User blog:I.J./I.J.'s 1st Annual Hunger Games

Hey, this is my First Hunger Games. After seeing lots of other people do it, I thought I'd give it a try. And please remember, these are my first games, so I'm experimenting with certain things, but I will try my best!

!!!UPDATE!!! - I couldn't sleep, so I just finished Training Day #3. I'm halfway finished with the Training Day Reviews (just in case you missed something or you didn't want to read the training days), but I'm too tired to finish them. I might do the Training Scores later. BTW, it'd be GREAT if you guys could give me ANY sort of feedback on my games, whether it's good or bad, I'd really appreaciate it! I.J. 13:08, July 26, 2011 (UTC)

Background
After the Rebels succeeded in gaining Panem's freedom from the Capitol, everything seemed to be fine. However 113 years after this, an uprising occured. The Capitol's current president, President Azazel, had been preparing the Capitol for another rebellion. Except this time, it's not the districts. The president wants blood. And power.

President Azazel was too strong. He invaded every single district, one by one. But the districts did not want to start another war, so they surrendered. President Azazel, however, is not the forgiving type. He proposed a deal with the districts. Thus, came the beginning of the new era of the Hunger Games.

These are I.J.'s Hunger Games.

It's been 100 years since then. President Azazel's grandson is now ruling Panem. He isn't going easy on them. He has created his own version of the Hunger Games.

Since District 13 was recognized as a part of Panem after The Second Rebellion, their children will be included in the Reaping.

As a reminder of how much President Azazel and his perennial dynasty is putting into disciplining the Districts, children from the Capitol will be included. That means 28 tributes.

As a reminder that the Districts' children are on their own in I.J.'s Hunger Games, there are to be no mentors and no sponsor gifts. Instead, there will be a wider variety of resources in the Cornucopia.

Introduction
Ok, so, once you guys enter your tributes, I will start writing The Games.

I'm will include, along with The Games, The Reaping, Chariot Rides, a summary of the Training Days, Training Scores, Interviews, Final 8 Interviews, The Feast, and a Victor Interview. As well as the Victor Interviews, I MAY be doing a Victory Tour and related stuff after the games, but it's not guaranteed.

The way I'll be doing this is giving each tribute a point of view.

Tributes
The Tributes have been reaped. Let the games begin.

May the odds be ever in your favor.

District 1
Lily Star Today's the day. The day I will finally be recognized. The day I'll no longer be that nice, innocent girl in the back of the crowd. The Reaping. I get up, take a shower, put on my favoite pink dress, do my hair, and by the time everybody else is yawning and just waking up, I'm on my way to the kitchen, searching for something to eat. As I'm finishing up my breakfast, I can hear my sisters arguing over a dress they want to wear.

"I told you I was going to wear this today!" " NO, I was going to wear this today! Mom got it for ME!" Gosh, they're so stuck-up. I don't get how they're so popular, they've never done anything. I'll show them, I'll show everyone, once I volunteer, then they'll care about me. I've been kind my whole life and still, nobody appreciates me. Except my best friend, and only friend, Mace. Oh no! Mace! I can't beleive I never told him! Oh no, oh no, oh no, what will I do!?

What will he think when he sees me volunteer!?

Lee Rock As I'm walking towards the square, all I can think of is my brother. My brother who got reaped when I was little. My brother who died in the Hunger Games. I don't have anybody left now. What else could I possibly lose? Wait..well, there is Lily. Lily Star, the only girl I've ever loved. She won't be reaped though, what are the chances of a rich girl who's only thirteen being reaped? And I know she'd never volunteer, she's not the type. I get to the square, and see some of my friends, we're all age twelve. The newcomers. It's our first Reaping. Most of them look really excited. Not me. How can they be so happy, waiting for a possible death sentence?

As eveyone settles, the mayor says his speech, and the escort walks up onto the stage. When she puts her hand into the bowl to draw the girl's name, and she pulls out a pice of paper, a bunch of "I volunteer!"s ring out across the square. There is some sort of quarrel going on about who said it first, but as that's happening, I see a girl in a bright pink dress with long brown hair hop up onto the stage. No. It can't be. It's Lily. What!? Why would she volunteer!? She's always been so nice and innocent, unlike the others. When the escort pulls the boy's name out of the bowl, I make sure I'm the first one to say,

"I volunteer!"

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District 2
Vanessa Jimanez "Wake up, mija! Today is the Reaping!" says my mom, waking me up. The Reaping. When I first moved here from Mexico a year ago, I thought it was some sort of holiday, since everybody here treats it as one. But I don't get it. The Reaping is not a holiday. It's a drawing, a drawing where if you get drawed, you get entered into a fight to the death. Where children fight to the death. They call it, The Hunger Games. How could anyone be excited about getting to be in something so...malo? After me, my twin sister, two younger brothers, and parents got dressed and ready, we head to the town square.

When we get there, the mayor is going on about the games, and he's praising it, saying how proud he is to be the mayor of a district who has won so many games. Then an escort comes onto the stage, in front of two bowls, one designated for the girls, one for the boys. Me or my siblings are not going to be chosen, I've only been here in Panem for a year, and I'm supposed to leave back to Mexico in two weeks. What are the chances? She pulls the slip out of the girl's, and reads out the name. "Vanessa Jimanez!" Uh-oh. I still have hope, someone will volunteer, right!? This is the day they've been waiting for! Their "holiday"! But no, nobody volunteers. I feel empty as I walk up onto the stage and shake hands with the escort.

This is no holiday.

Alexander Sidorov No! Not Vanessa, she can't have been chosen! She was supposed to go back to her home in TWO WEEKS! Oh my goodness, she looks devastated! Why didn't anybody volunteer, they always do in this district!? Why did this happen! She doesn't deserve this! In the year I've gotten to know her, I know that I love her. We understand eachother, me moving here from Russia and all. I have to do something. So when the escort pulls out the boy's slip, I volunteer. I can see Vanessa's face. She doesn't look as sullen as she did, and I can see the blood flow back into her face. It's a good thing she has at least a little hope. Yes! I'm so happy, I'm here to protect her! But, wait a minute. I feel something inside me. It's not just Vanessa. I'm...I'm...excited. Excited to be in the Hunger Games!

