Katniss's point of view

Hunter,Peeta and I all sleep soundly all through the night. I swear sleeping in groups helps with the nightmares. I mention this to Peeta who is holding Hunter. "Well we Everdeen-Mellark's are a very special people." he says as he kisses me on the lip. "that is very true, I mean we have survived two hunger games and a rebellion after all." I say as I wrap my arms around him. "very true love very very true"Peeta says as Hunter begins to stir. "oh look whose up" I say as I tickle my son gentle on his stomach which he coo's "Peeta would you please change him"I ask as I pull out a pair of black pants and a black v-neck t-shirt along with my sandals. "You got it love" Peeta says letting go of me and lifting Hunter up and grabbing the diaper bag. I realize that we all slept in our clothes last night. Hunter looks at me,still in his cute orange top and black pants. "I'll be right back to feed you little-flame" I say as I head into the bathroom to get dressed. As I get dressed I hear Peeta talking to Hunter.

Peeta's Point Of View

"Come on my little-flame let's get you cleaned up" I say as I begin to change Hunter. "What good boy you are, yes you are yes you are" I add as I finish up putting the soiled diaper in the garbage. "Now what should we put you in?" I say carrying him with me as I look inside on the bag. "How about this"I say as I pull out a small pair of black cargo-pants and lime green shirt" "Sounds perfect" a voice says behind me. I turn around and see Katniss looking sexy in all black and in her brown sandals."You look great Katniss" I say as I hand a clean Hunter over to Katniss. "Be right back" I say as I grab my clothes and go into the bathroom. I change out of my outfit from last night and into a orange t-shirt and a pair of jeans and a pair of sandals Cinna gave me.

Katniss's Point Of View

Peeta goes into the bathroom and I watch him go and shut the door. Gosh I love that man, the way his eyes make me melt every-time I look into them. How I love his arms that wrap around me to keep me safe from the horrifying nightmares, and now we have our little-flame Hunter which makes me love him even more and I am extremely grateful for that. I sigh as Hunter squeals break me from my thoughts. "Come on little-buddy let's get you fed." I say as he latches on and begins to drink. As I walk around the room my thoughts drift of my papa. Just the fact of actually seeing him soon is enough to bring me to tears. I try to stop because I don't want to cry but I cant help it. Hunter looks up at me clearly done eating and looks up at me before laying his head on my shoulder. Just this action is enough to calm me down completely. Hunter Haymitch David-Blake Everdeen-Mellark is truly his papa's son, even in his tiny form he is already able to calm me down and I love him for that.

Hunters Point of View.

I am eating while momma is walking around the room. She begins to talk about my grandpa who we are seeing soon. I feel something wet on my face as I look up at momma who is crying. In an attempt to comfort her I finish eating and look up at her again before I rest my head on her shoulder. This calms her down. "i love you Hunter" I hear momma say as papa comes out of the bathroom and comes over and hugs us. I nuzzle into momma as papa comes and Momma wraps her free arm around papa tightly. "I am really am glad you are here with me Peeta" momma says "I love you Katniss" papa says as we stay close together. There's a knock on the door as momma and I breakaway from papa as the door opens and I look over and see my aunt Prim standing in the doorway. My eyes go wide as I see my aunt prim standing in the door way. Her smile fades as she see's momma crying and papa and I hugging her. When she enters she immediately comes over.

Prim's Point Of View

I enter the room and see Katniss who is holding Hunter, hugging on to Peeta, I see tear tracks on my sister's face. I set down my book and go over."Katniss are you ok?" I asks as I walk over to her and hug her. "I'm fine Prim, it's actually dawning on me that we are going to see papa again. Hunter gets to meet his grandpa" Katniss says smiling down at her son. "I'm feeling the same way Katniss" I say as I take Hunter from Katniss. "Good morning little-Hunter" I say as Hunter coo's. "We should be getting ready to go are you all packed little-duck?" Katniss asks as she begins to repack her bag. "Yep just finished. "I answer. Peeta looks at the clock which reads eight-forty-five. "Well we have forty-five minutes until we need to get to the train station and Annie has breakfast on the table" I say as I start leading the way down to breakfast. Katniss takes Hunter from me and I watch him nuzzle into her, just like I did when I was a toddler when we were younger.

