I hear a clanking of dishes and pots as I turn over on my bed. My younger sister Rini comes into my bedroom and shakes me awake.
"Amaranth," she softly calls, "Amaranth, it's time to get up, it's already noon." I groan, still tired, it doesn't take me long to become overcome with anxiety. I was able to sleep in. By this time I would already have gotten ready and be on my way to they South Fields. Looking at my clock and thanking Rini I spring up and run into the kitchen, Rini following close behind. Everything seems to be normal, but everyone knows it's a special day, for the capitol. No one makes a noise, all I hear is the running water on