A/N: Who saw catching fire?! Wasn't it amazing?! If you didn't see it, some of the makeup looks written about are inspired from the movie, like Katniss' eyes during the tribute parade. I thought they did amazing! Back to the story…

Katniss looked at herself in the mirror and didn't even recognize herself. She knew Cinna wasn't expecting her to be in color, so she cateyed her piercing blue eyes with pitch black eyeshadow. Her fierce, black eye makeup and long eyelashes made her look strong and untouchable. No peacekeeper is going to approach me now. She left the rest of her face unmade, since her skin was flawless and her lips were naturally light pink.

Katniss pulled up the short, strapless black dress over her legs and up over her chest, giving herself a long, final look. She wore black tights, a black dress, and a beautiful black leather jacket that went down past her waist. Her dress shimmered against the moonlight, making it look like feathers were flaring out from her waist. I look great, Katniss thought before she could stop herself.

Flinging on the black combat boots Cinna packed for her, she collapsed in a frusturated huff on the side of her bed. Knowing it was almost time to go, she released her dark hair from its normal braid and swept it back with Cinna's feather headband, revealing her made up yet natural looking face. I'm ready.

When the clock in the main square chimed at ten, Katniss silently snuck out of her room and through the empty kitchen. She finally made it outside of the servants building, and took in the view around her.

The capitol was lit up like a Christmas tree, with every building shimmering light through the expensive, glass windows. The nightlife was booming, and people were strolling past her in colorful outfits that made them look like aliens to her. It's like Effie multiplied…

Katniss made her way through town before finally reaching the garage where Cinna was waiting for her. It was dark, but the moon illuminated her way. She saw him standing there with Haymitch and Plutarch Heavensbee.

"Wow, Katniss… you look great," Cinna whispered to her, kissing her cheek.

"Thank you," she said shakily. "Sorry I'm a little late, town was pretty crowded at this time of night."

Cinna shook his head. "No worries, I'm glad you're here. You remember Plutarch Heavensbee?" He gestured to the man standing beside him.

"Of course," Katniss muttered. "Hello, Plutarch."

"Miss Everdeen," Plutarch acknowledged, shaking her hand. "S'been a while."

"Only five years," Katniss snapped. "Since the quell."

"Sorry things didn't turn out as we had planned," Plutarch mumbled.

Before Katniss could respond, Haymitch intervened. "Let's not dwell on the past. We've got business to discuss."

Katniss nodded and looked at Cinna. "You said you had a plan, whats the plan?" she asked hurriedly.

Cinna looked at Haymitch who placed his hand on Katniss' shoulder. "Katniss… in order for us to get out Prim… well it's going to result in some major changes for you."

Katniss looked at him worriedly. "Changes…for…me?"

Haymitch closed his eyes. "We want you to break Prim out during the masquerade this week. It's time she was free."

Before Katniss could interject about Snow, Plutarch interrupted. "However, Snow is going to know who is responsible. Thus…" he took a deep breath and looked at the others. "Thus we see breaking Prim out of the capitol prison as the beginning of the rebellion. This is the action we need to get things started."

Katniss took a shakey breath. "The rebellion… it's that close?"

Cinna took her hand. "Revolution is coming Katniss. The people are just waiting for something to happen, and bringing Prim home could be exactly what they need to catch fire."

Katniss looked at Haymitch now, who's grip on her shoulder tightened as she began to question him. "Okay… what did you mean changes for me?"

Haymitch looked into her eyes. "You are the symbol of the rebellion, Katniss. We want you to lead the people of the districts against the capitol."

Katniss began shaking her head. "No, absolutely not. I am no leader!"

Haymitch shook his head, angrily. "Peeta has been marked as a traitor," he blurted out, causing Katniss' eyes to fill up with angry tears. "When the rebels win-"

"And we will win…" Plutarch interrupted.

"Peeta is going to be tortured. He'll be executed in front of everyone," Haymitch finished. "If you agree to the symbol of the revolution-"

"I can give Peeta immunity," Katniss finished in a whisper. She looked at him frantically. "But-but… I-"

"Katniss," Haymitch said, placing his hand on her face. "You can do this. Everyone believes in you, you have more influence than you're even aware of."

Katniss let a quick tear fall down her face before quickly wiping it away. Think of Prim. Think of Peeta. Think of home…

She took a deep breath. "Fine," she said, watching Plutarch's face break into a smile. "I'll be your symbol."

Cinna clapped his hands. "I'm so proud of you, Katniss. Don't be afraid."

"I'm not afraid," Katniss answered confidently. Cinna, Plutarch, and Haymitch looked at one another, surprised by her strength.

"By the way… we still need a symbol," Plutarch said quietly. "You know, for the propos and the posters…" he trailed off when he saw Katniss' alarmed look. "None of which will be happening until after you and your sister are safely out of the capitol and in district 13."

"A symbol?" Katniss asked. "Like what?"

"How about fire?" Haymitch said. "It's powerful, overtaking… plus Katniss has always had that as her trademark-"

"It has to be something simpler. Fire is good, but what about-"

"How about a mockingjay?" Katniss answered, remembering the pin she gave to Prim. I love you little duck, I love you mockingjay. She remembered the tune Rue sang to her in the woods…

"That's great," Cinna said. "I can work with that."

Katniss exhaled sharply. "Okay," she told them, also trying to calm herself down. "So I'm the mockingjay."

"You're the mockingjay," Haymitch repeated.

Katniss looked at them. "So what's our next move?" She muttered. "What's going to happen on Friday?"

Plutarch looked at them. "I've arranged for a hovercraft to pick up you and Prim in the town square at midnight. When the party is going on, there will be no guards at the prison. Haymitch, you're responsible for getting a set of keys."

"That will be no problem," Haymitch said. "All of the other servants are in on this. I'll talk to them tomorrow."

"Be discreet," Katniss warned. "Snow is probably watching my every move."

"Which takes us to phase two," Plutarch explained. "On Friday night, Cinna will have a costume prepared for you. You have to make a quick appearance at the President's ball. Your dress is exquisite, and you're sure to grab some attention. While your distracting everyone, I'll sneak into the mansion for Beetee to connect to the capitol hard drive. I believe it's on the third floor-"

"Beetee?" Katniss asked, excited. "Where's Beetee? What's he planning?"

Plutarch looked at them. "Let's just say he's making some alterations to the lights show at the end of the party," he said with a smile. "It's time for the rebels to make their stand."

Katniss nodded, not wanting to know more. "Will my costume disguise who I am? What if Snow is there?"

Plutarch shook his head. "Snow doesn't show his face in public anymore. He won't be at the party."

"No one will recognize you Katniss," Cinna answered. "It's a masquerade."

Katniss looked at them, the final question on her mind. "What about Peeta?"

Haymitch looked at her. "The less he knows, the better."

Katniss rolled her eyes. "We have to get him to 13. We have to try to break the hijacking. That will show Snow that the capitol can't overpower anyone."

Haymitch began shaking his head before she finished. "It's too risky, Katniss. Peeta isn't going to remember."

Katniss looked down. "Fine," she said. "Cinna, when do I meet you to get ready for the party?"

"Meet me here on Friday at 8. You'll be fashionably late by an hour or so. No one is ever late to the President's mansion-" Cinna began.

"You'll be sure to make an entrance," Plutarch finished.

Katniss looked at each of them individually. "Sounds like a plan."

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