Hunger Games

Chapter Three

When we finally reach the square it is already crowded with all the citizens of District 13. I get pushed into the line for the 16 year olds to get signed in. I notice Shimmer get pushed into the line for the 14 year olds to do the same thing as me. When at long last everyone has been signed in, Effie Trinket walks onto the stage. I notice my dad sat on one of the chairs at the back of the stage with the other mentors. Hopefully, I'll get him as my mentor and not someone like Haymitch. When I look around, I notice that Gade is mouthing something to me. I finally manage to know what he's saying to me. He's saying "She's a bit odd, isn't she?" I nod back and finally look away." Happy Hunger Games and may the odds be ever in your favour!"she says with enthusiasm." I am going to read out the names of the tributes for the Hunger Games!" She says while walking over to the girl tribute names. "The female tribute is... Shimmer Mellark!" She reads out. I notice the pain on her face of being chosen." I volunteer!" I shout out. Effie looks around and finally settles on me. Her eyes widen as she notices the mocking jay pin pinned onto my purple sash. "Looks like we have the daughter of the mocking jay." She says. "Anyway! On with the male tribute!" She says with feigned enthusiasm. She walks to the other side of the stage to the other glass bubble which I guess have the male names in it. "The male tribute is... Gade Hawethorn!" I start walking up the female side of the stage where I've seen the other Hunger Games tributes walk up every year." The Hunger Games tributes everyone!" Effie says with true enthusiasm. I hear someone crying which I think will be Shimmer. I quickly snapped out of that when Effie says we're going to the train station ready for the Hunger Games. My dream has come true but will I survive the games?