~Part 4~
Kyan, with Prim in his arms, ran as fast as he could back to the District Twelve car and into Prim's room. By that time, the attack had ended and Prim was worn out. "Come on Prim. Let's get you cleaned up," Kyan said. Prim nodded and, with Kyan's help, walked to the bathroom. Using a damp cloth, she cleared her face of any traces of blood.
"Thanks Kyan," Prim said. Kyan shook his head. "No problem," Kyan said. "Let me get you some water," he said. Kyan walked out of the room.
While he was out, Prim sat down on the bed, think about what her parents were doing at that moment. Were they discussing Prim's and Kyan's strategies? Getting ready for the arrival in the Capitol? Prim was not sure.
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"I don't know what we are going to do!" Katniss exclaimed. "I got word from the dining car that Prim was rushed out of there, coughing up blood!" she added. Tears were welling in her eyes. It was too much for her to take. "She doesn't stand a chance out there," she said, sounding defeated.
"She'll be fine Kat," Peeta said, calmly. He wiped his wife's tears.
"How do you know?" she asked.
"Because she is ours," he answered. It brought a smile to Katniss' face. "You're right. She'll be fine," she said. Katniss stood up. "I'm going to go and check on her," she said. Peeta nodded and Katniss walked out the door.
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Prim looked up when she heard a knock on the door. "Kyan?" she called. "No dear. It's mom," Katniss answered. Tears welled in Prim's eyes. She stood up and walked over to the door. She opened it.
"Mom?" she whispered, tears streaming down her cheeks. Prim threw herself at her mother, hugging her. Katniss hugged back. "It's going to be ok sweetie. I know it will," she whispered. Katniss lead Prim back over to her bed and had her lay down with her head propped up. We'll be in the Capitol in about three more hours, so rest up. Is Kyan bringing water?" she asked.
Before Prim could answer, Kyan entered the room. "Oh! Hello Katniss," he said. "Great! You brought the water," Katniss said. Kyan handed Katniss the glass of water and brought a chair over and sat in it. Katniss, supporting Prim's head, held the glass to her daughter's lips and told her to drink.
Prim took small sips of the water until her head stopped throbbing. "Thanks mom," she said.
"No problem Prim. Get some rest. I'll wake you when we arrive," Katniss said. She kissed Prim on the forehead, led Kyan out of the room and left Prim to rest.