Why!?

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District 3
Shay Disc The first thing I hear when I wake up is thunder. Loud and booming. I brush my hair out of my face, get up, and look out the window. I see lightning. That gives me a little hope for today. I love lightning. And today's the Reaping. Another one. UGH! Well, atleast I'm not toally helpless this time. There's a chance that my sneaking out in the middle of the night to practice my knife skills will pay off today. Then I fell a small spark in my tummy, and gain a little more hope. I stand up, and stretch a little, getting the sleepiness of me. I open the dresser me and my two sisters share. I grab an electric blue dress from it. It matches my eyes. Hopefully neither of my sisters were planning on wearing it. I don't care about my hair, everyone's hair is crazy in this district.

I walk into the living room to find my parents and my sisters already ready. "What the..!?" I look at the clock, and see that I've slept in about an hour. Great. I slip on my shoes, and as I'm heading out the door, my mom stops me. "Yes?" I say. "Here, I just wanted to give this to you. For....luck." It's an anklet with a small metal disc on it. "Wow mom, thanks!" I put it on, and feel...well, lucky. This gives me all the hope I need today.

I'll be happy no matter what happens.

Circuit Blow "AGGGGGGHHHHHH!" I jolt upwards on my bed. I wake with a cold sweat. A nightmare. I groan as I get up. It had felt so real. The fire. I've never had such a vivid dream before. I can see my scream woke up the whole house, as my brother and sister are siting upwards on their beds, and my parents are already at my door, looking at me, concerned. "...I had a nightmare. Sorry." I say. They all look away, annoyed. Since we're all awake now, we get ready. My parents and my siblings are ignoring me at breakfast. Really!? On the day of the Reaping!? Wow. I guess I'm the freak of the family. Funny how much damage a non-existant fire can do.

We make our way to the square. The escort is already on stage, flirting with the mayor. When everybody has arrived, the escort is still flirting with the mayor, and then the silence gets her attention. "Oh! Yeah! Sorry!" she says. She sticks her hand into the girl's bowl, pulls out the paper and reads out her name. "Shay Disc." She gets up onto the stage, she doesn't look worried or anything. As she's pulling out the boy's name, she trips on her heels and knocks the bowl to the ground, which causes the bowl to shatter into pieces. A piece gets into her eye and she falls backward, bumping into the mayor. The mayor stumbles backwards and hits the tech man controlling the speakers and elecronics. He falls down, ripping some wires apart, and theres sparks everywhere, which starts a fire on the stage. Everybody on stage quickly hurries off, and after the mayor escorted the escort to safety and firemen put the fire out, he goes over to where the bowl had shattered and picks up a slip. He reads out the name. "Ciruit Blow!" That's my name.

Funny, how much damage a fire can do.

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District 4
Ronda Grouge Ok, today is the Reaping. Perhaps the day I've been training for? The year I'll volunteer? I don't know. The games have just always, scared me a little. Not Dondo. I know Dondo will volunteer today. This year is his last chance. Dad would want us to volunteer. Maybe if he wasn't an alcoholic he'd be a real dad. He'd probably kill Dondo if he didn't volunteer this year. I don't know If I will. Wait, no, I can't volunteer. No, that would mean that only one of us could win. Phew, I didn't know if I had the guts to do it.

Ok, the escort is about to draw the girl's name..

Dondo Grouge Ah, my last year of being in the Reaping. The day I've been waiting for. I've trained my whole life. I know I'll win. I know I'll be the best. This is the year I will volunteer. The escort is about to draw the girl's name. I wonder if Ronda will volunteer? No, she knows this year is my last chance. If we're both in the games, only one of us could come out. Ok, and the girl is..."Rondo Grouge!" Oh dang. She looks terrified! What's gonna happen now? Should I still volunteer? Wait, WHAT am I saying!? THIS IS MY TIME, I WILL WIN THIS THING, AND I WILL BE THE BEST! So when the escort draws the boys name, I yell as loud as I can,

"I VOLUNTEER!"

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District 5
Lane Westling The sun shining on my face wakes me up. I feel a radiating warmth to my side. Looks like my little sister, Rull, decided to join me. I stoke her hair, and notice how big she's gotten. Or, well, I guess I'm just small. I get up. Something's not right. Then I remember. Today is the Reaping. I sigh, what a way to ruin a beautiful day. The worst possible way. I go over to the window, and look out to the sun. It's so bright. I decide to match it. I put on an orangey yellow dress. I do my hair into a braided ponytail over my shoulder. I go over to the breakfast table, and see that my parents have prepared breakfast. But I'm not hungry.

Not today.

Cranell Meneger I'm in my closet. My dad is having another one of his fits. I accidentally burned the toast. He cares about me, which explains why he got mad. Because today is the Reaping. He may lose his temper, but not over some charred bread. He's in a bad mood because he doesn't want to lose me, like he lost my mother. He doesn't want to see me get reaped.

So I put on something formal, and head down to the square. The mayor is just finishing his speech. I guess nobody cared that I wasn't here yet. The escort comes onto the stage. She is drawing the girls name, and this year the girl is, "Lane Westling." She looks so depressed. I can see a little girl, her sister I think, crying, with her parents, as Lane is getting up onto the stage. Now it's the boy's turn. She is picking up a piece of paper and this year the boy is, "Cranell Meneger." Me. As I walk up onto the stage, I feel sorry. For my dad. And, I see something I have never seen before.

My father is crying.

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District 6
Soifa Trinks The Reaping is today! Ooh I can't wait! We're getting away today. Me and Miles. What should I wear? Hmm, maybe I'll go with this short green dress! Then my hair, I'll style it into an updo! Ok, what shoes shall I wear..eh, I don't feel like wearing anything formal, I'll just go with my favorite brown boots. Yay! Now I'm ready. I'd have never thought I'd be excited about the Reapings. Especially with my background. But ever since I met Miles, I've been so much more...spontaneous!

I mean, we're both planning to volunteer!

