Rue's adopted sister

Prologue

"Rose...what happens if I get reaped tomorrow? I don't want to die" A young 12 year old said to her adopted sister. The older girl - Rose - sighed and hugged her sweet and innocent sister tightly, as if that could protect her from the world.

"Well my little songbird, I would never let ANYTHING happen to you. I will protect you with my life so you don't need to worry about a thing I promise." Rose smiled gently at her sister humming a tune under her breath. "I will keep you safe and sound" She starts to sing to her little sister who was now calm.
(Play song)
When she finished singing Rue was fast asleep like the other children were and Rose admired how strong each child was and how strong the family bond was. It would be hard on them when they entered the reaping thank god little Blossom was only 2 so they didn't have to worry about her yet but Rue, Rue was 12 and tomorrow was her very first reaping.

She fell asleep thinking that if Rue's name was called, she would volunteer without a single thought. After all she wasn't truly a part of the family. Everyone could tell but everyone saw that it didn't matter if they were not blood related. They was closer then most families which in the end would hurt them the most if one of them was reaped and didn't make it home.

Waking up at the crack of dawn as usual Rose went to the trees to see if the fruit was growing okay. Because of her small build but strong muscles she could climb up a tree as quick as you could blink. She was the fastest and one of the strongest in the District and for some reason very flexible and had amazing instincts. People mostly underestimated the small red-haired girl and that's what made her so deadly. But she was also so kind and caring. She always gave half her dinner to the young orphans or poor people in the District and helped anyone who needed it. She was very loved in the District, even though she was originally from the capital she was the best thing that ever happened to them and District 11 was forever great-full.

She shimmied up the trees with ease and noted down how well the fruits were growing in her head as she sang and stroked the mockingjays with ease because even they trusted her and loved to listen to her beautiful voice.

"Come on Rosie! We have to get ready for the reaping mum said" Rue called out giggling at her sister.
"Of course I'm coming songbird!" She sang out as sh easily scampered down the trees smiling cheekily. "Let's see how you look In your pretty little pink dress! And me in my lovely blue one!" She called as they ran home.

The small tin was filled with water and the two girls took turns cleaning their dirt covered skin and relishing in the feeling of being clean. They smiled and giggled at each other helping to put on their dresses eagerly.

(Rose's dress)

(Rue's Dress)

After they changed they walked out to their family who smiled in awe at how beautiful the two oldest looked but also with worry that one of them will be taken away..never to be seen again.
Trying to lighten the mood Rose jokes "well we scrub up nicely don't we!" And everyone smiles and giggles as they start waking to the centre and the Justice building.

As they separate from their family Rose takes Rue's hand and squeezes it reassuringly. They line up and have their finger stabbed for the tiny drop of blood so that they know who has turned up for the reaping.

As Rue gets whisked away to the 12 year olds section, Rose goes and stands with the other 16 year olds and stands chin up and emotionless.
As the capital escort starts talking Rose blanks out and smiles gently in Rue's direction as she sees how nervous she is. Rose stands out very easily so it's not difficult for Rue to spot her and give her a shaky smile back.

"....Ladies first. This year the girl tribute is....Rue Wildflower!" The name called out isn't hers but it's even worse. As Rue let's a few tears slip down her cheeks and the crowd mourns the fact that an innocent 12 year old is chosen, Rose makes her decision.
"NO" she shouts as everyone moves out he way for her "I VOLUNTEER AS TRIBUTE"
District 11 is in complete silence. The one girl everyone adores. Who treats everyone equally and gives the starving food just did the one thing. The one completely selfless thing that nobody else but her would have done...just gave herself a death sentence so her 12 year old sister would live.

She marches onto the stage strongly and determinedly showing no emotion and no fear. After the escort gets over the shock he coughs and calls out the boys name. The said boy walks into the stage knowing he wasn't coming home. Not because of a career but because he could never hurt the Districts golden girl or they would all hate him for the rest of his life that he came home but she didn't.
Though he would never anyway because this was the girl that saved his little brothers life and he would protect her to the best of his own ability.

Rose turns to face the boy an he is stunned at how their is no fear at all in her eyes. She smiles kindly and shakes his hand gently as he slightly blushes at the contact.
They turn and are taken into the Justice building to say goodbye.

Rue Rushes into the room first and engulfs Rose in a huge hug and begs her not to go. Not to leave her. But Rose smiles and looks Rue in the eye and says "I will come home Rue. Don't worry about me! I love you so much my little songbird and I will do whatever it takes to make it home and even if I don't just remember how much I love you and how I will be everywhere around you. In the flowers, in the gentle breeze and in the mockingjays song. Just sing our little whistle and be comforted in the fact I'm watching over you...always" and with that Rue kisses her sister on the cheek and hands her a token necklace with a wooden flower that Rue had spent ages carving herself.

Rose gasped "It's beautiful...Thank you so much Rue I love it" She gives her one last hug and a kiss on the cheek before speaking to the rest of the family for what might be the last time.
After lots of hugs, kisses and tears it's time to go and Rose gets on the train with a small smile on her face as she waves goodbye to her home, to her family.

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Hey guys!
It's the author here I hope your enjoying my story so the next bit is going to be in katniss's POV as the reaping happens because I'm going to make it so that Rose is Katniss's Idol. I'm also just going to do a little Caesar style coverage of the interview and a summary of what happens during Roses games. Then I'm going strait to the reaping of Rue and what she talks about with Katniss before and when she is dying. Just so you get a little idea.
Love
Becca xoxo