Venatus

-3-

Jimin was frozen in his place. Never in a thousand years would he have thought his name would be called out. J and 18. The chances of his name coming out were slim to none. They weren't that many 18 year old whose name started with J. 

Jimin felt someone tap on his shoulder. He turned and saw Hoseok with a small smile on his face. Jimin gulped to wet his dry throat. Together they walked up to the stage. Claps and cheers erupted across the crowd.

"Congratulations Mr. Park and Mr. Jung. Every one please give them a round of applause for this years team" The Representative said.

Everybody started clapping again. Jimin could hear someone people chanting his and Hoseok's name. Suddenly, there was a small commotion in the crowd. People parted to give way. From the crowd appeared a silver haired Min Yoongi, wearing black clothes with silver embroidery. His eyes were half lidded as usual but there was a stern expression on his face.

"I volunteer for the team!" Yoongi's voice was loud and clear. Dripping with confidence and sincerity.

He walked up to the podium, with people cheering him on. It wasn't uncommon for people to volunteer for being a part of the team. But not much people have volunteered from this province. The Games weren't easy. 

"Your name and age?" The Representative asked, covering the mic with his hand.

"Min Yoongi. 20 years old" He answered

The Representative nodded, "20 year old, Min Yoongi has volunteered. Now, it's up to Mr. Park to decided if he wants to accept the volunteer or not"

Every time, a person volunteered, the chosen member were given the liberty to allow or decline the volunteer. For, each team must have at least two member. 
Last Games ad the one before, smaller teamed proved to be the most beneficial ones. However, there was no guarantee that it would be the same this Games as well.

Since Jimin was the person name to be called, it made him the team leader. The one who accepts or declines the further the entry of further members. But, Jimin wasn't sure if he should take Yoongi in the team. 

He was about to decline when he saw Hoseok shake his head. Jimin turned towards him, waiting for his opinion. The brunet mouthed him to accept the volunteer. But Jimin was still hesitant. He didn't really want anyone else on the team. He already had Hoseok.

What Jimin didn't know was that last week, Yoongi and Hoseok had met up to talk about the Games. Since Hoseok's name had a high chance of being called out, because of his age and name, the two made a deal. If, Hoseok was chosen then Yoongi would volunteer himself as a member.

They were even sure that Hoseok would be the first name to be called out, but fate had her own plans. 

Jimin sighed, and turned to the Represtative, "We accept him"

The Representative nodded and declared the final team, "Everyone this 15th Games, the team representing GlassWater is Park Jimin, Jung Hoseok and Min Yoongi!"

The crowd erupted once again. The sound echoing through the province.

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Jimin went back to his house, packing his bag. The chosen team are required to arrive at the Central within the same day as the Choosing. Jimin smiled a little when his mother helped her with the packing. His father still hadn't come back but he hoped that he would be able to see him before he left. There was no telling when Jimin would come back.

"It's all done" Jimin's mother said, turning towards her son with tears in her eyes.

Jimin smiled, hugging his mother, "I'll miss you"

Jimin's mother smiled, kissing his forehead, "Remember, it's okay if don't win. Just make sure that you'll stay safe"

Jimin nodded, stepping back and picking up his bag. Hoseok was waiting outside with his sister. Yoongi was no where to be seen, so Jimin guessed that he would meet him at the train station. 

"Good bye brother" Hoseok's sister said, giving him one last hug before he walked away. The players were allotted time to bid their family goodbye but they weren't allowed to come up to the train station. 

Jimin and Hoseok walked quietly down the train station. There were scanned at the entry point to make sure they carried nothing illegal, fatal or anything that could be used during The Games. After that they were escorted to the other side of the station where the special train for all the players was stationed. Hoseok smiled a little when he saw Yoongi inside the entry point.

The train station was swarmed with reporters. Mics and camera's ready by their side. Jimin saw his face being shown on the television screen, that's airing their arrival. The other two members were also showed, and both of them held a bored expression. 

As Jimin approached the train, he saw that one of doors had the symbol of their province imprinted on it. A water droplet with engravings inside it and painted in the shades of the ocean.

Their province were one of the first province to be formed, named after the Elements. Water. 

Jimin watched Hoseok and Yoongi whisper something to each other, before Yoongi gave them a small brooch. It was the same symbol as their province's. But Jimin noticed that the brooch that Yoongi was wearing on his shirt's collar was slightly different that the one he was given.

"Let's go" Yoongi said, getting in the coach.

The doors were closed mercifully behind them. The train began to move at once. 

Jimin is amused to the fancy interior of the train. They were each given their own chambers that consisted of a bed, dressing area and a bathroom. Jimin counted that their were 7 such chambers and realized it was the maximum number of team members.

On either side of the coach, there was doors that separated their coach from the other coaches. The doors were imprinted with the symbols of different province. 

The men who were escorting Jimin and his team, said that everything was at their disposal. They were allowed to wear and do anything that they wanted. However they were not allowed to enter the coaches belonging to the other provinces.

With that they were left alone. 

Jimin sat himself on the one of the sofas and watched the view outside. 

Everything was the blur because of the train's high speed. These were one the Central's customized high-speed train with and average 300 mph speed. It won't be long before they reach the central.

And what awaits them.

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I hope that my writing is good so far. Are you excited?