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I dedicate this chapter to Maerad-of-Pellinor28 and erah-crush ! They are my inspirations for this story! W/o yew guys, i wud of not had tht much motivation!

~Katniss POV~

Two days have passed and I have not yet seen that boy again. I still remember him fading away. I miss his shoulders, the ones that were my comfort during my time of sadness….just like Peeta's shoulder was. My comfort…my all, my everything.

I was pondering about all this at my new runaway place, the tree which I knocked Percy out of. I haven't shared this place with anybody, not even Gale. This place has a memory close to me and I want no one sharing it with me. As selfish as it may seem.

I climb down so I can head back home to get ready for a war meeting at the subway. It's morning and the meeting starts till noon so I have time to walk around my haven.

By the time I get back to my apartment, I can see the sun closer to the center of the sky which means the meeting will start in an hour and a half. I hunted a squirrel and two bunnies from the forest. There isn't big game out there which is a bit disappointing but it doesn't matter. Once I finish skinning the animals I shower.

In the shower I remember the time before my first Hunger Games. I wish I could go back. It didn't matter if we weren't rich or lived in that small house. It was MY house. Not like that fancy home of mine at the town. I wonder what would of happened if I didn't go to the Games. How different would my life be? Where would I be right now? But then again the reason I went to the games was because of Prim. I don't regret that. But I wish Effie would have chosen another paper maybe the one next to Prim's. But then that girl who would have gotten reaped would have suffered terribly. I don't want that either.

My thoughts were interrupted by my mom knocking on the door saying I'm late for the meeting. Which is kind of weird since it only took me about 30 minutes to skin the animals. So I must have been in thought for more than an hour.

After I changed and practically flew to the subway, only 10 minutes passed. My mom was right. I was 30 minutes late. Haymitch was very mad while Plutarch just ignored me and continued his meeting. I was given these maps and a booklet of the people aiding us for reference on our meeting (also throughout the mission); these papers were inside of what Plutarch called a "Manila Folder". The cover of this folder said: Operation: LIBRA.

But since I'm late, I'm very confused. Luckily the person next to me helped me out. Her name is Mitzuki. I think it's an odd name but I don't want to tell her that. She is so kind and patient with me. She has silver eyes like mine and dark wavy hair. I think her hair's length might be to her hips! That must be so annoying to wash everyday. Her eyes are also a bit small and stretched but she's pretty. I think she is not from this area which makes her unique and probably a lot of guys are after her beauty. Wait. Why am I thinking all this? I should be concentrating on what she is telling me!

From what she is telling me there are four major generals appointed for this mission. I'm one of them, known as the "Mockingjay", Finnick is another known as the "Trident", and this guy called Sora was named "Cloud". I saw Mitzuki stared at him often with great admiration. The 4th general were actually two people, the people that I really hate at the moment. Plutarch and Haymitch. According to Mitzuki, Haymitch and Plutarch are considered one because they are one of the main people related to the war. Plus they think a lot alike when it comes to war strategy so it's hard for them to disagree on a plan the other made. Their nickname is Gemini Home. Also known as G.H.

After bunch of other useless info they gave us they told us our strategy.

I shall be traveling to the Capitol by land, using a type of machine the people here call "car", Sora will be traveling in the sky with invisible helicopters, and Finnick will be traveling by sea with strange things called submarines. They gave us two maps one present and one from the "Old Time"; they said that our location code names will be from the "Old Time". The maps are geographically different in a way. I will be traveling north, through the "Old Time" lands known as Wyoming, North Dakota, Montana lands, etc. Sora will be traveling above through the Rockies. And Finnick will use a body of water that is not on the "Old Time" map. On the "Old Time" map there is a something called "Kansas" where a huge body of water is and this body of water also takes half of Colorado, all of Oklahoma, the small upper part of Texas, a corner of New Mexico, and all of Nebraska. There are eight Rivers that connect to this body of water we are referring to as "Kanaska". Funny thing is all the rivers that are on the "Old Time" map are NOT on our present day map, none at all. There are eight rivers on our present day map and they don't have names so we are giving them numbers as names. River 1 is where 12:00 is located on a clock, River 2 is located between 1:00 and 2:00 on a clock. River 3 is where the 3:00 is located, and so on. I get confused all of the sudden with all this map stuff. Our final destination is the Capitol. Our code for that is Los Angeles because the Capitol is on the "Old Time" city of L.A.

