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I just sat there, my hands lifeless beside me. Bark, Hunk, and Steden left. My friends came to me immediately. They were saying something. Something I don't understand and have no intention of knowing. I just want to go home and be locked in my family's arms; never to leave their side again. I don't care if Mom didn't tell me how she was, or is, the Mockingjay, or how Dad has tracker jacker venom, whatever that is, in his blood, or how they were part of the Quarter Quell. I don't care. I just want them by my side. Safe and sound. But they're so far away.

Apparently, Deeno was so irritated by my ignorance that he just scooped me up and carried me back to the freight car with mails and packages. He laid me on the floor, my back to the wall. He tried to talk to me. But I still ignored him. He does not know that deep inside I'm slowly dying.

My friends sneak in the cafeteria once in a while. Sparing me biscuits, but the thought of it hasten my death.

Katniss' POV

It was my favorite time of day, sunset. Today is my daughter, Ginna's first day at school. I remembered how she begged to be homeschooled every year. But this year Peeta reasoned her out. I smiled at the thought.

From my desk, I walked to opened window and admired the lovely sunset. Suddenly, a bird, specifically, a mockingjay, fluttered and settled on the window ledge. "Well," I commented, "that's very unusual of you." The mockingjay just titled its head.

I heard the door open and the bird flew away. It silently closed and I turned around to see a worried look on Peeta's face. "Katniss…" he trailed off.

I walked closer to him and held his hands tightly. "What is it?" I asked, concerned.

"It's – it's about Ginna." Peeta replied. I chuckled at the thought of Ginna at school. "Katniss…she's missing." That made my smile vanish. I gulped. Missing?

"What do you mean missing?" I asked.

"I asked her to get the letters from the Train Mail and it grew dark but she hasn't returned. So I went to the station and obviously, the train's not there anymore. No one's there."

I'm really confused. My head filled with endless possibilities. Maybe she's in the woods. Maybe she's with Fin, Deeno, and Madie. Maybe she's at home. Then then worst thought hit me. What if she's been kidnapped? Tears gathered in my eyes. I flung my arms in Peeta's neck and hugged him, quietly sobbing in his chest. "Where could she have gone to? And…Caleb?"

"His fine." Peeta replied, patting my back, "He's waiting outside." I let go and dried my tears. I walked to my desk, picked up the receiver, and dialed a number, Plutarch's number. He is currently in the Capitol; head of a department.

"Hello. Good evening." Plutarch answered.

"Plutarch…"I trailed off, gulping back tears.

"Katniss Everdeen? I mean, Mellark?" he asked, surprised, "Been a long time! Anything you need?"

"Plutarch…my daughter's missing."

Plutarch gave a silent gasp. "And you think she's been kidnapped." He said it like a statement.

I cleared my throat, "Yes."

"Well then. Of course I will help you find her. How 'bout do a little search on your own there."

"Okay. Thanks, Plutarch." I hung up. Peeta's arms comforted me once more.

"We'll find her, Katniss. We'll find her." Peeta assures me.

"It's just not like her." I replied, "I know she likes to storm off but she always asks permission…except if somebody motivated her." I gulped back a bucket of tears. I washed and wiped my face and headed outside; hand in hand with Peeta; giving each other courage and hope.

We came out of my office finding Caleb knotting and unknotting rope. I afford a smile. My son smiled back at me even though it's a forced one. He put his rope in his pocket and grabbed my free hand.

We walked home in silence. When we reached our house in the Victors' Village, the first floor lights were open. "Aunt Annie must be inside." Caleb said and ran inside. We followed. Annie was pacing back and forth and two people are seating at the couch with their backs to us. Caleb was frozen in the middle, staring at the people in our couch. He gave me a questioning look.

Annie noticed us. "You're finally home!" she exclaimed.

"What's the problem, Aunt Annie?" Caleb asked. The two people on the couch stood up; a man and a pregnant woman. They faced us. I gulped. Gale and Madge Hawthorne.

"How about you sleep early tonight. I'll be there later." Peeta whispered to Caleb. He gave his father a whining look but he saw the serious look on my face. Caleb ran upstairs.

"What is it, Annie?" I asked, concerned, once Caleb was out of earshot.

"I-It's Fin." Annie replied, "He's not yet home. He's usually back during sunset but now…no sign on him."

"So are, Deeno and Madie." Gale spoke up. Worry filled all of our faces.

"Maybe they're still in the woods." Peeta said, "With Ginna."

"Ginna too?" Madge asked, rubbing her pregnant belly. Gale put an arm around her waist. "Let's search for them in the woods. Maybe Peeta's right. Maybe they're still there."

Gale looked at Madge, "You can't. You need to stay here." Madge started to object.

"You can help here, Madge. You can watch Caleb for a while and at the same time you can wait for calls." I said, "I called Plutarch for help."

Madge looked down, "I guess that will do." Gale kissed her forehead and she sat and settled herself.

We're halfway through the door when someone called, "I'm coming with you!" Peeta and I turn around to find Caleb on the staircase, his eyes puffy and red. I walked to the staircase and knelt in front of him. "No, Caleb." I said, "Just join Aunt Madge in waiting for Plutarch's call, okay?" Caleb looked like his going to cry. I hugged him tightly. "Okay." He whispered in my ear.

I held Peeta's hand and we left the house; headed for the woods. Since the Rebellion ended and everything returned to normal; District 12 was once again a district, all of the fences separating the woods were removed in all of Panem. And anyone is allowed to go to the Meadow.

We passed through where the fence once stood. We walked and walked until we reached the Meadow, where Ginna, Deeno, Madie, and Fin usually hang out. It's dark already and Gale handed out flashlights that he has brought. We searched for them; calling their names.

I searched Ginna's Chest. It is an old log where she hides her weapons: a bow and a sheath of arrows, an extra sheath of arrows, an extra sling shot, an extra pocket knife, and a Game bag. After a checking a few logs, I found it. It is mostly covered in moss. And when you remove it, you have the letters, GREM, carved.

I removed more moss until the mouth of the log is bare. I closed my eyes and put my hand inside. My heart fell. "Peeta!" I called. My husband came in seconds. I stood up. "They're not here." I confirmed and showed him Ginna's bow and arrows. Where could they be?

End of Chapter 4

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