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Lizzalia

Katniss' POV

I don't know what to do. I really don't want to meet Lucy today, I don't feel like it. But I made a promise, I have to keep promises.

But I do want to know more about Lucy, I barely know anything about her. If Gale is engaged to her, there must be a good reason why. I guess I am happy for Gale, but I still can't get the thought out of my head that it was Gale's bombs that killed Prim. But he did say he wouldn't of wanted to kill Prim, and that's the thing. I could tell if he was telling the truth, even though I haven't seen him in years.

It's 11:51 am, Lucy could be here any minute now. Too bad Peeta got out of meeting her, he's gone to work at the bakery. But I bet Peeta would be happy about that. Anything to do with Gale, makes him angry. I don't want him to get angry and Lucy, after all, it's not her fault Gale left.

"Mum?" I look up to see Sammy standing in front of me. I didn't even notice.

"Oh, yeah honey?" I say.

"Are you okay? You've been zoned out for a while now", Sammy says frowning.

"Yeah, I'm fine. Just thinking", I say.

"About Gale?" Sammy asks with a raised eyebrow.

I look at her closely. Sammy doesn't even know Gale, so how would she know I'd be thinking about him?

"How did you know?" I ask her.

Sammy shrugs and says, "Well, Lucy should be here soon, so I guessed it be something to do with Gale."

I look down, not realizing Sammy would say that. I must've sounded like and idiot asking. Obviously she would know I was thinking of Gale if Lucy was coming today.

"Mum, can I ask you a question?" Sammy asks quietly.

I look at her and nod my head, to let her go on.

"Did you ever love him?" Sammy spits out.

I frown and ask, "Who? Gale?"

Sammy nods her head slowly, "Yeah."

I feel taken back but I can answer that easily. "No, I didn't." Sammy looks a bit confused for some reason so I go on. "We were just friends, but it changed after a while..." I trail off not really sure what to say.

"Why did he leave to district 2?" Sammy asks me.

"He got offered a job", I answer.

"Yeah, but why did he take it?"

I think about this for a while. I don't really know why, I guess. I've always thought that he just wanted to leave me because he was selfish and it really was his bombs that killed Prim. But now I think about this more, the more possibilities I have. He could've not really loved me like he said, or it it was the only chance to get away. Maybe it was too much of a struggle to go back since district 12 got bombed? I mean, he was there the day it was bombed. Too much memories. But the Gale I know is too strong to give up like that. Maybe there's more of an explanation of why he left. I'm going to find out, I need to.

"I don't know", I say honestly. "There could be a whole lot of reasons why."

Sammy nods her head in agreement. "But have you ever asked anyone that knew Gale why he left?"

I stare at Sammy with curiosity, "What are you talking about?"

Sammy sighs before saying, "I mean, obviously someone knows besides Gale."

I finally know what Sammy's talking about now. She's hinting to me to ask Lucy about it. "Oh, Samantha Mellark, why didn't you just tell me to ask Lucy?"

"But that's not what I mean-"

"Oh, I love you", I say smiling and pulling her into a hug.

"But mum-

The door bell rings, interrupting Sammy. "Don't worry", I assure Sammy. "I'll ask her."

Sammy gives me a disappointed look, but I don't have the time to suss out what it is. I rush over to the door and open it, revealing a young, beautiful woman. She wears a yellow dress, with green flowers patterned on the dress. She has blonde hair, blue eyes. Just like Peeta.

I smile and say, "You must be Lucy."

She nods her head and says, "Yes, and you must be Katniss."

I smile and say, "Come on in." Lucy follows me inside to the dining table. "Just take a seat, I'll get us some tea."

Sammy's POV

As soon as I see mum dash into the kitchen, I hop down the stairs and to where Lucy sits.

"I know who you are", I state bluntly. Lucy jumps in fright, before turning in her seat, to face me.

She look me up and down before smiling. "Oh, you must be Katniss' daughter...Sally?"

"Sammy", I say a matter of factly.

"Oh...yes, sorry Sammy", Lucy says with an innocent smile. But I don't fall for it. I know her little secret.

"I'm not falling for your little trick, so give it up", I say crossing my arms. Lucy tries to break our gaze, but I won't stop looking into her evil blue eyes.

"I don't know what you're talking about", Lucy says quietly.

"You know exactly what I'm talking about!" I say angrily. It's true though, she does know what I'm talking about. It's quiet besides the kettle boiling in the kitchen.

"I can't-

"Okay!" Lucy gives up. "I know what you're talking about, but not so loud."

I be quiet but let her continue. "Go on."

"It's not what you think, it's more to it. I have reasons-

"Does your fiancee even know?" I ask.

Lucy looks at me with tears beginning to show in her eyes. She takes her time answering before saying, "No." She says it ever so quietly, that it's barely audible.

"I thought so, why would you tell Gale that you're a-

"A what?" I look up from Lucy to see my mum staring daggers at me. Lucy looks away from my mother, looking upset.

"Sammy, if you're torturing Lucy, you can leave", my mum says angrily, trying not to lose it.

I turn to Lucy and whisper, "Just don't make it hard on anyone. If you have to, hurt me."

"I don't want to hurt anyone", Lucy says letting a tear slip.

"Then don't. Tell him", I say referring to Gale.

Lucy nods her head before whispering, "I'm so sorry Sammy. I promise I'll stop it from happening."

I look at Lucy with no longer any anger. Maybe she has more to it then what I think. But how am I supposed to know what to believe?

"Don't bother", I say louder. "I'll be ready for it." I leave before mum or anyone can stop me. But I go up to my room and shut the door behind me. Luckily, Ryan's with dad so I don't have to worry much about being quiet.