Miles Harrow I'm wearing my best suit, but it's not much. As I arrive at the square, the mayor is saying his speech. Blah blah blah. He doesn't have anything encouraging to say, as their isn't much victors from our district. Then the escort arrives, all decked out in weird Capitol attire. The escort always seems so cheerful, even though our district isn't successful in the games. Just get to picking out the girl's name already. When she reads the name, I hear, "I volunteer." I know it's Soifa. We had planned to do this, and nobody ever volunteers in this district. I see her walk up onstage and shake the escorts hands. Next thing I know, I've already volunteered, and I'm shaking hands with the escort. I'm standing next to Soifa. She's smiling at me. I hesitate.

She knows only one of us will be able to live, right?

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District 7
Keyllu Vetra Ugh, I'm so tired. I'm always a little edgy on the day of the Reaping. I get up, grab a black dress, the one I always wear to formal events. Usually, that's only the Reapings. I put my blonde hair in a ponytail, and let my black bangs down in the front. I'm done. We head down to the square. It's all a blur at first, as I'm trying to keep myself awake, then I notice the escorts already drawing the girls name. She says her name. I wait for the girl to go up onstage. Nobody comes up. Then someone nudges me in the back.

"Um, Keyllu, you need to go up on stage."

Aydan Monarcha I'm up early. I'm in the woods. Swinging my axe at a tree. Taking in the fresh smell of the forest. Just like any other day. Except today is the Reaping. My first. I try to shake the anxiousness out of me. Whew, I've been chopping forever. At least, it seems like it. I need to get ready. I put on something decent, and run to the square. I get there pretty fast.

I'm one of the first people there, so I just watch as everybody else arrives. I see some of my friends and school mates. I see Keyllu Vetra. She looks so tired. She's one of last few to get there. The mayor is saying how proud he is of our district. One of the people sitting behind him gets up, as the mayor is gesturing towards her. Apparently, she's an ancestor of one of our past victors or something, from 200 or so years ago, who successfully rebelled against the Capitol with all of the districts. Now the escort comes up, and picks a name from the girl's bowl. It's Keyllu Vetra. Nobody comes up. Where is she, I know I saw her ealier? Then she finally comes up on stage. She looks like she just woke up or something. Probably snoozing during the mayor's speech. Now the escort draws a name out of the boy's bowl. She says his name. He walks up onto the stage.

Well, at least I don't look like Keyllu, as I walk up onto the stage.

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District 8
Kedzie Woods I hate the Reaping. Always have. For me, they not only bring me sadnees because of their purpose. They remind me of how I lost someone who I cared about so much. A great friend. Todd. On the first Reaping I was actually entered in, that was the one Todd got reaped in. For him, it was his last Reaping. He died in the games. It's been three years. And every single Reaping since then, I remember him. They never let me forget. President Azazel will never let me forgot. He is the only person I hate in this world. But, he must have good somewhere in his heart. Everyone does. No. I'm wrong. President Azazel is evil. For never letting me forget.

For never letting us forget.

Talon Faust I can't tell you how much grief the Reapings gave me. Becuase of it, my whole life has been ruined. Well, I guess their not entirely to blame for. My father was really the cause of it. He trained me and my sister. My sister, he trained to death. My brother, died in the games. The games that my dad cheers on, as if they're actually a game. And my baby brother, I had to give him away to another family, so he wouldn't endure what I've had to.

I make my way to the square, with my best suit on. My father made me wear it. He'd beat me if I hadn't. They mayor comes up on stage. Nothing great to say, we haven't won much games. I mean, we're the dang textile district for goodness sakes, we're probably the district with the least victors. Though, my mother, before she got addicted to morphling, told me that in the Second Rebellion, 213 years ago, that we were the first district to rebel against the Capitol. I guess that's something we should be proud of. The escort is up now, and she's calling out the girl's name. It's Kedzie Woods. The Woods. It's her family that took in my baby brother. They're good people. Kedzie doesn't deserve to be in the games, she's the most kindhearted person I know. The escort is pulling out the boy's name. It's me. My dad is cheering so loud for me. The sole person making noise in a silent crowd. Everyone is looking at him like he is crazy. Who would be proud for their son to be in the Hunger Games, especially in District 8? I have nothing left to live for. Almost. I know what I need to do. I need to protect Kedzie.

Even if I have to risk my life.

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District 9
Sheila Swift I grab a knife from off my belt. I aim. I throw. It hits the rabbit right in his throat. Breakfast for this morning. I go back home and skin it. Cook it. I share it amongst my family. My mother and two little brothers. This could be any other day. But today is the Reaping.

I'm always so scared. I don't know what would happen to my family if I was reaped, I'm their provider. I've been teaching my little brothers how to hunt, but they can't hunt by themselves yet. I always get so anxious, every year. I'm all my family's got. If I'm the games, they'll suffer. If I win, they could live. But If I die in the games..

Then my family will die too.

Markus Brown The Reaping. Whenever it's the day of the Reaping, I feel fine. Not scared, not worried, nothing. Because if I get reaped, I'd win! My mom taught me how to fight, and I'm totally confident that I'm the most skilled swordsman in all of Panem! I'd never volunteer though. Why would I, I've got all I need here! I'm the richest guy in District 9! Everyone loves me. I already have food, money and fame. But I'm so not scared of the Reaping.

That's why when I walked up onto the stage with Sheila Swift, I was totally mellow.

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Districts 10
Parker Fernx I wake up. I can hear the sounds of chirping birds and rustling leaves. I get up, out of my tent, and take in the forest air. I can see squirrels and rabbits, plants of different kinds. It's great! It's only that today is my first Reaping. I hope I don't get reaped. That'd really suck! I hope Venta doesn't get reaped either, he's the only person I know. That'd really suck too. Hmm, I should get ready for it. I'll wear my blue dress and wear my hair in braids! Maybe if I look cute enough, and get reaped, someone would volunteer for me! I always get what I want.

I find the break in the fence along the district and slip through it. I make my way to the square and wait for the escort to draw the names. I see Venta! I smile and wave to him and say hi! The escort is drawing the girl's name. I am still waving to him, when she calls my name. "Parker Fernx!" I walk up to the stage looking all cute and young, waiting for someone to volunteer for this little girl. No one does. I hesitate.

