AN: Firstly I'd like to apologize for the delay in updates but, in my defense I had 3 family members birthdays. So, sorry for that. O.K. now, a lot of you have begged, pleaded, and just down right demanded, to know if Edward is really gone. Well, perhaps I'm exaggerating slightly but, many readers want to know 'Is Edward Really Gone?'. I'll tell everyone what my response is every time, WE HAVE NOT HEARD THE LAST OF EDWARD! It is important that my characters think he is gone, for now at least. I Promise, Edward will be a major part of this story. Kind of like New Moon and Mockinjay our beloved hero will make a grand entrance. I ask for your patience and a extension on torches and pitchforks. That said, Enjoy the story.

Chapter 4: Trickery.

"Hells Bells, has joined the revolution!" Jake jumped in pumping his fists.

A few chuckles were heard. I was still seeing red but, Jake somehow helped me refocus.

"If they plan on another explosion in the mines it could kill up to fifty miners. We can't keep them from reporting to work without causing suspicion and without causing them to be punished for striking.

We need to know where they plan on striking, much depends on where they placed the explosives and when they plan on setting them off, to accurately estimate how much damage they can cause. If the explosives are deep enough the miners could hide in the mouth of the shafts, if the explosives are closer to the surface there is no safe place within the mines. The mines are open at 8am and run until 6pm, lunches are taken in shifts from noon 'til 1pm. If they set things off during the morning or late afternoon they will kill more if not all the miners in the mines.

We need to somehow warn them and have someone scout where the explosives are. This needs to be done before the next shift starts.

If you can get me there I could get someone who knows the mines to do the scouting." all hell broke loose at my last statement.

"Like Hell Your Going Back There!" yelled Jake.

"Are you nuts!" hollered Rose.

"You Can't Be Serious!" Harry responded.

"You are not leaving here!" said one brother "We can't risk loosing you!" the other finishes.

"Isabella dear, please be reasonable." Carlisle pleaded.

"You can't go! We couldn't protect you there! It is out of the question!" Tanya bellowed.

"That is not such a good idea, Mrs. Cullen." Sam said.

"You won't be going anywhere!" said either Heidi or Chelsea, I'm not sure because I lost it at that point.

I had, had enough!

"QUIET!" I screamed and the room fell silent.

"Now that I have your undivided attention, I will explain.

I know a few others that have been know to hunt in the area surrounding 12. The Hob will be hurting now that their two best hunters have left the district. Therefore, the Hob will be paying more to those who can bring back fresh meat and plants from the other side of the fence. This will be tempting to those other hunters. Increasing the profit they could earn will make venturing out to hunt too tempting to resist.

Sunday will be the best bet to look for hunters because, the mines are closed. If I can get a hold of one of them, I can get a message sent and have one of them search the mines." I paused to allow everyone to think about what I just said. Then I let them have it,

"I have survived life on the Seam, taken care of my mother & sister, and won the Hunger Games! Do Not presume to know what is best for me or think I can't take care of myself! I won't be setting foot onto my home soil any time soon, if ever." even I heard the sadness in my voice at that last remark. I cleared my throat and continued in a strong voice,

"I know the area and people. I know how to get a message sent without getting caught. Unless any of you have a better suggestion, my idea is sound and makes sense.

From now on it would also be greatly appreciated, if you hear me out before jumping down my throat next time. You are the ones who wanted me to join your ranks, I don't have to be here. Furthermore, don't think for one moment I'm fooled into thinking you just let it slip about my father's death. I may wish to join in the rebellion but, I am not to be toyed with. If you try and manipulate me again in the future, I will walk away. Do I make myself clear?"

"My Dear, we only have your best interest at heart." cooed Stefan.

"No, you only have your own best interest at heart." I countered.

"We have our nation's best interest at heart and we are all on the same side here. I think we all need to take a moment and calm down. We have a situation in need of resolve and while Isabella's plan has merit, we should look at this from every angle before making any final decisions." Vladimir replies.

"Isabella, I can see the validity of your idea but, isn't Jacob just as familiar of the area and people?" Sam asked.

"Jake has just as big of a target on his head as I do, if not more so. I will not sit back and let him risk his life, when I'm capable of doing the job." I retort.

"In my experience, two work better than one sometimes. I say we send both Jacob and Isabella. Together they could cover more land and pass a message in half the time, with them each looking for someone they can trust. We'll stay close in case we need to extract them." Harry says in a voice of authority.

"I'll be more than willing to go. You up for a little hunt Bells?" Jake said in his normal easy going way.

"Not to offend but, Bella are you sure your up for this? You just got released from the medical floor, I would hate for you to get injured so soon after what you have already been through." Carlisle says in a fatherly tone.

