::Dappleheart's POV::

Dappleheart arched her back in a long stretch until her entire body quivered,then settled back down onto her moss.Milky morning daylight filtered into her den as the sun slowly but surely began rising.Nervousness fluttered in her stomach.Today was the reaping for The O.C. Hunger Games.The white she-cat wondered who the tributes would be and what they would be like.

Forget that,she thought.That'll only make you worry more.

Padding out of the den,she watched as the rest of the Webkinzluver5 O.C.'s piled into the clearing.Aspen's black and white wolf pelt shone in the soft light,looking sleeker than ever.Dappleheart turned her head towards Clifford as the large brown dog shook out his pelt,then trotted over to the fresh-kill pile.This may be the last time he ever gets to eat,she thought grimly,remembering last year's hunger games.Two of the tributes,both wolves,died from hunger,and it was displayed in the water pool for everyone to see.

Cold claws of fear sunk into Dappleheart's mind.What if someone in the Webkinzluver5 group died like those poor two wolves?To be fair,though,the two wolves had been stealing other O.C. tributes' food,in fear they wouldn't have anything.Their luck ran out soon after taking a fox O.C's rabbit,and then...Dappleheart's mind trailed off.She pushed the memory to the back of her mind.No,that won't happen.

Her ears pricked when she saw her younger sister,Icepaw,trotting towards her."Dappleheart!Is today the Reaping?Everybody looks so nervous!"she mewed.

As much as Dappleheart wished it weren't true,she nodded stiffly."Yes,it is.But don't worry.They won't pick us.What use would we be?"

"I think you'd have a chance if you got chosen,"a voice meowed.

Dappleheart's pelt crawled as she turned around and saw Windtail,a small grin on his face."Really?"

"Of course!You two are the smartest she-cat's I've ever known,"he replied,gazing warmly at them.

A loud howl rang out across the clearing.Dappleheart looked up to see Jessy,the alpha female of Camopack,standing on top of highrock,followed by Swiftstar and Thunderclaw.

"O.C.'s of the Webkinzluver5 Crew!"Jessy barked,gazing across the camp."As you all know,the Reaping is today.Eclipse,Springtrap,and Meadowstar will be there with Feather."Growls and hisses of anger rose up from the large crowd at the mention of Feather.She's the reason we have to go to this stupid Reaping in the first place,Dappleheart thought bitterly.Feather used to be a well-respected Scratcher...that was until she became power hungry after reaching 10,000 followers."Arrogant mouse-brain,"Dappleheart hissed under her breath.

"What was that?"Icepaw asked.

"Nothing,"Dappleheart answered quickly,startled that her sister was still with her.

"While Eclipse is away,I will take charge of this group.However,Swiftstar and Thunderclaw were entered into the Reaping,so they will not help me with my leadership,"Jessy continued.

Small woofs and mewing rippled across the clearing as they glanced sadly up at the two SwiftClan cats.

"At sunhigh,we will travel to Flame's Edge in Wintermire to go to the Reaping,so prepare yourselves."With a flick of her silver tail,Jessy leaped off the rock gracefully and padded over to Nitro.

Dappleheart felt her sister pressed against her and her body quivering madly."Icepaw,don't be scared.They'll never pick either of us,"she soothed.

"How do you know  that?!"Icepaw wailed,her eyes starting to well up with tears."I know what The Hunger Games do to O.C.s!It kills them!They never return alive because only one really lucky O.C. will survive!And then what?They just live their life like that,knowing they probably had to kill  just to win!?"

Dappleheart flinched,taken aback by what her sister said.She sounded moons older,as if she herself had entered the Hunger Games herself and survived."Dear StarClan,Icepaw.I didn't even think about that...,"she whispered.

"Well,now you will,"Icepaw muttered darkly,padding over to Baskpaw,leaving Dappleheart stunned in silence.