What we are going to do at the Capitol is unknown for me, but Plutarch says he shall explain that on our next meeting. Which is tomorrow at sunset.

I go home, tired and all from all that information that they just crammed in my head. I really wish Peeta was here today, he could have understood every single word perfectly. All I have as a replacement of him is Percy. Which I'm positive he is real. The first time I saw him it was in a dream. Too real. Second time I shot him down and even my mother saw him. So I'm positive he is real. And that makes me want to see him one more time.

By the time I finish thinking I realize I'm already in bed. It's amazing how so much information is so tiring.

And I fall asleep before I know it.

~Percy's POV~

It's Wednesday afternoon and I'm loving it. There was a teacher conference today so no school! I'm with Rachael at Central Park doing homework. It's an awesome day. I remember two days ago I was with Katniss. I still don't understand how but I don't care. These things are normal for me! So I really don't give it much thought. The only things I really think about are homework, girls, and….the Great Prophecy. Great! I just remembered what I wanted to forget. At least throughout this school year.

Then Rachael interrupted my thoughts.

"You seem distracted, hero." She said as she kept writing.

She was on a bench with her legs stretched out and I was on another bench next to hers with my legs also stretched out.

"Oh, it's just that this math problem is hard." I lied coolly.

"And you expect me to buy that?" she said as she still kept writing

"Well yeah. It is the truth."

She stopped what she was doing and looked directly into my eyes with a smirk on her face.

"You were always a terrible liar, Percy. Something else is on your mind…..Do you mind sharing?"

"Okay fine! You caught me! Yes there is something on my mind. I saw her again."

"I thought Annabeth was in San Francisco! Where did you guys go? Why didn't you invite me? Did you-"

I cut her off before she started asking more awkward questions.

"NO, I didn't see Annabeth! I saw Katniss! The other girl who can also see through the mist!" I said very loudly that even some people started staring. But Rachael didn't care, she also went to my level of loudness.

""HER? WHAT DID YOU GUYS DO NOW? GO TO MEXICO AND EAT ENCHILADAS? OH BUT LET ME GUESS! THEN ALECTO WENT AND KIDNAPPED HER SO YOU HAD TO GO ALL 'SUPER PERCY TO THE RESCUE' TO GO AND FIND HER AND BRING HER BACK TO SAFETY! THEN SHE WENT ALL 'MY HERO!' AM I RIGHT?"

Okayyyyyy Rachael is acting weird. I should of never of brought it up. I should have known from the first time she left me standing in the hallway after she asked me if Katniss was pretty, that she dislikes her. And for you information Rachael, I hate enchiladas!

"NO! Not at all! She actually shot me with an arrow and-"

She cut me off by saying,

"You know what, I have to finish a four page essay about the French Revolution, and I can't be distracted. I'm sorry, I have to go."

And with that she left me there so I decided to go back my apartment. I also have to finish 200 math problems, I'm on number 120. But I don't want to finish. I feel lazy today, and when it comes to math, EVEN more.

Once I got there I threw my book bag on my bed and I heard an "Ow". I turned around to see Katniss stirring on my bed, yet again.

"Katniss?" I asked to see if she heard me

She started groaning and muttered in a sleepy voice,

"I don't want to be the Mockingjay"

She was still half asleep and muttered a few more words,

"P-Peeta…..where are you? I'll save you. I promise you…"

I then decided to sing to her and see if my terrible voice wakes her up, always works on my mom. I sang to the melody of Old McDonald,

"KATNISS! C. A. T. N. I. Z. That's how you spell her name! I called her Catnip when I met her!"

Then I saw her smile then laugh.

"It's K. A. T. N. I. S. S!"

Then she opened her eyes and stood up and said,

"By the way, work on you spelling and singing skills." she said with a smirk very similar to Rachael's.

"Yeah, I've been told that." I say

For some reason I'm very happy to see her again. I needed some sort of happiness again.

Then she says with a serious look on her face,

"So what part of the world are you in? This place seems so beautiful." she asks while she puts her legs in a kneeled manner on my bed.

