I'm getting progressively anxious at the coming choosing ceremony. I can't get my head straight with the thought of being chosen for the games. I let frustration boil inside me, before bursting in tears.
"Sweetie." Said my mother, reassuring. "It's going to be alright." I don't believe her, not even a little. I've had premonitions that this would happen, that I would be chosen. They've been all to real for me to dismiss.
"It's not going to be alright." I snap. "You couldn't possibly think anything could be alright- with what the peacekeepers did to you." My mother Lumina was shot by the peacekeepers, leaving her sightless.
"My eyes were expendable, but my life essence is still here. The only thing I regret is not being able to see you anymore." Lumina adds, with a tear in her eye. "Even though you've grown." When my mother had her sight, she often made comments on how beautiful my mane was. My mane was the color of deoxygenated blood, my eyes were a shining purple. The black and white stripes on my coat often make me mistaken for a zebra, even though Zebras are uncommon in District 12.
"Mom." I smile just a little. "You're life is important to me as well, and with how easily people get killed around here. I'm worried for my own safety." I'm not really worried. I believe I can survive, I believe I have the will to survive. The problem is that the ultimate fate of death is not always in your hands. I don't trust anyone else outside of my own family. I used to be nice to everyone, but for now I have to have my guard up at all times. Nopony is safe around me. You cross me in the games and you'll be sorry.
"Okay, dear. Go now, you don't want to have to be forced out later." My mother says, before kissing me on my forehead. It was a warm and loving gesture, maybe if more ponies were loved then things wouldn't have to be this way. I nod and walk out of our makeshift "home" shivering. It's not home, nowhere is home. Nowhere is home under Marshall Law. There are only dwellings. I dimly walk towards the crowd, as I have no choice. You walk against the crowd and you get shot. So I have no choice but to be culled.
I fight the feeling in my stomach telling me to vomit. I can't possibly vomit now, vomiting after not eating for two days would only do nothing but harm. I stare blankly at the marble pillars of the large buildings around where the crowd stands. My eyes shift to the rubble and debris lining the streets as I cough from all the coal dust in the air.
"Welcome, citizens of District 12." I freeze. The tributes are about to be announced, I wouldn't have been as scared if the voice wasn't exactly as I remember in my premonitions. The unicorn pony continues her ramblings, being surrounded by peacekeepers. All of us are at gunpoint. The announcer looks timid, a white coat dawned with capitol clothing. Violet eyes and a flowing mane. I have a nagging feeling that she doesn't belong in this position.
"The tributes are..." I close my eyes, as if that will help. "Anvil Strike." I breathe a sigh of relief, before again realizing that I could still get called. The colt walks up to the stands in decent shape. If he was nervous I wouldn't believe him, his charcoal mane is not standing on end and his bright green eyes have the look of determination. If I have to fight more ponies like this, I'm screwed. I stare again at the announcer, and wait for what seems like an eternity before the next name gets called.
"Selune Darkeye." I mumble before three peacekeepers quickly urge me forward. I try and look as dignified as the stallion, but to no avail. I give him a quizzical look as I get taken to the stands, as if to say "Cut the act." I assume he's acting, and he's much more scared than I am. Or at least, I hope.
"Now, these are our tributes for District 12. Let your days be filled with peace and harmony." Says the timid white mare. I almost lunge at her. Thankfully my instincts tell me that's a bad idea. The mare's cutie mark is the sun, but all I see is darkness. Although I am sure that she does want peace and harmony, unfortunately Equestria is a long way from that. I space out for a moment, and a few minutes later I am in a dimly lit room.
I see my dad. I squeal in delight before coughing to regain my sanity. "Dad?" I haven't seen my dad Azure Melody all day since he's been working. But I am incredibly glad I get to see him before I go, possibly for good.
"Don't be causing mischief." He smiles. "Be good for the peacekeepers, okay?" I turn to my mom and quickly run up to hug her.
"Mom. I don't want to leave." I'm fighting tears at this point, but they refuse to yield.
"You'll be back okay, I believe in you." She says, keeping me in the warm embrace of your hooves. "I just wish I could see you go." The peacekeepers break up our hug, I growl.
"What do you think you're doing?" I bark. None of them respond as they carry me away. I can't run away now, if I run they'll shoot. I must participate. I must win.
Yes. I'm so ready to read the rest of this. Compelling first chapter. Keep it going!
GID DAMN IT I WAS PLANING ON WRITING THAT
Nice I like it so far right now we have a cold emotionless dude and a possibly violent emo (I mean these as observations not insults or bad mouthing the ocs) btw was the support cast choosen yet I didn't see it on the blog?
Good good. I can't wait to see how this goes :3
This seems very interesting so far. Even though I think there were a few errors where you switched words from past to present, but all in all, a great start! I also want to mention that I haven't watched the Hunger Games, since I had no interest, but this story tends to pull me in to see what's going to happen next.
Keep up the good work and take your time!
Nopony's rushing you! At least, I hope not...
"You have my sword."
"And my bow."
And my undying support and Chaos.
Can't wait to meet my OC.
Anyways, looks good.
May Chaos Lead Your Path On.
Missing word "me"? after cross.
cant wait for my oc
Don't worry about those down votes. Just the tax for a crossover. This could be added in a few more
groups as well.
I appreciate all of the support for my story. I will fix the errors of the first chapter and continue writing the next. And for those of you who didn't figure it out, The announcer was indeed Princess Celestia
i loved it! i liked the setting and everything, even though i've never actually read the Hunger Games myself a few errors here and there but those are easy fixes, can't wait to read more
5325072 I know I'm excited as well. I didn't use the OC I represent myself as but I used one I fashioned for a story later on. The Hype!!!!!
5323869 Guess he beat ya' to it then, eh? But honestly? The excitement is making me burst!!! My OC is in this!! CRAZY!!!
5325564 district 6 moonlit mist you?
So, does this mean that everypony from Districts 1-11 is going to end up dead?
I actually like this fic. Even though it's been done several times, it's execution is just really damn good!
Have a like!
5325608
I doubt it, since my character is from District 9.
5325607 No district 9 Posetem Weave. Yours?
district 6 moonlit mist
sorry
In don't care about winning, I will be their to protect those who deserve to live. Also if your wondering, I'm a tribute for district 10. Unfortunately I am being R63'ed.
5326315 District 10 actually
...with the giant hippogriff
5329029 Woops, sorry.
5325500 I really do hope Luna is a rebel cause Selune likes Luna XD.
So hyped for this! Well done so far
5325608 No, I'm changing POVs because everypony has a chance to win. Selune Darkeye may just as well die with the rest of them, and there will be a decent chance for everypony's OC to win the games.
5333340 K; good to know.