I guess this time I'm not getting what I want.

Venta Jaes I see a hand waving to me from across the crowd in the square. It's Parker, hah, always so cheery. She's still waving to me when the escort calls her name. Wow, she's still smiling! As she's walking up on stage though, her smile fades away. It seems like she was expecting someone to volunteer. The escort draws the boy's name. "Venta Jaes!" No. NO. It can't be me. My sisters, Kery, Leandra, they're crying. I walk up onto the stage, ingore the stupid escort, and stand next to the, now smiling again, Parker. I saddeningly smile back at her.

Atleast someones happy that I'm reaped.

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District 11
Rye Foxglove I'm running. Running through endless fields of grain. Something I like to do. But not right now. Right now I'm running, running away from the peacekeepers. They caught me this time, caught me hiding. I camouflage myself to avoid doing the hard work I have to do. The only thing I like to doing is picking the fruit from the trees. But everything else, nope, I don't want to do it.

So this morning, my group was working like usual, yes, we work even on the day of the Reaping. I camouflaged myself to blend in with the wheat fields, as I do whenever we're working out there. I was lying down, when I got a kick in the head. I looked up, and a peacekeeper on patrol was staring down at me. He looked pretty suprised.

That's when I started running.

Mow Rice My goodness, this morning was a lot of hard work. My neighbor, who takes care of me and my brother, makes us mow crops ALL the time. Even on the day of the Reaping. Gosh. I don't even get to take a shower or anything before I make my way to the square. The crowd is so huge, looks bigger than last year. Hey, today's my last Reaping! YES! The mayor says his speech, but nobody is listening, many of them look exhausted, they probably had to work this morning too. As the escort is arriving at the front of the stage, I see a small figure running through the crowd. It's a girl. I've seen her before, I think her name is Rye. She works in the fields. Well, she's SUPPOSED to, at least. The escort is drawing the girl's name, and what do you know, it's her. It's "Rye Foxglove!" The skinny girl makes her way to the stage, and as she is, I see a peacekeeper. Haha, it looks like he's been working in the feilds too, he's all sweaty and tired! He looks like he's going after Rye, but Rye starts sprinting to the stage, and she's already made it before the peackeeper can do anything. Now it's time for the boy's name. Hope there's a show this time! But no, there isn't going to be.

Because the boy is me.

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District 12
Willow Woods The Reaping is today. The drawing for the games. I've never watched the games, I can't bear it, I just close my eyes and think of something else, something, happier. I couldn't imagine being reaped. It must be devastating. My life here is peaceful, even though many others from my district may disagree. I don't have anything demanded from me. Mostly all the men from this district work in the mines, like my fatger, but the women don't really do anything, unless they have children, or need to provide for themselves somehow. So, I'm glad my life is the way it is, met taking care of my two younger brothers. I'm happy with what I've got.

I hope the Reaping doesn't take that away from me.

Kohl Cyphers My parents are so distant on the day of the Reaping. It scares me. It scares me because I know that if I get reaped, that they'll be gone. They'll lose themselves. I'll lose them. Just like we all lost my sister in a previous games.

We all walk to the square, solemnly. They mayor says his speech, saying whatever he says about the games. I can see he feels the same way we do. The same way all of us do. He mentions, that our district is special. That somebody from our district 213 years ago pushed all of Panem to do the right thing. To rebel against the Capitol. He calls up three people sitting behind him. An older woman, that I recognize as his wife, and a young man and woman. All four of them, seem so, prominent, so, noble. Ancestors of our savior. Well, we need another savior then! What happened! Why have we been back in the games for 100 years!

The escort comes up onstage. She's from the Capitol, and she has that quirky personality and everything, but I get the sense she understands our pain. She calls the girl's name. "Willow Woods." Oh gosh, how undeserving. Willow is a quiet, happy girl, with a peaceful life, why has she been reaped? She doesn't deserve this at all. Now the boy is, "Kohl Cyphers." As I walk up onto the stage, I can see my parents. I look into they're eyes. They're gone.

And as soon as I do that, I know that I'm gone as well.

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District 13
Elizabeth Coin I'm going into the games. I need to save people for the next rebellion. Only a special group of District 13 citizens know about our plan. Our plan to save tributes from the games, in order to start the beginning of the next rebellion

The plan is to have me and Thomas Anderson volunteer at our ditrict's reaping, seeming just to be eager children wanting to be in the games. We play along until we get to the Capitol. On the Training Days, we try and recruit as much people as people as possible to participate with us. Then we find a way out of the Arena, in a similar method as the 75th Hunger Games of the First Era. Then we rebel.

Will I succeed, or will I fail?

Thomas Anderson I really don't know if this is going to work. I've tried to explain this to Elizabeth and the others, but they're so persistant. I mean, let's compare this to the Second Rebellion. In the Second Rebellion, they had a symbol. A symbol that all of Panem knew. The Mockingjay. The Mockingjay was a girl, a girl who, in her respective games, managed to capture the hears of the citizens of Panem. Her name was Katniss, if I remember correctly. So...how are we going to rebel, when we don't have a Catalyst?

Where's our Mockingjay?

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The Capitol
Lumry Caldoni "Well you know what, Ty, I'd rather be in the games than be taken care of by your stupid ass!" Goodness, Ty is really annoying me right now! Ty's my brother, and he takes care of me, and my six younger siblings. Hell, I bet I could take of them myself better than he can! He doesn't even care about me. He should've died too in the fire at the McPherson's restaurant that killed our parents! HUH, I shoud'nt have said that. I loved my parents so much...if only they'd live, then stupid Ty wouldn't be in charge! UGH, I'm just making myself more mad. It's all that stupid kid's fault, Guffer. If he hadn't burned his own restaurant down, we wouldn't be in this damn situation!

You know, If I did get reaped into the games this year, he'd be the first person I'd kill!