*******

Dappleheart followed in the long trail of Webkinzluver5 O.C.'s as they headed towards the outskirts of their territory to a massive lake.On their way,they saw Echostrike's O.C.s padding forward.She ripped her gaze away,not wanting to take a glance at any of them.They'll all be the enemy,she reminded herself.I can't attached to the other O.C.s...

As they neared the lake,Jessy turned around the group."Walk into the lake.It will teleport us to Wintermire."With that,Jessy dove in as her tail followed underwater.

The rest of the O.C.s followed in after.When it was Dappleheart's turn,she flinched as the cold water seeped into her white fur.However,she knew if she didn't turn up at the Reaping,the consequences would be grave.Forcing herself in,she swam blindly in the dark water as it filled her nose and washed into her eyes.Following after the other O.C.s,she headed onto Wintermire.

When Dappleheart emerged at the top,freezing wind blew into her face,make the dripping water turn into frost that clung to her fur.Shaking out her pelt in hopes to get any excess water out,she chased after the group ahead of her.A chill seeped down into her skin as specks of water froze onto her white pelt,though she ignored it as best as she could.She caught up to her sister as she trotted alongside her."Strange how you're called Icepaw when you hate ice more than any cat!"she mewed,forcing out a mroww  of amusement,though it felt hollow.

"Don't try to be funny,"Icepaw snapped."The Reaping is going to happen,so why try to be so positive about it?"

Dappleheart felt Icepaw's words sting in her heart.Why be so flea-bitten about it? she wanted to say,though she bit back the angry retort.Instead,she focused on the other O.C.'s.Her gaze landed on Wakiki,a sleek and lean Whippet.His form will let him run faster.

She turned her head towards Whitepool,a white and fluffy Samoyed.If it snows,he'll blend right in.Finally,she stole a glance at Hazeleyes.She knows how to fight.Dappleheart shuddered.She knew even an O.C. from your own group could turn on you in one quick second when The O.C. Hunger Games began.She desperately hoped she didn't have to be locked in battle with the dark brown she-cat.

An acrid tang mixed of smoke and ash filled her nose and bathed her tongue.We must be close to Flame's Edge.As they entered,Dappleheart kept thinking about what Icepaw had said in the morning."I know what The Hunger Games do to O.C.'s!It kills them!" Dappleheart felt her heart wrench when she pictured her sister's tear filled eyes.She looked so small,so helpless...

Maybe she was right.Icepaw wouldn't survive even the first day in the arena.Warriors weren't the only O.C.'s contributing.Wolves,dogs,cats who weren't even warriors,foxes...the turnout was the only thing that would determine the fate of the six lucky O.C.'s chosen.

Lucky,Dappleheart thought bitterly.As if being chosen for the games is lucky.

She padded closer to the middle,leading her sister Icepaw,of the group of Webkinzluver5 O.C.'s as the three other groups took their places around the shinning yellow crystal.On top of it sat Feather,AKA Silvershimmer43,her tan colored fur gleaming;Eclipse,his gray fur standing out against the fire theme and his green eyes glinting expressionlessly in the distance;Springtrap,her white and orange striped pelt glowing against the crystal;and finally,Meadowstar,who stared blankly at all four groups.

"Welcome everybody,to The O.C. Hunger Games!"Feather yowled.Howling and meowing followed afterwards.

"This is the sixth year we have done this,so you should all know how it works.However,for those newer to the games,"her gaze raked across the Webkinzluver5 group,setting down on Splash,an Aussie puppy.Dappleheart felt her heart twist up in pity as the poor thing tried to meet Feather's gaze evenly,"Meadowstar will explain how this works."Flicking her plume of a tail towards the dirty blond she-cat,Meadowstar cleared her throat and began speaking.

"Ever since Silvershimmer43 reached 10,000 followers on Scratch,we felt we should celebrate this achievement with The O.C. Hunger Games,"she began.

