The wolf and Katniss begin to scrape around the forest floor. Luckily Katniss pushed the bow to the side just as the attack came on. Katniss is on her back with the beast on top of her, she's able to kick the wolf off of her as she quickly turns to her trembling daughter. "Idina go home, it's not safe for you here" Katniss says as she fends off another attack. "no momma I want to stay" the small future huntress says looking at her mom. "GO" is all Katniss can say as she begins to lead the wolf away from Idina grabbing the quiver as she goes. Idina Mellark races back to the house, tears in her eyes. Her mom was hurt and being chased by wolfs, she had to get to papa he would know what to do. It's coming on dawn now they have only been out for a few hours it's getting light outside as she bangs into the house. "PAPA!" Idina screams as she runs through the house. "Idina I'm in here what's going on, where's momma?" Peeta says as his seven year old daughter barges into the room while he puts on his socks.
When Peeta see's Idina's eyes are red and puffy from all the crying she's did on the run home. he opens his arms to her. "Momma and I were hunting and she was tell me about how the Mockingjay sing and then a big wolf came out of no where and momma moved away so I could get away."Idina says as she jumps into her papa's arms. before Peeta can asks more about where Katniss is the door to the bedroom opens and Rochelle and Prim and Haymitch are all standing in the door. "I woke up and heard screaming, what's going on Peeta?"Rochelle says as she comes over to the bed to comfort Idina who is no longer crying but shaking violently. "What happened?" Prim asks pulling Peeta out of his thoughts also sitting on the bed comforting her shaking niece.
"Katniss and Idina went hunting this morning and there was an attack on them" Peeta says softly. "Katniss told Idina to run as she led the wolf away from there which she did. There's silence as all the people in the room as what Peeta says sinks in. Rochelle is crying softly as she holds her grand-daughter who is also crying. Haymitch walks over and pulls her into him. Rochelle says something inaudible and Haymitch says "this is nothing like the games when the mutts came" "So what's the plan?" Haymitch asks as he comforts the matriarch of the Everdeen family.
"I'm going to go look for her" Peeta says getting up and pulling his boots toward him. "I'm going with you" Prim says. "Me too" Haymitch says standing up. "can I come too papa?" Daniel asks as he comes over and sits next to his shaking sister. "Not this time buddy, but I promise you I'll bring your momma home to you."Peeta says as he kneels down to kids level. "be good for your Gramma,Daniel take care of your big sister, she needs some one right now" Peeta says standing. "Yes papa I will" Daniel says as he begins to rub his sisters back comfortingly. "Come on let's go we are losing daylight" Haymitch says as he detaches himself from Rochelle's thin frame. "Don't worry Rochelle, we'll find her" he says as he kiss her on the cheek. Ten minutes later Haymitch, Prim, and Peeta are all heading to the woods. "How could this have happened?" Prim asks as they all slide under the fence.
"Prim you know better then anyone that when someone that Katniss loves is in danger she will do anything in her power to keep them safe"Haymitch says as he wraps his arm around her as Prim looks up at him and smiles. Fifteen minutes later Haymitch puts his arm up signaling for the two to stop and kneel down beside him. "you see these prints" Haymitch says as he points to the boot-prints "they are Katniss's and they are still soft which means that she went this way." he adds as he stands up as do the others. A glimmer of hope flashes across Peeta's eyes which Prim see's which makes her go over to him as she says "come on let's go get our girl on fire back" as he hears this a smile breaks across his face. "You have given me hope, Prim, thank you" Peeta says as he takes off running down the path Katniss had run down earlier. "Peeta come back" Haymitch shouts at one half of the star-Crossed lovers.
But Peeta is too far away to hear him. "Katniss!" he screams in the distance. Prim looks at Haymitch who puts a reassuring arm around her shoulder, which Prim turns into a full on hug. "Thanks for taking care of my sister" the blonde girl says as tears start to fall. "No problem Primrose" Haymitch says holding her tightly. "Haymitch we've known each other for over fifteen years you can call me Prim just like Mom and Katniss do" Prim says pulling away from the papa she's only ever known. "I love you papa" the young Everdeen says going back to hugging the man who Katniss thinks a good papa figure. Haymitch is about to reply but then the shouts that belong to Peeta. "Haymitch Prim, COME QUICK" A frantic Peeta's voice says it reaches their ears. Prim whistles the four note song that Katniss learned from rue during her first hunger games, to signal that she and Haymitch are on their way.