Guffer McPherson Awwhahahaw, why does the Capitol have to be subject to the Reaping. They make me so scared. My parents are always are always so off their hinges on the day of the Reaping. I can see them shaking, as they serve me my favorite food. Roasted deer with orange sauce drizzled on it, white rice with fresh strawberries mixed in it, and chopped asparagus sauteed in butter. I have blueberry soda with a lemon on the brim as a drink. For desert I have raspberry ice cream with pomegranite seeds sprinkled on it. Yum. I know it's like, a whole day's meal just for breakfast, but today's the Reaping, I deserve something special! After I eat I put on my purple reaping tuxedo, and we make our way to the town square.

We walk through the luxurious place, filled with lavish, vibrant colored shops, gleaming windows, opulent stained brick roads, lucious greenery, and people with brightly colored overdone dyed hair, ornate, tinted tatoos, and skin of different hues. As I arrive at the sqaure I can see the escort, past victors (there's not many), and one empty seatt in the middle of them on the stage. There's GIANT televisions around the whole sqaure. As everybody settles, the crowd quiets down. I don't see anybody I know. Well, I don't really know anybody, I'm a shy kinda of guy. I only interact with my parents. I'd only recognize people if they're a regular at our restaurant, McPherson's. All of a sudden the whole crowd goes crazy, and theres cheering, clapping, and whistling all over the place. I try and look over the heads of the people in the crowd, but I can't see anything. I know why they're cheering. President Azazel has arrived.

I can see him on one of the television screens. President Azazel has a devil-ish appearance. He dyed his skin a deep red, almost the color of blood. He has black tatoos on his forearms, and he's had plastic surgery, as he has black horns on his head, an arrow shaped tail with a black tip, and larger than usual ears. He has shoudler length black hair. His eyes, however, are a light blue in color.

"Hello, citizens of the Capitol! Welcome to the 100th Annual Reaping for the 100th Annual Hunger Games! This is a historic anniversary!" Everybody cheers. Why are they cheering, when their children are being entered into a game where they have to fight to the death. Now he gets into this whole speech about our few victors from past games, how he's proud of them, how they've showed our city honor. We watch clips of them from their games.

"How about we get to the Reaping now!" Everyone cheers yet again. Peacekeepers bring out floating bowls with a bunch of slips in them. One marked female, one marked male. President Azazel draws the female's name.

"And our female tribute in the 100th annual Hunger Games is...Lumri Caldoni!"

The crowd roars. A girl with bright red hair and orange tatoos all over her body makes her way onto the stage. I can tell she's upset, but she puts on a charming expression. I think I've seen her before, but for some reason, when I think of her it brings back bad memories. She shakes hands with President Azazel."Now Lumri, get ready to met your tribute partner!" He sticks his hand into the bowl, and pulls out a slip.

"And our male tribute for the 100th Annual Hunger Games is...Guffer McPherson!"

The crowd isn't as excited as they were for Lumri. I stand there in shock, and look at my parents. They look at me, with sadness on their faces. I walk slowly up onto the stage, barely managing a smile. "Congratulations Huffer! You're parents must be proud!" I'm silent. "Say hello to your tributes for the 100th Annual Hunger Games!" I look over to my district partner, Lumri. She gives me a terribly harsh look. At that moment, I remember where I've seen this girl before.

She's the daughter of the the people I accidently killed.

Chariot Rides
When the tributes arrived in The Capitol, they were introduced to their stylists. The tributes were cleaned up and made presentable by their prep teams. Then their stylists dressed them in their outfits for The Chariot Rides, whether they liked it or not. Some tributes were absolutely stunning, some completely drab. District 1's chariot come out first starting at 7:00 PM, and The Capitol's chariots should end the rides at 8:00 PM, so the sky started out a little dim at first, then got dark around District 3.

District 1 (Luxury Items)
Lily Star and Lee Rock come out in a royal blue chariot studded with diamonds and driven by white horses. Lily is dressed in a long pink gown, black heels, and accesorized in multiple ways with pink gemstones. Her brown hair is done in an elegant updo. She looked a little nervous, but put on a sweet smile. The Capitol crowd loves her! Lee is wearing a fancy deep blue suit with a yellow rose studded with diamonds in his pocket. The crowd likes Lee, but not as much as Lily.

Crowd Rating: 6 out of 10

District 2 (Weaponry and Stone Quarries)
Vanessa Jimanez and Alezander Sidorov came out in a rugged brown chariot driven by black horses. They are standing on a huge boulder. Vanessa is wearing thin purple armor and is holding a sunshine yellow colored scimitar and a black shield. Her face is caked in makeup of bright colors. Her dark brown hair is curly and laid down her back. Her expression is the same as the Reaping, though she tries to hide her tears with her shield. The crowd thinks the outfit is an eyesore, and they notice her upset expression. Alexander is dressed in deep blue armor and is wielding a black mace and shield. His expression is serious. The crowd likes his strong appearance.

Crowd Rating: 3 out of 10

District 3 (Electronics)
Shay Disc and Circuit Blow come out in a yellow chariot that is surging with electric blue currents, driven by black horses wearing yellow crowns. Shay Disc is dressed in an electric blue jumpsuit, wearing sturdy black boots, black gloves, and a large black belt. She has a black necklace surging with elecricity that lights up her face. She's wearing thick eyeliner and blue glitter on her face. Her normally blonde hair is dyed electric yellow with black streaks with added extensions, and is in a lengthy braid down her back. Her expression is glowing and she looks remarkably confident. The crowd is going absolutely insane over her! Circuit Blow is just wearing a black jumpsuit and boots, but is holding a flamethrower and is shooting out harmless flames out at the audience. His hair looks like it has exploded and his expression is crazy! The crowd is screaming humorously!

Crowd Rating: 10 out of 10

District 4 (Fishing)
Ronda and Dondo Grouge come out in a sea green chariot adorned with scales, driven by turquoise horses. Ronda is in a mermaid's costume, and she is wearing jewelry made of pearls. Her hair is kept in it's deep red color and is worn down, which gives her the total appearance of a mermaid. She seems to be putting on a show for the crowd, as she seems to be beckoning worringly at Dondo, and she looks really into the part. The crowd is longing for her and thinks she is beautiful. Dondo is dressed as a merman with a large gray beard, and is holding a gleaming golden trident in one hand. He isn't playing along with Ronda and his expression looks very blank. The crowd thinks Dondo is a bit handsome, but don't like his mood.

