Love is a Mist
I DO NOT OWN THE HUNGER GAMES
Lavender's POV
The woods was quiet, but my head was screaming. It was as if the quiet of the
woods was giving me room to scream, to cry. I ran to a meadow not far from my
usually hunting space and collapsed in the middle. I finally got the space I
need, but the need for it still surrounds me. I sat there for a while just
trying to process information. I finally looked up at my surroundings and
realized it was beautiful. The sky was a calm light blue with clouds floating
with out a care in the world. The grass was a perfect green. It seemed as if
this tranquil meadow couldn't exist. I then noticed a piece of parchment on one
of the trees. It was torn a bit and dirty and seemed to be an old note, maybe. I
got up and made my way towards it. I took it from the fish hook it had
previously been hanging from and realized it wasn't a note, but lyrics.
Deep in the meadow, under the willow, a bed of grass, a soft green pillow...
I remember this! It was my lullaby my mom would sing to me when I was upset. She hasn't done this in a while and kind of gave it up when I was thirteen. I could
finally see it upsetting her when she was singing. I tried not to show her my
distress anymore from then on.
I went back to where I was sitting and started singing. I was amazed that I
could remember it from so long ago. The melody flowed off my tongue and my
muscles started to relax. I laid my self down in the soft grass and finished off
the song looking up at the sky. I would remember this moment forever. The moment
when I was in complete peace.
After an hour, my mind started to wander to reality and I realized I left
everyone on the train! I bet there are going crazy trying to find me.
I jerked up from my spot and started to run for home. I made it to victors
village and paused before opening the gate. What if my parents are mad that I
ran off? I took in a deep breath and made it up to the porch of my house.
Instantly, Finn was out the door and threw his arms around my waist, his head
resting right under my chin. He was getting so big!
"Lav!" he started to cry and I felt horrible for leaving him. This must be as
scary for him as it is for me, Finn's just twelve. My parents then made there way to me and threw their arms around Finn and me.
"Lavender, you scared us," my mother slowly got out.
I answered with a short reply of, "I'm sorry."
It barely came in a whisper, but I knew my mom and dad heard me. We all pulled apart and Finn still had tears stream down his face.
"Mom and dad explained to me about what the Hunger Games is..." Finn tear
stained face said with a pout, that's when a few tears streamed down my face. I
should have been there when he found out. He's terrified. I pulled him in for
another hug and kissed the top of his head and whispered, " I'm sorry."
"What are you sorry about? You didn't do anything," Finn answered.
"I wasn't there for you..." we broke from the hug and I knew he wasn't mad at
me or disappointed with me. Finn then ran into the house and I assumed he needed
some alone time.
I turned to mom and dad and their faces looked to be tired and grew a little bit
more worn out. I then heard the door open and found Caspian and Eric making
their way outside. I could tell Caspian had been crying, but would never admit
it. We all just stared at each other looking confused, hurt, scared, and only
a little bit of hope of not being chosen at the Reaping.
Caspian pulled me in for a hug and it lasted a while. Safety and a wave of calm
rushed through me telling me it was alright for now. I could feel the tears of
relief start to stain his shirt.
"It will be fine. My name will be put in more times then yours," Caspian
tried soothing me, but it only freaked me out.
" You know just as well as me that I have as much chance of getting chosen as
you do," I pulled away from him as I said this to look him in the eyes. His
brown eyes turned sad and it told me he wished my statement wasn't true. Eric
tried getting the focus and pulled me to him next. He needs just as much comfort
then anyone else even though he tries to be the tough one in the situation.
"I just wanted to say goodbye," that caught me off guard.
"What do you mean goodbye," I pulled away from him and look at him with worried eyes.
"Lavender, the Reaping is tomorrow. I don't live here remember. I need to go
back to district 4. We were going to go back after the stop at district 12, but
then you ran and I had to see you and say goodness before I left." I hugged him once more hoping this wasn't our last goodbye.
"Lavender, we'll see each other again," I wanted to believe him, but my mind was telling me a different story.
PLEASE REVIEW! I love all my wonderful, lovely fans! I want to hear from you! What do you think will happen at the Reaping? ;) Is Caspian a better fit for Lavender then Eric?