Author's Note: Hey lovely readers! I must apologize for taking SOOO long to post this chapter. But I do have to confess, I cut this chapter quite a bit short… I had two auditions this weekend and I have to study for a few finals coming up tomorrow as well. I promised you guys I would have something up tonight and this is what I have so far. I hope you like what's up!

Katniss's POV

That was the longest night of my life, endless arguing, endless tears, and endless thoughts. Out of all my terrible nights of sleep, this one was by far the worst. I was up all night rereading the letter from Peeta, and holding tight onto my pearl. I probably read that letter over a hundred times. The paper is softer now, and crinkled. It's dried by this time, but before it had spots of wetness from my fallen tears. If only he was here with me now none of this would be happening. I would be happy, he would be happy.

When I did eventually fall asleep last night, I did not have dreams, only terrible nightmares mostly about Peeta being beaten and tortured by President Snow. At the end of the dream though, there was one happy part. I barged into the room holding Peeta being tortured by Snow. I was holding a beautiful golden bow and arrows in my hand. Peeta saw me, and his gorgeous smile spread across his face, then Snow realized I was here. Before he could do anything about it, I shot him through the heart. Right after that was when I was woken up by Finnick.

"Katniss, wake up." He says while knocking at the door.

"Hold on, I'll be there in a minute." I call back, and put on my soft, gold robe. I open the door, and take a good look at Finnick's face. He looks like a mess. He has dark circles under his eyes, and looks absolutely miserable. I doubt I look much better though with nearly no sleep.

"Hey, um want to talk about how we're going to tell the others to go back from them?" asks Finnick solemnly.

"Oh yeah, come on in." I reply. I motion him over to the same couch where I talked with Gale and Madge. We sit down on the red velvet couch together. "Do you think the others will agree to go back?"

"Honestly, I have no idea. I hope so, if they don't I'll force them." He says sternly.

"Okay good. I'm not going to sit here while they torture Peeta."

"Good. We won't let it happen."

"We can do this." I say confidently. He nods, and then exits my room.

The meeting is in about forty minutes, I have enough time to take a long, hot shower. I use my usual lilac scented shampoo and conditioner, but decide to try cherry blossom body wash instead of honey suckle. I do my hair in my signature braid, and then get changed into black jeans, burgundy shirt, and brown boots. Looking as decent as possible without getting much sleep, I leave my room for the meeting.

I make my way to the meeting room, and all talking falls silent when I enter. All eyes are on me. They were just talking about me, and probably Finnick, before I entered.

"Um Katniss, we've just received some incredibly shocking news. It's very much unexpected, so please brace yourself, okay? No fainting, please!" says Haymitch with concern. He has lines of worry on his forehead, and his face shows signs of fear for our original plans. "We have connections in the Capitol right now that tell us about President Snow's latest plans. Well they try at least. Anyways, in the remaining Districts of 1, 2, 4, 7, and 9, if the citizens…"

"Wait, there's only five districts left?!" I say with shock. I mean I knew they were all rebelling but, only 5 out of 12 left, really?

"Well, yes. Most of the other districts have been destroyed like District 12. I'm sure there are still survivors, but they are either on their way to District 13, or we don't know about them, and either does the Capitol."

"Oh… alright well carry on."

"They're giving the option to the citizens of 1,2,4,7 and 9 the option of joining the war to be on the Capitol's side, or they will be sent to a special facility." He continues.

"What kind of facility…?" asks Finnick. I can tell he's extremely worried about Annie and his own family. What will they choose?

"It will be similar to a thing called a concentration camp. You might remember briefly learning about them in your Old World Studies. They'll live in poor condition, be tortured, and then eventually be killed…"

I do sort of remember learning about these. They used to believe people of the…Jewish religion caused all the problems in their world, and therefore needed to be gone. That was terrible, absolutely terrible.

"Oh my gosh…" gasps Madge. Gale reaches for her small, frail hand to comfort her.

"Finnick we have good news for you, though. Your family is safe, and on their way to District 13."

"And Annie?"

"Um, no…"

"She's going to be sent to one of these camps, or taken for torture! I'm going back for her myself if no one will take me."

"And I'll be going with him!" I abruptly say. No way am I going to let Peeta be tortured, or sent to one of these camps to die.

"We're demanding we go back… immediately!" The whole room seems to be slightly taken back from our outburst. We keep a stern look on our faces while we wait for their answer.

"I don't know kids. You're asking a lot from us you know, don't you? I mean, you're asking us to risk our own lives here." Replies Plutarch.

"Yeah, I know! By not going we're risking other people's lives though!" I yell back. I puzzles me how Plutarch always stays so calm in these situations.

"If you don't take us, we'll just go alone." says Finnick.

"So, is it a yes or no?" I pronounce. Haymitch and Plutarch exchange a glance. With a heavy sigh Plutarch answers.

"Yes…"

"Thank you!" Finnick and I both cry out. Tears start to fall from my eyes, tears of joy. Finnick gives me a big hug and whispers, "We did it, Katniss. We'll get them back."

I can't stop smiling, because I'm so happy we're going to get Peeta. I take the pearl from my pocket and give it a squeeze. I'm coming for you Peeta; I think to myself, I'm coming.

