A/N: So I just want to give another HUGE shout-out to "knd number 7" on here. They have been the biggest supporter EVER of this series, and I can't express how much that means to me.

So this is just kind of going to be a filler. I have to figure out what I'm going to do in between here and the Quarter Quell announcement. Plus I just like some fluff haha I hope you enjoy this after all the sad district visits.

Katniss POV

I woke up to sunlight streaming in from the tinted windows of the train. As Effie always said, the train's movement was comforting, not disturbing. The familiar smell of red – not white, red, mind you – roses filled the room.

I turned in the arms of my lover to face him. He looked peaceful for the very first time in 11 days as he slept. There were traces of a smile around his mouth. His breathing was slow and deep, his heartbeat relatively slow.

His heartbeat. The only thing that could truly calm me down at night was the sound of his heartbeat. Because it was a reminder that he was still alive, that we were still alive, that our families were still alive.

Not realizing what I was doing, I found my fingers tracing his jawline. His eyes fluttered open at the contact.

He immediately smiled when he saw me. "Good morning beautiful."

I smiled. "Good morning."

Peeta leaned down and kissed me lightly on the lips, then the two of us got up and headed out into the main car.

We were stopped in our tracks by the people there.

Everyone was there. The living and the dead.

"Oh look who decided to wake up!" called my father. Little Rue stood next to him.

I glared at him but smiled and ran into his arms. At first I was surprised at how human he seemed, but then I remembered he's been a ghost for so many years, he's probably been able to master the ghost techniques.

When I let go, I looked down at Rue, who was smiling up at me with her ever-so-dazzling smile.

"Oh, do you want a hug too?" I asked her teasingly.

"Well duh," she said. I laughed and hugged her like I would Prim; I picked her up and she wrapped her arms and legs around me.

I set her down and went around and hugged everyone else.

"So what brings you all here?" asked Jade, who had just finished hugging everyone as well.

"We figured you could use a little extra company on the way home," Robbie said with a cheeky little smile.

"Well you figured right," said Haymitch with a smile. "I can't deal with these people alone."

Effie laughed and smacked him on the arm, causing everyone else to laugh along with her.

We all sat down somewhere in the room and just talked for hours and hours. Well it felt like that.

"And this girl can sing, let me tell you!" said Robbie, pointing to Cat. Cat blushed and looked down.

"Ain't that the truth," said Andre. Cat's face was so red it was laughable.

Suddenly an idea popped into my head.

"I could go for a little…what did they call it, Daddy?" I asked my dad, involuntarily calling him Daddy. My dad beamed at me.

"Karaoke?" he suggested.

"That," I said with a smile.

Everyone looked around at each other, seeming to approve of that idea.

"I say it's a go. Seriously, all of you have amazing singing voices. I never would have guessed that much sound could come from you guys," said Cinna. We all smiled sheepishly at his compliment.

"What first?" asked Jade.

Peeta POV

"Has anyone ever heard of Carrie Underwood? She was a REALLY famous singer way back in the years of like, 2012. I know, long time ago. But seriously…she's AMAZING," said Cat, gushing about her favorite artist.

And actually, I did know who Carrie Underwood was. Quite well actually. See, I took a historical music class when I was at school. We went over the different genres. One of the ones we went over was called "country music". Carrie was one of the top people.

The smiles on everyone's faces seemed to confirm that everyone knew her.

"Favorite song?" asked Tori.

"Good Girl," chorused almost everyone in reply.

The adults in the room hung their heads. Of course we would all like one of her "rougher" songs.

"Hey good girl, got your head in the clouds! I bet you I can tell you what you're thinking about!" Katniss began out of nowhere with her stunning voice.

"You'll see a good boy, gonna give you the world! But he's gonna leave you cryin' with your head in the dirt!" sang Jade with an equally amazing voice. They really had the feel of the song, if you get what I mean.

"His lips are drippin honey but he'll sting you like a bee! So lock up all your love and go and throw away the key!" belted out Cat, her voice coming out clear and concise. I smiled at the three girls.

"Hey good girl, get out while you can!" pitched in little Rue, her voice sounding much more childish but good nonetheless.

"I know you think you got a good man!" sang Tori.

"Why, why you got to be so blind! Why don't you open up your eyes! It's just a matter of time," we all sang together.

"Till you find!" sang Amelia.

"He's no good girl. No good for you. You better get to gettin' on your goodbye shoes," I sang with a prissy girl voice on purpose. Everyone laughed.

"And go. Go. Go-Better listen to me, he's low. Low. Low!" sang Jade.

We went on in with the second verse, and then we were all surprised when the one and only Effie Trinket decided to belt out the bridge.

