!'' I smile and the crowd laughs after Bell smiles back at me.
'' You're in a pretty big alliance. Do you think that is a wise move? It may mean your alliance will be targeted because of it's numbers...and then you could never avenge your cousin.'' I suggest.
'' Nah. There is strength in numbers. I will make it through and I will be the one to kill Maya Griffin, mark my words.''
'' Good luck!'' I smile. '' Next up, we have David Black!''
'' Hi Piper.'' He replies.
'' Can I just start with Grace? Is she a girlfriend of yours?'' I ask.
'' Yes.'' He says, his smile vanishing.
'' She seemed pretty sad to see you reaped. Poor girl.''
'' I am going to win this for her.'' He explains. '' At least this stage, just so I can have some more time with her before the Ultimate Games...I didn't treasure the time I had with her. If I make it through I won't make that mistake again.''
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The Ultimate Games - Book One
FanfictionIt has been a century since the rebellion, and the Capitol still wants revenge... As it is the Fourth Quarter Quell, there will be four games held this year. One will be held with twenty-four children reaped from Districts One to Four. The second wi...