User blog comment:District12-Tributes/The 227th Annual Hunger Games/@comment-5385060-20121008155008

Cody Pepper: I stand, waiting with the other morons that I will have to share an arena with. I'm not scared, they're no match for me at all. Just twenty five people that have to die, for me to become a victor. That's when I hear my name, "From District 2, Cody Pepper!"

I walk out in the little red dress that Rosemary chose out for me. I feel like a fool. I've never worn a dress in my life, and she puts this hideous thing on me. As soon as I'm on the stage - careful not to fall and break my neck in these stupid shoes, I sit down on the chair beside Piper. She smiles at me, I do not smile back.

"How was it to be chosen as a tribute, and get to come here - this fine city," Piper said, gesturing big at 'this fine city.'

I shrug. "Eh. Better than staying at home." Some of the audience laugh. I shoot a glare in their direction, because I'm not here to be funny.

"Since you scored so highly in the training, I bet you're already for the arena," Piper said.

"Piper, I was born ready for this areana. I don't care what's in there. The place could be plastered with nightlock for all I care," I informed her. "That winner, is going to be me."

"So eager!" Piper said, surprised.

"Oi, perky, I ain't finished," I snapped.

Piper giggled. "You think I'm perky? Thank you!"

"It wasn't a compliment," I say. She doesn't take any notice. I look right at the camera. "District 1, see you soon. Get that house in Victor's Row ready for me."

"Well, that is all we have time for. Good luck in the games," Piper said.

"I don't need luck," I say, before I walk off the stage.