Hey guys, I'm back with a new story for you! Yes, I got the title from Alice in Wonderland and I think it fits the story quite well! Please read and review.
Leila xx

I had just finished putting Chicory and Crescent to bed. My little girls were now 12 and luckily there were no Hunger Games left to put them in harms way!
I went up to bed where Peeta was already half asleep. I slipped under the sheets and fell straight to sleep.

I woke up. Peeta was already up, I could hear him downstairs. He was probably making bread. Yes, he was. I could already smell the fresh bread and the scent wafted upstairs. It smelt so tasty; I couldn't wait to try it.

I pulled on my thin dressing gown over my nightgown and made my way down to the kitchen. I quietly slipped through the door and loudly said, 'Something smells yummy!'

'Katniss you scared me!' Peeta exclaimed before coming over to me and giving me a big hug.
'I know [I laughed], how long have you been up?' I asked.
'A while, I wanted to make the girls a special breakfast before we have to make our way over to the town.' Peeta said crestfallenly.
'Why, what's happening today?' I said curiously.
'Come on Katniss! It's not that easy to forget.' Peeta said angrily.
'What exactly am I forgetting?' I worried. I didn't want Peeta to be angry with me, especially when I had no clue what he was on about.
'Today is the 100th Hunger Games and our daughters are entering for the first time, how could you forget?' He accused.
'Wait, what are you on about? We stopped the games all those years ago when we rebelled against the Capitol with District 13. The games stopped once and for all!' I exclaimed. Peeta had to be forgetting this. I mean the games hadn't started again, had they?
'Are you crazy? We never rebelled against the Capitol, sweetheart. The games never stopped, they have continued ever since we won them. And District 13 was obliterated many, many years ago. Now, I think you better wake up the girls and send them down for breakfast. And I think you should get a bit of rest before we take them to the town for the reapings.' Peeta said softly, and then kissed me on the forehead.

All I could do was nod and walk out of the room, dazed. Surely that wasn't just a figment of my imagination. We did bring down the Capitol! But Peeta would never play a cruel trick like that on me about something as serious as this. The only option that has been presented to me is to trust Peeta and somehow what I thought had happened was all just a dream. A brilliant dream! And now I have come back down to the harsh cold reality. What a life!

I went to the twins' bedroom and opened the door.
'Rise and shine, girls. You've got a big day today. Daddy's made you a nice special breakfast so go and get it while it's hot!' I exclaimed with a happy tone even though inside I was dying.
Chicory woke up first and gave me a big hug. She then helped me to wake up Crescent and they both ran downstairs to Peeta for their special breakfast.
This Hunger Games was the 4th Quarter Quell! There would obviously be a special surprise for the occasion as always. In the first Quarter Quell the citizens of each district voted on who would go into the games.
In the 2nd Quarter Quell, 4 people from each district were chosen for the games! That was when Haymitch Abernathy won his games. Haymitch is like a grandfather to the twins!
And then there was the Quarter Quell Peeta and I was in. It had all past victors come together to find the ultimate winner you could say.

Who knew what was coming this time! I just knew it couldn't be good. I was terrified for the girls. They're only 12 after all.
I had to busy my mind so as to not dwell on the idea of them maybe being reaped today so I got changed into my best clothes and laid the girls dresses on their bed. Chicory's was a light blue that looked lovely on her as she took after me, with the Seam's classic grey eyes. Whereas Crescent took on her father's looks. She was just like him in every way, the same as Chicory was with me. You wouldn't know they were twins!
Crescent's dress was pale pink which went well with her blond hair and blue eyes! I was so proud of my girls.

They were nearly finished eating downstairs so I quickly ran a bath for them and heated it. As soon as they had finished and come running upstairs I shepherded them into a bath and they quickly washed.
'Did Daddy make you a nice breakfast?' I asked.
'Of course, he made fresh bread with nuts and raisins in and we even had jam with it! It was superb!' Crescent exclaimed.
'Ah that's great, sweetie!' I said beaming.
'Mummy, I'm scared. What if I get picked?' Chicory said in a shaky voice. She looked ready to burst into tears.
'Well, we have to hope that you don't get picked but if by any chance you do then just remember, you have me and daddy as your mentors and we'll make sure to keep you safe!' I reassured her.

