We could always try and do the idea with either Katniss or Prim. That shifts it from the arena depending on where we set it, and they are a bit older.
We could do GOT like that. Perhaps set it before the start of the series, or just as its starting? There's some interesting stuff to be gotten out of Arya and Sansa I feel.
Pokemon wise I was thinking someone like Machoke.
https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w..._(Pok%C3%A9mon)
I was actually thinking Ezra, if you were up for it.
Furry wise, I was thinking something based of of this image:
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/17529318/
Or perhaps this:
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/19591188/
The one I had a story for revolved around this one though:
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/22835184/
Set in a world where inteligent, anthropomorphic dogs exist due to genetic engineering. Conceved as the next thing in pets, the fad and marvel faded fast, and many are seen as just a nuisance to have around - The novelty goes away fast when the pet can reason and talk back to you.