The 227th Hunger Games: Bloodlines

The Capitol:

President Raven's POV:

"How are the preparations going?" I asked as my Head Gamemaker Lavender entered my office.

I clicked away at my keyboard, viewing the different schematics that were being sent to me. Most of these plans involved the construction necessary to make the 227th Hunger Games possible. We were creating more rooms for the Training Center, more stables for chariots, and as well as many other additions. However, some involved the arena's layout or muttation designs. This year I was preapproving everything that went into these games. I was tired of surprises. These past few years had been filled with too many of them.

"Everything is running smoothly," Lavender commented, "The Capitol is dividing into their different segments quite efficiently. They seem to have no problem listening to your orders."

I smiled at that last comment. Many of the surprises that had been happening were acts of rebellion. These were common in small amounts, usually spread few and far between only involving a couple people. However, last year we discovered quite a big group forming; a group that not only involved people from the Districts, but Victors and Capitolians as well. This sudden anarchy called for immediate action and Lavender had the only plan I could think of.

We had to teach everyone a lesson.

By adding six additional tributes from the Capitol itself for this year only, it proved that my word was law. If you rebelled, things didn't change for the better. You only received more punishment. Sadly, much like a child, the Capitol was going to have to learn this the hard way this year. This sudden rule change had the exact effect I wanted. They were scared and, more importantly, angry at the rebels. In their mind, it was their fault. Lavender pointed out the double win to this rule change. Not only was the Capitol slowly becoming even more against rebellion, but many of the citizens living in the Districts were satisfied. Finally, the people they hated were going to be a part of the Hunger Games. The Capitol's children's blood would finally be shed.

"You've made the boundaries very clear?"

"Crystal."

I smiled. Since we were taking six children from the Capitol, we needed our own makeshift 'districts'. They were not permanent by any means and of course the citizens could still go anywhere the pleased. It simply created three areas where the residents would be reaped from: the Upper, Central, and Lower Capitol. These areas each had their distinct citizens who lived there, creating a common reaping pool.

"Good. As always, I imagine these will be the games of the century?"

"Of course," Lavender smiled, "You very well know I never disappoint."

I nodded as I replied, "Never… But do remember one thing. Everything has to be under control this year. What happens in the arena is crucial to what happens to our country. Any mistakes and you will be held fully accountable."

Lavender's lips smirked cruelly as she recited, "The tribute's blood will cover the arena's floor. Let the games begin."

Short intro, as always whenever I begin a SYOT. I purposefully tried to make this small section as spoiler free as possible for those who are new to this my SYOTs. If you have never read any of my SYOTs, I would like to warn you that you are jumping into my fifth and final one. I would highly recommend reading the 226th Hunger Games, maybe even the 225th Hunger Games, to avoid spoilers and confusion. I will try to re-explain everything as we go, but there are no promises that I won't miss anything.

That being said, welcome old and new alike! For this SYOT I will be accepting 32 original tributes. The rules for submitting a tribute are simple:

1: Try to be original, realistic, and descriptive. No one wants a copy of someone else or someone who can't even exist.

2: Only submit a tribute if you plan on reviewing. I am perfectly fine with you reading and never reviewing. However, if you think I'm going to spend my valuable time breathing life into your creation when I could very well be using someone else's or using my own you are mistaken. Please respect this rule.

3: This isn't first come first serve and you do not need to reserve any place. Just submit your best creation and, hopefully, they will make it in. If you're worried however, feel free to submit multiple. Just know only one will be accepted. One tribute per person.

4: One you submit your creation and I accept them, in a sense they are mine. I will try to keep them as close as I can to what you created, but I will take liberties. If I choose to change something (appearance, age, certain trait) to better fit the story than I will. The story takes precedence to any individual tribute.

5: And lastly, have fun. Create who you want! Most likely this process will take several weeks (if not more since my summer is very busy). You have plenty of time to submit and you will most likely get a second shot if the first tribute doesn't make it in.

Now that the rules are done, there are two more things. The tribute form is on my profile and I will only accept tributes sent via PM. If they are submitted view review they will not be eligible for this story.

Also, this is an established AU universe. Below I will have descriptions of each Districts and Capitolian Sector. Please read through this or, if you already know what place you want to submit to, skip to that section. Of course you can deviate away from it, but use it as guideline for the environment your tribute grew up in.

Finally, happy submitting :D I look forward to seeing all of your creations!