Crowd Rating: 8 out of 10

District 5 (Assuming it's Scientific Research)
Lane Westling and Cranell Meneger come out in a bland white chariot driven by sickly green horses. Lane is dressed in a grey lab coat that drops to her shins and looks like a dress. She is wearing fancy glasses, and is fumbling with two test tubes containing a weird green liquid. Her red-blonde hair is in a bun. Her expression looks disgusted by the liquid and freaked out by the Capitol. The crowd is bored by her. Cranell is dressed in a shorter lab coat and white pants, with huge black glasses. He is holding a blow torch and is aiming it at the green liquid Lane is holding. As he touches it with the torch, it explodes and Cranell and Lane have disappeared. The crowd is astonished!

Crowd Rating: 6 out of 10

District 6 (Assuming it's Medical Reasearch and Supplies)
Soifa Trinks and Miles Harrow come out in a white chariot witha red cross on each side, driven by light brown horses. Soifa is dressed in a nurse's outfit, wearing a nurse hait and her short blonde hair in a bun. She seems to be operating on Miles, who is dressed as he normally is. Soifa is holding medical tools and is doing various movements inside of Mile's chest. Miles looks like he is actually injured, and large amounts of fake blood is spurting out from his fake injury and into the crowd. The crowd thinks this is a little gorey but pretty fun!

Crowd Rating: 7 out of 10

District 7 (Lumber)
Keyllu Vetra and Aydan Monarcha come out in a forest green chariot driven by deep brown horses. There are two evergreens on the chariot, one with a target on it. Keyllu is dressed in black skinny jeans and a thin green sweatshirt. Her blonde hair is done in an a ponytail, with her black bangs hanging loosley down on her face. Her expression is determined, as she throws a long machete straight at the bulls eye on the target hanging on one of the trees. The Capitol loves Keyllu's unkown sexiness, and are also impressed of her skill witha machete. Ayden Monarcha is wearing a green hoodie and slim baggy pants. He is chopping at the other tree with an axe, cutting it down at a rapid speed. His expression is also determined like Keyllu's. The Capitol thinks that what they're doing is a little boring, but that the tributes have a hidden provocativeness to them.

Crowd Rating: 4 out of 10

District 8 (Textile and Clothing)
Kedzie Woods snd Talon Faust come out in a red and green tartan patterned chariot, driven by brown horses with black and white cowhide patterned saddles. Kedzie is wearing a red dress made of velvet that falls to her thighs, with deep green snake skin heels and black lace gloves. Her blonde hair is laid down in long loose curls. She is waving at the audience like a queen, and has a winning smile on her face. The crowd thinks Kedzie is absolutely magnificent! Talon is wearing deep green twill suit, with a red plaid skinny tie, and a rose the color of wine in his pocket. He is also waving to the crowd, he has a giant smile on his face, and is looking like a king. Both Kedzie and Talon look like royalty! The crowd is gawking at the both of them, jealous of their lavishness.

Crowd Rating: 8 out of 10

District 9 (Assuming it's Metal Factories)
Sheila Swift and Markus Brown come out in a chariot made completely of shining steel with gold accents on it, driven by jet black horses. Sheila Swift is dressed in a dress the color of a nickel, and is adorned with many copper colored accesories. Her shoes are made of glass, and her outfit is gleaming. Her brown hair is worn in a ponytail with bangs in the front. Her expression is sulky yet serious. The crowd loves her look, but are turned off by her expression. Markus is in a light brown blazer and gray dress pants the color of cement. He looks like he is having a great time and is really presenting himself to the Capitol. The crowd isn't crazy over his outfit, but Markus's presentation made it work. The crowd has mixed feelings for the District 9 tributes.

Crowd Rating: 5 out of 10

District 10 (Livestock)
Paker Fernx and Venta Jaes come out in a chariot designed like a barn, driven by horses the color of soil. Parker is in a pig costume. Parker looks very embarassed by this. The crowd's first thought is to laugh at it, but a few moments later, Parker now seems to be giving birth to baby piglets! She starts handing them out to the crowd, and they respond to this with happiness and "Aww!"s. Venta is dressed as a farmer, wearing a straw hat and a rake in hand. He has a canine companion beside him, who is barking playfully at the crowd. The crowd is cheering and screaming "Aww!" and "I want one!"

Crowd Rating: 9 out of 10

District 11 (Agriculture)
Rye Foxglove and Mow Rice come out in a tan colored chariot covered in wheat, driven by horses the color of grass. Rye is wearing a tiered short dress made of rye. She is wearing accessories made of grass blades, and is wearing heels the color of fertilizer. Her black hair has been let down and curled. Rye looks a little uninterested, but appears to be feeling beautiful. She manages a few waves to the crowd. The crowd thinks she's an easy going and comfortable girl. Mow is dressed in a red t-shirt and jean shorts, and he is hoeing a patch of soil on the chariot. His expression is the same as when he is working, he can't wait for it to be done. The crowd likes the illusion of District's 11 Chariot and outfits.

Crowd Rating: 7 out of 10

District 12 (Coal Mining)
Willow Woods and Kohl Cyphers come out in a black and maroon colored chariot, driven by horses the colors of coal and dust. They are both wearing a coal miner's outfit, mining at a large rock on the chariot. The crowd is booing them, when all of a sudden the rock they're mining explodes and sends dust into the air. Once the dust clears, Willow is dressed in a long shimmery black dress, and her brown and blonde hair is in a tall updo and on fire. She is also wearing multiple accessories that are on fire, as well as her heels. She is shyly smiling, and looks a bit suprised by how good she looks! Kohl is in a red and black tuxedo, with flaming shoes, a flaming bow tie, and a flaming rose in his pocket. Kohl keeps his expression modest, trying to look cool. But he can't resist a giant smile! The crowd is blown away! Their cheers are deafening!

Crowd Rating: 10 out of 10.

District 13 (Nuclear Technology and Graphite Mining)
Elizabeth Coin and Thomas Adamson are in a white chariot with black accents, with the mockingjay symbol on every side, and it is driven by dark green horses with long flowing manes of brown hair. Elizabeth Coin is in a costume made to resemble a jabberjay, and is chattering her mouth to resemble the muttation. Thomas Adamson is dressed as a mockingbird, making natural wing movements. Even though their "acting" was painful to watch, the crowd thinks that they look great in their costumes.