Katniss,Peeta,Hunter,and Prim all make their way down to the kitchen where the O'dair family sit at the table. "good morning Mellark family" Finnick says from his chair with Annie on his lap. "Aunt Prim. Aunt Prim" little Finn says as he jumps into Prim's arms. "Hey Finn how are you?" Prim asks as they take a seat at the table. "I'm good aunt Prim, want to go to the beach with me after we eat breakfast?" Finn asks as he looks up into Prim's eyes with his beautiful sea-green eyes, Prim looks over at Katniss and Annie. Prim has never been good at delivering bad news to people so Katniss steps in and helps her sister. "I'm sorry little-man but Prim is leaving with us in a bit, in fact we should probably get going in a bit"Katniss says as the clock reads nine o'clock. Finn's eyes immediately begin to flood with tears as he learns that his new friend is leaving. "Oh Finn don't cry, Prim says as she rushes over to the boy and kneels down to his level "Would you want to come with us to the train-station when your daddy takes us to the train?" she adds looking at Finn who has calmed down. "Can I momma?" Finn asks looking up at Annie "Well of course we'll all go how does that sound?" Annie says smiling at how cute her boy is.

The group eats a good breakfast and then its Peeta who says they need to get going. Finnick and Annie are in the driver and passenger seats Prim sit in the middle with Little-Finn on her lap and with Katniss and Peeta next to her with Hunter sitting up in Katniss lap. Finn goes on and on talking a mile a minute as he points out places he goes with his momma and daddy. Prim has fallen under his spell and listens and nods clearly interested. They reach the train-station with ten minutes to spare.

Katniss's Point Of View

I watch as Finn starts talking a mile a minute. Peeta wraps his arms around me and Hunter pull us into him. I lean my body up against his chest. "How are you feeling love?" Peeta asks as Finnick turns into the train-station parking lot. "I'm feeling nervous but not as nervous I was when I thought I was going to do this myself but now that your with me I feel like I can do anything" I says smiling. "You just sounded like your old self there love"Peeta says reaching up and tucking a stray hair my ear. "What do you mean Peeta?" I ask shifting Hunter from a sitting position to laying down in my arms. "I'm just saying that I'm proud of you for getting over your doubts of marriage and having kids. You certainly have come a long way."he says as he kisses me on the lip casually. Finnick parks and we all get out.

Peeta's Point Of View

I hold my hand out for Katniss to step down from the car. "There you go love" I say as her feet touch down on the ground. "Thanks Peeta" Katniss says. I lead my wife and Hunter to the train which is leaving in five minutes. Katniss thanks Annie for everything and gives her a hug. "Anytime Katniss" Annie says. "Thanks again Finnick, It was good to see you again" I say holding out my hand to shake his. "Anytime Peeta anytime" he says shaking my hand. Katniss and I walk to the train "But aunt Prim you just got here, don't leave" Finn cries as he clings to her hand.

Finnick comes over and pry his son off of Prim. "Finn stop, stop crying stop" he says sternly which he does. Prim gets down to Finn's level and speaks to him. "We'll see each other again buddy, I promise you that" she says. "You promise aunt Prim?" he asks. "I promise" she confirms as Finn sniffs and runs forward and gives Prim a hug. "Come on Prim train is leaving" I say as we run to the train. "Bye aunt Katniss, bye Uncle Peeta bye Hunter" Finn calls as he waves to us. We stay outside and enjoy the sunlight. I wrap my arm around Katniss and Hunter. Prim comes over and snuggles next to Katniss who smiles down at her holding her tightly. I suggest we go sit in the sun and enjoy ourselves. Katniss and I show Prim where the best spots are.

Katniss's Point Of View-On The Train

The hours on the train go by rather quickly. Peeta,Prim,Hunter and I spend the time chatting, joking hanging out on the train. Hunter is always the center of attention, which he loves. He coo's happily looking at me, papa, and his aunt Prim. "Such a cute baby you are" Peeta says which makes Hunter squeal in delight. "He's the most beautiful baby I've ever seen" Prim says smiling at her squirming nephew. "He has your hair" I says stroking the blonde curls that I love running my hands through. "He has your eyes you big beautiful gray seam eyes." Peeta says quietly pulling me down on to the couch at the end of the train. My back is against his as he wraps his arms around me. Hunter is nestled in between us. "I love you" I say as I close my eyes as he begins to caress my face lovingly "I love you too, Katniss" he whispers. "Let's go back to the room so we can be a little more comfortable" I whisper as I take his hand and lead him to the room with Prim behind us.

