So guys heres my update on this fic. Sorry if the update took longer than I expected but I had to go on a family trip for 5 days and wasn't able to type this chapter. I would like to thank my reviewers Halooo, the7dreamer and dancelover16 for their awesome reviews. Hope you guys like this fic and don't forget to leave a review.
-stephanie :)
chapter 3 Remembrance
Katniss' POV
As I entered the train station, I was overwhelmed by the sea of Capitol people. They were all over the place and the station was so crowded to the point that I couldn't breath. Some photographers and reporters suddenly rushed in front of me as soon as I stepped into the concrete floor of the station. Their cameras were everywhere and the question the reporters threw at me drive me crazy. One of them approached me and took out his note pad.
"Ms. Everdeen what are you insights about this victory tour?" one reporter asked while swiftly taking notes on his note pad.
"Let's just say it was an experience of a lifetime," I answered sarcastically knowing it was a total lie.
I always thought the tour was exhausting, I only wanted to get over it. But somehow the time I spent with Cato really changed my perceptions about the tour. Speaking of Cato, I wanted to meet him here. I searched the crowd, hoping I would spot him but sadly he wasn't there. I frowned at the thought.
"Getting caught up there Katniss? These reporters sure are nosy," Peeta says while patting my shoulder.
I let out a chuckle then replied "You got that right."
"So should we get going?" he asked while ushering me to the train's main door.
"I guess so," I simply remarked.
I watched as Peeta, Effie and Haymitch enter the train as I trailed behind them.
I was about to enter the train when I heard my name being called out. I turned around and saw Cato recklessly making his way through the crowd shoving helpless people who blocked his path.
"Hey Katniss wait up!" Cato yelled while catching his breath.
"Cato!" I said surprised "I thought you couldn't make it." I remarked.
"Oh please,don't underestimate me, I was just a little late," he replied with a smirk.
"Whatever," I said, ignoring his statement.
It was an awkward moment but I just knew what to say.
"So, I guess this is goodbye," I sweetly said.
"Oh wait before that I have something for you," he said while desperately searching his pockets. I watched him closely as he slipped his hands into his pocket.
"Here it is!" he exclaimed while taking out a velvet box out of his left side pocket.
"What is it?"I asked.
"You'll see," He remarked "But if you want to find out, close your eyes first,'"he demanded.
"Is this really necessary, I don't have much time you know," I said with annoyance.
"Oh come on just do it," He pleaded.
"Okay, okay fine," I said while closing my eyes as requested.
I can feel Cato's hand carefully brush my untied hair away from my neck then he placed something around it.
"Okay you can open your eyes now," he whispered into my ear.
As I did I realized the object was a silver necklace with an emerald and ruby forget me not flower ornament.
"Wow Cato it's amazing, I couldn't possibly take it," I said in awe.
"I insist you should have it besides it's something to remember me by, you wouldn't want to forget me don't you?' he said with that usual smirk.
"Seems fair but I don't have anything for you," I said.
"No need to," He said
"You could just give me this," he said.
I was completely caught off guard with his statement. I didn't know what he meant not until he pulled me into his arms and kissed me. As we kissed I couldn't help but fall into this ecstatic moment. After that we parted.
"You know I will surely miss you back at 12," I said.
"Me too," he replied.
I noticed a blank expression written on his face as if he was thinking about something so I asked him.
"What's with the expression?"
"I was just thinking about something," he replied
"What is it?" I continued.
"Nothing," he said as his expression changed into something more dark and serious.
"It's complicated," he continued.
"Well I guess this is goodbye then Katniss, see you soon," he hurriedly remarked before swiftly slipping into the crowd.
"Cato wait," I said trying to stop him but it was too late.
"What's with him and suddenly disappearing all the time," I thought to myself.
"I wish I knew what he was thinking," I continued.
Then, I heard Haymitch call me from the train's main door.
"Hey sweetheart what's with the hold up?"he sheepishly said while holding a bottle of booze.
"Sorry more annoying interviews from those nosy reporters," I lied.
"Well hurry up and come on in, the train is leaving in a moment," He said wile gulping up a huge amount of liquor.
I hurriedly entered the train while glancing one last time at the crowd. Momentarily, the doors behind me closed and the rumbling sound of the engine indicated that the train was starting to move. Finally were on our way back to district 12.
I entered a compartment where I found Peeta sitting on a couch beside the window. I quickly grabbed a chair and sat beside him. He almost didn't notice me as he was busy gazing at the scenery the window has to offer but as soon as I sat down beside him, he twinged. He turned around and eyed me for a second with a serious look then said.
"It was all for the games was it, this star crossed lovers thing," he said with a tint of dismay.
"Not all of it,what makes you say that?" I asked trying to shake the idea off his mind.
"I saw what you did with Cato you know, that kiss," he said with a pained expression.