Crowd Rating: 6 out of 10

The Capitol
Lumri Caldoni and Guffer McPherson are in a hot pink chariot driven by golden horses. Lumri is in a black dress and gray heels. Her skin is dyed an azure blue. Tempory tattoos the color of yellow have been applied to her whole body. Her eyecatching red hair is let down. Huffer McPherson is dressed in a neon green tuxedo, and insead of his skin being his usual pale green, it's been dyed a light red. He also has temporary tatoos, the color of sky blue. Even though they think the Capitol tributes are breathtaking, the crowd is already so used to seaing this in the Captiol themselves. They are also kind of jealous. 

Crowd Rating: 4 out of 10

Training Days
The tributes were a bit nervous on their first day of training. Not the careers though. Some tributes have planned what they wanted to try out, some don't even know what to expect. Whether one of them makes an alliance, develops new skills in the training stations, or does absolutely nothing at all, they are all still surrounded by the volatile danger and unpredictabilty of the Hunger Games.

Day 1-2
The tributes are informed of how the Training Days work, and are introduced to all the available stations in the Training Center.

District 4: Dondo and Ronda Grouge, are the first to act. "Woohoo! C'mon Ronda, let's go straight to the trident station! Gonna learn how to kill more effectively with a trident...even though I'm so good already." They remain at this station for both days.

D istrict 13  : Elizabeth Coin and Thomas Adamson, not having much knowledge of weapons, head of to various weaponry stations, such as sword fighting, knives, and tridents. "Wow, we really suck with tridents. Not so great with knives either, but the shortswords are pretty fun. We should continue learning how to use them well. It'll aid us in rescuing the tributes from the games." They remain at this station for both days.

District 10: Parker Fernx and Venta Jaes wanted to go to a weapons station, but.."Parker I don't know if we should even fight in the games, it's not our thing. You know about plants, animals, and you're crafty. I know about animals and traps. We can survive in the Arena. How about we go to the camouflage station and hunting stations, so we can avoid any sort of danger or combat in the Arena."

District 6: Soifa Trinks and Miles Harrow are learning how to use a longsword at the sword fighting station, bonding with the District 13 tributes. "So, you guys are planning a rebellion? Sounds interesting. Isn't it dangerous though?" They also go over to the hunting station and have a little fun with their skills.

 District 1: Lily Star wants to go to the bow and arrow station, to perfect her skill and teach Lee Rock, her district partner, how to use one. "Lee, let's go over here, You need to learn how to use a bow." They remain at this station for both days.

District 12: Koh Cyphers agrees to go to the plants station with Willow Woods. "I think you should learn more about plants, Kohl." They also go over to the snare station and learn a few tricks.

District 3:  Shay Disc wants to teach her district partner Circuit Blow, who developed a friendship with after their successful Chariot Ride, how to use knives. "C'mon Circuit, let's learn some knife skills! We're gonna rock these games!" They remain at this station for both days.

District 5: Lane Westling chooses to go to the wilderness survival station, as she's scared of what the Arena might be. Cranell Meneger is at the sword fighting station, learning how to use a katana, and also chatting with the District 13 and District 6 tributes..

District 7:  Keyllu Vetra decides to learn how to use knives, afraid she might not reach a machete at the Cornucopia. Aydan Monarcha, Keyllu's district partner, goes over to the axe training station to learn how to use them more effectively, determined to get one at the Cornucopia.

District 11: Mow Rice determines to try and learn how to use a hammer, scared that he might be killed if he tried to find the weapon he's skilled with, a scythe, at the Cornucopia. His district partner, Rye Foxglove, didn't even show up to training.

District 9:  Markus Brown wanted to stay asleep, but decides to at least take a medical class to learn how to keep his fractured arm in okay shape. Sheila Swift, his district partner, worrying about her family and the games, decided to stay and rest.

The Capitol: Lumri Caldoni thought about staying in her room and relaxing, but didn't want to be the typical lazy Capitol tribute, so she figures she should learn how to use swords at first, but the District 13 tributes were acting hostile towards her (which made her cuss them out), so she went to the bow and arrow station. Guffer McPherson stayed in his room however, not doing anything productive.

 District 2: Vanessa Jimanez and Alexander Sidorov, not knowing what to do, just sit back and relax "Don't worry Vanessa, we'll be fine. You're good with a scimitar, and I'm good with the mace. Plus, we're smart, we'll know what to do."

District 8:  Kedzie Woods and Talon Faust feel like they've got a good chance in the arena, and are feeling a little depressed, so they decide not to attend Training today.

Day 3
'''Today is the last day of training. Alliances might be made. It is also the day that the tributes have to show their skills to the gamemakers, in order to determine their Training Scores.'''

District 1: Lily is now an expert with a bow. Lee is fairly good at using one, but has bad hand-eye coordination. They agree to go to the hunting station on the third day. "Well, we need food right?"

District 4: Dondo has basically mastered his skill with a trident, and Ronda has gotten a little better. Ronda wants to go over to the plants station, afraid that they might not have an advantage in the arena, but Dondo whisks her off into the hunting station, with the District 1 tributes.

"Hey, you guys are from District 1, right? Wanna be in our alliance?" says Dondo. "Um.." starts Lee, but Lily interrupts and says "Yes! You should see our skills with a bow and arrow!" She aims at one of the fake deer at the hunting station, and gets it right through the lung. "Wow, you're good! What about the blonde dude, he good!? Dondo says. "He can shoot an arrow, don't worry. He's also pretty good at sword fighting." "Great!" say Dondo. "How about we go check if there's anybody else who's got skills." They all go over to the area where you can practice your weapons with a training partner, Dondo examining the other tributes.

District 2: Vanessa and Alexander decide not to do anything today either, but show up to show their skills to the other tributes to maybe form an alliance. They both head over to the training partners. Alexander can see that Dondo from District 4 is watching. "Vanessa, go over there and practice your scimmy skills with that trainer, and I'll practice my mace skills with this one." Alexander starts swining the mace in all directions at the trainer, and dodges every attack the trainer makes. Vanessa is a little shabby, but manages to disarm the trainer with her scimitar.

