New chapter and yes so soon hehe to make up for the time I've made you all wait :D


They were all in the hover craft headed for the outskirts of the Capitol. Katniss, Haymitch, Finnick, Gale and Cinna were all ready for their mission.

"Look the Capitol was strategically built in the middle of a valley with mountains around it. In the previous war this became a problem to the rebels because of the sheer cliffs and mountain sides that made infiltrating the Capitol a great challenge but fortunately back in district 13 they have found a way in the Capitol." Finnick began. He laid out a map of the city and its surrounding mountains as the others gathered around him.

"This right here, between these two mountain ranges is a small pass that will lead to the downtown area of the Capitol. The hover craft will land just outside of the pass and we go in through there." He said marking the pass with a red pen. "After that we go to Cinna's house before we go kidnap Peeta." Finnick added. Everyone nodded.

"We're here." The pilot informed them. All of them stood up and got ready. The door of the hover craft opened and they ran out and into the pass. They swiftly ran, trying not to make a sound and attract attention to peace keepers that might be scouting in the area. After what seems like an eternity in the maze like pass, they finally see a glimpse of the Capitol.

"Cinna, you lead on from here." Finnick said. Cinna stepped forward and nodded. "Whatever happens just keep following me and be alert. My house isn't quite far but it's located in the middle of downtown capitol." He said. In a heartbeat they were speeding down the various alleys of downtown Capitol. It was like any other urban place. The downtown was filled with clubs, pubs and apartments.

"My house is just around the corner." Cinna said. They were all running when Cinna stopped them. Suddenly two peacekeepers passed by barely noticing them. After they were long gone, they stepped out of the alley and ran into Cinna's apartment. Cinna locked the door and closed the blinds.

His apartment was quite simple, it looked like it didn't belong to the elegance and absurdness of the Capitol. The colors varied from black, gray, silver and gold. It looked modern enough but not exploding with colors and designs like what most of the apartments in the Capitol looked like. Everyone took a deep breath because the first part of their mission was done.

"What's next?" Katniss asked barely catching her breath. "We find Peeta." Finnick answered. They all looked at Cinna who was supposed to be informed about all these. "According to my informant, Peeta usually goes to this strip club near here." Cinna said. Katniss couldn't believe what she was hearing. Peeta? Going to a strip club? He was definitely changed because for all she knew Peeta couldn't even bring himself to say 'hi' to a girl let alone go to a strip club.

"How do we get in that club and kidnap him?" She asked. Everyone looked at her and she felt nervous. "You will go in as a stripper, Katniss. Isolate him, seduce him if needed and when his guard is down, Inject him with this and we'll do the rest." Haymitch answered handing her an injection with yellowish liquid inside. "Wait! What? I refuse to go in as a stripper!" She exclaimed.

"Finnick will go with you. Plus you'll be receiving instructions via your ear piece." Haymitch said. "No I can't possibly do that!" She reasoned out. How can she pull that stripper get up? She doesn't even know how to seduce!

"Katniss you're the only one who can pull this off. Do it for Peeta." Cinna said, placing a hand on her shoulder. She breathed heavily and closed her eyes. She needs to do this. She needs to get Peeta back. "Fine. I'll do it." She said. "Come with me and we'll dress you up." Cinna said pulling her into a dressing room while everyone waited. A moment later Katniss went out wearing a black coat as to not reveal her outfit while outside the club.

"We're all set." Cinna said.

They entered an alley way leading up to some fancy club. They both looked at the entrance of the club and saw Peeta entering the club. Katniss wanted to run to him but Cinna stopped her. "Remember, you are Ashby Allardyce. Now just listen to our instructions and don't do anything stupid!" Cinna reminded her. "Finnick will accompany you inside but you have to isolate Peeta on your own. Finnick will only back you up in case of trouble." He added. Cinna gave Katniss a hug before he sent Finnick and Katniss to the club.

Gale stood by in the alley while Haymitch and Cinna went back to the apartment and opened a computer Beetee gave them. It showed everyone's position.

Finnick and Katniss managed to get in somehow. They were in a supplies closet. "You know, you should get rid of that coat now. You don't look like a stripper wearing that." Finnick said. "Fine, just don't laugh or react!" She snapped. She took of her coat and Finnick tried so hard not to look at her.

