The week passed in a blur of training, more training, food and sleep. Every night, Katniss sat with Johanna when she brushed her teeth, holding her hand as she tensed at the sound of the running water.
Saturday found Katniss waking Johanna up at five in the morning, shaking her awake. "Johanna!" Katniss said, shaking her shoulders. "Jo- come on . Wake up. I have a surprise for you." When that didn't work, Katniss decided to try another tactic. She rested her head on Johanna's chest, listening to her heartbeat. Then she whispered, as softly as she could, the one thing that never failed to wake Johanna up. "I had a nightmare Jo."
Instantly she felt strong arms wrap around her, and heard a soft, soothing voice in her ear. "Shh. It's ok now Kat." She lay there for a minute, burying her face in Johanna's shoulder. Then she looked up. "Sorry, couldn't wake you any other way. I have a surprise for you."
Johanna's eyes shone with laughter. "You goof." She kissed her nose, sending a warm shiver down Katniss's spine. "You gonna show me?or are you going to just lay here, crushing my ribcage?"
"Come on.!" Katniss stood quickly, too quickly. She felt dizzy suddenly, and sat down. Johanna immediately wrapped her arms around her, "rest a minute brainless."
Johanna helped Katniss to her feet, "now we can go."
Katniss led Johanna to a room across from Beetee's workshop. She opened the door, walking through a very fragrant, seemingly real pine forest. Mockingjays sang in the trees, squirrels skittered through the branches. A gentle brook splashed onto the rocks.
"It looks just like home-" Johanna whispered,tears stinging her eyes. She squeezed Katniss's hand, smiling at her.
"You told me about how beautiful it was. I asked Beetee to make it for you. As a place to get you used to water again."
Johanna froze. "I can't go in the brook yet. Rain, maybe, but not the brook."
"Rain." Katniss said clearly,and right on cue, a light mist began to fall. Johanna clung to Katniss, but Katniss gently shook her off, walking a few feet away. "Walk to me. " Katniss said, holding out her hand. She watched as Johanna walked shaking towards her. Once she reached her, Katniss held her tightly, for a moment before walking farther away. This went on for hours, with Katniss walking farther away each time, before Katniss called out "Sun."
The rain stopped, and Johanna hugged Katniss tightly, "I did it! Thankyou Katniss. "
"I'd do anything for you Johanna."