Peeta's Point Of View

Katniss is leaning in to me. Her back is pressed up against my chest. Hunter is nestled comfortably with us. Prim leaves us to go read one of her medical books. "Just to brush up on my knowledge" she says then as an after thought she offers to take Hunter from us so we can have some time alone. "Thanks Prim but we are good." Katniss says but Prim insists as she takes Hunter with her. "So what do you want to do?" Katniss asks she watches her little sister take Hunter away. "Why don't we just snuggle and talk about what we are going to do when we reach the capitol."I suggest tightening my hold on Katniss. "Alright so what did you have in mind Peeta?" Katniss asks as she snuggles into me. I pull a blanket over us. It's so nice just the two of us.

Katniss's Point Of View

I am snuggled next to Peeta who has me wrapped in his arms under the blanket he pulled on us. Its so nice just the two of us. "Well how about this" he starts and I look at him. "We head to the president's mansion, and check in with Paylor. Since we are victors she will probably offer us a room there." Peeta goes on and I feel a little better now knowing that we have a plan, which is better then nothing. I must have fallen asleep because I enter a nightmare which starts with me and I'm in my old training center and I'm wearing the paper thin robe that was waiting for me and I know this day anywhere. It's the day that my trial started. I watch myself and remember how I wanted to die I wake up with a jolt breathing hard. It's like all my horrifying memories are lined up to torture me with each step as we get closer to the capitol, yes I know it's not the same capitol that I took helped take down years ago but the memory is still there. As is the memory of Prim dying but that's false prim is here with me as is Peeta and little hunter. As I think this I start to shake tears in my eyes. I recite my monologue My name is Katniss Everdeen-Mellark I start as the shaking continues. I notice there are only shakes and no tears which means that I have made some progress by not breaking down and crying like I used to. Big plus to me.

Peeta see's me shaking and pulls me over to him, "Katniss you dozed off, and you were whimpering in your sleep." he says. "What did you dream about love?" he asks drying my tears on my face. "It was the day I was locked in the training center, that day I hit rock bottom" I say nuzzling in to him and lay my head on my shoulder seeking his warmth and comfort. "Well you don't need to worry about that, those days are behind you, you're married, you have three beautiful amazing kids and family, and most importantly you have me and I will always be there for you, I will never leave you never ever." he says rubbing my back soothingly. "Thanks you're right Peeta, you always know just what to say" I say as the door opens and Prim enters with a squirming Hunter. "I think he's hungry Katniss" she says as she hands him over to me.

"Thanks Prim, did you two have fun?" I ask as I feed Hunter. "Yeah we did Katniss but after a while I could tell he was missing his momma. He had a great time his little eyes darting everywhere" Prim says smiling. I lift Hunter to where he is facing me. "Did your little eyes like wandering every where?" I say tickling him softly as he squeals "Yes they did yes did" Peeta says and that sends Hunter over the edge with cooing and squealing which makes Prim,Peeta,and I laugh. Something I haven't allowed myself to do in a long long time.

All of this laughing makes me think of a another funny memory which makes me laugh. "What's so funny love?" Peeta asks smiling at me. "Oh well I was just remembering when I hurt my right foot and tail bone and the peacekeepers were at our house, and I tried to cover my tracks by saying I was trying to find the goat-man so I could get lady pregnant. And prim, you and I got into this argument about where he lives and then "Oh my goodness I remember that" prim says smiling at the memory and I think Peeta remembers to but its Hunter who catches my eye he gives me a look saying "Hey remember me? Your adorable baby boy?" I go back to tickling him as prim and Peeta join in.

Hunter's Point Of View

After I give momma that look that says "Hey remember me? Your adorable baby boy?"

Momma,Papa and aunt Prim are all talking to me tickling me,and just having fun, momma talks to me which makes me squeal. I look up at momma and give her another look, that says you love me and you know followed by a squeal from my mouth. I love these people very much. I love how caring momma is always there for me, holding me loving me. I love papa because he's always there to take care of me and momma when when we need it. I also love my papa's eyes. And why I love my aunt Prim, is because she's my favorite aunt, she's like a smaller version of Gramma.

