''Are you excited?'' Annie Rose asked as they walked into the Capital Justice Building.
''Mostly nervous, but yes.'' Kat giggled.
''Don't worry my dear, I'm nervous for you.'' Johanna smiled, rubbing her daughter's back for comfort.
''As am I for you.'' Kat smiled. Johanna smiled as they walked into one of the backrooms. Kat walked in to see over a dozen stylists setting up diffrent stations. Kat looked around in confusion, but was slightly realived to see Vienna appear in front of her. Vienna immediately went to work on Kat.
''Why are all these people here?'' Kat asked as Vienna applied make-up to her cheeks.
''They're here to make your day perfect.'' Vienna said in a cheerfull tone. ''Even if it took more than usually needed.'' This helped Kat feel slighlty less awkward for rushing her engagement.
''But it's just a ceremony.'' Kat said.
''Actually, we've decided to be a little old fashioned and also have a reception, in which all of your fellow tributes and their families will attend as well as your friends and their families.'' Vienna explained, applying a series of colors to Kat's lips to add a ''Capital Touch.''
''I'm guessing that they've also invited the gamemakers?'' Kat said. Vienna looked at Kat through the mirror, nodding her head silently and then going back to Kat's make up.
''Great, I have to spend my wedding night worrying about how they're going to kill me.'' Kat groaned.
''Actually, they are debating wheather or not to bring that girl back in. Since your pregnant and all.'' Vienna said. ''But don't worry, it won't affect your canditacy.
''What? No, I did all of this for a reason. And I'm sticking to it.'' Kat said loudly, causing some stylists to stop from there work for a moment and stare at her.
''Oh get back to work.'' Haymitch said as he walked into the room and over to Kat. The stylists stared for another moment, and then went back to work.
''So you want to make Ever go in for me, I hear?'' Kat asked, staring at Haymitch's reflection in the mirror.
''Yes I do, and It's for a good reason.'' Haymitch said, walking over to Kat's side. Kat looked up at Haymitch, rolling her eyes.
''And what would that reason be?'' Kat asked. Vienna gently pulled Kat's face towards the mirror again.
''Stay still!'' Vienna hissed. Haymitch walked back to his original place behind Kat.
''Do you really want to put your future child through what your Finace' went through?'' Haymitch asked.
''What are you talking about?'' Kat asked, raising her eyebrows.
''Finnick died before Fletcher was even born Katniss! Do you really want to deprive Fletcher of his own child?'' Haymitch asked sternly. Kat went quiet for a moment.
''No, but it's too late now.'' Kat said.
''No it's not!'' Haymitch said.
''This is my choice Haymitch!'' Kat said.
''Can we please do this later?'' Vienna asked. ''I have two days worth of makeup to put on this girl and I only have 2 hours.'' Vienna said.
''I need to know if Kat really wants to stay in these games.'' Haymitch said. ''They even said they'd put Ever back in the games if it was needed.'' Haymitch said, looking at Kat through the mirror.
''That's what everyone said?'' Kat asked raising her eyebrows.
''There may of been a couple of disagreements, but they were overruled.'' Haymitch said.
''That's because those were Ever's parents you dimwit.'' Kat scoffed.
''Well then of course they would vote against it.'' Haymitch said. ''Plus why do you care? No matter what your a shoe in for president. You've already gotten a spot in the tour.''
''Your beginning to sound like Lavina's mother.'' Kat spat. ''And I don't care. And if your going to be talking about this all night, just leave now!''
''Just tell me what I'm telling the gamemakers and I'll be on my way!'' Haymitch said.
''Tell them that they can place their filthy lips on my ass and kiss it because I'm staying in the games.'' Kat said angrily.
''And if you die?'' Haymitch asked, staring her down through the mirror.
''Then I die.'' Kat shrugged.
''Your making a huge mistake you know that?'' Haymitch asked before walking out the door.
''Yeah I don't really think I am.'' Kat spat as Haymitch slammed the door behind him.
''What just happend?'' Lavinia asked, walking over to Kat's station.
''Haymitch was telling me that I could leave the games if I wanted to.'' Kat said.
''So then why are we here?'' Lavinia asked.
''Pardon?'' Kat asked.
''That's why we're here isn't it? Because your trying to get sponsors?'' Lavinia asked.
''No, we're here because I love Fletcher and I want to marry him.'' Kat said.
''Well still, your smart for saying yes. I bet that Ever girl will be fine.'' Lavinia said.
''What? I said no to Haymitch.'' Kat asked.
''You said no?'' Lavinia asked angrily.
''Yes.'' Kat answered.