"Well, I'll go tell them to turn this thing around then." Declares Haymitch as he leaves the room.

After he's gone I nearly skip back to my room with joy. I'm so excited to finally get to see Peeta. It's been way too long. I miss his voice, his touch, his beautiful eyes, his everything.

I go to my room to take a nap. I crawl under the heavy red and gold comforter and end up falling asleep easily, because I am almost at ease for once. It's an emotion I have experienced in a while.

Waking up from the best sleep I've had in ages, I hear a knock at my door.

"It's Haymitch." He says.

"Coming, Haymitch." I reply as I make my way to the door. I normally dread encounters with Haymitch now a day, but after he agreed to go to get Peeta I don't mind. Actually I'm kind of excited to talk to him. Hopefully he's coming back with good news.

I open the door for him and motion for him to go sit on the red velvet couch. I join him on the chair near the couch.

"So," I say, "what's the deal?"

"Alright, well we have located the hovercraft and came to conclusion that they are in District 4. We will begin our journey there immediately, well we actually have already. Anyhow, when we get there will construct a plan. There will be no spur of the moment run in get your lover scenarios. Got it?"

"Yeah, I get it." I figured he'd say that…but, it's understandable. Safety in numbers, right? "When do you think we will arrive?"

"First thing tomorrow morning…"

"But the first torture session is tonight!" I blurt out.

"I know, Katniss we just cannot get there in time. There's absolutely no way. It's already past dinner and the session will start in approximately two hours."

"Alright…" I guess I never realized I slept in that late. I really did need the sleep though. With that Haymitch leaves my room, I am once again alone. I could go find someone to talk to but I'd rather not. I get out my note from Peeta and begin to read it over, and over. Finally we will together once again.

I hear a frantic knock on the door. Wow, it's been two hours already…

"Katniss, the torturing is going to start any minute!" It's Finnick. Do I really want to see the torturing…I don't know. I decide to anyways just to see Peeta's gorgeous, loving face. I swiftly open the door and rush out. Finnick and I walk down the hovercraft's hall at full speed so we don't miss any of the tragic action. When we reach there, President Snow is speaking.

"Thank you for tuning in Panem." He says with an evil smirk. "I know you will find today's episode extremely interesting. First off you, Panem, voted for the first torturing to be of… Peeta! How will he be tortured, you may be thinking?" A pie graph then replaces Snow's hideous face. Whipping was 20%, next was electric shock with 30%, and cutting then pouring salt in the wound was the last 50%. Oh. My. God. This is seriously sick!

The scene then changes to Peeta strapped to a stool in a brightly light, white room. The camera slowly zooms in to catch a glimpse of his gorgeous face. His face is pale and he looks totally wiped out but his blue eyes still sparkle. Those eyes, no matter what, always make my heart melt. Once again the camera pans out and shows Peeta sitting on the stool.

A tall man with blue hair is the first to strike. He deftly moves the long bladed knife along Peeta's back. Another guy with blood red skin pours salt into his wound. This is sick, extremely sick. Peeta screams out in pain. His fists are clenched and I can tell tears are prickling his eyes. They repeat the procedure once again.

When the salt makes contact Peeta screams out, "Katniss! Katniss! I love you…!" I freeze. Does he know I'm okay? I guess so. I burst out in tears though. I can't believe what's going on. My life, our lives they're so…so screwed up. I finally figure out who I love and he's being tortured by the evil Capitol because of me. There's nothing I can do except watch him in pain, and call for me. I want to run through the TV to go save him, but of course I can't.

"Peeta…" I whimper. On the TV the blue haired man is making a large gash down his arm. The other man pours the salt and Peeta once again calls out my name. This time instead of focusing in on Peeta I look at the workers. They're smiling. They're enjoying torturing him, those bastards. I thought the Capitol loved us; do they enjoy Peeta being tortured too?

This process has been repeating over and over again. This is too much. I look up at the screen and see them cutting into his leg and blood gushes out. I get dizzy, and blackout. Whispering Peeta is the last thing I remember.

*****

When I eventually wake up it's morning. Yes morning! I'll be with Peeta so soon! I hop right into the shower and go through my routine as fast as I possibly can. Smelling like lavender and honeysuckle, I exit the bathroom to make my way over to my dressing. I put on tight black pants and an orange, Peeta's favorite color, long sleeve shirt. I leave my room and make my way to the meeting room.

I'm early for once, only Plutarch and Finnick were there before me.

"Were you excited too?" Finnick says with a smile. He looks as if he is a new person, I suppose I might too. Both of us are actually happy for once. I nod back with a smile.

Soon enough everyone else enters and takes their seats.

"Alright so everyone will be getting their weapon of choice, except Madge you will be staying at the hovercra-"

"No! I want to come! I want to help defeat the people who are ruining our lives." She says.

"Really Madge, don't risk your life. We have other people joining us and we may need you back here to heal the injured." Replies Plutarch. She accepts her position and nods in response.

"Anyhow," continues Haymitch, "we are all going to break in the hovercraft as sneaky as possible then when we find guards shot like there's no tomorrow. Katniss, Finnick, and I will go look for Peeta, Annie, Johanna, and Cinnia. Sound good? Good." Everyone nods in response then breaks off.

Thirty minutes, only thirty more minutes.

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