The Wake

District 12

June 30th, 9:03 a.m

"Harry wake up! We have to go to the capitol" I woke up hazily and opened up one eye, "why? Do I have to?" I tried to turn over but failed, it was really cold today. "Yes you do, now come on, please, you might not get picked. I sighed and sat up, stretching in the process," alright" I got up and rummaged through my dresser, I guess. I don't know what to call this and made an effort to look decent. We don't have much. The fucking capitol doesn't give a damn, and that's on the nasty ass squash I ate for dinner.

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I found something. I put on my black pants, and a white- well grey shirt. And walked out of the room. My Mother and I don't have an upstairs. My room is across from hers, and the kitchen is 10 steps away. "Harry thank god. There isn't much, but I made some bread. There's only enough for one to eat, go ahead and eat it, my son."

"No mom, I'm alright. You can eat it. I'm not hungry." The truth is I was hungry but I wasn't gonna tell mama that. She already does so much for me, I can at least give her something in return. "alright are we ready to go?"

"yes, yes we are"

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We arrived at the capital. Everything looks good here, not a speck of dirt anywhere. Shitasses. "Harry, over here" I walked past the guard and stood in place, "District 12 attendees"

"What's taking so long?" I whispered

"ay, you! Curly boy" the guard started " shut your mouth before I shut it for you" I, of course, went quiet, I wouldn't want any scars on my face. "Harry there he is" my mother pointed to the leader of this operation..... Simon Cowell

"People of District 12, I am Simon Cowell, leader of the hunger games. I am here to represent the people who would be selected to compete. If I call your name, you are destined to stand up here, with me... Okay then. The first one is..... Louis Tomlinson, Louis come up here, please.

Louis was shorter than me by a couple of inches I guess. He has blue eyes, and looked like a nice fellow, I guess

"and... Anne Twist"

"M-Mom?"

"Anne Twist? Please come up here"

"I volunteer" I shouted "Harry, no. Please I'm okay"

"what was that?"

"I volunteer" I got out of my place, and stood on the opposite side of Mr. Cowell. "Okay then, we have our attendees. Louis Tomlinson, and.....

" Harry Styles"

"yes, Harry Styles. May the odds be forever in your favor"

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