A Reaping of Life

Main Characters

 * President Iridia Spark
 * Aivius Flanagan

Tributes

 * Haeden Jiren
 * Cassen Forester
 * Leo Brink
 * Kalise Stewart
 * Quimby Arran
 * Eliza Livingston
 * Rigen Finnex
 * Trissa Norte

Recurring Characters

 * Becca Norte

Storyline
President Spark and Aivius eat dinner in the Capitol. Aivius asks President Spark if she believes the Hunger Games will keep the districts from rising ever again, which she admits that she does believe so. She explains the districts couldn't rise because the Capitol has weakened them so much, and The Hunger Games shows that the Capitol can do as it wishes, no matter the will of the districts.

In District 5, the first tribute reaped is Cassen Forester, who shows no emotions outwardly. She declines to answer the interviewer's questions. District 5's male tribute is Haedan Jiren, who starts to yell that the Hunger Games are unfair and begs the bystanders to help him, but he is carried off by a peacekeeper.

The reaping continues in District 6, where Kalise Stewart attempts to run after her name is drawn. She is cornered by peacekeepers and surrenders to go peacefully. The next tribute is Leo Brink, who states that in the arena, he will happily kill cowards like Kalise who try to run away from their destiny.

In District 7, Eliza Livingston is chosen as the female tribute. She states that she is very excited to take part in the Hunger Games, as she has always wanted to kill someone. The male tribute is Quimby Arran, is visibly uncomfortable around Eliza, and just wants to go home.

The first tribute reaped in District 8 is Trissa Norte, who cries and sobs dramatically, and begs her older sister Becca to volunteer for her, but she refuses, and a heartbroken and betrayed Trissa is taken onto the stage. The next tribute is Rigen Finnex, who promises to protect Trissa on behalf of Becca because he is friends with her. Trissa clings to him as they prepare to ride to the capitol.