Prologue - Reaping
"Brooke Danbi!" Jewel Lari, the District 4 escort, calls out. My heart stops. Me? With the baby? What about Lynch? A million thoughts are going through my head as I slowly make my way up to the stage. I can hear murmers and gasps as they see my stomach. District 4 is very big, so most of the District has never seen me before.
I hold my breath. In a career District such as 4, there are so many volunteers that it's confusing. But there is nothing. I forgot. If an 18 year old is reaped, it is highly unlikely that someone will volunteer.
"Marlin Evrya!" Jewel yells.
"I volunteer as tribute!" 2 voices call out at the same time.
"Ooh! Alright, what's your name?" She held the mic to the shorter boy.
"Drake Rool."
"And you?" The mic was now at the taller boy.
"Finley Paxton."
"Raise your hands for Finley!"
All the girls except for 2 raised their hands. Some of the boys too.
"And for Drake!"
The rest of the people raises their hands.
"Finley wins!" Marlin and Drake left the stage.
"District 4, your tributes!"
We left for our goodbyes.
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