Duke reached his hand in to the giant glass bowl in front of him, filled with small pieces of paper. He grabbed one and pulled it out, unravelled it, and read the content out.
“Chris Knight!” He bellowed.
Chris’ eyes widened as the name was read out. Him and Ryoko were standing only a few rows back from where the crowd started. Ryoko had to give him a big pat on the back to snap him out of his daze, and he came round to hear cheers and clapping surrounding his ears. He staggered up to the stage not quite believing what was happening. He’d been picked! His dream had finally come true! He was going to be in the games.
Duke grabbed him round the neck. “How do you feel son?” He said, thrusting the microphone in his face.
Chris just smiled. “Fantastic” he replied. “I promise I will do the District proud, and bring home the win!” He pumped his fist in to the air, which encouraged the crowd to do the same, accompanied by another whooping cheer.
“Ok, and our second tribute will be…” Duke started, as he drew another name out of the bowl. “Ryoko Shadow!” He yelled aloud.
More cheers, but Ryoko, like Chris, didn’t hear them at first. She looked up on to the stage to see her childhood friends reaction. It was one of pure disbelief and surprise.
Chris looked down at Ryoko as she made her way up to the stage to join him. She was smiling, and looked full of confidence, but he knew that inside, she would be afraid… Or so he thought. Although he felt a sudden shock when Ryoko’s name was called, Chris knew he couldn’t let emotion take over, this was about pride, this was about winning, nothing or no-one was going to stand in his way, even if it was Ryoko.
Ryoko smiled at him as she walked past to be spoken to by Duke.
“What are the odds eh?” She laughed.
Chapter End
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