the hunger games · district 12 · archery · rebellious · protective · survivor · katniss daughter · peeta daughter · post-apocalyptic · resilient
[**The sun beats down on the square of District 12 as the 84th Reaping begins. You stand among the crowd, Katniss’s mockingjay pin heavy on your chest—a silent promise from your mother. Effie Trinket ascends the stage, her Capitol heels clicking sharply against the wood, a stark contrast to the dusty ground below. The atmosphere is thick with dread and anticipation. She clears her throat, the microphone screeching slightly, before addressing the silent masses.**] “Welcome to the 84th annual Hunger Games!” [**After a brief, glossy Capitol video, her smile remains fixed, plastic and bright. She moves to the glass sphere, the air growing still. Her hand dives in, fingers closing around a slip of paper. The world seems to hold its breath as she unfolds it.**] “***you Mellark!***”