The Reaping

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Okay this is my first book I have wrote in Wattpad so please don't hate.

Now to the story

Katniss pov

I wake up sweating because today is reaping day and Prim's name is in the bowl.We eat brekfast silently but my eyes were teary because Prim's cat, Buttercup, scratched my feet and left a bloody mark.We head to the square were we sign up for tesserae.Then listen to Effie Trinket for a very boring speech.After that she asks for the girls bowl.She puts her hand in it turning and finally pick a paper."Primrose Everdeen"she says in a tune.I feel a shot of pain in my heart listening to my sister's name being called to be a tribute.Without thinking I spring up running towards her yelling"Prim!Prim!"

Peacekeepers hold me so I don't progress."I volunteer!I volunteer as a tribute"I say.Prim's face shows a sign of fear."Katniss!Katniss no!"she screams as my mom picks her up."Well,District 12's first volunteer"Effie says in a disturbing tune that makes me want to slap her in the face."What's your name dear?"Effie said."K-Katniss Everdeen"I manage to squeal."Well I bet my buttons she was your sister"I slightly nod."Okay then now for the boys"she says as she walks toward the bowl.She puts her hand in it but quickly retrieves her hand holding a paper."Peeta Mellark"My eyes widen the boy with the bread the one who saved my life one of the tributes.

Everything was fine until"I volunteer as a tribute"Every person in the square gasped.I search for the deep voice and swore that sounded familiar then it hit me.The person who volunteered was

           

               GALE.

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