Taken

"Hanna Bowler. Mark Davidson. Lunna Travis." They are, supposedly, lucky. They have been Chosen. For what? They don't know. But they do know that it isn't good.

In another group, three more names are called. "Kris Andersen. Damien Nolan. Caralyn Settler." They have also been Chosen.

In three other groups, more names are called. Luke Settler stands and patiently waits. His name is not called, but then he hears a name from the first group. "Caralyn Settler." His little sister, only ten years old. He sits still, knowing that starting another uprising wouldn't be a good idea.

Aaron Heller stands and waits as well. They are not affected by this Choosing, or at least they don't think they are. Until they are approached by Luke Settler.

All Lunna Travis knows is that her name was called. She calmly walkes to the officials, not knowing what is to become of her.

All of these people are, in one way or another, deeply affected by the Choosing. But what exactly is the Choosing?