''Wait- what?'' Lavinia asked.
''Oh good heavens, she isn't backing out of the games!'' Vienna said. ''Now leave so I can finish her makeup!'' Vienna said.
''But how could you say no?'' Lavinia asked.
''It doesn't matter, I said no and I meant it. Now accept it and let me get married.'' Kat said. Lavinia rolled her eyes and walked away.
''Personally I think your doing the right thing.'' Vienna said as lavinia went back to her station.
''Really?'' Kat asked, surprised.
''Of course, I mean your changing the entire country, you know?'' Vienna said, beginning to curl Kat's long brown hair. Kat smiled.
''Well as long as you think so.'' Kat smiled. Just then Johanna walked over to her daughter. Kat rolled her eyes.
''If your here to tell me how stupid I'm being for not backing out of the games, I'm not in the mood.'' Kat spat. Johanna's eyes widened as she shook her head, taking a seat on the chair next to her.
''That's not why I came over here at all dear.'' Johanna said in a soft tone.
''Then why did you come here?'' Kat asked, turning her head to Johanna. Johanna looked down at the floor as tears began to fall down her face.
''To tell you I'm proud of you.'' Johanna said, wiping tear away from her eye, but letting the other fall to the floor. Kat smiled, taking a hold of her mother's hand. She found herself crying as well.
''I'm proud of you too mom.'' Kat smiled. ''I'm just sorry I've been so awful the past 20 years.''
''You were never awful, you were always perfect.'' Johanna smiled. Kat wiped away a tear.
''Your going to make her ruin her make-up.'' Vienna said, even though she was beginning to cry as well. Johanna smiled.
''Sorry, I'm just emotional.'' Johanna said.
''We all ae.'' Kat said. ''I just we all were feeling the same emotion.''
''We are, just in diffrent ways.'' Annie Rose walked over, hugging Kat around the neck.
''I love you all so much, and I promise you that no matter what, I'm not going to go anywhere.'' Kat said.
''What do you mean?'' Johanna asked.
''I'm going to win these games, all of them.'' Kat said. 'I'm going to have a fantastic wedding, then I'm going to win the games, and then I'm going to be president, and then I'll have a wonderful child.''
''How do you know that?'' Annie Rose asked, beginning to cry.
''I just know.'' Kat said. Just thenKatniss walked into the room to see all of the girls crying.
''What's wrong?'' Katniss asked, walking over to join the girls.
''Wedding stuff.'' Kat smiled, wiping away another tear.
''Well your going to ruin all of your make-up.'' Katniss said. Vienna smiled at Katniss.
''Thank-you! Now I'm going to have to start all over.'' Vienna sighed.
''I'll help, I'm already ready. Plus I've been in plenty of dressing rooms to know how to apply a smoky eye.'' Katniss smiled.
''You'd do that?'' Kat asked.
''I'd do anything for my goddaughter.'' Katniss smiled, hugging Kat. Katniss grabbed a make-up kit and redid Annie Rose and Johanna's makeup. Once she was finsihed with that she walked over to Kat and applied make-up to her as Vienna continued to do her hair.
''Alright It's time for the dress.'' Vienna said as she finished Kat's hair. Kat nodded her head, getting up from the table and walking over to the small closet which had all of the dresses. Everyone grabbed their dresses. There was one remaining.
''Who's dress is this?'' Kat asked.
''It's mine.'' Ever said, walking into the room. ''Sorry I'm late.'' Ever walked over to the closet. Kat smiled, giving Ever a hug.
''You made it.'' Kat smiled.
''Of course I did.'' Ever hugged back. ''This is what friends do.'' Kat smiled.
''Well as your friend you should know that Haymitch came and told me he could put you back in the games, and I said no.'' Kat said, breaking away from the hug.
''I know, that's why I was late, I tried telling them they could put me back in the games. I started all of that.'' Ever replied.
''Why would you do that?'' Kat asked.
''Because your getting married, and your pregnant. You don't deserve to be in the games. I could of handled it, I've been preparing for it my entire life.'' Ever replied.
''You don't deserve that either. And you can try talking me out of the games all you want, but I'm not backing out.'' Kat replied, placing her hands on Ever's shoulders. Ever nodded her head.
''Okay.'' Ever whispered, and they hugged again.
''Okay girls, let's get you in your dresses.'' Vienna announced. After all the bridesmaids were in their dresses they helped Kat into her dress.
''I want my dad to zip it up.'' Kat requested just as Johanna was about to zip up Kat's dress. Johanna nodded her head.
