Here is the story folks. Anyone who read the new chapter to Uprising From Home knows what I am talking about. If you read the preview to this story it is the same thing.
DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN THE HUNGER GAMES! I ONLY OWN THE OCs.
Catch You on the Flip Side
3rd Person POV
It was a quiet day in District 12. Reaping was too close for comfort; there was only two days until the Reaping. Families cherished the little moments together until two of them would have their precious children ripped from their arms. This day was just any other normal day for the Everdeens. Though tensions were high and worried glances were suppressed by fake smiles it was anything but out of the ordinary. This year not one, not two, but four Everdeen children where eligible to be reaped this year. Katniss had two more years, this was Prim's first, and Birch and Fawn were on there last years. Birch and Fawn were twins, the first born. They both shared very similar features. Wavy light brown hair and hazy green eyes where the prominent features with a light tan skin tone. They have been taking care of the family since their father died, but this didn't start until there little sister Katniss brought home two loafs of bread and an idea for survival. Over the years all three of them would hunt illegally in the district's woods.
Birch and Fawn were very close to each other. Birch more so towards Fawn than herself towards him. Fawn seemed to be the motherly figure evenly loving all her family. She would be stern to anyone if they were in trouble even Prim. She protected them all. She saw Birches weakness and tries to patch up his wounds. He was one of their fathers favorites. He was always with him, and when he died Birch crumbled. He had to have someone to look up to someone who would be his dad. He had no older brother to take their fathers place so the next best thing was Fawn. Birch loved his family and that was a fact. He never had a girlfriend and thought he never will. On the other hand Fawn found love soon after growing into maturity. Her pretty looks toughness, and soft heart won her the boys. Birch was looked at by girls and even asked out, but never fell for any of them. Today Birch and Fawn are in the woods hunting without a sight of Katniss.
"If Katniss or Prim get picked I'm volunteering, and I don't care what you think," said Fawn sternly.
"Come on Fawn you're not being fair." Birch sits there pleading with his sister.
"No, what's not fair is if one of our younger sisters got chosen. They have more of a life ahead of them," counters Fawn.
"Fine. If you're volunteering then so will I." And it was settled, but the argument was not over.
"What will happen if we do go into the games? I mean only one person can win." Birch looked teary eyed at Fawn.
Sighing she placed a hand on his shoulder. "Don't worry about that. Katniss only has five, for gods sake I had to force her out of getting extra, and Prim only has one. I think we will be okay."
The argument was won and tensions faded as they spent their time in the woods. They traded and brought extras home. Everything was okay, but the glint in everyone's eyes read worry and fright. The big smiles thrown around were just disguises of the true feelings within. Katniss grew worried for her siblings. She took a greater liking and care towards little Prim. She felt the need to shield her from what she knew and hated. She knew there was no use to do so to Fawn or Birch because they did well on their own and were soon to be on their way. Her mother was a lost cause in her eyes. She mentally left them years ago. All she had now was her little duck.
The next day was the last day of school until the annual Hunger Games were over. The usual announcement was made at the end of classes followed by may the odds be ever in your favor. Fawn was walking home with her boyfriend Gale. She explained what her and Birch's plan was if there siblings were chosen. Gale didn't like it, but he knew not to argue with an Everdeen. He also agreed to keep Katniss company while hunting and to visit them every evening. When a worried Birch and glum Katniss and Prim met up with them, Fawn caught something from the corner of her eye. They just passed the Bakery and she spotted Peeta Mellark staring at her sister. She smiled. Maybe Katniss will find love after all.
~~~~~~NEXT DAY~~~~~~
Mrs. Everdeen was helping her children ready for the Reaping. She suppressed her sadness when pulling out the nicest clothes of her deceased spouse for her son. She also pulled out two dresses of hers, a white blouse, and a grey skirt for her daughters. Prim was done and ready first. Soon her oldest three came home from hunting, got washed up, and changed. She stared at them all with tears in her eyes. They look so beautiful and handsome. Katniss wore her blue dress, Fawn her light green one, and Prim giggled as she tucked in her duck tail every so often. And they were off. All of District 12 was glum and you could hear weeping within the crowds. Fawn and Birch split once they hit the division between boys and girls at the 18-year-old section, and Katniss took Prim to her place before heading to her spot. A bubbly and pink Effie Trinket began the ceremony.
"Finally the time has come to select one female and one male tribute to represent District 12. Ladies first," and excited Effie boomed into the microphone. She swirled her pale hand in the large bowl which held all the women eligible to be entered into the Hunger Games. She found one slip of paper and carried it to the microphone. "Primrose Everdeen" was the name called.
Katniss frantically rushed from the crowed following after her scared little sister. "I volunteer as tribute!" Katniss thought the words escaped her lips until she saw her sister Fawn step on stage. She froze. This can't be happening. No. This is all just a dream she will wake up and head out to the woods and once the reaping comes all her worries will wash away when some other kids get picked. Gale dragged Prim away and called for Katniss to come. Effie drew the male's name. It was Peeta Mellark. Katniss was sad that he had to go, but at least she didn't exactly know him. Then something else caused commotion. Effie asked for volunteers and there was one. Expecting it to be Peeta's older brother Katniss was fine, but when she saw her brother walk on stage she practically broke down in tears. The reaping was over and her siblings were going in the games together.
FPOV
I sat on the velvet couch waiting for my first visitor. The door flew open and a teary eyed Katniss, Prim, and my mother walked in. They all sat around me and I told them to continue doing as they did. Katniss was to hunt with Gale, and Prim was to sell her cheese. There really wasn't anything to say so we sat in silence cling to each other until a Peacekeeper called for them to leave. Next was Gale. He rushed in and pulled me into a hug. I silent tears streamed from my eyes.
"Gale," I choked out, "if I don't make it back just remember I love you with all my heart." I kissed him goodbye for what was to be the last time. He tried to stay, but I pushed him out the door. There was nothing I could do. A few of my friends came, and even Madge. She tried to give me her pin. Eventually I convinced her to give it to Katniss. I already had a token and was not giving it up. It was a present from Gale. As pretty necklaces are hard to come by he instantly bought it with his little bit of spending money. It is a black rope with a round metal plate attached, and on the plate there is a tinny dear. It's funny that that's on it. I got one more unexpected visitor. Peeta Mellark. I knew the older Mellark brothers from school, but not Peeta. He stood there for a moment or two before speaking.
"I went to thank your brother for volunteering just now." I knew he was a talkative young man, but he never was this quiet.
"Peeta, I want you to help my sister, Katniss. I see the way you look at her. I'm not stupid, and I think she needs someone else to love in her life. There's no way that me and Birch will both make it out alive. Thank you for the bread. Yeah, I know about it. My sister tends to talk in her sleep." I giggle. He leaves and now it's just me. All on my own. I wonder what lies ahead for me and Birch.
DUN DUN DUN! If you want this story to be my priority then please review, follow, and/or favorite this story here! Thanks for everything guys! If you are an author then you understand what I mean by that getting a review means a lot! As you can see there will be a lot of Birch and a lot of Fawn. There will also be a lot of stuff going on during and after the games in D12. HAPPY TURKEY DAY! :D