Dappleheart felt anger and dread tug at her belly.Celebrate?As if watching helpless O.C.'s die and kill eachother cruelly is anything to celebrate about!

"However,we did not expect it turn out to be so popular.So every year from then on,we hold The O.C. Hunger Games.The rules are actually very simple-four users are picked and will submit six O.C.'s,three female and three male,to participate in this yearly event.The victor will be rewarded with a large den for their family and friends,along with extra territory for their group.A death of a tribute is announced when a loud thunderclap sounds and a lightning bolt strikes across the sky.When it is down to the last final two tributes,they are teleported to a large clearing.The victor will be treated of any wounds and illnesses they obtained during the Games,and will return home the same way they did before the Games started."

"Thank you,Meadowstar,"Feather purred,her voice eerily silky.Dappleheart shuddered.She can pretend all she wants,but we all know how cruel and dark she's become.

"Now,without any further delay,"she mewed,rising her voice to the groups assembled around her,"let us begin the Reaping!"For a few seconds,mad barking and yowling went on until Feather snarled,"SILENCE!!"As every group fell still with shock,Eclipse,the gray wolf alpha male of Camopack,put his paw into a carved out hole in the crystal.

"We will do the xXIshehXx O.C. group,"he announced.Sifting his paw through it,he pulled out three leaves."For the females,we have Coldice!"

A white and ice blue she-wolf padded quietly up to Eclipse and sat down as the next name was called."Arjanna!And finally,Silverpaw!"

Silver paw?Dappleheart thought in shock.An apprentice shouldn't be in the games!She shook it off as a small silver tabby she-cat and brown she-wolf padded together to sit next to Coldice.

"For the male O.C.'s we have Midstrip!"Eclipse went on.Dappleheart watched as a young looking blue and gray wolf padded miserably up to the crystal."Dodre!And Kelive!"Dappleheart noticed Avalanche slightly flinch at the mention of Kelive.Was Kelive part of his kin?But they're not in the same O.C. group...

"Now for Echostrike's group!"Springtrap howled,flicking her ear for the gray wolf to draw again.

Eclipse dove his paw into the hole again and pulled out three more leaves."The female O.C.'s will be...Echostrike herself!"Dappleheart turned her gaze towards a silver tabby she-cat with with bright blue eyes as she gracefully leaped up onto the crystal.Dappleheart inwardly snorted.

"Skyfire!And Vi!"Eclipse ended."The male O.C.'s will be Apollo!"A white cat a with a white commander suit strolled over to the crystal."Bismuth!And Firefly!"A flame colored tom glanced nervously around as if asking anybody to take his place.When nobody spoke,he slowly trudged to the sparkling,radiant yellow crystal.

"Hurry up!Otherwise,we'll make sure you won't survive very long in the Games!"Meadowstar growled menacingly.

Firefly's eyes widened in fear as he hurriedly padded on."Now that that's been taken care of,"Meadowstar meowed,raking her gaze across Firefly.Dappleheart felt sympathy surge through her as the male cat flinched,"let's get on with it!"

"Now for the angeliclayer group!"Eclipse announced.Drawing out more leaves,he read the names."The females will be Angelfeather!Comet!Tundrafrost!...And...Skycloud?"he said in confusion.

Feather curled her lips into a snarl."Comet!Why are there four female O.C.'s entered!?It's supposed to be three! "

Dappleheart saw that Comet was futilely trying to stop quivering under Feather's burning glare."W-well,we c-couldn't get another m-male O.C. to e-enter,s-so we had to e-enter four f-f-female O.C.'s,"she stammered.

Springtrap sighed."I suppose,we could make an exception this year,Feather,"she woofed scornfully.

Feather rolled her eyes."Very well,"she hissed."But something like this better not happen again next year,"she growled."Read the male O.C.'s,Eclipse!"Feather ordered.