''I'll go find him.'' Johanna said softly and walked out of the room. Kat rested her head on Annie Rose's shoulder, who patted Kat's head. Gale walked in with a smile on his face.
''Hi daddy.'' Kat said, forcing herself not to cry as Gale gave her a hug. Gale softly swayed them back and forth. Kat smiled as Gale broke away from the hug, motioning for Kat to turn around.
''Let me zip you up.'' Gale said. Kat turned around, wiping away a tear. Gale smiled and zipped up Kat's dress. The entire room cheered with excitement.
''Are you ready to get married dear?'' Johanna asked. Kat nodded her head.
''Yes.'' Kat smiled. Gale linked his arm with Kat's.
''Let's go have ourselves a wedding!'' Ever cheered, causing Kat to smile.
''Get in order everyone.'' Vienna said, bringing the groomsmen and placing them with the women. Kat and Gale were all the way in the back of the line. Kat watched as each couple left the room and walked down the alter, starting to get anxious for her turn. Suddenly she heard church bells ring and realized it was her turn.
''You ready?'' Gale asked.
''Ready.'' Kat smiled. Two people opened the doors for them, slowly closing them once Gale and Kat had walked far enough past it. Fletcher had his face to the wall, forcing himself to not look back. Kat smiled at the best man, who peeked at her and then whispered something in Fletcher's ear.
''Who is that guy?'' Gale asked. Kat shrugged.
''I don't know.'' Kat thought for a moment. ''I'll ask them when we get up there.'' Kat joked. After another three minutes Gale and Kat finally stopped walking.
''It's time.'' Gale said, giving his daughter one last kiss on the cheek, and then retreating to the booth next to Johanna. The best man nudged Fletcher, who turned around to face Kat. His face instantly lit up.
''You look gorgeous.'' Fletcher gasped.
''Really?'' Kat asked, stepping closer to Fletcher.
''Really.'' Fletcher smiled, and linked Kat's arm with his.
''Who is your best man?'' Kat whispered as the pastor got ready.
''He's the other tribute for your class.'' Fletcher answered. ''I've actually known him for a few years, we went to the same school. We just lost touch.'' Fletcher explained. Kat nodded her head.
''Are you two ready?'' The pastor asked.
''Yes.'' Fletcher and Kat said anxiously.
''Then let's begin.'' The pastor said.
''Let's.'' Fletcher said, gazing at Kat.
''Katniss Amelia Hawthorne, do you take Fletcher James Odair to be your husband?''
''Yes.'' Kat replied.
''And Fletcher James Odair, do you take Katniss Amelia Hawthorne to be your wife?''
''I do.'' Fletcher replied.
''For how long?'' Kat added.
''Forever.'' Fletcher smiled.
''And no one here objects to this marriage?'' The pastor announced. The entire hall was silent.
''Then I pronounce you two husband and wife.'' The pastor said. The entire hall cheered as Fletcher leaned in and kissed Kat. Fletcher walked Kat down the aile, hand in hand.
''I want to go find my parents.'' Kat whispered. Fletcher nodded letting go of her hand. Kat gave him a confused look, taking his hand again. ''Who said I didn't want you to come with me?'' Kat asked.
Kat searched around for her parents, but they were no where to be found. Then suddenly she found Gale kissing Johanna in the dressing room.
''Someones excited about their little girl getting married.'' Fletcher joked. Gale and Johanna broke away from their kiss.
''Well yes, but we're actually excited about something else.'' Johanna smiled.
''Well what is it?'' Kat asked.
''We''ve decided to pospone our wedding.'' Johanna said.
''And that's a good thing?'' Kat asked confused.
''Well in a way yes, because-'' Gale started.
''I'm pregnant.'' Johanna smiled.
''Your pregnant?'' Kat asked.
''Yes.'' Johanna smiled. Kat let out a small squeal and ran over and hugged her mother.
''We have to tell everyone tonight.'' Kat said. Johanna and Gale hugged Kat. Fletcher stood in the background.
''Well this is great family bonding.'' Fletcher murmured. The family broke up from the hug and smiled.
''Let's go.'' Kat said, walking out of the room with Fletcher. Kat stopped walking once she and Fletcher were out of ear shot.
''What did your best man say to you when I was walking down the aile?'' Kat asked. Fletcher smiled.
''He said ''Wait until you see her, she looks beautiful.'' Fletcher quoted. ''He was wrong though.''
''Are you saying I didn't look beautiful?'' Kat asked.
''No, I'm saying you looked much more than beautiful.'' Fletcher smiled, leaning in and kissing Kat.
''I love you Fletcher.'' Kat whispered.
''I love you too Katniss.'' Fletcher smiled.