Hi. This is my first story on the site, and has been inspired by some Mario stories by Kaiimi, Owen96 and many more. I hope you enjoy.

DISTRICT ONE: Link & Zelda

Link and Zelda, the most famous couple in their land, had both been chosen, and were on the train to the arena.

"I can't believe this has happened," Zelda sighed, head in her hands, "It's bad enough that it'd be one of us, but both of us! We're doomed!"

Link gritted his teeth, "I will fight. For me, and for you. Then, if we get to the end, you can live."

"What?" Zelda gasped, "You can't do that..."

"I can, and I will." Link said, before walking away. Zelda was left confused and in shock.

DISTRICT TWO: Mario & Rosalina

There was an awkward silence between Mario and Rosalina, who were both leaving loved ones behind.

"So-" Mario tried to start a conversation, but was interrupted.

"Don't try to create conversation," Rosalina snapped, "It'll only make things harder."

"Harder?" Mario asked.

"When we must face each other," Rosalina explained, "It'll be so much harder for one of us to kill each other if we get to know each other."

Mario nodded in understanding, and Rosalina turned her head the other way.

DISTRICT THREE: Pikachu & Jigglypuff

Pikachu was a complete mess on the train, while Jigglypuff was doing her best to train.

Jigglypuff turned to Pikachu, "Can you take your tears somewhere else, please? It's distracting."

"O-Okay," Pikachu stammered through his tears, "Sorry."

He left the room Jigglypuff was training in, and was left to sob alone in the room next to it.

DISTRICT FOUR: Ike & Lucina

Ike and Lucina were both relatively quiet on the train journey, with the occasional conversation.

"Have you got any ideas?" Lucina asked.

"What do you mean?" Ike looked at Lucina, confused.

"Any ideas," Lucina explained, "On how to win."

Ike nodded, "I'm just going to hide. Hide, fight, repeat."

"Sounds like a clever tactic." Lucina complimented, and Ike nodded again in thanks.

DISTRICT FIVE: Pit & Palutena

Pit was enraged about the entire Hunger Games, but Palutena's rage was even more unpleasant.

"How can somebody do this to us?" Palutena boomed, "Nobody can put us in a cage and make us fight like prize rats!"

"I refuse to accept this," Pit fumed, "We cannot kill. Cannot and will not."

"I agree completely," Palutena nodded angrily, "We shall run and hide until everybody else dies of starvation. There is nothing else to say about it."

DISTRICT SIX: Donkey Kong & Peach

Peach was worried sick about a certain someone from another district, while Donkey Kong was silently planning his way to victory.

"He can't be... Mario... no," Peach denied, "He can't be... I'm gonna win this... and we'll all be fine..."

Donkey Kong was beginning to get tired of Peach's mutters.

"We'll be happily ever after... I'm sure of it..." Peach started to tremble and sob.

Donkey Kong groaned quietly, so Peach couldn't notice, and held his head in his hands.

DISTRICT SEVEN: Fox & Falco

Fox and Falco, unlike anybody else, were eager to fight and win.

"We are going to slay!" Fox chanted.

"We are going to destroy!" Falco chanted.

"We will murder all! We will murder all!" they both cheered in unison.

DISTRICT EIGHT: Popo & Nana

Popo and Nana were unsure what was going to happen inside the arena.

"This is just our luck," Popo growled, "It's not fair."

"It's not," Nana agreed, "We're both going to die!"

"No," Popo shook his head, "We can get through this."

Nana looked at Popo, "Can we, though? Can we?"

DISTRICT NINE: Kirby & King Dedede

Kirby was worrying about the games, while King Dedede had no cares other than his food.

"Must. Eat. Brownies." King Dedede said as if he were possessed, slightly scaring Kirby.

"I'd rather focus on the games," Kirby muttered, "But if you're offering." He grabbed a brownie and put it in his mouth.

"Who cares about the games?" King Dedede asked, "We're going to die anyway, why be worried? This is what life has planned."

"Life has death planned?" Kirby looked around, confused, "Well, it does sort of make sense, I guess."

"The success to life is staying calm." King Dedede told, and Kirby nodded.

DISTRICT TEN: Ness & Lucas

Ness was confident about his chances, while Lucas was slightly more worried.

"Is it bad that I'm looking forward to this?" Ness asked.

"No," Lucas shrugged, "You've always been the better one of the two, more confident, better at fighting."

"Is that good or bad?" Ness asked.

"Work it out," Lucas gritted his teeth, "Just because you're looking forward to killing people and causing pain, you don't have to spread this so called joy." He then stormed out of the room, angry and bitter. Ness was left confused.

DISTRICT ELEVEN: Charizard & Mewtwo

Charizard and Mewtwo were preparing themselves for battle.

"The best way to prepare in these games is to fight," Charizard explained to Mewtwo, "There's no use feeling sad, it's going to get you nowhere."

"I agree completely," Mewtwo nodded, "There will always be the soppy and sad ones, but you must fight, and the sooner you accept that the better."

Charizard and Mewtwo exchanged high fives and continued with their preparation and training.

DISTRICT TWELVE: Villager & Wii Fit Trainer

Wii Fit Trainer was doing yoga on the train, while Villager was looking back through a photo album

"Oh, Mable, Sable," Villager laughed with a hint of bitterness, "How I'll miss you..."

He turned the page, "And Tom Nook..." He drifted off into silence.

"This is all I need to do," Wii Fit Trainer muttered, "Keep calm, and carry on..."

So, that's the first chapter. Who are you rooting for?