Twenty-five minutes later they reach the places where Peeta is calling from. On the ground is an unconscious Katniss, her hair is coming out her braid, her pant's are torn at the knees, her under shirt which is usually green is now caked with mud, like she fell in mud. the bow lays at her side her quiver as well. There are scratches on her arms and her there a bump on her head. Prim goes right to her sister's aid. "Katniss Katniss can you hear me?" the young Everdeen asks shaking her sister gently. "she's not breathing, Prim says as she tilts her sisters head back and begins to breath into Katniss's unconscious form. "Peeta I need you to pump air into Katniss's body "Prim says giving directions"let me try something real quick Prim" Peeta says kneeling down next to Prim, Peeta leans over and gives her a kiss hoping it will wake her up, Katniss however doesn't wake up at all.
"Come on Katniss come back to me wake up" Peeta says urgently as he holds her"Let me check her pulse again. Prim says as she takes her sisters hand in her's as she turns to the others panic in her eyes as she speaks "Peeta I'm sorry to be the one to tell you this but she's gone" Prim says as she cries. Peeta lays his head on Katniss's chest hoping to hear her heart beat. There's nothing. "we need to get her back to the house" Haymitch says again urgently as Peeta picks her up as if she weighs nothing. "Prim will you grab her bow and quiver" Peeta says "certainly Peeta" Prim says then a laugh escapes her lips "hey look at this"Peeta who is still holding his unconscious wife,turns to where Prim is standing. Haymitch laughs, Prim smiles and Peeta cracks up laughing because on one of the arrows Prim is collecting is the same wolf that chased her earlier. "right through the eye that really is her signature shot" Peeta says smiling and leaning down to give a kiss to his injured wife, who still won't wake up.
"Come on Peeta let's get her home" Haymitch says as they begin to walk home. Peeta isn't watching where is going. They walk in silence still not daring to believe that Katniss Everdeen, the girl who was the Mockingjay is gone. "how am I going to tell the kids" Peeta asks himself. Then he hears the most beautiful voice as he looks down tears begin to fall."Peeta?" Katniss says weakly looking at him.
"Katniss! It's so nice to hear your voice again" Peeta says as he pushes a strand of hair out of her face. "what happened to me? Is Idina ok?" Katniss says trying to get up. "whoa slow down there love you've been injured" Peeta says holding her. "Let me check your head, Katniss"Prim says. Katniss is a little hesitant but one look from Peeta she lets Prim look at her wounds. Haymitch sits down next to Katniss and takes her hand,as Peeta set's her down on the ground so Prim can get a good look at her.
"Gotten yourself into another scrape huh sweetheart?" he jokes which makes Katniss smile before wincing. "I wouldn't be Katniss Everdeen-Mellark if I didn't would I dad?" she asks almost in a horse whisper. "what's the damage little duck?" Katniss asks as Prim finishes up looking at her sister body. "well Kat, you have a bump on your head, a few broken ribs, minor cuts on your legs and arms." Prim concludes. "come on lets get you home"Peeta says bending down and putting a arm under her knees and and arm around her to support her back and picking her up As they walk home Katniss is having a hard time trying not to doze off in Peeta's arms clearly exhausted from the days events. Peeta hasn't seen Katniss this tired since the day they ran into the intruder in the clearing, there's a fluttering of wings and Katniss looks up and see's a Mockingjay "look at what happened to me because of you" she whispers as she begins to cry which is partly due to the memory of being the Mocking-Jay and the pain of her ribs and her concussion.
Katniss begins to sing, closing her eyes. "Don't give in to sleep love" Peeta whispers as Katniss starts to reel, "Peeta-" is all Katniss gets out before she pukes on him. "Prim whats wrong with her?" Peeta asks looking at the little girl who has grown to a beautiful flower, very much like the Primroses she was named for. Katniss is shaking and her head wound has opened up and bleeding again. "her concussion is pretty bad, we need to get her home so mom can look at it, I may be a healer but mom is a master healer" Prim says. "Don't give into sleep love you need to stay awake until we get home."Peeta says ignoring the vomit that remains and kisses his wife as he walks. "hang in there sweetheart, we are almost home" Haymitch whispers he watches Katniss trying to stay awake. "Peeta?" Katniss says "yes Katniss?" Peeta asks as they finally reach home. "I'm so cold" Katniss says she starts to shiver before she goes limp.