"He's no good girl, why can't you see! He'll take your heart and break it, listen to me, yeah!" she belted, shocking us all with her amazing voice.

We continued and finished with the rest of the song.

When we ended, everyone was high fiving and laughing.

This was just one of those only times where you feel HAPPY with this life. And I was basking in it, enjoying every last second of it.

Haymitch looked out the window and sighed.

"We're almost to District 12's train station," he said.

I felt my heart fall a little bit.

"Don't worry. We'll be back soon, promise," said Rue. I smiled.

She came up and kissed me on the cheek, like a daughter would to a father.

Jade POV

My heart swelled with awe at the sight of Rue kissing Peeta's cheek. That was just the sweetest thing ever.

"See you soon," said Katniss's dad. We waved goodbye, and then they all disappeared into thin air.

15 Minutes Later

The seven of us walked slowly up to the Victor's Village. We were all very antsy because we wanted to see our loved ones.

In the yard was a scene that will stay with me for as long as I live.

Clove, Prim, Frankie, and one of Peeta's brothers were out in the front yard of my home. They were running, jumping, dancing around, and singing with the brightest smiles ever on their faces.

We watched on as Clove scooped Prim up into her arms and they spun around in circles until they fell into the soft white snow.

With this life we live each day, it's so hard to feel like you don't have a care in the world. It takes a lot to make us feel like that. But judging by the way that my three other best friends stared on at the scene with smiles and teary eyes, I would say that this scene was finally able to do that.

Frankie looked up and noticed us, and I put my finger up to my lips. He nodded.

I snuck up behind Clove, who had stood back up.

Once I was right behind her, I whispered in her ear.

"Boo."

She shrieked so loud that I swear my ears started to bleed.

"You should have screeched louder. I'm not sure if that Capitol heard you or not," I said, laughing. I could see my ragged breaths in the frozen air.

Clove hugged me as tight as she could, as though it was her aim to break every bone in my body. I smiled and hugged her back.

"Missed you," she said quietly.

"Missed you too," I replied, closing my eyes for only a moment.

Clove smiled and then let me go, and I took dramatic breaths to tease her.

Katniss was carrying Prim in her arms, and Frankie was hugging Cat tightly. Peeta was smiling and talking to his brother.

"CLOVE WEST! WHAT ARE YOU-" began my dad, seeing that Clove had no coat or gloves or anything on over her shorts and t-shirt.

Clove West. Guess Clove is officially part of the family, I thought with another smile.

Dad's anger quickly turned in to happiness as he saw that we had returned from our 11 day trip.

"Alright, Clove AND Jade West. If you are going to stay outside, you will wear a coat," said Dad, still smiling.

I rolled my eyes playfully as he walked up and hugged me.

Mrs. Everdeen walked out of the house and gave Katniss a slightly awkward hug. They were still trying to work out the differences between each other regarding Katniss's dad's death.

Another familiar figure walked up from the street behind us.

"I believe I should receive a hug as well," Gale said all professional-like to all of us.

The four of us returning went up and hugged Gale. Gale held on to Katniss for the longest time. I smiled playfully at the two of them.

We stood quietly in the open air of the Victor's Village. Haymitch had walked to his house right after we had arrived here, and I could see him watching the television with a drink in his hand. Peeta's mother stared out the window, a hostile look in her eyes. Peeta's mother had never treated her family right. But Peeta, being the man that he is, loved her just the same.

"Oh, Gale, I figure I should ask you…we're having a big dinner at our house. Would you and your family like to join us?" asked Katniss's mom.

See, Gale's family still was relying on Gale's hunting and trading to keep food on the table. All of our families could EASILY provide for him, but he wouldn't take any of it. He was too modest and humble to do that.

"Oh no, but thanks. We're having a big dinner at home tonight. In fact, I should probably head home. Just wanted to say hi to you guys," said Gale. Something in his eyes said otherwise, but we had learned not to argue with him.

"Alright. Tell Hazelle and the kids that we all said hi!" said Cat cheerfully.

Gale smiled and nodded, waving at us as he headed back to his house.

Cat POV

"Well like I said, we're having a big group dinner at our house if anyone wants to come over," said Mrs. Everdeen.

"Yay! I love group dinners!" I said, my childish side reappearing for the first time in a long time.

My brother's eyes lit up. He always said that he was afraid of the Games changing me forever, taking away my childishness, my innocent manner. Anytime that side of me resurfaced, he always got so happy about it.

Jade smiled and shook her head.

"I'm going to change into something comfortable. Be over in a little bit," she said, and then she and her family walked into their house.