I pull off my blankets from my bed, and stuff pillows, clothes and some folded blankets into it. I make sure that it's long and wide enough of my size, before placing the blanket back over the top. I look at it, proud of myself. It looks pretty much like I'm sleeping in there, you just can't quite see my head...But I hope that will convince mum. Plus, I won't be long. Mum probably won't even come and check on me, but it's there just in case.

I have to go now, before it's too late. I open my window, trying my best to be quiet. I feel the breeze come through the window as I quickly grab a random book from my desk and sneak out the window. So I can get back inside from the window, I have to make sure it's a little bit open. But I don't want much air coming into my room, so I place the book underneath my window, strong enough to lye there under its weight.

Like I planned, the ladder is still there; leaning against the outside of my bedroom. I climb carefully down the ladder, and again, try to be quiet. But no matter what, there's always a creak coming from it. But I don't worry about it too much.

I be careful as I approach the bottom, there's the lounge room window. I take a quick peek inside, to see mum happily talking away with Lucy. Good, she hasn't noticed me.

I leave the house, jogging. I told Haymitch to meet me at the meadow, I hope he hasn't forgotten. Well in the matter, isn't drunk.

I reach the meadow, not out of breath. I stop, and look around. There's barely anyone out, but the one's that are, stare at me. Again. What's up with these people and staring? I wish I had something to cover my face right now, I hate when people stare at me. But I think I'll be used to it by the time I'm dead.

I turn around, just in time to see Haymitch coming towards me. Fast, which is unusual for him. I frown and say, "What-

"Come on", Haymitch says as he grabs my wrist and pulls me along. He takes a left at a corner, heading away from the forest and meadow. We keep walking in silence, but our steps are rushed as we approach a big grass clearing. I haven't been here since the last time Jack took me on a date there...I shake the thought of my head and focus on what's happening.

Haymitch stops, which makes me stop as well. "Haymitch what's-

"No questions until I finish", Haymitch says seriously. Okay, it's good; he's not drunk.

I nod my head so he continues. "I got a letter from the capitol. From Isabelle. You're not going to like this...I'm not your mentor along with Effie anymore...Your parents are."

I gasp and open my mouth to say something but Haymitch stops me. "I'm not finished."

"I haven't told your parents yet, I'm not supposed to. But yes, I am going to tell them. But I'm not going to let them choose between you too; it's not fair for them to make a decision." Haymitch finishes off.

I take this all in before asking, "Is that all the letter said?"

Haymitch looks at me closely for a while, before saying, "Not exactly. But you don't have to worry about that."

I nod my head slowly. "Anything else I need to know?"

"You and Ryan can't fight for each other", Haymitch answers calmly.

"What do you mean?" I ask a bit puzzled.

"I mean, you can't sacrifice yourselves", Haymitch tells me.

"What?" I ask not believing his words.

"Samantha, I'm not trying to be rude, or whatever you think I am. But you have to listen to me. You and Ryan are both gonna try and protect each other in the arena. But it's stupid, because you both can care for yourselves-

"Wait", I interrupt. "Are you saying I can't look after my little brother?"

"He's not little anymore Samantha, and no I'm saying-

"Are you kidding me?" I say. "No matter how old we be, I'm always going to look after Ryan. He's my little brother no matter what. If you expect me to not look after him in the arena, your crazy." I shake my head.

"No, Samantha you're not getting my point!" Haymitch explains.

"Then what is your point?" I ask crossing my arms.

"My point is...You have to ally with some people, like your father and mother did in the Quarter Quell. I have a plan, but you have to trust me on this. Please, sweetheart?"

I look him over, wondering what his big idea is. "You answer my questions and listen to what I have to say, and you have a deal."

"Okay, fire away", Haymitch says.

"Did you know about Lucy?" I ask.

"About that Gale and her are engaged or what?" Haymitch asks a bit confused.

"I mean 'or what.'"I say. "Did you know that Lucy works for the capitol?"

"What are you talking about Samantha? You're not making any sense", Haymitch tells me.

"Wait...so I'm the only one that knows?" I say curiously.

"Obviously, now what is it?" Haymitch asks.

I take a deep breath before telling Haymitch about who Lucy really is. "Lucy works for Isabelle. Gale doesn't even know, Haymitch. They're planning something..." I trail off, lost for words.

"Sammy, you have to tell me. What are they planning?" Haymitch urges me.

I sigh and say, "Isabelle is organizing an attack while Ryan and I are in the arena. But the attack isn't going to be in the arena, it's going to be here. Again."

"So, they're going to bomb district 12 again?" Haymitch asks.

"Not precisely...I don't know what it is, but it's definitely not going to be a bomb. Something different; something new", I answer.

I'm lying to him, it's the only way. I know exactly what Isabelle's up to, I'm ready for it; just like I told Lucy. I don't know if she can stop it in time, but I need to tell someone about what's going to happen, but who?

Isabelle's going to plan an attack in the arena, not here like I said. They're going to fake a death, a big one. To make mum and dad think I'm dead and to worry Ryan. But Ryan has to be strong, and I know he will be. The hovercraft is going to take me back to the capitol, not district 12 like I am supposed to if I die. Isabelle's eventually going to use me for her advantage against mum or dad. Most likely mum, though.

I think I know how Isabelle's going to use me, but I don't know for sure. At least I have a clue.

"How do you know all of this?" Haymitch asks me.

Because I've been doing some hacking...some huge hacking. I might look like a normal girl that's about to enter an arena with one trick up her sleeve, but I also have another skill. That skill just happens to be with electronics. I'm a complete nerd, if you think about it. But at least it's come in handy.

I smile slightly. "I've been handy with electronics lately."

Again, soooo sorry I haven't updated in a while! But I PROMISE I'll update ASAP! But just letting you know, I might be busy with my other fanfics for a while.

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