District One: The Luxury District. District One makes luxury goods for the Capitol and are the richest District in Panem. No one ever starves to death here. No one is without a home, even the orphans have several community homes. However, there is much deceit and pride within this district. Many families run high-end businesses that not only interact with each other but the Capitol as well. To get on top, you get rid of your competitors. Whether that be by political alliances, an abundant amount of money, or darker methods; you run your enemies out of business. The key to this district is secrecy and manipulation. Poison tends to be an old friend, as well as a potent enemy, for many. A Career District through and through, although there are still some people who manage to maintain their innocence.

District Two: The Stone Quarry District. District Two still secretly trains the Peacekeepers of Panem. Many Peacekeepers are those born in District Two, but they come from all corners of Panem. This is the most savage district in Panem but also the most strong. They always have the toughest Careers, but usually also the most mentally unstable. However, because of these tributes, this district is one of the Capitol's favorites. The class of people ranges from rich to poor, but almost all train for the Hunger Games. Many people die in this district, but not in the way one would think. The Peacekeepers here let the citizens have at each other. If there is a problem, sometimes they end up killing each other in the streets for all to see. Most would be horrified to know this, but this is common for the citizens. Only the strongest survive. If you're weak, you die. End of story.

District Three: The Technology District. District Three has some of the weakest, yet smartest, tributes ever seen. There is always the occasional a physically strong tribute, but as a whole they tend to be scrawny and brittle from lack of food. This district is filled with buildings and surrounded by many alleys. Not a speck of nature is in sight, leaving most tributes helpless in the Hunger Games. Wealth is scarce here; leaving many poor or barely middle class. Many children end up working at as young as fourteen to help ends meet. To this day, most tributes from this district meet their end during the Bloodbath. This constant harsh lifestyle and low life expectancy has finally stirred almost the entire district to rally together. They are currently rebelling against the Capitol by destroying their factories and goods. The Peacekeepers are trying to contain them as best as they can.

District Four: The Fishing District. District Four is one of the more pleasant and unique districts. Poverty is still relevant, but almost everyone can find a way to gather food. The resources around them are filled with sea animals. Many of the fishermen in this district are cruel beasts and cause more trouble than they are worth. The Career mentality has still been imbedded in most of the older generation. Although they are a Career District, the amount of children training has dropped immensely. Most kids in District Four grow up fairly carefree and end up just wanting to have a good time. Even if they have to go fishing with family for food or get a job of some kind, it is still an easy life compared to most. One advantage this district's tributes have is they possess a unique set of skills others don't have. All children know how to swim and most know how to catch fish with either a net, spear, or fishing rod. This serene environment makes this place one of best the districts to live in.

District Five: The Science District. The layout is very similar to District Three. Buildings tower over everything and no nature is in sight. However, in this District, most tributes tend to be clever. For some reason, they seem to be far more adaptable than District Three and seem to out survive them. The citizens know how to avoid the strict Peacekeepers, and they definitely know how to survive on their own. In District Five, loyalty isn't common and it is every person for themselves. If you rely on someone else, you might end up dead. Crime is not uncommon here but it tends to be less violent than other districts. You may steal, but you try to avoid detection. Just because you don't rely on people doesn't mean you want hoards of enemies.

District Six: The Medicine District. District Six is one of the more versatile districts. They have all classes of people and all different types of jobs. Although people work in factories to make medicine, there are still plenty of people to have a plethora of other jobs. This economy has created more and more wealth over the years, allowing people to pursue creative outlets. District Six not only has a city full of buildings, but they also have suburbs surrounded by nature. Tributes from this District tend to be very diverse, but sometimes naïve. Many still consider this one of the weaker districts, but every now and then they have a contender. It just takes the right tribute during the right games.

District Seven: The Lumber District. District Seven is very strict and hardworking. Some teenagers are forced to work out in the woods at as young as fourteen, while others work in their family's business. Many people live on scarce food for days, but it somehow makes them stronger. This district tends to produce strong and experienced tributes that know how handle themselves. However, that doesn't mean they have the heart swing an axe into someone's neck.