I love my family and I know they love me. I somehow signal that I want up and momma lifts me up and holds me against her chest which I love. I love the scent momma has, I'm not sure what it is but I like it. I nuzzle into momma as I lay my head on her shoulder, which is one of the best places I like to be. I yawn and close my eyes and welcome sleep. I feel momma lay me down on the bed, she undresses me and puts me in a blue pants and shirt combo that I kind of like. Papa and aunt Prim come over and give me kisses on my head. The bed dips as momma and papa curl up on either side of me so I'm nestled between my loving parents. I hear papa whisper "I love you so much Hunter, sweet dreams" and then I feel him kiss my head followed by momma who holds me tightly after kissing me. I am lulled off to sleep by momma's gentle inhale and exhale of her soft breathing. And so after a very good day of hanging out on the train, Katniss,Peeta,Prim and Hunter all doze off and fall to sleep almost at once. The prospect of getting into the capitol tomorrow and seeing their papa weighs in heavily on Katniss's mind but she doesn't that bother her now that's she with the three most important people she cares most about and tomorrow that number will turn to four people.

Katniss's Point Of View

The next morning Peeta,Hunter, and I wake up to find we are just an hour out of the capitol. I look over to see prim stirring in the bed next to us. "Good morning little-duck" I say softly as she looks over at me rubbing her eyes. "Good morning Kat" she says softly. "Where are we?" she adds as she sits up in bed. "I think we are just an hour out of the capitol" I say looking at my son and husband who are sleeping soundly. Peeta has his hands around hunter who is cocooned in his papa's body. "Good morning beautiful" a voice says softly. There lies Peeta his beautifully brilliant eyes locked on mine. I go over to him and he pulls me into a kiss careful not to wake Hunter. "Good morning my brilliant baker" I say running my hands through his blonde curls. "Another blissful night" Peeta says. "Indeed it was" I say. "Good morning prim" Peeta says sitting up. "Morning Peeta" she calls back. "Where are we love?"Peeta asks. "I think we are just an hour out of the capitol" I say as I kiss him again. There's a faint stirring coming from Hunter. He opens his eyes and looks at me. "Good morning my boy" I say picking him up and changing him quickly. "There that's better I say as I dress him in black-pants and a red shirt that has victors son written in Cinna's handwriting. "There you go, you look so handsome" I say as I pass him to Peeta. "here's papa" I say Peeta takes him. "I'm going to go get dressed." I say pulling out a new tan shirt. I'll just wear my cargo-pants I wore yesterday.

The morning passes and Katniss,Hunter and Peeta and Prim all relax in the room. Peeta and Katniss take turns holding and tickle-torturing hunter. He likes all the attention. Cooing and babbling all the time. This goes on for a while but Katniss and Peeta wouldn't have it any other way. Just as Peeta is about to make hunter smile there's a small burst of static as an announcement is made.

Good Afternoon Ladies and Gentlemen we are pleased to inform you that we are just five minutes away from the capitol. It is about ninety-five degrees outside. It's two pm. Thank you so much for riding with us and we look forward to seeing you soon.

Thank you for your time and attention

Then the entire room goes dark. "what's going on Katniss"Prim asks in the darkness. Oh that's right she's never been this way before. "It's ok little-duck" Katniss says as she feels her little sister come over and sit next to her. "we are just in the tunnel leading up to the capitol." Katniss says as the train speeds out of the tunnel. Katniss who is also holding hunter,Peeta, and Prim come to the the window to see the newly remodeled capitol.

It seems less intimidating and more laid-back tone to it. Katniss has chills run down her spine. Peeta see's her shiver and puts an arm around her and his son. "it's going to be alright love, it's a new capitol very different then the one you helped bring down. I'm right here with you along with Hunter and Prim, it's gonna be ok" Peeta says the capitol comes closer and closer. Feeling a little overwhelmed Katniss catches Peeta's and hold his hand tightly clinging to it "stay with me?" she says but it comes out in a whisper. Peeta squeezes back, "always Katniss always"he says.

So they've finally reached the capitol. next chapter will have some drama.

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