Prim comes over, and feels her sister's head. "oh no she's burning up" Prim says. They finally reach the house, Idina and Daniel are playing outside and Rochelle is sitting out on the rocking chair. When Rochelle see's Katniss's limp body she comes running over to the group as it approaches. "What happened to her Peeta?" Rochelle asks. "we found her in a clearing with bruises and cuts on her body. "she has a broken rib, mom" Prim says chiming in. "Alright lets get her in the house and get her cleaned up. Peeta lets go put her in on the table" Rochelle says as she leads the way into the house. Idina goes over to Prim and tugs on her pants. "Aunt Prim?" "Yeah Idina what's up?" Prim asks as she looks at her only and favorite niece. "What's wrong with momma?" she asks as she watches her papa place her momma on the kitchen table.
"your momma had a bit of an accident today sweetie" Prim says as Idina's eyes go wide. "don't worry Idina we are doing everything in our power to make your momma better." Prim adds as Idina falls into her arms and begins to cry. "momma is going to die because of me" the seven year old sobs into her aunts shirt. "no no Idina don't say things like that, this isn't your fault your momma did this to protect you" Prim says as she holds the young girl to her. "Prim we need you in here" Haymitch calls. "tell you what come with me and you can hold your momma's hand while Gramma and I take care of her" Prim asks as she reaches up and brushes the chocolate brown curls out of her eyes. "it would help your momma if you came" Prim says coaxing Idina. In answer Idina takes her aunts hand and together they make their way into the house. Idina is softly sniffling.
Prim leads her into the kitchen where Rochelle is getting prepped to look over her eldest daughter's body. "she can't be in here Prim" Rochelle says as she mixes some relief drug for Katniss. "i told her she could stay in here as long as she's quiet and just holds Katniss's hand."Prim says to her mom who gives her a look She's feeling that this is all her fault" Prim says speaking softly. Rochelle looks over at her grand-daughter and nods. "Come sit over here Idina" Prim says as she pulls out a chair which Idina sits on. "momma" is all Idina can say as she clutches her mom's hand as tears run down her face. When Idina's hand makes contact with her mom's hand Katniss peaks out at her daughter. "Idina I love you" is all Katniss can say as Rochelle sticks her with a needle and Katniss blacks out. She can faintly feel Idina holding her hand. Katniss dreams of the days events.
She see's Idina and herself heading out this morning, they are laughing and having a good time just mom and daughter. Katniss is singing as Idina looks in admiration up at her mom, all is right with the world. Then the wolf makes an appearance growing and snarling making it's way towards the mother and daughter this is no mutt of the capitol, this is a one-hundred percent genuine American black-wolf. The wolf is on Katniss and she's on the ground Idina is screaming, Katniss is able to kick the wolf off of her buying sometime. Idina flees with tears in her eyes. Katniss takes off leading the wolf deeper and deeper into the forest. The branches wipe at her as she passes as she comes to a clearing where she see's the wolf bounding she has just enough time to grab an arrow and shoot the beast before letting exhaustion, and stress over take her completely. Katniss is struggling to regain consciousness, but whatever her mom gave her earlier is making that impossible. Katniss begins to thrash around trying to break free of the haze induced sleep she was trapped in, she hates this feeling because it reminds her of the day the capitol fell and her burned body.
There's the faint scream and then sound of someone whimpering softly, it's followed by a soft "momma?" and Katniss knows it's her little Idina, the struggling continues until she feels two very strong muscular arms and hand that wrap around her and whispering in her ear. "Hey shh it's ok I'm here wake up love" the voice says. Katniss opens her eyes and are immediately met with Peeta's brilliant blue eyes, which make Katniss cry. "Hey dry those beautiful gray seam eyes. Your safe with me and Idina in the kitchen, you've been unconscious for over five hours now."Peeta says smiling down at her. Katniss doesn't say anything but she feels pressure in her hand. She see's it's Idina holding on tightly. "Hey baby" Katniss says moving her head so she can get a good look at her beautiful,brave amazing daughter. "Momma I'm sorry momma" Idina says she begins to cry. "oh Idina don't cry none of this is your fault" Katniss says as Peeta picks up the small girl and sits her down on the stool next to her mother where she holds her mom's hand as if it was a lifeline.
Katniss ignores the pain and focuses on how much she loves her little Idina. Then Idina begins to sing the valley song. Her voice is soft and it's clear she really is David Everdeen's grand-daughter because when she finishes singing the entire room has fallen silent. "well done Idina well done,your grandpa would be proud of you" Katniss says bending her neck slightly so she can kiss her daughter. "Thanks momma I love you" Idina says as she yawns. "Katniss you need to sleep now so your rib can start healing" Rochelle says as she offers some water to her hurt daughter. Katniss drinks it and immediately feels sleep pulling her down. "Peeta" Katniss calls in a whisper as the sleep syrup takes effect. "yes Katniss?" Peeta says coming over to her. "Why don't you go put Idina down for a nap, she looks exhausted. She says as she watches her baby-girl yawn. "Alright love, I'll be right back" Peeta says giving Katniss's hand a squeeze before picking his little girl.