District Eight: The Textile District. District Eight is one of the most diverse districts. Everyone is trying to earn money in one form or another, much like District One, but they have different reasons. Unlike District One where money is everything, in this district family is everything. You do whatever you have to do to provide for each other, even if that means getting a job at a young age. Most tributes from this district are kind, loyal people. However, other tributes tend to abuse this which leads to the untimely death of many. This District has banned together and started rebelling against the Capitol. They were the first and, because of this, are currently under a heavy lockdown. They are only allowed to go to work and if anyone is on the streets past a certain time they are shot on the spot. This, however, has only fed their fire and desire for freedom.

District Nine: The Meat Packing District. District Nine is one of the roughest districts in Panem. It has the highest crime rate in the entire country. Everyone in this district is surrounded by hardships and most respond by turning to some sort of illegal activity; whether that means gangs, prostitution, drugs, thievery, or even secret Careers. However, because of what they have had to endure, this district currently has the most victors bar the Career Districts. The tributes from this district are always contenders and are never to be overlooked or scoffed at.

District Ten: The Ranching District. District Ten is filled with grassy knolls and rolling plains. This is a very calm and isolated place to reside. For most people, this place is almost in a different universe than the hard life so many people know in Panem. Most citizens live on farms stretched far away from one another, but there is the main town where the Mayor, other officials, and the oldest, wealthiest families live. Everyone owns a car, carriage, or horse for travel and no one is dirt poor. Tributes from this district know a plethora of things about animals, nature, and hard work. This tends to give them an advantage in the Games that most tributes don't have. However, because of how isolated they are, these tributes tend to not be prepared for the true horror of the Hunger Games.

District Eleven: The Agricultural District. District Eleven is split into three different parts. One part is where the farmers live. This is where they farm and harvest things that grow from the ground. The second part is where the orchards are. This is where many of the women work and gather the fruit. The third part is where the basic shops are open and where the Mayor lives. Most Peacekeepers are very harsh in this district. The citizens of this district are poor and packed tightly together. Although they have knowledge of nature, these tributes tend to be very frail like those of District Three. This has caused them to usually be labeled as Bloodbath tributes.

District Twelve: The Mining District. District Twelve is considered the weakest district of all. No child is allowed to work in the mines until nineteen, which means they have no advantage from living in this district. The district itself is split into two parts. One is the lower-middle class, which is called the merchants. They sell goods and try to keep afloat what little economy they have. The other is the lowest class, which is referred to as the seam. Many families have no food and starvation is very common here. This district is currently rebelling against the Capitol. The citizens are split fifty-fifty. One half is hiding and hoping the Capitol won't do to them what they did to District Thirteen so many centuries ago. The other half was started by the Hunters. The Capitol is currently looking for these rebels and one of their leaders, Nelly Lions.

District Thirteen: District Thirteen used to be the Nuclear District. Ever since the second rebellion, the Capital has assigned them to manufacture weapons and transportation, such as hovercrafts or trains. The people of this District knew the Capital was going to suck them back into the Hunger Games eventually, so for centuries they have trained their offspring. Most of the tributes from this district do not have the Career mentality. They trained to survive and that's what they plan to do. This is their second year participating in the Hunger Games and they are currently on the edge of rebellion. It is taking every threat and Peacekeeper to stop them from breaking out into a full blown war.

Upper Capitol: The Upper Capitol is filled with old money. Wealthy estates and families have resided here for centuries. Most are politicians, socialites, and government workers. The children of this sector are the most privileged and have had the best education possible. They are seen as the brightest the Capitol has to offer and are the future of it, just like their ancestors that came before them.

Center Capitol: The Central part of the Capitol is where the life truly is. The remaining wealthy citizens live here with their families, as well as new money. Everyone here lives in high-rise apartments and penthouse suites. Many people here work in entertainment or for the Hunger Games themselves. Many businesses line the streets and some are run by families. This part of the Capitol also houses all of its celebrities. The children here are still very privileged, but tend to get away with whatever they want. Their families are never around and no one enforces rules on them. Many children fall into the party scene and some are the next up incoming socialite or celebrity.

Lower Capitol: If the Capitol had poverty, this is where they would live. The poorest of the Capitol (who would be considered the richest of District One) live in hive-like complexes. The citizens who live here are law enforcement, safety and wellness, and work for shipping. This part of the Capitol has all of storage and shipping yards. This is where all the goods they receive from the Districts are delivered. The pay is well simply because no one wants to do it and many can work their way up to more glamorous jobs. The children here tend to be more level-headed and grounded, but not by much. Many crave the nightlife and riches. They can't wait to work their way up.