Chicory didn't look as shaky after that but she was still quite pale. I couldn't think of anything else that would reassure her.
I got the girls out of the bath and dried off. They went and changed into their clothes for the reaping.

I went downstairs to Peeta. He was busy washing up everything from breakfast. As he washed I dried.
'Peeta, honey, you better get ready for the reapings. We have to get the girls down there and also be ready and waiting on the stage for the ceremony to start.' I announced through the silence.
'Yes I suppose I should. Why did the games have to start in the first place? I don't know how the Capitol can live with themselves, getting entertainment out of watching poor, innocent children fight to the death. It's amazing how they just like to spend money getting drunk and betting on these kids when their own are perfectly safe! It makes me sick!' Peeta exclaimed with a raised voice.
'Calm down Peeta, we need to put on a brave face for the girls so they don't get frightened. It is their first reaping after all. And their first reaping just so happens to be the 4th Quarter Quell so who knows what will happen!' I whispered softly to him to calm him down.
'Ok Katniss, your right. I'm going to change, be back in a few minutes. While I'm changing get the girls ready to go so we can leave straight away,' Peeta said.

I went to the girls' room and they followed me into the hallway. They pulled their shoes on and were ready and waiting as Peeta emerged from our bedroom. Altogether we walked to the Justice Building as a family!

We finally arrived there and the girls turned to face Peeta and me. 'Now girls, you are going to have to be really brave for me and daddy. If you get scared just look at the stage and we'll be there ok. Now we have a gift for each of you.' I exclaimed.

Peeta pulled out from behind his back a little silver crescent moon necklace. I passed it to Crescent and she was speechless before giving us both nice big hugs. Then Peeta produced a little silver necklace with a chicory plant on it.

'Mum, Dad it's beautiful. It's a chicory plant!' Chicory cried happily.
'And mine's a Crescent moon. We love them mum and dad!' Crescent cried.
'We're very glad girls. Now let's fasten these on and then we'll get you into your lines so the reapings can begin shortly.' Peeta said enthusiastically.

I fastened the necklace around Chicory's neck as Peeta did the same with Crescent. We then shepherded them into the line so they could get their blood taken before making it to the 12 year old girls' line. We gave them quick kisses on the forehead before we made our way to the stage for the ceremony.

A little while later when the entire square was crowded Mayor Undersee came to the microphone to begin. He was looking a little old now and soon he would retire and Madge would take over from her father. Madge and I were still good friends after she gave me her Mockingjay pin for my games.
Mayor Undersee gave the usual speech and then he called up Effie Trinket to the microphone. This year she was sporting a neon orange wig and she hadn't changed in the slightest. She looked the same every year apart from her ever changing wig colour.
'Happy Hunger Games everyone! Now we have a special clip all the way from the Capitol and then after that we will be streaming live to the Capitol to find out what this years Quarter Quells twist will be. Isn't this exciting?' She perkily exclaimed.

I didn't watch the annual clip on the board. I was too busy watching Chicory and Crescent with the other 12 year old girls. They looked so small compared to the other roped off lines.
A minute later and the clip was over and we were streaming live to the Capitol and President Snow took over!

'Welcome everyone! I think all of the Districts have now tuned in. Let's get the 100th Annual Hunger Games underway, shall we?' He shouted happily.
I have a bad history with President Snow but I think he has finally stopped trying to eliminate me through the Hunger Games.
'Now listen up everyone, I hold in my hand the envelope in which the twist lies for the 4th Quarter Quell. I hope you're all as excited as I am!' He cried.
You could hear the shouts of pleasure from the Capitol citizens but I don't think the Districts are as happy as that.

Slowly President Snow unfolded the envelope and withdrew a single piece of paper.
'And this year the Capitol has been shown a list from each district of all the 12-18 year old girls and boys eligible to compete. Each person in the Capitol has been allowed 1 bet each from each district and 1 for a boy and 1 for a girl. The boy and girl in each district with the most bets will be entered in the games. We already have the results from this so let's get this party started!' President Snow exclaimed!

So, how did you like it? I am happy with the twist I came up with for the Quarter Quell. How do you like Chicory and Crescent? Please review and I will update as soon as possible.
Leila xx