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-Blay

He takes me to the garage and puts me in a car.

We don't talk much on the way there.

I fell myself getting nervous. I don't know what to expect from Gale. My mother doesn't really talk about him. But I know about how he helped with the war efforts and being a big political leader. So he was my best bet if I wanted any real information about what was going on.

We arrive at Targus, which happens to be a little café, around 3:55.

Right at 4:00, I spot him walking in the door; I walk towards him, and take a deep breath before introducing myself.

"Hi, I'm Juliet, and this is my, uh, friend. Dylan. Dylan Odair."

He just looks at me.

Turns on his heels and gestures for Dylan and him to follow him.

We walk towards the back of the café and find an empty table. A waitress comes over quickly but Gale waves her off before she even speaks.

He looks expectantly at me. "Ok kid. Get talking."

I take a deep breath and begin. I explain everything to him. About the old Capitol rebels, and the phone call and the rebels breaking into the Capitol Building and my parents having to leave.

The entire time I'm talking, he's just sitting there.

I finish speaking and wait for him to say something.

He finally speaks. "What do you want me to do kid?"

"I wanna know if you anything else about it? Like how long it's been going on? Or how big the numbers are? I just want the information don't think I can handle."

He laughs a little and mutter, "Just like your mother."

I wait for him to answer me.

"Yes." He finally says. "I know about them. They've been causing a lot of trouble in Districts 2, 3, and 7. They've been around for quit some time. Ever since the old Capitol fell. They have pretty substantial numbers, at least fifteen thousand. At last count. They want take over, bring the old system back. They've been growing stronger lately. We're trying to track down the leader, but no luck. They've been trying to break into the Capitol building. Today is the first day that they've actually been able to get in, but the attacks are getting stronger." He tells us.

I think about all of this.

"Why do you think they want my parents?" I ask

"I dunno. I guess because of the power that is associated with the "Everdeen-Mellark" name." He says. He then looks at his watch.

"I have to go. Good luck kid." He pats my shoulder, and with that he leaves.

I sit there and think about everything for a little bit.

How could they have been growing so long? It's all so hard to wrap my head around.

"Julie, we have to go." Dylan tells me.

I get and walk out, feeling like I'm in a trance.

We drive home in silence.

We get home and sit at the kitchen table for a little bit.

I'm taken out of my trance once my mom and dad walk in. carrying suitcases.

I stand up immediately.

"We have to go now Julie." My dad says.

I walk over and hug him.

"I love you dad. Please stay safe." I tell him.

"I will. Don't worry about us Julie." He says, and smiles at me.

I'm almost convinced with that smile. It's no wonder he was able to charm a nation.

I go to hug my mom. She wraps her arms around me and hugs tight.

"Stay strong Juliet. I love you." she tells me. She squeezes me, then lets go. Wiping at her eyes.

"I love you too mom. I love the both of you. Please, please stay safe." I beg them. I can't have anything happen to them.

"We will." My dad tells me.

And with that they're out the door.

I feel like I'm on the verge of tears. I can't cry though. Not now, I need to do what my mother told me to and stay strong.

I feel like my life is falling apart.

I think I'm about to start crying, but then I feel warmth around my waist and lips at my war whispering soothing words.

"It'll be ok Juliet. They'll make it through. You'll make it through. They're strong. You're strong." He tells me.

I'm suddenly very glad I have him.

"Thank you Dylan." I tell him. Meaning every single word of it.

"Come on." He says. Turning me around and wiping my eyes. "You don't need to worry."

I smile and hug him.

"Why don't you go get ready? We still have a party to go to." He tells me, giving me an impish grin.

I can't believe him.

After all that's happened today, we still wants to go. Maybe it'll help though. Maybe it'll take all the happenings of today and help me forget some how.

Maybe.