A.N.: This is just filler, but it plays a big role. Enjoy!
Chapter 14: Escape!
When I'm fast asleep, I'm shaken awake by Grandfather. I wonder how he got in, but then I see my door has been broken down.
"Rebels have taken the Capitol," he whispers urgently. "What should we do?"
I stifle a smile, because my plan is going so well. "We have to escape. Just me, you, and the Avoxes. Outside District 12 sounds safe. Go pack the essentials." He leaves, and I wake up my friends. "They're here, we're leaving." They help me pack up. We meet Grandfather and head downstairs, toward the hovercraft hangar. We sneak aboard the smallest one. We take off and head toward outside of District 12, where Rebel soldiers await.
We make a safe landing. Our ship is nestled safely in the forest. Katniss and Peeta hunt and gather food while Grandfather and I unload supplies from the emergency packs. There are blankets, dried food, first aid kits, everything someone needs to survive.
Katniss and Peeta return with food. We sit in the floor and eat. I coax Grandfather to sit with us, telling him we're trying to survive now, and social classes are obsolete. He's hesitant, but he sits with us. Grandfather and I speak of our hiding strategy, Katniss and Peeta still silent. After dinner, we run through drills for if we are found. That won't happen, I know, because it's not in the plan. Then, it's time for bed.
When the other three are asleep, I sneak outside and climb on top of the hovercraft. I stare up at the stars. A bright light streaks across the sky. In America, they would call that a "shooting star". It was customary to make a wish when you saw one. I close my eyes and wish us luck during the final battle against Grandfather tomorrow. I hear footsteps.
"Who's there?" I demand.
"It's me, Gale."
"Oh. Hello. Why are you here?"
"I wanted to know the plan for tomorrow."
My plan? "Oh, uh, be here at 8:00 in the morning with soldiers. I'll take care of the rest."
"Okay. Goodnight."
"Goodnight, Gale." I slip into the craft and under some blankets. I fall asleep quickly, because a very big day is before us.