"no papa I wanna stay with momma" Idina says as she is lead out of the room. "sorry sweetheart but momma is asleep" Peeta says as she watches Katniss's body go limp as she loses the battle with the syrup. "Let her sleep, she should be out for a few hours to let that rib heal." Rochelle says as she begins to wrap Katniss's rib so they can heal properly. "Prim will you come help me?" she adds as she starts. "Coming mom" Prim says coming to help. "Peeta we need you to lift her up so we can under her." Prim says as her mom gets the tape. "What ever I can do to help" Peeta says as he picks up his out-cold wife. Thirty-five minutes later Katniss is taped up and back on the table. Peeta sits down and takes her hand. "Peeta why don't you go play with the kids and I'll look after her."Prim says smiling at her brother-in-law.
"I'm not leaving her side, I know for a fact she would want me to stay with her always"Peeta says suddenly he's back to the day where Katniss has busted her ankle and tail-bone. The peacekeeper had just left the Everdeen home and Katniss has just collapsed into the rocking chair as her mom inspects her injury. After that's done Peeta is holding her in his arms. Rochelle gives Katniss some water with sleep-syrup in it which makes Katniss groggy as he carries her up to her room. Just as he's about to leave her to sleep, Katniss asks him to stay until she falls asleep. In which he smiled and said "Always". "Peeta, Peeta?" Prim calls bringing him out of his memories. "huh what did you say Prim?" Peeta asks. "I said come get me if Katniss wakes up in pain, I'll be in the living room" Prim says as she puts her hand of Peeta's shoulder. "Thanks Prim, will do" Peeta says smiling going back to holding his courageous wife hand in his.
Idina comes over and climbs in to his lap, "Hey sweetheart" Peeta says holding her tightly. "hi papa, hows momma doing?" Idina asks looking up at him. "well little one your momma is fine,she just needs time to heal" Peeta says as Idina puts her head on his chest, tears falling down her face and on to Peeta's shirt. "hey don't cry Idina" Peeta says lowering himself to her level. "it's my fault papa" the small girl sobs. "No it's not your fault baby" Peeta says as he tries to calm her down, not wanting to make Katniss stir. "Idina listen to me, it's not your fault the wolf came out, your momma did what she did to protect you" Peeta says as he feels his daughter's crying slow.
"what can I do to make you feel better Idina?" Peeta asks as she starts hiccuping. Idina says something that comes out barely audible. "Do you want some hot-chocolate Idina?" Peeta says as he tries to decipher what his little girl said. "is that what you said?" he asks as Idina nods. "alright let's go get you some hot chocolate" Peeta says as he picks up his daughter and taking her into the preparation part of the kitchen. "what kind would you like my little huntress?" Peeta asks he sits Idina on a stool. "Raspberry please papa" Idina says without thinking. "You are most definitely your mom's daughter. Your momma loves anything to do with raspberries" Peeta says as he mixes up the cup that holds the drink. "Papa?" a voice says from behind Idina and Peeta,who looks and see's little Daniel who is rubbing his eyes. "Can i have some Hot-Chocolate too?" the small bow asks as he takes a seat next to his big sister. "Well of course you can Danny" Peeta says as he grabs another cup."Thanks papa" Daniel says minutes later taking a sip. "You're welcome son" Peeta says starting to clean up.
"Papa tell us more about momma" Idina says fifteen minutes later as they go back over to the table where Katniss still sleeps. "well little-loves your momma is one of the best girls I have ever met" "hey what about me papa"Idina says scowling just like her momma does which earns her a chuckle from Peeta and a grin from her brother. "i was just getting to you. You and momma are the best girls in my life" Peeta says as he kisses his cute little girl and his adorable son. Peeta tells them more about Katniss who has begun to stir. "momma needs you papa" Idina says as she goes off to play with her little brother who follows her into the living room.
"Peeta where's Peeta, Peeta where's Peeta?" Katniss repeats over and over as she's trying to wake up. "oh she's trying to wake up but the sleep-syrup won't let her." Prim says as makes her way over to her stirring sister. "Is there anything we can do Prim?" Peeta asks as he grabs Katniss's hand trying to give her some reassurance. Prim looks at Peeta and shakes her head softly "I'm sorry Peeta all we can do is let the drug wear off." she says. "Alright thanks Prim" Peeta starts. "you could hold her and be with her and that will help a little I think" Prim says. "Are you sure that's wise Prim?" the worried baker says looking at his little-sister-in-law. "i don't see the harm Peeta" Prim says her tone steady. "OK thanks Prim" Peeta says as he picks up a sleeping Katniss and holds her in his lap all the while she keep's repeating "where's Peeta, where's Peeta"which comes out in a whisper.