Katniss was wearing black leather bikini top that looked like it could come off anytime, very short frilly skirt and silver stilettos. "You promised you won't react!" she whispered. "I didn't! I'm not reacting!" Finnick said in defense. "Let's go!" He said as he dragged her out of the closet, through the hallway and into the busy club. The lights were dim except those that are on the stage and by the bar, a couple of half-naked girls dancing or being with men. Katniss scanned the room looking for that blonde boy they were after. She found him by the bar, sipping a drink. She turned around thinking she couldn't pull this off but Finnick stopped her.

"You can do this Katniss" He reassured her. "Now I'll go to the bar and you'll approach me, flirt a little and try to get his attention." Finnick said. Katniss just gave him a nod before Finnick left her and went to the bar a few meters away from Peeta. A few moments later Katniss made her way to Finnick. When she passed by Peeta she made sure to smirk at him and made eye contact. That move certainly caught his attention.

"Well hello there, pretty face." Finnick said as he stopped Katniss in her tracks. Katniss just smiled at him, not sure what to say. "Why don't you stay a little while, let's get to know each other." Finnick added. He then faced the bartender and ordered a drink. The bartender handed her a martini glass and she took a sip. "Blackberry martini? nice taste." Katniss complimented. "Darling, I always have a nice taste." Finnick said eyeing her.

He leaned in on her "Laugh and pretend I said something very funny." Finnick whispered. Suddenly Katniss laughed. "That was actually very good; you sure are quite the ladies' man!" Katniss said while Finnick gave her a nod of approval. "He's checking you out from the back." Finnick whispered. "Now we'll start a fight then you walk out looking all upset. Go to the hallway over there where the private rooms are, this is our only chance." Finnick whispered and gave her a nod.

"Whoa there, you cannot just do that to me!" Katniss said. "Keep going, you got his attention." Finnick said in a low voice. "Mister, there are rules in this club and you can't just do that! If you wanted me you could've just said so!" She added then she slapped Finnick right on the left cheek. "You don't deserve respect if you can't give one." She said and walked out, making sure to give Peeta eye contact. You have to hand it to her, Finnick was caught off guard with that slap on the face but it was a nice addition to the little scene.

Just as Katniss disappeared to the corridor, Peeta stood up and followed her. "Katniss, he's onto you." Finnick said through the communicating device they had. "Right, sorry for the slap on the face, I had to get his attention." Katniss said. "Nah, it was okay. Now don't screw this up!" Finnick said as he placed ice on his sore cheek.

Katniss leaned on the walls of the hallway, hearing moans from some of the rooms. She tried to catch her breath. "Miss, are you alright?" A familiar voice asked. She looked up and saw Peeta approaching her. "Yeah, just one of those super perverted costumers that comes here once in a while" She answered. "Well that's too bad. Hey, are you new here? It's the first time I've seen you." Peeta said. "Yes, I'm new to the business actually and he was supposed to be my first but things happen and yeah…" She answered. "Wait you're still a…" He asked, surprised and confused. "Yes, I'm… pure" Katniss answered as if it was a disgrace being a virgin still. They suddenly made eye contact and it was like they couldn't pull out of that moment. Peeta leaned in closer and removed some hair on her face. "What's your name?" He asked. "Ashby… Ashby Allardyce." She answered. "Well Ashby, you're the most striking woman I've ever met." Peeta said.

Peeta moved closer to her, pinning her against the wall. He leaned in and kissed her. Katniss closed her eyes, savoring the kiss. Flashbacks bombarded her mind, the night in the cave during the games where they shared their first kiss. She missed his soft lips moving against hers, his touch and intoxicating smell. Katniss missed all of this but the moment was melancholic because although this was Peeta, he was changed. He wasn't the same baker boy she fell in love with. He was now the Capitol's puppet but she was there to change that and bring him back.


Sorry I had to cut the story short, this chapter's getting long and I want to save the remaining events for the next one. So there might be a slight chance of lemon in the next chapter so yeah… you've been warned!

Review and tell me what you think, give me comments about the upcoming chapter, should I continue with the lemon or what? =)))

and also I might not be updating unless I get a peace of mind if I'd make it into a mature chapter xD