The 125th Annual Hunger Games

Prologue Part One: Tributes and Reapings

Tributes
Maya-1 (HoneyBlonde)
Leo-3 (coolsoda07)
Marmite-4 (TwilightMoonZ)
Bryn-5 (CraZCanuck)
Scarlett-6 (Purplehoodiegirl13)
Vanna AKA Savannah-8 (WinterRoze)
Sophie-11 (alligator333)
Terra-12 (District_Tribute)
Luke-12 (HungerGamesWolf)
Reapings
District One
Maya's Reaping
Today is the reaping.
Sucking in a sharp breath and stiffly walking toward the fourteen year olds. I twist my strawberry coloured hair around my forefinger, and run my head through my bangs.
I squeeze my eyes tight and try to block out the noise, and I try to concentrate on how uncomfortable this dress is and the throbbing in my head from where my mother tightly braided it.
Taking shaky breaths, I force my green eyes open and search for a familiar face and I smile slightly when I see Elina.
"Hey," the word come out wobbly and silent, but she acknowledges it and looks up.
"Hi, you look pretty."
"Oh yes, looking pretty for possibly the most dreaded day of the year, definitely something to look pretty for."
She stares at me with wide eyes and I suddenly feel guilty for snapping at her so harshly.
"Hey, look, I'm sorry, it's just I'm wicked scared, y'know , it's the reaping." She nods and we both look up as we see a tall woman standing up.
She clears her throat, "Welcome all to the 125th Hunger Games, as usual we will be picking tributes to participate in this year's Games."
"We will start with our female tribute, ladies first after all."
She flashed us all a killer smile, winking.
"Maya Madden?"
My eyes widen and I feel my heart throb faster until I can no longer count the number of beats.
Maya, dear! Where are you?-"
Slowly and shakily, I make my way to the stage, my expression grim all the way.
When I finally get there, my breaths are audible and ragged and it takes a lot to not faint.
I turn around when I get there and I feel the tall woman put a hand on my shoulder, flashing a dazzling smile at the crowd.
"Our female tribute has been chosen!"
My mother is crying, and Elina is staring open mouthed, shock covering her features.
Just what had I done to deserve this?

District Three
Leo's Reaping
I was sleeping in my bed half covered because it wasn't too cold in my house. I had to sleep with my baby brother because we only had two bedrooms. I didn't want to get out of bed because I realized what today was, it was reaping day.
My mom came and told to get out of bed so we can go to the reaping ceremony, but I didn't want to go because I might get picked to go into the arena, she forced me out of the bed and told me to get ready. She had my clothes all laid out on the chair. I had to go take a shower before I put on my clothes because you have to smell nice to go to a ceremony. After I got out of the shower I got on my suit which was a blue suit with black pants and a tie. My mom got my brother ready to go, but I knew he wasn't going to get picked because he is too young.
After we all got finished getting ready we headed to the court circle. I could some of my friends there all dressed up in their suits and dresses. We all got to the stage and this lady came out and tapped the microphone.
She said "Ladies and gentlemen we are here today in District 3 to find our tribute for the hunger games.
I was hoping it wasn't going to be me but the unspeakable happened. She walked over to the bowl and chose one name, and that name was me. I was shocked and scared at the same time, but I held my head up high and walked up to the stage. The lady held out her hand and pulled me up on stage. As I was on stage I could see my parents crying and my other relatives.
"Here we have it, our District 3 tributes," she said into the microphone.
We walked of the stage and into the building. I didn't even get the chance to say goodbye to my family, and I knew they were probably never going to see me again.

District Four
Marmite's Reaping
There I was. Sleeping. Peacefully. Today was reaping day. I think I have a bit of knowledge about what the arena will look like this year. Mainly because I used to live in the Capitol. My family was reckless when we lived there. Which is why we moved.
So basically what happend was my family, the Winters, we lived in the Capitol. My parents worked for President Snow, my mother his secretary, my grandfather his accountant. They caused choas though. I however kept secrets that not even Snow knew.
He couldn't lose me but it was easy to get rid of my parents and grandfather. So that is why I live with my gran.
This year will be my second time in the reaping bowl. I really dont want to be picked. Anyways, I am awake now. I walked over to my cherrywood cupboard and pulled out a silk, red laced dress. I put on my brown ugs and made my way over to the marble counter that stood on the far end of my kitchen. I ate my breakfast, french toast, and walked over into the middle of town where the reaping was being held.
After a few minutes the reaping had begun. They pulled out a name. " Marmite Winters, " The pronuncer, Crystal Kliyck, called.
I was honestly shocked I made my way to the stage hoping for volunteers. Nothing.
They pushed us into a yellow chopper. Before I got off stage I checked the note that I thaught bore my name. 'Melissa Crooks ' my enemy? What? Thats not my name!