I was shocked. I didn't want Peeta to find out but I never thought he would react like this. I mean we were just stranger at the start after all. He looked at me with an intense gaze as if trying to get an explanation but none came out.
"Well I guess I'll see you around then," he said with a tone of defeat.
The train rumbled a little as Peeta found his way into his room. I couldn't help but feel a little guilty about it. I mean at the moment I was totally confused. Peeta's revelation left me dazed that it took me a few minutes to snap out from my thoughts. What's gonna happen between us back at 12 is certainly unpredictable. I just hope we could work it out when we get back. And speaking of getting back I thought of Gale. What was I suppose to say to him after the stunt I pulled off with Peeta, not to mention Cato is also part of the picture. Just thinking about it makes my head spin. I headed back to my room to turn in for the night. I plopped down on my bed as I let my thoughts race through my head.
"I hope things were never this complicated,"I thought before falling asleep.
As the morning light hit my face , Effie knocked on my door.
There's a big, big day ahead of us," She said excitedly.
I got up, took a shower, got dressed then met up with the others for breakfast. I was hoping I could make it up to Peeta but he ignored me all day. I'm starting to think it wasn't fair for him to do that,after all the star crossed lovers thing was only part of our plan in order to survive. I didn't think he'll really be in to it. Later that day we pulled up into District 12. That was the only time he decided to turn up and he gave me a nod as the doors slowly open, revealing a huge crowd of people anticipating our arrival. Part of the crowd, I saw Gale,Prim and my mom, their faces filled with joy. Peeta ushered me to take his hand as cameras and reporters make their way to the train's platform.
"One more time? For the audience" he said with a blank expression.
I took his hand and we carefully make our way through the cheering crowd. At the corner of my eye I see Gale and Prim running towards me. I looked at Peeta as he gave me a weak smile.
"You better get going Katniss,your family sure miss you, I'll see you at the Victor's Village," he said while letting go of my hand.
"Thanks Peeta for everything," I said wholeheartedly before he left and headed towards his own family.
"Hey Catnip glad to see you again," Gale exclaimed.
"I missed you guys," I said while hugging him.
"Katniss were so proud of you," my little sister's voice electrified my ears.
I rushed over to her then hugged her dearly.
After I settled into the Victor's Village I went hunting with Gale. We headed to our favorite spot at the Meadow and we had a soulful conversation.
"So Catnip, that was a big move you did with Peeta and the berries at the games, it was dangerous, but I think you really showed the Capitol that they cannot manipulate us like puppets," Gale remarked while biting into an apple.
"Well, I need to do what I need to do besides it did got us both out alive," I replied.
"Yeah, thanks to that, your here eating apples with me," he joked.
"But you know I'm not sure if it's a safe move," I said.
"What do you mean?" he asked
"I don't know I have a feeling the Capitol won't view it as an act of desperation but an act of rebellion," I said.
"What makes you say that?" he continued.
"Haymitch thinks so," I replied.
"Well if it does lead to a rebellion I'm in, besides it'll help in putting a stop to this injustice and unfairness the Capitol shows us, I'm looking forward to future without there imperialistic rule and of course without this stupid Hunger Games," he said.
"I'm just worried that's all," I replied
"Well don't be let's just enjoy this moment okay?" he said.
"Fine," I sighed.
At the same moment, a hovercraft blocked the sunlight above us. Gale and I shared the same confused look. It landed just a few feet from us then suddenly four men wearing similar black uniforms came out of the hovercraft carrying tazers with them. One of them grabbed my hands and it was hard to break free. The others grabbed Gale as he tried his best to fight them off. Out of the corner of my eye I see one of them electrocuting Gale with the tazer knocking him unconscious. I tried to call for help but there was nobody there to save me. My heart pounded in my chest as thoughts rushed into my mind.
"What do you want?" I demanded in an angry voice.
"You need to come with us," one of them said.
They led me to the hovercraft then shoved me in. They tied up my wrists and ankles with rope.
"Please let me go!" I begged in an annoyed voice.
Suddenly I heard footsteps behind me.
"Katniss Everdeen I'm glad to see you," a woman's voice said behind me.
"Finally my plan is put into action," She continued with an eerie tone.
I slowly turned my head and saw a familiar looking girl. I tried so hard to remember the time when I first saw her. Then it hit me, she was the snobbish looking blond girl Cato was accompanying at the Victory ball. Before I could ask her more questions as to why she abducted me,I felt a searing pain in my right arm. I realized it was a syringe one of the men pricked into my arm. As the liquid it contains enters my system , I start to get dizzy. I glanced at the girl as she was smiling a delirious smile. Then a shot of drowsiness overwhelmed me and before I new it everything around me faded into blackness.
So that's Chapter 3! Hope you guys like it :) and also I would like to thank my sis Sydnnie for helping me out with the story. If you have suggestion, comments or anything feel free to leave a review. I'll be posting chapter four in a few days.
-stephanie :) xoxo