Im sorry this chapter took so long! I have been really busy with end of year school stuff but it wont happen again because I am officially on Summer holidays!! Yay!!

This Chapter does not start off where the last one ended, that person will be a secret for now (teehee!). Its a little bit longer than the others so bear with me! Also, thanks so much to all who reviewed the last chapter, I think it has the most so far!!

Anyway, as usual please let me know what you think! Or if you have any ideas..! Thanks :)

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Chapter Four - Madge.

I crept as silently as I knew how through the quiet streets. Twilight was upon the District and most people had gone back to their seperate houses for the night.

At least thats what we were supposed to do.

But tonight was different. Tonight some people were out and about, creeping through the streets, all heading for the same destination.

It was a secret, I had been told.

The meeting spread through whispers of mouth, from person to person, and there was no saying how many would actually turn up. Some disagreed with the notion, others agreed but were unable to sneak out or were afraid that the Peacekeepers would catch them.

It hadnt been easy to get out without my father noticing.

But he had been very busy lately, and I had stuffed pillows under the covers of my bed and prayed that he didnt come in to give me a kiss goodnight.

There was a chill in the air and I felt familiar doubt settle in as I waited to make a break for the meadow.

I shook my head, trying to clear it of all negative thoughts.

I needed to be able to think clearly tonight. Tonight was important.

A night that would go down in history.

I felt dizzy from trying to hold my breath, as it made white clouds in the air, signalling my whereabouts. I felt a tingle brush off my skin and the hairs on the back of my head stood up.

I turned, scanning left and right.

And thats when I saw him.

He sat almost casually on a bench at the edge of a small green, his bone structure thrown into harsh lighting by the overhead street light, making him look angry.

Maybe he was.

I padded closer untill I was a few feet from him.

"What are you doing here?" I whispered softly.

He jumped to his feet, startled, his eyes twirling in alarm untill they focused on me.

"Madge" Peeta breathed a sigh of relief "What are you doing here?".

I regarded him warily "I asked you first".

I had known him for so long, we had been in the same class in school for as long as I could remember. But these were dangerous times. It was hard to trust anyone.

Including yourself.

He frowned and gave me a strange look "I couldnt sleep". He sighed and sat back down.

I hesitated before I sat down beside him.

"I havent been sleeping well lately" he said quietly and I felt a tug on my heartstrings.

"Oh Peeta..." I whispered, unsure of what I could say, what I could do to make his pain go away.

I couldnt do it for him though. Only she could.

It was all for her.

He was silent for a while and then I remembered "So... so are you going...?".

My whispers suddenly sounded loud.

He looked at me intensly and said "Going where?".

Oh no.

"Havent you... I mean... Didnt you hear...?" I stuttered nervously. Was he supposed to know?

"Heard about what?" he frowned.

I swallowed and licked my dry lips. I had never said the word out loud and It hadnt been said to me either, just hinted at.

I couldnt say it. Not even then.

Rebellion.

If anyone ever heard, ever found out or witnessed or even guessed... I shuddered to think about what would happen...

It would be horrific.

"Theres a... a meeting tonight" I whispered.

"A meeting" he repeated mildly "For what?".

I looked away, then back at him, then away again. He really didnt know. Then, I supposed he lived in the Victor Village, maybe that was why he hadnt been told.

"Madge?".

I sighed "I- I cant exactly say...Its not something Im allowed to talk about...Do you understand?".

He shook his head, bewildered.

If it wasnt so serious, I would have laughed.

"Look" I whispered "I cant tell you. Not here. But I think that maybe you should come with me. You need to hear this".

Then it was his turn to look at me in suspicion.

"Just... Trust me" I whispered.

There was a heartbeat of silence and then he nodded slowly.

"Ok".

"Come on then, lets go" I looked up at the now black sky "We're already late".

I stood and started to creep away.

"But, wait!" he half whispered and I winced at the sound of his voice on the quiet street.

"What" I said so softly, it sounded like a feather drifting to the floor.

"Where are we going?" he asked as if it were the most obvious question.

If only he knew.

I turned and grinned at him through the dim light of the street lamp.

"If I told you that, Id have to kill you!".

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Despite my confident cover, I was a nervous mess inside. I had only a vague idea of where we were going and Peeta wasnt exactly forest wise either.

We'd be fine, though, I realised.

Peeta had survived the games.

Its almost funny how easy it was to forget that. Before the games, I had never regarded Peeta as strong or protective or street wise.

I guess I was wrong. You never really know a person.

I tripped on a raised underbush of the forest floor and felt his strong arms grab at my waist and pull me upright again.

His sudden closeness unerved me and I muttered a quick thanks, thankful he couldnt see my face in the darkness from the canopy of the trees.

We climbed a steep hill overun with thickets of bushes and suspicious looking trees. I felt like we were being watched and I kept turning around to make sure that we werent being followed.

I noticed Peeta also catiously scanning the area. The forest was thrown into shadow by the darkness of the night and the only light came from the moonlight that filtered in through gaps in the canopy.

