So guys,
This is just a kind of sad little chapter, if you chose to read it you will see why.
I want the next six reviewers to give me a name FROM THIS STORY of someone who meant a lot to Oaklan. It cannot be Denon, Proctor, Kahana, or Rue. Those are already in use.
So, I will skip a few years ahead in the next chapter and from there I don't know where I will go. If you want me to continue after that then let me know so I can.
So give me names people and why you think Oak would like those names please/why you chose them.
I do NOT own the Hunger Games!
DedicatedWallflower
"Hey Oaklan" I hear a faint whisper as I open my eyes. Last night's strenuous activity drained me of all energy that I had built up from days of sitting staring out the window.
"Flicca" I barely open my eyes but offer her and Cable, who I presume is at her side like always, a small smile.
"You did it" she whispers walking to my bedside. She grasps my hand in her small one as she looks down at the babies in small cradles next to my bed.
"Barely" I whisper whimsically.
She gently gives my hand a smack and looks down at me "what are these beautiful children called?" she asks. Her brown hair falls in her face as she does and Cable takes the chance to push it out of her face captivated by Flicca's all-knowing eyes.
"The one closest to me is Kahana Rue, Hana for short I guess. And the one next to her is Denon Proctor." I whisper trying to be excited but I can't be. I wish they could all see me now, with my own family. Prim would have loved this. Denon would have smirked and made some snarky comment. Golin would have stayed near the back, but when the time came he would have walked right up here and loved those babies more than anything. They needed to be here. I needed them to be here.
"I know it hurts" Flicca whispers sitting down in the chair Gale left empty when he went to go get breakfast only minutes ago.
"I miss them" I respond avoiding the way she looks at me like she could bore into my soul with her eyes.
"Write then" she says. My eyes widen. Did I just hear her right?
Almost everyone I once loved is gone and she wants me to write about it. Writing everything down will just bring out a whole slew of memories I have kept locked away. Ones I NEVER want to release again.
"You want me to write" I ask with a small smile playing on my amused face.
"Not just any kind of writing. I mean letters. It helps, it really does. I promise" she assures me as Cable whispers in her ear. "I have to go oak. Come by for the holidays" she smiles as Cable leads her out the metallic door towards the freedom I wish I had.
Letters might not be such a bad idea come to think of it. I know who I will write to first too. Prim.
As I wait for the nurse to get my pen and paper, I think of whom else to write to. Golin and Denon, maybe Katorin, Kahana, Proctor.
I start to write as soon as the paper hits the metal bed tray of the stiff hospital bed.
Dear Prim,
I miss you so much. I am so sorry I didn't get to you sooner. I tried, I really did.
Right now, I decided not to name the first children after you. It is just all too soon to have someone I call Prim running around and you're not even there.
You are one of the reason's I am here Prim. Back home you made sure I was eating and healthy. I gave you food and you cooked it. I know your mother misses you more than anything. What you did for both of us prim, was truly amazing.
I will never forget you for as long as I live. You made me forget and my only wish is that I could have you back.
Katniss misses you more than anything. She and Peeta are still at each other's throats. I wish you were her. You would know what to do.
Maybe I will write to you often, maybe every time I feel down I will write to you.
I love you Prim, I have to go now Gale is back.
Oaklan
I look up from my paper long enough to see Gale's smiling face walk in the door.
"I brought you something" he smiles handing me a cookie with a smell I know all too well. Peeta; Peeta's cookie is clasped in Gal's strong hands.
That's when I see his blond head make its way into the room.
"Peeta" I gasp automatically reaching my arms towards him.
"Hey Oak" he laughs tousling my hair "congrats world's best mother" he laughs looking at the babies.
"This is-"he cuts me off.
"Kahana and Denon, and this is just a guess but the middle names are Proctor and Rue right" he nods laughing at my puzzled face.
"How'd you know" I exclaim with wide innocent eyes.
"I know you, that's how silly' he laughs as Gale takes his spot next to me on the bed.
"You do don't you" I reach my arms up for a hug which he gladly gives me.
"Oh, before I go I thought you would like to know that I remember" he doesn't have to explain, I understand right away. He remembers how much he loved Katniss.
My heart swells as I watch him disappear out the door.
"Whatcha thinking" Gale whispers in my ear sending a row of shivers down my body.
"How perfect my life really is" I whisper back and I know that this statement isn't any less than true.
This is not the end
Remember to review with names and explanations.
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