Chapter 21

I get up and do the usual routine. Breakfast was interesting today because someone had an attack and keep punching a wall until there hand started to bleed. Jacob was looking at the girl strangely when this happened. I thought he would be used to it by now, he has been in here for a while.

I get taken to see Stephanie. Today is Saturday and I have not been told anything about leaving for my Victory Tour. I'm starting to think I won't be leaving. I push that thought from my mind because that cannot happen, it has never happened and it could give the people an idea to do something.

"Hello Dylan how are you today?" She asks

"Alright I guess, I saw this girl punch a wall at breakfast until her hand started to bleed. It was interesting." I say.

"Do you fear that could be you one day."

"No... I just found it interesting." I say.

She nods. "Do you have the notebook of things I asked you to fill out."

"Yes." I say and hand it to her.

She opens it and looks at it strangely.

"Why are Pennilyn and Carter off to the side with lots of question marks?"

"I didn't know where to place them." I mumble.

"Well, Carter came to visit you yesterday and I was told that you two shared an embrace."

"You mean the kiss?" I say confused.

"Yes that? Did you like that she kissed you?"

"I... guess. What does it matter she can't visit me anymore."

"Well, we thought she would present a dangerous act to your psyche right now. She does have a very fiery personality which may not be the best right now."

I smile

"But, that is how Carter is and I like that, she doesn't take shit from anyone."

"Well she may not take shit from anyone but, that isn't good for you right now. Maybe if she can change she will be let back in."

"But, I can't kiss her?"

"No. We have all discussed this and we feel that type of relationship will be harmful to you."

"I'm locked up anyways I don't think I'm going to make a love connection with someone in here but, you shouldn't be able to tell me what I can and cannot do." I say rather angrily.

She flashes a devilish smile.

"We can Mr. Watt the courts have surrendered your rights to us. We get to decided what is best for you and seeing that girl-

"Carter." I interrupt

"Fine seeing Carter is dangerous besides, you don't know where to place her and that is saying a lot."

"What do you mean?"

"It means that you don't know where to place her meaning she causes chaos in your life and you thoughts."

"But, I like that." I smile "I like her, I want her."

"Well, you can but she is not good for you and that is why we aren't letting you see her. Do you understand?"

"I understand what you are saying but, I think you are wrong." I say.

"Well, you can think that but, most of the patients think this but trust us Dylan it is."

"Whatever." I say

"What about Pennilyn?"

"I don't know where to place her because she is my sisters friend." I say. I don't want to say I feel guilty that I don't like her. Maybe they will try and make me love Pennilyn.

"I see." She smiles.

"Well, that is good." She flips through more pages.

"I'm assuming these threats on the paper our the voices you hear."

"Yes."

"Do you hear these a lot?"

"Only when I feel uncomfortable but, since I have been hear I can always hear the faint screams of the tributes being burned alive."

"I see, well maybe we can get you some medication to help you."

"No more medication."

"It's to help you."

"I don't want it."

"I know you think that but...

"Yes, yes you think it is best for me." I say sarcastically.

"Correct, now it is time for you to leave for group therapy, unless you have questions?"

"I actually have one question Stephanie."

"Alright." She says and smiles. I never ask questions because I just want to get away from her but, I have to know the answer.

"My Victory Tour is supposed to be starting tomorrow I was jut wondering when I will be leaving."

"Oh don't worry that has been taken care of." She says not looking up from my notebook.

"What do you mean?" I say confused.

"Your Victory Tour has been cancelled so you can stay here." She looks at me smiling.

"What do you mean cancelled? You can't do that!" I shout.

"It has already been done. President Snow signed off on it earlier today." She says smugly.

"I don't believe you." I tell her.

"We thought you might say that so we have a copy of the document." She pulls something out of her folder. "Here you go."

She hands me a piece of paper that is hand written and looks very formal it reads

After careful consideration it has been determined that the victor of the 62nd Hunger Games -Dylan Watt- has been suspended from the duties of a victor. Many specialist in the filed of mental health feel that Dylan Watt is unfit to be around copious amounts of people. They feel that attending celebrations would have a negative effect on his psyche. The specialists also feel that this would pose a threat to the people attending. The courts are in favor of this motion

I look to the bottom and see lots of signatures. They all have been dated on the day it was signed. Most of them were after I was in here for a week but President Snow's was signed only today. A day before the tour is suppose to start.

"What took him so long?" I ask

"I beg your pardon?" Stephanie says confused.

"President Snow why did it take him so long to sign off on this?"

"Well he wants his victors to be in the spotlight and shown off as the stars they are. It took him awhile to see things our way."

The way she says our way causes a shiver to run down my spine. I'm getting a feeling that President Snow wanted me to have a Victory Tour but, the people at the mental hospital wouldn't let him. But since he is the president he should be able to get whatever he wants, shouldn't he?