A/N: Hey I'm back already for a short chapter. Remember that phone call Athea got from President Snow? Well you're about to find out what she wants.

Athea DiMae (District 13)

"I request your presence as soon as possible," the chilling voice of President Snow drifts through the speaker as though she is standing right next to me.

"What?"

"We have matters that need discussed. I know you may be curious as to what but I cannot disclose such information over the phone. I know how nosey that damn Marcus is, and I wish this to be kept between us for the time being."

"Okay," I try to form words, but they aren't making it out of my mouth. Am I going to the Capitol?

"Wonderful, I already have a hovercraft dispensed for your location. It should be arriving in the next few hours."

The next few hours? I'm about to argue with her, but my instinct stops me. One does not disagree with President Snow. I don't want to go so willingly though. So I decide to try and bargain.

"I ask for one thing," I say coolly.

"And what would that be?"

"I want to visit District 3."

The other line is silent, and I can hear the booming throb of my heartbeat in my ears.

"I imagine this is for your brother?" She asks.

"Yes," I answer.

"Very well then. My answer is no."

My first thought was that she had agreed and then her disapproval sinks in. I decide to fight back.

"Then I will not be coming."

"Athea," she laughs lightly, "you're in no position to deny my offer."

When I don't say anything she continues.

"You may be across Panem, but rest assured I know how to find you. I know how to twist your emotions until you crack. Now if you want what's best for you and your family, and I'm sure any mother would, you will come to the Capitol. I have urgent business for you."

How do I deny the request? I don't believe in Snow bluffing, she doesn't need to bluff. She has so much power in her hands that with the snap of her fingers she could probably have my entire family taken… and killed.

"Okay," I say because that's the only thing I have.

"Good, I'll be seeing you soon."

Click.

I do not relinquish the phone from my ear yet because my mind has left my body and is now fluttering around inside some made-up world that includes me being executed by Miss Snow herself. What could she possibly want with me? Haven't I kept quiet and obeyed her conditions. Well besides calling my brother, but she doesn't know about that.

"Athea?" I turn to see Tenner. He looks concerned. I finally realize I am gripping the phone and I set it down and take a deep breath.

"I'm okay," I whisper and I walk right past him and out the door. I need to see Lucian, and I need to see my children.

"I'm going with you," is the first thing he says once I'm able to explain the situation. As always he is adamant.

"You can't," I say as I throw random articles of clothing into my bag. A few hours does not give me much time to put myself together for cross-Panem travel, but I'll have to make do.

"So you expect me to just stay here while you go off to talk to the devil herself?"

"No," I tell him, "but I don't know what else to do."

"You can't go by yourself! Why didn't you say no?"

"Lucian, are you telling me that I should say no to the woman who has the willingness and resources to kill us all? The woman sent us here and she can certainly bring us back."

Lucian is quiet because he knows I'm right. He knows that Snow has us in her perfectly manicured claws, and there is nothing he can do about it.

"I just…" he begins, but I stop him.

"You need to be here for them," I say gesturing to the living room where three little heads are staring at the television, completely oblivious to what's going on around them. "They need a parent."

Lucian plops down on the bed defeated.

"I can't believe I'm giving into your demands again," he says.

"That's because you're smart," I smile, and he chuckles lightly.

"Where are you going?" Mara asks her arms crossed like she's some kind of worried mother. I would laugh if the situation I was about to get myself in weren't so dire.

Alida grabs onto my pants, her eyes looking glassy. I place my hand on her head and ruffle her hair in an attempt to comfort her. I haven't left this place since I first stepped foot after leaving the arena. I have never not been here for any of my children, and I can see Alida is not comprehending this very well.

"I'll be back soon. I have something important I have to do," I tell her. She nods her head, but tears begin to stream down her face anyways.

"Can we come?" Mara asks and I shake my head.

"You need to stay here and watch your father for me," I look over at Lucian who is standing awkwardly in the doorframe.

"I want to comeeeee," she whines.

"Mara, please. Now come and say good-bye." I lean down and Alida finds her way into my arms immediately. Mara resigns her pouting to join her sister.

I look over at Faunas who is staring wide-eyed at me, his crayon clasped tightly in his little hand. My first thought is that he knows something is going on. I don't know how he would, but nonetheless I make my way over to him, and kneel next to him.

"I'll be home soon. I promise."

"Okay," he whispers and I smile at him in an attempt to provide reassurance. "Bye Mama."

I step back from him. What if this is my last time here? What if she decides to off me? I take a deep breath and attempt to stabilize my emotions. One should not worry about those things they cannot change.

Lucian escorts me to the hangar that lies on the top floor of the underground compound of District 13. We do not speak, but every time I make eye contact with him I can tell he's struggling to accept this.

The hovercraft is already there when I arrive and a man dressed in a Peacekeeper outfit stands impatiently outside the door.

"Let's go," he says gruffly but I tell him I need a second. I can see the anger on his face at my refusal. I'm sure he's not used to being told no without at least being able to back hand the offender. However, this isn't Scarlett Snow's Panem, this is District 13 and I will not tolerate his superiority complex.

"I'll see you soon," I promise, but I'm not even sure if I'll be able to keep it.

Lucian is silent, but he nods his head slightly.

"I'll find a way to get a hold of you as soon as I land."

Another small nod.

I don't want to say good-bye so instead I climb up the stairs to the entrance of the hovercraft.

"Athea!" He calls and I turn to face him.

"I…. I love you," he yells over the whirling engine of the hovercraft.

"And I love you," I say back, and then I climb in through the entrance of the transportation that may be flying me to my death.

A/N: We'll find out what happens a bit later, but until then we will be returning back to our tributes! What do you guys think is going to happen? Please leave me a review!

-Kayla