The next morning, Katniss woke up earlier than usual since she was able to receive extra visiting hours for Prim. Still dark out, Katniss could still see the moon from her small window as she began dressing for the day. Throwing on her simple and grungy red dress, Katniss quickly braided her hair to the side and hustled out the door. She took a short cut through the kitchen, and slid through the up and about servants preparing for another day in the capitol. While the members of the capitol sleep soundly in their beds… How sick.
Finally reaching the prison, she quietly moved through the darkness till she found Prim locked in her cold cell, yet sleeping soundly in her bed. The beds here are nicer than the ones back home at least Katniss thought. She watched her for a moment, noticing how she seemed content in her sleep; she was warm and innocent. Not wanting to wake her, Katniss slowly leaned down against the bars until her eyes fluttered shut.
"Katniss?"
Prims quiet voice woke her from her slumber, with the morning sun shining through the small prison windows.
Katniss rubbed her eyes and tucked her bangs behind her ears. "I'm sorry Prim, I must have dozed off," she yawned. "How are you?" Katniss asked her, looking at her earnestly.
Prim smiled. "You never talk about yourself. We're in this together you know," Prim started quietly.
Katniss' eyes snapped up, angrily. "I'm not the one locked in prison."
Primrose stared at her. "Katniss, you might as well be. You're locked in a different kind of prison… they're forcing you to work like a dog."
Katniss looked at her ferociously. "I need to protect you. I don't want you sitting in here worrying about me!"
Primrose took her hand through the bars. She looked at her slowly. "Who's protecting you, Katniss? Isn't it time you had a break from protecting people?"
Katniss stared at her sister blankly. She's right, her mind admitted before she could stop the thought. You need a break.
Katniss shook her head, attempting to shake off the thought. She smiled at her sister. "You're wise beyond your years, little duck."
"Visiting time is up! We'll re open tonight at 9!" They heard the guards call.
Katniss kissed Prim's hands. "I'll see you again tonight okay? I promise."
Prim nodded. "I love you, mockingjay."
Katniss walked away backwards, waving her hands at her sister until she couldn't see her anymore. As she turned around, she bumped into someone and let out a surprised yelp.
"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to scare you…" Katniss looked up at the man with gold eyeliner. Cinna…
Katniss smiled and looked down, realizing that she caused this him to drop his books and fabrics. They both bent down, looking around them to make sure no one was watching.
"How is Prim?" Cinna quickly asked her. "I miss you, my girl on fire."
Katniss smiled at him fondly, remembering how their friendship began during the first hunger games. After Snow took Peeta, it became forbidden for them to speak, however on those rare occaisions that they 'bumped' into each other, they took advantage.
"She's okay I think, she's worried about me," Katniss whispered as she collected Cinna's things.
"I'm worried about you too. How's Haymitch?" Cinna asked her quietly.
"He's okay too, he's the door opener for Peeta now. I think Snow wanted to embarrass us as much as possible."
"That's the President for you. But don't worry, I have a plan to get Prim out. Can you sneak out tonight after bed time?" Cinna asked her, his eyes flickering around to make sure no one was coming.
"How am I going to do that? I don't look like a capitol citizen," Katniss whispered angrily.
"There will be a parcel delivered to your room today. You'll have everything you need for tonight. We'll meet you in the garage where tributes mount before the parade," Cinna explained.
"We? Cinna, I have to cross through town to get there. If a peacekeeper sees me I'll be shot on site," Katniss told him.
"Do you want to save Prim, or not?" Cinna snapped at her.
Katniss looked at him. He really does have a plan. "I'll see you tonight," she told him, standing up and walking away smiling.