Chapter 10: Through The Wilderness
Sorry for the wait. I've been sick and I had to go to the bank these past couple of weeks, so I decided
to rest on Monday and go to the bank on Tuesday. Thanks for reading, thanks for the support, and
thanks for the feedback! Nothing can tear me away from Your love Lord! "Men are still good." (Bruce
Wayne v.)
"He is the Lord of lords and the King of kings." Gale answered, with a heavy sigh.
Katniss turned to Haymitch.
"Why would Snow hide this?" she demanded.
"Hope is greater than fear. That's something my mom would say before she kissed us good night. Snow
Is afraid that hope will unite the districts against him, so he uses fear and punishment to keep us apart."
Gale answered quietly.
"Wait a minute," Haymitch threw his hands up. "You two need to get through this before you start
thinking about revolution. This Jesus no one has ever seen will not save your families or you from Snow's
wrath or death. Burn it, Gale."
Haymitch stormed out of the room. Effie lingered in the doorway a moment longer, and followed
Haymitch.
Katniss handed Gale the Bible. Gale pushed it away. Katniss looked up at him, confused yet grateful at
the same time. He knew the sudden security she felt and couldn't describe. He put his hands on hers.
"We'll read it together, and I'll teach you everything I know. Hide it better. I'll burn mine," He raised a
hand to stop her from protesting. "These words have lived longer than any of us, Katniss. Fire can't hurt
them. They will live on forever."
"Why? Why now?" Haymitch poured himself another drink.
"They need hope Haymitch, and it may work in our favor." Effie said, as if she planned it all along.
"What are you up to woman?" Haymitch grumbled.
"I'm working with what we have. It's called strategy." Effie said, as if she knew something Haymitch
didn't.
"Hmm. I smell a disaster." Haymitch mumbled miserably.
"The alcohol had dulled your senses, that's all. The odds Haymitch, are ever in our favor." Effie said, her
tone becoming light.
"Not this time, sunshine." Haymitch grumbled.
"I have faith." Effie declared, crossing her arms.
"In who do you have faith?" Haymitch demanded.
"I have faith in Katniss and Gale."
"In that order, eh? I may as well write my will. We are doomed."
"Then put some of your cleverness to work, victor! Cinna is taken with our tributes and now I can see
why! They confound and inspire us all!" Effie exclaimed, and even Haymitch had to admit she had a
point.