Katniss's eye's close as she begins to talk in her sleep this is a side-effect of the sleep-syrup. "Peeta wait, bring her back, she can sleep next to me" Katniss says sliding over in her sleep and making room for her daughter that's in her mind. "What do you want me to sing Dee?" Katniss asks "the valley song you got it baby" Katniss says as she starts to sing softly to her daughter who she thinks by her side.
"Deep in the meadow, under the willow
A bed of grass, a soft green pillow
Lay down your head, and close your sleepy eyes
And when you awake, the sun will rise.
Here it's safe, here it's warm
Here the daisies guard you from harm
Here your dreams are sweet and tomorrow brings them true
Here is the place where I love you.
Deep in the meadow, hidden far away
A cloak of leaves, A moonbeam ray, Forget your woes and let your troubles lay
And when again it's morning, they'll wash away.
Here it's safe, here it's warm
Here the daisies guard you from every harm
Here your dreams are sweet and tomorrow brings them true
Here is the place where I love you."
"I love you sweet girl" Katniss whispers, "I love you momma" Idina says as Katniss is able to open her eyes again. "Katniss hey it's nice to see you beautiful gray seam eyes again. "Peeta it was horrible I couldn't wake up" Katniss says starting to cry as Peeta pulls her into him. "Hey Katniss" a voice says,Katniss glances up and see's Prim standing over her. "Hey little-duck" Katniss says quietly. "How are you feeling?" Prim asks. "a little better now that I'm home be cared for by future doctor Primrose Everdeen" Katniss says which makes Prim blush. "Prim I feel all itchy and sticky" Katniss says as tries to move her arms. "oh your arms and legs must be ready for another salve wipe down" Prim says as she gets up and fetches some from a cupboard.
As she applies the salve to her sisters cuts and burns Prim asks. "How is your head and your rib Katniss?" "My head is feeling better much better, my rib feels sore which is to be expected." Katniss says laying her head back Peeta's shoulder. " she adds as sighs deeply grateful that she no longer was in that sleep-syrup induced dream land which she hated. "Hey Prim could Peeta and I go watch the sunset from the porch?" Katniss asks her little sister. "i don't see why not, just be careful" Prim says as Peeta picks Katniss up and carries her outside to the porch where a old rocking chair sits.
Katniss curls up in his lap "thank for coming after me Peeta"Katniss says in a whisper reaching up and brushing the curls out of his eyes. "you're welcome love I will always come after you always, anytime and always" Peeta says as they sit to watch the sunset. Idina and Daniel come and join them as they sit on either side of their papa whose holding their momma. Prim,Cinna, and Haymitch and Rochelle comes as well. It felt nice having the family together under one roof even if is only just for a little while. Katniss was content sitting there in her husband arms with their two beautiful children,Prim and her mom,Cinna and Haymitch too.
Yes Katniss Everdeen-Mellark could finally say that the odds were finally in not just her favor but her family's as well. "Peeta?" Katniss asks looking up at him while she's wrapped in his arms. "yeah love,whats up?" Peeta asks looking down at her and caressing her lovely face. "Stay with me forever?" Katniss says as she reaches up and pushes his blonde curls out his face. "Always and Anytime" Peeta says as he kisses her softly. before they break apart Katniss whispers in his ear
"Peeta I want to tell the kids about the new baby coming" Katniss says as she whispers. "are you sure love?" Peeta asks as he whispers back. "Yes I'm very sure I think this the perfect time because I'm happy, your happy,and everything is good."Katniss says smiling softly. "Alright let's do it" Peeta says as Katniss re-positions herself against Peeta's chest. "Together?" he asks as he takes Katniss's hand in his "Together" she responds as she looks out at her kids who must have gotten bored watching the sunset and are now playing with Arrow. Peeta looks down at her and gives her a look that says it's now or never as Katniss nods. "Idina-Prim Mellark, Daniel-James Mellark,could you come over here for a second please, papa and I have some thing to tell you" Katniss says.
Two minutes later Idina and Daniel are sitting on the bottom step of the porch looking up at their momma and papa. "yes momma?" Idina asks while Daniel looks confused as well. "well kids in a few months you two are going to a baby brother." Peeta says and then they watch as excitement spreads across Idina's and Daniel's face.
There you go. two chapters like I promised. Please review