A/N: This is when Gale's body is returned to District 12.
Chapter 3
Gale's body is returned. When Hazelle sees his coffin, she runs away, crying. I cry into Peeta's shirt. Prim looks away. Madge crumbles to the ground, in tears. Rory tries to stay strong, but finds it close to impossible. Vick holds Posy, who is crying.
"It's alright, Posy," Vick reassures.
But it's not. It never will be. Gale is gone. He was a hunter, miner, and friend. He sacrificed so much for Prim and me. He gave so much. His father died. When I was in the Games, he took care of Prim and my mother. Gale was too kind. Gale loved Madge. She loved him. But Seam kids and Merchant kids don't mix. Everyone knows that. Now, he will never marry her.
I know how Rory feels. I know how it is to not be able to cope without someone important in my life. Now, Rory has to provide for his family without his older brother. He has to hunt, all the while terrified of his Reaping.
At home, Peeta holds me in his arms and says, "This has to end!"
"What does, honey?" I ask.
"This! I can't watch another Hunger Games! I know most of the people and I can't see another death match!" Peeta exclaims.
"Peeta! The Capitol might here you! They might have the house bugged!" I say, worried.
"Who cares? If they hear this, maybe they'll know how much of a tyrant they are!" Peeta yells.
"Do you want to get killed?" I ask, bewildered.
"I've faced death before," he grimaces. This is the effect of the Games. You don't care after a while. I could certainly relate.
A/N: Ooh! Peeta's talking trash about the Capitol! If you like trash, you need to listen to Trash (Miss America) by Lana Del Rey. It's an awesome song! I love Lana! Okay, so review, follow, and favorite!