It was a normal day, like any others. Then I got a phone call from President Snow himself.
Keep in mind that as a Headpeacekeeper, President Snow may give you orders directly. These orders may come at any moments notice.
"Headpeacekeeper Thread, Panem is on the verge of rebellion. I need you and all soldiers under your command to head directly to District 11, from there I will give you further instructions. Only leave behind one hundred and fifty Peacekeepers, do not worry about picking a replacement Headpeacekeeper as I will send one after you reach District 11."
I can tell by the President's voice that this is urgent, perhaps the rebellion already began? If the rebellion began, I will need to reinforce the Districts to defend them. Still, I have a bad feeling that something very disastrous is going to happen. It is probably my gut telling me that the rebellion did indeed begin, or it is telling me that District 12 is not ready for such a reduction of soldiers.
"Sir, are you sure? District 12 is still in an unstable condition?"
"Thread, this is an order. I expect your Peacekeepers to be packed and on their way out of District 12 in three hours. Report to me then, and you better be in a train when you report."
It is vital for Peacekeepers of every rank to trust in their superior officers. Likewise, Peacekeepers of every rank must be able to trust that those under their command will obey their orders. Without this trust, Panem will surely collapse.
"Yes sir, right away sir."
I had so much planned for District 12; water hoses to wash the coal off the buildings, new mines to employ more people, and a sanitation department.
But I trust President Snow to make sure everything turns out alright. And it is with this trust in my heart that I order all Peacekeepers to report to the base immediately.
When relocating a large amount of soldiers, it is important to be organized.
Climbing into hovercrafts and trains, Peacekeepers prepare to leave. Into the trains are also loaded the equipment Peacekeepers need.
Logistics are no laughing matter. A Peacekeeper Garrison or a Peacekeeper Legion needs guns, artillery, munitions, clothing, rations, and body armor.
Within two hours, everything is loaded and we are on our way out. While many peacekeepers are indifferent to the evacuation, the ones of the Old Garrison seem sad to leave.
I am worried, as I fear that a revolution is underway. In the history books, we learned about how seventy five years ago rebels defied the Capitol and committed brutal atrocities against loyalists and neutral people. Fortunately for civilization, the Peacekeepers defeated them. But I do not want people to be mass murdered like they were in the last war.
Still, if war does come that I will be prepared.