Flaming Arrow

CHAPTER 1: odds

It isn't fair. It really isn't. When I hear Prim's name at the reaping I go into shock, probably just as much as Katniss. 1 name in millions. The rest happens so fast. I hear Katniss yell, and I see her sweet face in pain. It hurts me more than it should for hunting partners, even for friends. Primrose Everdeen, Katniss' sister is hanging onto her leg, begging for her not to Volunteer for the hunger games. I wish I were able to be like prim and stop her. Though it would look a little strange to the folks of the capitol, A boy two years older than the girl who is volunteering clinging on to her leg for dear life, of course not his life, but for hers. At this I let my self chuckle a bit before I come to the conclusion that Prim wouldn't stand a chance in the arena, but Katniss would. I lift prim up, off Katniss and let her volunteer. I carry Primrose back to our mothers, and my younger siblings. Then I try to comfort her by telling her my story, but it only makes it worse. Then, a Lady with pink hair called Effie trinket draws out the boys' name. I'm hoping it isn't me but with my name in the ball 42 times it is a little hard to hope. I am slightly relieved when the name called out is none other than the baker's, Mr Millard's, son. Peter.
"And may the odds be ever in your favour." The woman Effie said. NO. Not today. Not the same day that Katniss and I were laughing, mocking the capital and delivering strawberries to the mayor. Through the Treaty of Treason I can see that Katniss is struggling not to cry. Even though she has made her face a mask that hides her emotions I am probably the only person that can read her like a book. I also have time to think about Peter. He is a baker's son so he has the advantage of being fairly well fed for District Twelve. I know exactly where he lives, not in the Seam, that is for sure and certain. After the Treaty of Treason, Katniss and Peter are made to shake hands and are taken from the small makeshift stage into the Justice Building. All the people who would like to say goodbye to the tributes are asked to step up onto the stage. Both Millard parents step up onto the stage as do Midge (the mayor's daughter), Katniss' Mother, Prim and I along with others. We were then asked to state our relationship to the tribute we wanted to see. To my surprise, Mr Millard wanted to see Katniss, not Peter. When I am just outside Katniss' room the shock of it hits me. Katniss might not ever come back to District Twelve. I may never see her again. Katniss is a provider for my family as well as my friend. I provide for her family too but there is one more thing I give to her. That thing is something other girls give to and I may flash them a smile and they'll titter and go back to their little friend group. I do give her smiles, all the time, but it isn't that the girls who give it to me don't get it back from me. Affection.

Author's note: This is my first story, so please review and stuff and I will be posting again soon. There will be Probably less detail on the actual games because Gale is just watching. Midge and Peter Millard are purposeful errors and for the person who said that Peeta's Father visited Katniss, not his mother., In the book it mentions that his mother tells him 'she's a survivor that one,' so she obviously came onto the stage. Hang in there for the next chapter