"I'll be fine Carlisle and besides I kind of need to be busy right now. To much sitting idle will only lead to depressing thoughts. I'm not ready to deal with all that just yet." I'm not ready to say good-bye to your son just yet. I think to myself but, don't dare say out loud.

He doesn't look convinced I'm up for the task ahead but, luckily he doesn't object further.

"I can have Sam on stand-by not a mile from the drop zone. I think Jasper could also be of assistance. He knows how the Capitol thinks, if there is some sort of trap involved, he might be able to predicted their actions." Harry bellowed.

"It would be an honor to serve." Jasper said is a soft yet confident tone.

"If we could trigger a mandatory town meeting, the miners will be delayed even longer from returning to the mine. Buying us some much needed time." Carlisle suggested.

"Bella can make a public outcry saying she was taken by force from the arena. The Capitol will eat that shit up and it might buy Bella some time. They will reclassify her from traitor to hero." Rose spoke up.

There was a small pause while everyone thought of the many ramifications this could pose.

"I could make it look like a message was sent from anywhere and make it appear like it was done by an amateur. No offence meant Miss." Ben said to me.

"None taken, Ben" I reply and wave off his comment.

"It's not all that much of a stretch. Isabella was unconscious when we lifted her into the hovercraft. We can play it off as if, some of us are part of a rebel group and we hijacked the hovercraft for prisoners. Presented with the opening to kidnap a Victor and some other key Capitol employees was just to big an opportunity to pass up. Some of us will have to be presented as traitors to the Capitol, double agents working on the inside. But, we are all enemies of the state anyways what difference does it make now to come right out and admit we were working for the rebellion." Jasper says.

"The Capitol has always classified me a traitor. I'm sure they don't trust Rose after all they have done to her. With only one or two more names added, we could make it look like some of you are being held prisoner as well. This could really work to our advantage." Carlisle says.

"I see many advantages to this plan, sirs. I vote, we continue planning." Harry's voice echoes the room.

"I second the vote. It will give us the time we need to figure out what the Capitol was doing in 12 and it will give us some leverage with the Kings. If they think these rebels are looking for some kind of exchange. We could gain something from all this and plant spies back into the Capitol." Heidi suggests.

"Sending anyone back would be dangerous. They will expect spies and will probably torture the returned prisoners." Jasper advises.

"That part of the plan can wait. I say we film Isabella. Send it through, as a secret message for the Kings. They will think she is trapped in enemy hands and they will want to broadcast that fact." Stefan said in an authoritative tone I didn't know he possessed.

"Yes, I agree. The vote has been made and is passed. Tanya, call Tyler set up a taping ASAP." Vladimir barked out his orders, then turned to me,

"Isabella, are you willing to truly commit to this cause, no matter the personal sacrifice? Will you join us and pledge your alliance to the District 13? Do we have your word, that you will do what is necessary in order to win this war against the Kings and Capitol?"

Choosing my words carefully I stood, placing my right hand over my heart, and raising my left hand. I spoke loudly and clearly to everyone in the room,

"I, Isabella Marie Swan-Cullen here by pledge my alliance to the people of Panem. I will be the voice and instrument that serves them. I'll be voice of the people, their protector and advocate. I will give my life if needed to see that freedom is brought to this nation and to make sure the Kings, as well as their followers are brought to justice. This I vow before you and God above."

The Presidents exchanged glances, Tanya looked impressed, Harry looked pleased, as did Jake, Chelsea looked bored, Sam seemed lost in thought and Carlisle looked worried. As soon as I noticed this I stopped looking around. Wondering what was bothering my father-in-law.

"Mrs. Cullen, can you be convincing for this taping? Do you think you will be able to fool the Kings into believing you are truly being held prisoner?" asked Chelsea but, the way she said it made me think she had an asked this for more than one reason.

"I know what it feels like to be a prisoner. I've been one my whole life. So, to answer your question. Yes, I can do this."

If Chelsea was going to say anything else, she didn't get the chance. Because, just after I finished talking the doors flew open and in came Tyler and Alice.

"Who wants to make a movie." Tyler exclaimed in a flamboyant manner.

"Alice darling, let's make Isabella look hideous shall we." Tyler gestured toward me and the prepping began.

The room cleared with the exception of Alice, Tyler, Jake, and me.

"Well you have your work cut out for you don't you, Alice." Jake says.

I give him a look like 'What's that suppose to mean?' and he just shrugged. Was he trying to flirt with me or was he just trying to be nice to cheer me up. I turned to say something to him but, he was gone. He must have slipped out while I was lost in thought. Well that was… ODD!

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