The others just sort of murmured their agreements and then headed to their own homes.

I decided to go ahead and do the same. These Capitol clothes were so…pristine for the most part.

As I sorted through my drawers in my room, I found a pair of what were called "sweatpants" and a light pink t-shirt. I took my hair out of its sophisticated braid and then combed through it. I decided to leave it down today.

I didn't bother grabbing a jacket, because I was only walking to the house next door.

When I walked in, I was immediately hit with the scent of Katniss's favorite meal, lamb stew.

Peeta and Jade were already there and changed into more comfortable attire, much like my own. They had already sat down at the table.

Frankie had gone over to Peeta's house to talk to Peeta's brothers, whom he had gotten along with very well since we all moved into this place.

Clove was sitting next to Jade on one side, and Prim sat on her other. Katniss sat next to Prim, and Peeta sat next to Katniss. Katniss's mother sat next to Peeta, leaving an open seat next to both Katniss's mother and Clove.

I took a seat next to Clove, and a plate full of steaming lamb stew was handed to me. I didn't hesitate to dig in.

As we ate our food and drank the most delicious hot chocolate I have ever had, we talked about our thoughts on the Victory Tour and what could happen in the future.

"Have you thought about the Quell?" asked Katniss's mother quietly.

I sighed. I had been thinking about it. I was wondering what would happen, if Clove and Prim were in danger.

"Yeah…what do you think they'll do, Mrs. Everdeen?" said Jade politely.

Mrs. Everdeen shrugged. "By the way, how many times do I have to tell you guys to just call me Elizabeth?"

Jade smiled. Katniss's mother had insisted that we call her by her first name rather than referring to her as Mrs. Everdeen, yet she continued to call her Mrs. Everdeen.

Jade's smile vanished as she wondered what could possibly be done for the third quell.

The first two were terrible. The first one, the twenty fifth Games, called for a vote on who to send into the arena. The second one called for twice as many tributes to be put into the Games, but still only one of them could arise victorious.

That was the one that Haymitch won.

I tried to think of all the possibilities. Sending in THREE TIMES as many tributes? Sending in people over the age of 18? Sending in the relatives of the victors, if they had any?

Sending in the victors themselves again?

No. no, that's IMPOSSIBLE. I know the Capitol is cruel, but to do that? That would be unthinkable.

"Let's not worry about that. Let's just enjoy the food and have a great night," said Prim, trying to boost our spirits.

And we did exactly that.

Prim POV

I lay quietly in bed next to Katniss. Though there was plenty of rooms for us to each have our own room, I had wanted to stay with Katniss like the old times.

"Will you promise me something?" I asked Katniss.

She turned to me.

"Anything," she said honestly.

I sighed.

"Will you promise that if I get reaped for the Quell that you'll at least try to carry on?" I said, knowing that because of who I was, the odds were again not in my favor.

I mean seriously. For one, I was saved by my sister last time, who is one of the FOUR people who broke all the rules of the Games by having them all get out of the arena. My odds are basically nothing to everything if that makes any sense to you.

Katniss's eyes were really shiny in the moonlight all of the sudden.

She pulled me close to her and didn't say a word. I could feel liquid running down the back of my neck, and I didn't have to think too hard to tell what it was.

"Katniss, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have said that," I said, turning around in her arms to face her.

She had tears streaming down her face. Just what I was afraid of.

"Don't cry. It's ok," I said, wiping them off of her face.

She smiled at me.

"I just don't want anything to happen to you, little duck," she said.

Little duck. That nickname has so much behind it.

My eyes started to get misty.

"But if anything does, I will do everything in my power as a human being to save you," Katniss said, with such sincerity it scared me.

"And if you can't?" I squeaked.

"If I can't, then you must always know that I'm right here and that you'll never be alone no matter where you end up," Katniss said, taking my hand in hers.

I smiled.

"I believe you," I said honestly.

Katniss chuckled under her breath. She removed her hand from mine.

"Good. Now let's get some sleep," she said quietly, brushing the hair in my face away.

I grabbed her hand again.

"Goodnight, Katniss," I said and closed my eyes.

"Goodnight, little duck," she replied softly.

When I had almost fallen asleep, as if on cue, Katniss's soft voice rang out in my ears.

"Deep in the meadow

Under the willow

A bed of grass

A soft green pillow," she sang.

"Lay down your head

And close your eyes

And when they open

The sun will rise," I finished for her.

She squeezed my hand tighter. That was the last thing I remembered before I fell asleep.

A/N: TADA! I know this jumps like all over the place but hope you enjoyed the fluffiness! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE WITH AN ADORABLE PRIM ON TOP, PLEASE REVIEW!