Katniss was escorted to the prison cells after her strange interaction with President Mellark. She looked at the gauze on her hand and smiled, fondly remembering how he treated her nicely when they hadn't even met. She remembered how he asked for her name when he didn't have to. Why he seemed nervous when she looked into his eyes.
Blushing faintly, she finally reached the prison cells. "Prim?" She called into the darkness. "I'm here, boy it's been a long day."
"Ms. Everdeen," Snow came forward into the light. "I can only imagine."
Katniss' breath started to pick up, knowing that Snow had seen her entire interaction with Peeta. "Listen," she started to explain quickly. "He asked for my name. He wanted to help with my hand, I said I was fine! Don't punish my sister for Mr. Mellark's curiosity-"
"Don't you dare refer to him so informally, He is Sir or Mr. President at best," Snow retorted.
"He gave me permission to call him Mr. Mellark," Katniss fought back. "I haven't broken my promise. I haven't told him who I am, and I haven't told him about the games. He doesn't remember me…" she trailed off, looking at the ground. "It's awful."
Snow sighed. "Unfortunately, Katniss, he will never remember you," Snow said, walking by her. "Your sister is in cell 12. Watch what you say next time," He threatened, closing the prison door behind him.
Katniss took off, running towards cell 12 and flopping down on her knees in front of it. "Prim?!" She called into the darkness.
Primrose Everdeen, with her pure, childlike face, came into the light from behind the bars. "Katniss!" She said, touching Katniss' hands through the bars. "What was he talking about? What happened with Peeta?" She whispered.
Katniss smiled, worriedly. "Forget what he said, how are you doing?" She asked quickly. "Are they feeding you enough? I brought a squirrel but they wouldn't let me-"
"I'm fine Katniss," Prim answered. "I'm getting fed. I'm sleeping. I get to go outside once a day," Prim trailed off as she saw guilt fall onto Katniss' face. "It's not so bad," she whispered slowly, touching Katniss' cheek.
Katniss looked up at her. "You wouldn't even be here if it wasn't for me. I'm going to get you out of here Prim, I swear."
Primrose rolled her eyes. "You know you can't do that. They will find both of us and then we'll get killed or locked in here forever."
Katniss sighed. "I'll find a way. I promise," she said. Prim looked down. Katniss quickly reached into her pocket and slipped something into Prim's hands. "I got this for you yesterday."
Prim laughed. "A mockingjay?" She asked, studying the gold pin Katniss had handed her. "There are no mockingjays in the capitol, Katniss."
Katniss laughed. "It's to remind you of back home. And to protect you. As long as you have it, you should know that I'm coming for you. Don't ever doubt it, Prim."
Prim's eyes filled up with tears. "I won't. I would never doubt you Katniss."
Suddenly, Katniss heard a guard call "visiting time is up!" Kissing both of Prim's hands, Katniss stood up. "I'll see you in a day or two, okay?"
"Okay," Prim nodded shakily. "I love you."
"I love you, too," Katniss responded, walking away.
Sorry this chapter was short, but at least you get the gist of the future plotlines. Will Katniss ever be able to bail Prim out? Does she have a plan? Stay tuned!