"Well I'm in New York City, to be more specific, Manhattan." I say

I know for a fact that we have been traveling through time from what she told me last time I saw her, but I have a feeling she doesn't know yet.

"If this is Manhattan then why is it nice? Full of light?" she asks as she casts her face downward.

"Okay I know this may hard for you to understand but, we are traveling through time and space. Last time I saw you I woke up from a dream." I say as I sit on my bed next to her.

"The first time I met you I also woke up from my slumber…but then how is this be possible? How do I get back home?" she asks with her voice trembling.

"From what I know, you just have to wake up. By the way, know that you are not dreaming either, this is real. Last time I saw you, when I woke up I had a bandage around my leg."

"I don't understand how this can happen….."

"Me neither, but cheer up. You'll get back home soon." I tell her reassuringly.

"You think so?" she says as she lifts her head

"I know so."

~Katniss POV~

After looking at me reassuringly he got up and invited me to some hot dogs. Whatever that means. I asked him as we walked toward a park and he just laughed saying they weren't dogs that were cooked. And I asked him what was it then and he said that I'll have to wait and see.

"Here is your change, sir. And here are your hot dogs." A man with a funny hat told us as he handed the hotdogs first and then the change.

"Thank you." Percy said cheerfully.

I wish there were more cheerful people back home like Percy…I needed someone like him in a time like this. My thoughts were once again interrupted by Percy sitting on a bench and motioned me to sit next to him.

I stared at this hot dog and wondered how is it made and why and why. I guess Percy saw the confused look on my face and said,

"It won't poison you, you know." And he smiled with a smile that made me forget everything. Haymitch, Plutarch, the Rebellion, Peeta, EVERYTHING. I wished he could have kept smiling like that forever. I felt my face red with embarrassment and decided to try this heated dog. So I did.

As I munched on it and swallowed it, I realized it was delicious! Never in my life had I tasted something so perfect!

"Percy…this is delicious!" I said, like when a little child got a present and adored it.

"I'll buy you another one if you want." He said torturing me with that smile yet again.

"YES! I mean please…I would want another." I put my head down so he won't see my face blush.

"Haha Ok. I need to get another for me as well, I'll be right back. Don't fade away just yet." He said.

I just nodded and gave him my smile. My smile wasn't much. Gale always said it was, but I always beg to differ.

Around Percy I feel….different. I act different as well. When he stared singing to me I laughed like I have never laughed in years! When I'm with him, reality fades away. I wish he could be by my side for a while. At least till the Rebellion is over.

He then came and handed me the hot dog and I ate it happily and satisfied then I heard a cheerful voice approach us saying,

"Yoo-hoo! Percy! What brings you and this lovely lady at a place like this?" she said too cheerfully.

"Hi there Stephanie! This is my…er-cousin! Yeah, my cousin Katniss!" He said

He then gave me this look as if telling me to catch on. And I did, I'll ask him why later.

Yes, I'm Percy's cousin. Katniss. Pleased to meet you Stephanie." I said

"You guys look like siblings almost! How long will you be staying in Manhattan, Katniss?" she asked

"I'm not sure. A few days maybe, even a week or two. Depends on my parents." I say

"That is great! You should like TTLY come to my party this Friday!" she said with this huge smile.

"Yes, I'll try. Thank you for inviting me." I say

"Well I have to go! My mom and I came to jog for a while and I think she is already at the other side waiting for me; she is so fast and energetic. Unlike me, I'm slow at running! The only fast thing I can do is launching an arrow from its bow! Well fare the well! See you on Friday, Katniss! Bye Percy!"

We didn't have a chance to respond before she ran off. That girl reminds me of Effie, in a good way. And I can't believe she just said she can use a bow and arrow! I have to see her try! Maybe I can learn the past's technique.

Percy then broke the silence by saying,

"Sorry I told her you were my cousin. I had too; I can't just tell her you're a visitor from the future, right?" He wondered out loud

"It's alright. I understand." I said as I looked into his green eyes.

It looks like he was about to say something but then my surroundings became blurry and I knew what was going to happen.

"I'm going back and at the same time…I don't want to go home for once."

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