I felt almost claustrophobic.

My breath came in shallow gasps as we climbed and finally, I saw through the protection of a group of trees, the light of a single torch shining in our direction.

That was the signal for the meeting place.

This was it.

We walked with a newly found curoiusity that pushed us to go faster. I slid through between two trees and my jacket snagged on something sharp.

It took me a moment to get it free and by the time I had emerged in the clearing, Peeta was already waiting for me.

He wasnt alone.

My jaw dropped as I took in the scene before my eyes.

We were in a large clearing, protected from the world by a thicket of berry bushes and tall trees. Furthest away sat a large boulder and beyond that lay the valley.

But it wasnt the scenery that surprised me. It was the people.

There had to be a hundred other people there, mostly of game eligibilty age, but I thought I also recognised a few nineteen and twenty year olds also. There were murmers of discussion taking place and it filled the clearing with a muted buzzing noise.

They were all sitting on makeshift chairs, such as logs, large rocks and even mounds leaves or dirt.

As I stood staring agape, something shifted in the atmosphere. Restlessness. Peeta grabbed my hand and pulled me down to sit on the cold ground, furthest back from the centre of the discussion.

"We've waited long enough" someone spoke loudly.

"Yes" said another voice "If anyone else was going to come they would have been here by now".

"We can spread the plan by word of mouth" agreed another.

The Plan?

"Ok, Ok" I heard a voice "I guess now is as good a time as any. You can turn that off now Reed, thanks".

I turned around slightly to see Gales younger brother turn off the torch that had led us to the meeting point.

If anyone else did come, they would have to find their own way.

"Ok people, listen up!" and then the source of the voice stood up on the boulder, in plain sight of everyone present.

My heart swelled in my chest.

Gale.

He stood, strong and powerful, commanding the attention and respect of everyone there instantly.

"So, we all know why we're here" he smiled " At least we think we do anyway...

We havent really talked about this for a reason. We cant. It is important that you understand now that this is our fight and no one else must know about it. This is a secret of the highest order...

If you do not think you can handle that, You should leave now". He paused for a few moments, but nobody moved.

"Ok" he nodded meeting the gaze of the audience head on "Then if we are to pull this off, you have to consider every possibility".

He paused. "And so here is my partner in crime to tell you what we have been talking about and to take some of your ideas" he finished and ducked off of the boulder.

Seconds later, she hopped fluidly onto the boulder and eyed the crowd. Katniss.

There were hisses of disdain and angry mutters almost immediatly. I felt Peeta freeze beside me. I thought I heard some people leaving, but I was too fixated on her to check.

She waited patiently for a calm to settle and she opened her mouth to speak.

"I know most of you hate me right now. For that I am sorry.

I never wanted this to happen and that is the honest truth.

But this, this is bigger than me and you. There is so much more to the picture.

And it will take all of us together to end this once and for all.

Make no mistake, we are at war. Ive seen it. Ive fought for my life and the lives others.

Just because we are losing doesnt mean it isnt happening.

The Capitol is taunting us!

And I for one, am sick of being used as a weapon to punish our ancestors..."

As she spoke, a gradual hum of agreement started to rise and I noticed a few people nodding.

She stood so powerful and sure, that everyones attention was riveted on her. And she met every gaze evenly.

"It is time to fight back!

But no longer in fear.

We will fight, in justice and in honour.

We will fight, not for each others death, but for each others safety.

For our families, for our friends, for our lovers.

We will fight, for our FREEDOM!

We will fight, for those who fought before us and those who will fight after we are gone.

We will fight, so that our children will not have to grow up in a world of fear and cruelty and death.

The adults have been worn down. They cant or wont rebel, so WHY NOT US??

They wont see it coming.

Its not the best plan, but its all we have.

It is time to fight back!"

She finished with gusto and her face was flushed from the passion she clearly felt for this cause.

She was breathing heavily, but she held her head high and shouted "Who's with me?".

I heard a shift and Gale hopped back up onto the boulder and stood at her right hand side. He gave her a look and she almost smiled.

"Who will fight with us?" she emphasized.

Silence. There was a heartbeat of dead silence... then another.... then ten more. I could hear my breath coming in and out, the rustle of the trees, the sounds of the forest...

And then...

"I am..."

There was a movement and I saw Katniss squinting her eyes at the person who stood up.

Except I didnt have to squint... because the person had been sitting right beside me all night.

Silence.

And then...

"Peeta..?"

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Thanks so much for reading another one of my chapters and please dont forget to review!!

Ok. Its official. Im starting up my own team. Its going to be called Team Confused! If you dont know what to do about Peeta/Gale, you can join!! (Katniss's feelings are contagious... :D)

OH! Something else I wanted to know just if you have time. I dont have much experience with male perspective (which is probably really obvious!) and one of the reviewers mentioned I was too lovey dovey with Gale...

Should I tone it down a bit?? I dont know... I just think that even though they dont speak emotions out loud as much as girls, that they still feel it... but maybe thats wrong..??? Anyway, let me know if you get the chance!

Thanks again!!!