Hunger Games: When All is Lost
Chapter 7 of my Hunger Games story.
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Coldchels: Well, here it is.
Nightlocksvictim: Thanks, glad you enjoyed it, here's the next chapter.
Guest: Yup, plot twist :)
VikkiTayler: Thanks, glad you enjoyed it, yeah, a little plot twist I thought you'd like.
Hungergamesfan015: Yeah well, like I said, Malum is illegitimate; Haymitch was blind drunk when it happened.
Odds in my Flavor: Thanks, glad you are enjoying it.
Ejsmommy: Thanks, it's an idea I've been toying with since the start of the story.
Smiles1998: Thanks, glad you enjoyed it, well, read on to see what happens next.
sundragons: Thanks. Oops, oh well, just think of it as he found out from his mother's will or something.
jc52185: Thanks, glad you enjoyed it.
hgfan: Well, the way I saw it was that only the Capitol had access to that DNA and District 12 can only collect it, that's the way I see it.
HG fan: Suspect, try culprit, it's practically been shown that Malum did it.
kaylaheartshungergames: Thanks, glad you enjoyed it.
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Now onto the story.
Disclaimer: Hunger Games belongs to Suzanne Collins.
Safe
PEETA POV
I was relieved that Katniss was finally free, with Malum arrested her living nightmare was almost over. Right now we were currently sitting next to Prim's bed. The events of Malum's capture had drained her, so Katniss was exhausted and resting her head on my shoulder. Mrs Everdeen was also sitting in the room, on the opposite side of the bed. She looked over toward us worried.
"It's okay Mrs Everdeen." I reassured her, "Katniss is okay, the guy who did this has been arrested."
She nodded and then smiled.
"Good, well, I must say, it's lucky you came along when you did." She stated softly, "I'm also relieved that the two of you have sorted everything out."
I nodded and then smiled wider as Katniss straightened up.
"Hey, sleep well?" She nodded, "Yeah…nothing?"
I shook my head when suddenly we heard Prim groan. Almost immediately Katniss leapt up. Sure enough Prim opened her eyes.
"K-Katniss?" She murmured. "I'm here Prim, we're all here."
"But…he…It was…" She began but Katniss smiled and shook her head, "It's over now, he's gone. You just relax; I'll go let the doctor know you're awake."
I left with Katniss as Mrs Everdeen advised Katniss to inform the doctor of Prim's recovery and then get some proper sleep. After informing the doctor of Prim's recovery I led Katniss back to her ward, despite her complaints I reasoned with her.
"Katniss, you're mother is right, you've not slept properly in a long time." I explained, "If you want to recover and get out of this hospital then you need your rest."
"Fine." Katniss sighed, "I'll do it…on one condition."
I looked at her confused until she clarified.
"Stay with me."
I smiled and kissed her.
"Of course." I replied.
Once Katniss was in bed I sat down and we talked for a while until she fell asleep. I smiled, relieved that it was finally over, she was finally safe.
KATNISS POV
When I awoke I realized that I must've slept for longer than I thought, I had slept all through the day and it was now the following day. Peeta was asleep in the makeshift cot that had been set up in the corner of the room. I smiled and headed over to him, he woke up as I approached.
"Hey." I greeted, he smiled and clambered out of bed, "How are you feeling?"
"Much better," I replied before we kissed, "You and mom were right, I really needed sleep."
He laughed and once we were both fully awake we headed to Prim's ward. Mom and Prim were both awake but must've slept well too, Prim looked more relaxed than she had been when I last saw her and the dark shadows under mom's eyes were gone. They smiled when I came in.
"Katniss, there you are." Mom stated, "We've just heard from the doctor, they've finally finished all their tests and it looks like we'll all be able to return home by tomorrow at the latest."
"That's great." I replied, happy to finally be getting out of the hospital.
I sat down next to Prim's bed and Peeta mumbled something about giving us time to ourselves before leaving. I laughed, typical of Peeta, thinking of others before himself.
I shifted in my seat for a moment before finally I couldn't wait any longer.
"So, we've all got a clean bill of health?" I asked, mom and Prim nodded and Prim explained, "The doctor came by and told us, he was going to tell you but we knew you needed to sleep and that you'd come here so we told him we'd tell you."
I smiled, I felt relieved at this, I didn't want to think about what might have happened otherwise. Finally Peeta returned, along with Gale and Madge and we all at talking and exchanging news. After telling the others about our full recovery we received word that Malum had officially been arrested and was now locked away in jail for the rest of his life. Upon hearing the news Haymitch had drank himself into a stupor. It wasn't clear if he was celebrating or just trying to forget. I smiled and as I kissed Peeta again I relaxed, everything was going to be okay. There were a lot of things I still needed to recover from, but I would make it, I knew I would.
End of chapter and of story, hope you enjoyed it, read and review please.