A Hunger Games with Capitol children. Pathetic. What kind of show would that be? That would be sadder than watching kids from the districts killing each other. At least they had a little knowledge of what it's like to struggle to survive, even in the Career districts. But Capitol children? They grew up in the knowledge that they would always be safe. Well, not anymore.
As the votes are cast, I hear Peeta's voice in my ear. I fight the urge to tell him to shut up. Of course he wouldn't want another Games. His vote is more predictable than Annie's, who could have voted yes out of vengeance for Finnick. I curiously await Katniss' vote, calculating in my mind what she'll choose. She could choose no because she doesn't want anymore blood to be shed after Prim's death, but this is Katniss. She'll choose yes for the sole fact that Prim had died. Who really knows for sure whose bombs they were that killed her? The rebels will say it was Snow's, because they obviously don't want to portray a bad image, but I try not to listen to news that hasn't been completely confirmed.
In my personal opinion, it was both the Rebels and the Capitol's fault. I know in Katniss' mind that's how it is, too, or at least close to it. Both leaders are to blame. Both leaders should have to pay. Snow is going to pay today with his life, but what about Coin? Almost instantly, I get an answer for that question.
"I vote yes... for Prim." Katniss says, making Peeta's voice even harder to block out since he's now only yelling directly at me. So I was right. This is how it's going to be. Now, to test my theory, all I have to do is approve of 23 murders happening as justification for their parent's mistakes. It's tempting to go the other way, but Katniss needs me. Again.
"I'm with the Mockingjay." I tell them, and Peeta groans. I almost feel sorry for him, because at times he can be so clueless to things that happen right in front of him. Hoping Katniss sensed the double meaning of that sentence, I watch her get her bow ready. I'm with the Mockingjay on this, sure, it's just another death to me. But I want her to know that I'm with her with every decision she makes, because hell, what are mentors for? A hush falls on the crowd as Katniss prepares to shoot, changing the aim of the arrow at the last second to Coin's heart. A horrified shock goes through the crowd as I hear a maniacal laugh. Standing up, I glance over at Katniss, who is now biting Peeta's hand trying to kill herself(like always, I note with a roll of my eyes). I slowly turn to observe the chaos around me.
"Come on, Annie, I'll lead you out. You don't need to be here." I tell a frightened Annie, putting a hand on her back gently as if trying to calm her. Her hands are on her ears and her face turns red, which are signs I've observed to happen right before a breakdown.
"Doesn't Katniss need you?" she asks, and I'm honestly surprised she asked. She's usually silent during these signs. I brush her answer off, giving her a quick no. There's no more discussion as I push through the crowd, trying to make Annie a path. A pleasantly amused Johanna takes over for me at the door of the room, so I decide to already start planning Katniss' trial that's sure to come. I make a list of reliable sources I could use in my head as I lean against the wall. I suppose I should find Effie, who would be of great help with the planning. We're both assertive, but her method of being assertive doesn't usually mean cursing, getting in people's faces, and smashing things, so I figure she'd be great to have back around.
Well, I think as I look at the crowd of people now surrounding Snow's dead body, this is going to be tedious.