District 8 Reaping

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*Tyler Sheen's P.O.V.*

My reaping outfit hangs loosely over my skinny frame.  If I'm reaped, I know I'm not coming home.  I wouldn't want to, though.  My parents are alchololics, you see.  If I'm in the Games, sucicide or death seems like a great option.  

I quietly sneak downstairs and run out towards the square.  There are two sections: girls and boys.  I get lost in the crowd of sixteen-year-olds and wait quietly for the escort, Phillup Marcett, to take the stage.  He appears, wearing a clown-like suit with white polka dots.  

"Hello, District 8!  Let's start off today's reaping by picking our very lucky young lady!"  He reaches a powder-blue hand in the bowl and picks one out from the very bottom.  "Bobbie Weaver!"  A tiny twelve-year-old makes her way to the stage, trembling.  She's the daughter of the richest people in the District, yet donates all she has to charity.  Phillup reaches a hand into the opposite bowl. "Tyler Sheen!"

*Bonnie Weaver's P.O.V.*

Oh, sweetie," my mom sobs, smoothing my hair and hugging me tightly.  My daddy stands off to the side, looking lost.  I reach out to him and he hugs me, too.

"I'll miss you guys," I whisper.  I'd never hurt anyone, I have no chance at all in these games.  Tyler and I are taken away to the Captiol train.

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