Nodding curtly,Eclipse dug his paw into the hole and pulled out two leaves."The male O.C.'s will be Burnflight and Bearpaw!"he announced.Two tom cats trudged hurriedly towards the crystal to sit next to the other female O.C.'s in their group."

"I've been looking forward to this one for a long time,"Feather said grinning deviously,sending shivers down Dappleheart's spine."Webkinzluver5 really loved to worship me.Too bad she didn't try to escape when she could,"Feather mewed.

Anger bubbled inside of Dappleheart.You betrayed her!You betrayed all your followers!Why did we fall for that trap of yours?!

"And now...the names,"Feather sneered,barking,howling,and yowling following afterwards.As the noise died down,Eclipse slowly dug his paw through the hole.Dappleheart felt her chest tighten.Me and Icepaw can't be picked.None of my friends and family can be picked...

"The male O.C.'s will be...,"Eclipse howled,pausing for a dramatic sense."Alex!"A dark brown wolf padded up to the crystal,his head drooping and tail trailing after him."Shadestar!"Dappleheart felt her mind whirl.Shadestar!?No!It must be some kind of mistake! The black-hearted wiry brown tom was responsible for the deaths of many SwiftClan cats.If he entered the games,he would surely target any weak O.C.

Dappleheart could see that the brown tom was just as surprised as she had been as he quickly made his way to the crystal."And finally,Splash!"Eclipse finished.

An indignant bark sounded from the Webkinzluver5 group.Dappleheart turned around to see Blackpaw,Splash's mother,snarling in disgust."What? A pup is far too young to enter the Games!How cruel can you be?"

Eclipse bared his fangs,the yellowness of them glinting."Shut up,you mangy,flea-bitten mutt!"he snarled."Even pups and kits can enter!Unless you'd like to take his place.Though I doubt you'd survive long,"he snorted in disdain."You're an old dog,I can tell.A dog the likes of you  would never stand a chance against our much more experienced,and did I mention younger,tributes."

Sitting back down,Blackpaw angrily muttered something under her breath."Get on with it,Eclipse!"Springtrap growled."You're taking too long!"

Sifting his paw in the hole,Eclipse pulled out the last final three leaves.Dappleheart felt her chest tighten in nervousness."For our final female O.C.'s for the Reaping,we have Swiftstar!"Dappleheart's pelt crawled."Hazeleyes!"The dark brown she-cat's jaw dropped down in surprise.Recomposing herself,she padded confidently up the crystal and settled down beside Swiftstar."And finally...,"Eclipse woofed,pausing again for dramatic pause.Please don't pick Icepaw.Please don't pick Icepaw...,Dappleheart prayed.

"Dappleheart!"Eclipse howled.

Dappleheart's eyes widened as large as moons and her blood ran cold as she felt her heart skip a beat.What!?No!That can't be right! she wanted to wail out loud,though thought better of it,and didn't say anything.Shooting a quick shocked glance with her sister,she padded up to the crystal and sat down by Hazeleyes.The blank coldness surprised Dappleheart as she resisted the urge to shiver.

"We now have all our tributes!All the groups are now allowed to go back to their territories!Each tribute will be allowed one visit from a close family member or friend before their interviews tomorrow!"Feather announced.As quiet murmuring rippled across the clearing,Dappleheart felt a rough shove behind her that nearly sent her over the crystal.

"Come on,mouse-brain!"Meadowstar snapped,shoving her alongside the other Webkinzluver5 O.C.'s."We have to get you all to your cave!"

Every paw step Dappleheart took weighed her down like stone,knowing she was going to enter a bloody arena that would only fill her memories with death and grief.

I have to win...for the Webkinzluver5 group...for our six tributes...for Icepaw.

Woop woop! :D That's Chapter 1 done!I have to say,I'm really proud of how this turned out!Seriously,butterflies were flying in my own stomach writing this. o.o Anyways,I'll try to update the story as quick as possible,so be looking forward to that! c:

~Webkinzluver5