"Woah, you guys are an eager bunch. You wanna join our alliance?" Dondo asks.

"Sure! That'd be great." Alexander says. Vanessa just nods.

District 5: Lane has got some good survival skills at the wilderness survival station, and Cranell is alright with a katana after going to the sword fighing station. He also likes the District 13 tributes, and wants to join their plan of rebellion and create an alliance with them. Lane chooses to go to the knives station, to expand on her knife skills, while Cranell sees the District 13 tributes at the bow and arrow station.

District 13: Elizabeth and Thomas did great with the shortwords. Satisfied, they head over to the bow and arrow section, determined to learn how to use them in order to bust the forcefield in the arena and escape. They see Cranell head over. "Hey Cranell, we've been wanting to ask you if you wanted to join us in our plan to rescue tributes from these games. Do you?"

"Definitely! I was actually planning to ask you guys if I could!"

District 6: Soifa and Miles hated using longswords at the longsword station, but they loved the hunting station, and, even though they were already good at it, they recieved a few pointers and tips. They found the District 13 tributes and Cranell of District 5 at the bow and arrow station. "Hey guys, we thought about joining your rebellion, and decided it'd be best if we help you guys out. I mean, if we're saving lives then, totally. Let's just hope the Careers don't get us!"

District 3: Shay has taught Circuit everything she knows about knives, but Circuit couldn't really get the hang of it. Though, the knife trainer taught Shay some better skills with knives. They've decided to ally with eachother, and Shay goes to the electronics station with Circuit, something he actually knows about. "Circuit, we're allies and everything now, and I don't want anybody else to join us. But...if we ever make it to the end...uh..mm..nevermind."

District 12: Willow and the trainer taught Kohl how to be better with knowing what plants are safe to eat and which aren't, specifically berries. Kohl decides to teach Willow his skill with a bow and arrow at that station, and after, they go to learn about hunting. "You taught me one way to get food, I'll teach you another."

District 10:  Venta and Parker did really well in the camouflaging station, and okay in the hunting station. Venta is still keen on not fighting in the arena, and wants to just survive on hiding while hunting and finding plants in the arena. "We should probably head to the plants station, to further your knowledge about them."

District 7: Keyllu did great with the knives, and now feels more safe and secure. She keeps practicing knives. Aydan's motions with any axe are swift, and he feels like he could join the careers. He sees them practicing on some training dummies in the corner. "Hey, I wanna join you guys."

"Well, do you have any skill? Ronda says, taking charge for once. "Yeah, I'm pretty good with an axe, watch this." He swing his double-bladed axe back and forth at the dummy, instantly slicing the dummie's head and torso off. "Wow, you're pretty good with an axe, and you're only twelve too. I like you. Lemme guess, District 7?" asks Ronda. "Yep, and I'm proud of it. Names Aydan." he remarks.

"Where's you're district partner?" Ronda asks. "She must be good too." Aydan answers with, "Oh, she's kind of a Lone Wolf."

District 11: Rye shows up today, but is really quiet. She just hangs around and plays at the camouflage station, already experienced with it. Mow doesn't really like the feel of using hammer, so he starts training at the shortsword station, but soon gives up. But he gets an idea. Since he's slow, and he might not be able to get to his favorite weapon, a scythe, he decides to try and team up with the Careers. He knows they'll probably deny him now, so he decides to trick them into thinking he's good with another weapon at the Cornucopia, and once he's one of them, get the weapon he's actually good with.

The Capitol: Lumri has been doing very well with a bow and arrow. She likes handling weapons, so she goes over to the knife training station. Guffer showed up and went to the plants station, hoping to learn about what he can eat in the arena.

District 8:  Talon gets Kedzie to come with him for the last day, convincing her she needs to be in her best shape for the games. "We need to learn how to survive in these games." They both go to the survival station.

District 9: Markus learned how to not put his arm under much strain, but the medical trainer told him that if he doesn't find any medical tape at the Cornucopia, he's hopeless. Even with medical tape, he might not even stand a chance. So Markus just hung around the whole last day, wishing he could use his arm. Sheila only came to shoot arrows at targets, over, and over, and over again.

Training Day Reviews
Here is the Training Day Reviews, just in case you missed something, or you just don't want to read the Training Days.

 District 1:  Lily Star is now an expert with a bow and arrow, and knows basic hunting. Lee Rock is pretty decent with a bow and arrow, and kind of sucks at hunting. They both joined the Careers.

District 2: Vanessa Jimanez and Alexander Sidorov didn't learn any new skills. They joined the Careers.

District 3: Shay Disc is now an expert with knives, but learned nothing about electronics while she was at the station. Circuit sucked with knives, but is now a master with electronics. They formed an alliance together.

 District 4:  Dondo Grouge became a master with a trident, and Ronda has gotten better with a trident. They both are in charge of the Careers, Dondo being the head career.

District 5: Lane Westling is now advanced with knives, and knows basic survival skills. Cranell is now decent with a katana, but sucked with the bows. Cranell is in an alliance with the tributes from Districts 13 and 6, and they plan to rescue tributes and escape the arena.

District 6: Soifa Trinks and Miles Harrow are okay with longswords, and added a few more hunting tips to their knowledge of it. They are in an alliance with District 13 and Cranell of 5. They plan to rescure tributes and escape from the arena.

District 7: Keyllu is now pretty good with knives. Aydan is now a master with any axe. Aydan has joined the Careers and Keyllu is on her own.

The Arena
(The Arena's details will be posted after I get all of the tributes and have finished The Reapings, Chariot Rides, Training Day Summaries/Scores, and Interviews)

The Costume
A breathable dark green shirt for the boys, a dark green tank-top for the girls, slim tan pants that can be unzipped into shorts, a sturdy black belt, a very thin gray hoodie that reflects body heat to an extent, and durable dark brown shoes, designed for running long distances in some environments, but mainly forest ground.

[You can use this description as a hint for what the Arena might be]