I would like to thank all of you for the wonderful reviews,I get so excited when I see them and it makes me update sooner. Oh and for this chapter, please in your mind read effies parts in her dramatic capitol accent! I love reading it like that :)
Katniss pov
Peeta and I stare out in shock. Effie quickly gives us hugs and I pull her in slamming the door behind her. "Why Katniss, those aren't manners! "She says.
"What the hell?"I yell. Peeta pushes me back and says,"I got it," he turns to Effie and says,"Effie, it's so wonderful to see you again, but why are those reporters in front of our house?"
"Well Peeta, after the rebellion I became an anchorman for the districts news. So when I heard about the attacks, I had to come and see you two! But of course, duty calls. So my equipment people are here to do reports because I don't have much time to waste in this place!"
"Can't you call them off? I actually have to go to the hob today and I would like to do that without being swarmed!"I say. Effie quickly gives me a sad smile saying,"I understand that you don't like the cameras Katniss, but they will be trying to get as much footage as possible. Not only for the attack reports but the capitol is still very interested in the star crossed lovers. I can't control that."
I let out a huff and Effie hugs us once more. "I'd love to chat, but unless it's in front of a camera, I must go. Duty calls,"she giggles at the end,"but I promise I will visit when I can,without the cameras. Just us,"and she bobs her head then grabs the door handle. "I must do what I've been doing all my life. Make sure a show is put on. Chins up, smiles on,"then she's gone out the door.
I look out the window to still see many reporters out there,one even catches sight of me. I turn back to Peeta and he wraps his arms around me,"I don't like cameras,"I mutter.
"I know, I know,"he says soothingly. "Should we watch the news to see what's happening?"
We turn on the tv right as Effie finished her introduction.
"-here in 12 there have been reports from the justice building that they had to go in lock down several times. 6 have been injured, including our mockingjay Katniss Everdeen." I tense at that. "We are here to hear from out citizens on what they have seen."
She walks up to someone walking down the street,"excuse me, could we talk to you?"She asks.
"What is it?"the woman says. She turns and and I see that it's Hazelle and little Posy."What are your thoughts on the lock downs and attacks?"
"Those stupid mutts nearly killed my son Vick. He was out getting wood when that creature attacked him and broke his arm. I don't know why they're here, but I want them gone, they are hurting to many people and scaring my little girl."
"I've always thought of Hazelle as a calm collective person,"I say to Peeta. He chuckles and says,"I guess I'd be angry if my kid were hurt because of those. Hell, I was angry when I was attacked by one."
"Yeah..."
"Excuse me, what are your thoughts on the attacks and lock downs?"She asks another person. This girl I don't know. She is around my age, probably older and very pregnant,"I was out when that happened. I was afraid something would happen to my baby. I saw it attack a peacekeeper!"
"There you have it, these mutts are striking fear into our residents and hurting many of them."
"I have to go to the hob today, will you come with me?"I ask when it's over."Of course,"Peeta says taking my hand. As soon as we reach town, I realize that they are still rolling and interviewing people.
Peeta and I try to avoid them but as soon as one of them notices us, they all swarm like bugs to a light. There are many different reporters, all asking questions,"what are your thoughts on the attacks?"
"Are the star crossed lovers together again?"
"Is your ankle better?"
"Will you two be married any time soon?"
"Any little mockingjays?"
"Do the mutts remind you of the hunger games, and Peeta does it remind you of the one that took your leg?"
These people are so ignorant! I just push my way through, Peeta by my side. When we are finally to the hob, they try to follow but Sae pulls me into a room.
"Thought you two could use a saving. They won't find you in here."
"Thanks Sae,"I sigh."This really helps, but I have things to buy?"
"Here girly. It's your usual...now I'll try to get them to another place while you two run home."
"Thanks Sae. Here's the money for these, I'll get you meat as soon as I can, I promise,"I say. She takes the money and then says,"okay, I'll go distract them now,"she leaves and we slip out the door soon after.
Peeta and I run as fast as we can to the village undetected. It didn't work because soon we hear footsteps behind us as they chase after us. We end up going to Haymitch's putrid house.
We huff and lean back against the door.
"What a lovely little story, star crossed lovers run from pea brain reporters."Haymitch snorts.
"Shouldn't you be passed out?"
"Shouldn't you be in your own house?"
"Well played,"I say sitting down.
"Well it looks like we're stuck here for a while because all the reporters are outside."Peeta says looking out the window. Haymitch gets up and says,"don't worry, I got this."
He walks outside to the reporters, stands right in front of them and then vomits all over them. They all look horrified! But that does the trick and soon they are all gone. "Thanks haymitch,"I say as we leave.
"Haha! I'd do that anytime!"He laughs.
When Peeta and I get home, I hug him and say,"that was a crazy day. Can we spend the rest of it inside?"
"I wouldn't have it any other way,"Peeta says."Come on lets make lunch,"and I follow him into the kitchen.
