So this is set during Catching Fire when the jabberjays come out. I know that there are millions of these stories but, here's mine. Please review!

Disclaimer: Unfortunately, I don't own the Hunger Games :'(

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Haymitch watches as she falls to the ground, her hands covering her ears, trying to block out the screams. He wonders how they did this. Surely it couldn't be real? Surely the Capitol couldn't do this to that many people?

He wants to leave, to run away from her pain, but he has to stay. It's his duty. She's counting on him. She needs his help.

He looks at Finnick, who gave in straight away. Haymitch sees the tear streaks on the young man's face, and feels a surge of anger towards the Capitol for hurting Annie, already broken and damaged, but still so innocent.

There is fifty minutes left with the damn birds. He stares down at his drink, and knows that relief from this pain he is feeling cannot be found at the end of it.

But it's worth a try.

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A man's voice has been added. Haymitch jolts awake when he hears Katniss shouting. He looks up at the screen to see her running around a tree, her eyes desperately searching the branches. Haymitch hears who she is shouting for, and a cold feeling settles over him.

Too far, he thinks. It is indecent. It is beyond cruel.

"Daddy!" He hears Katniss scream. "Daddy! Daddy! Where are you?"

She collapses on the ground once more, her body shaking, whispering to herself, asking for her father.

Haymitch wants to punch Plutarch Heavensbee in the face. He doesn't care that he's with the rebels. What he has done to Katniss – and Finnick too – is unforgivable.

Haymitch can't take it anymore. He stands up and walks out the door. Away from the other mentors glares because he is abandoning Katniss, because he is weak when he should be strong. Away from his own grief caused by her pain. Away from the nightmares of the arena. Away from the torture that will continue for another thirty minutes. Away from Katniss and her screams.

"Daddy!"

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That's it. Really short, I know. If people are asking 'Where did they get her father's voice?' , I don't know. It's fanfiction. Please review – it will make me happy! :)

peanutbutterQueen xoxox