I'm backkk! Lol okay so I am EXTREMELY excited and happy that I got reviews! U do not know how happy reviews make me. First thing I must do is thank so people: NeverRegretAnything for giving me the FIRST review! Yay! Grumpbear for giving me a lovely comment…thank you and to my friend who gave me a review that made me just smile! :D So anyways, I am going to make this chapter in Katniss's POV. Before I give you my story I need to mention something: I THRIVE REVIEWS! Please the more reviews you give me the more happy I am! Make me happy! I really love reviews…they make my writing better and brighter DISCLAIMER: I DON'T OWN ANYTHING YOU CANT PROVE NOTHIN! ONLY MY IDEAS ;) So, without further adieu, here is chapter two! (oooh I feel so franch!)
KATNISS'S POV:
The noise the train made was excruciating! I covered my ears with my hands and waited for it to end.
When Peeta fell to the ground, my heart fell strait to the floor and shattered to pieces. I jolted out in my seat but sat down just as quickly. Don't be stupid, Katniss. I told myself. Keep your emotions inside and stay strong. He gradually stood and dusted himself off. He looked frazzled but other than that, unharmed.
Something then struck me as strange. Peeta also seemed to notice and peered out the window. The train wasn't moving. Machines from the Capitol don't have any malfunctions or problems. Why was this one train any different?
"Peeta," I whispered. My voice was shaky, but I didn't let it bother me. He strode over to where I was standing in a second. His stealth made my heart flutter repeatedly. The look on his face made me melt even more. All of Peeta's looks were genuine and made me feel safe. The emotions were running inside of me; I almost fell right back into my chair. But I didn't. Why? Because I don't let my emotions get to the surface. I need to stay as strong as possible at a time like this.
We were both standing and staring at each other as if we were searching for something. I hope my face wasn't flustered. It wasn't.
"Katniss, are you hurt? Is everything alright?" Peeta spoke with urgency and concern. Again, my heart fluttered with pure joy. "I'm fine. Did you hurt yourself when you fell?" My voice now had regained its steadiness. I really hoped he was fine. Taking a nasty fall isn't something you look forward to.
Peeta chuckled a little bit. It was sweet. "I've had far more harder falls than that. Don't worry. I'm fine." He glanced at me and gave me a short smile. I would ask about that later, but we needed to find out what was really going on with our train.
I was only a few steps away from him so I quickly grabbed his hand and pulled him towards the door leading to another car. We were both a little stunned with my action. So, I added, "Let's go find out what's going on so we don't have to stay confused." I turned back to see what his reaction was. Peeta had a crooked smile on his face that lighted up all of his features. "I'll follow you anywhere", he said. I gave a shy smile and lead him the connecting car.
We were met with an angry Effie and a slightly drunk Haymitch. This was the first time I got a real close up on Haymitch. His dirty blonde hair was long, reaching his jaw bone. The clothes he was wearing were crisp and new but were stained with splotches of alcohol. His face was loose and goofy but aged with the memories of the Hunger Games. All and all he wasn't a bad mentor to have around.
As I zoned in to the conversation, I realized it wasn't a conversation. It was and argument. And Peeta began to join in. "There must be some explanation for our predicament! Things like this don't happen without a reason!" Effie was now yelling at Haymitch. "Well Miss Multicolor, since I don't see anyone with an answer, and I CERTAINLY don't think you can get a train running, I suggest that we all sit down and just have…a nice…drink!" Haymitch, now getting comfortable in a love seat, grabbed a tall-looking bottle, and took a swig.
"Listen", Peeta talking in a calm tone said, "I think that Katniss and I deserve to know what is going on because this is effecting our lives." He continued steadily, "We should just calm down and just talk about what's going on." When he was done we all had realize that maybe fighting wasn't the best solution. I grabbed his hand a squeezed it for support. He squeezed back.
"Well there seems to be a…situation", said Effie. She became sad looking and a little lost. No one was interrupting her so she continued, "Our location is in between Districts 5 and 4. Sixty-two miles in either direction." Peeta nodded his head so Effie continued, "All of our Capitol servants and avoxes have disappeared. We still have our technology and are able to communicate with other trains. This…situation…has apparently happed to District trains 1, 2,4,5,7, and 11. No one knows what's going on, but I am sure that the Capitol has its reasons, and we should trust them."
Haymitch was the first one to speak up. "Sadly, I have to agree with little bow pink over here. There is no way that we can get anywhere without this training, and apparently, it's very tired…like me!" He took another bottle and stood up. "So if you all don't mind, I'm gonna go." Haymitch wavered a bit then walked to his room, and shut the door.
Peeta and I looked at Effie. With a faint smile she told us, "I'm sure it's been a long long day, so you two should get some shut eye. I will wake you up when I have some sort of breakfast out for you two." Effie looked tired and I didn't blame her. Going through this every year would make me feel tired as well. "Goodnight Katniss. Goodnight Peeta", she walked over and gave us both a subtle hug. She too walked over to her room and shut the door.
I then realized that Peeta and I were still holding hands. I slipped my hand away and saw a small frown on his face, but it quickly went away.
"We've had a long long day and I think we need to get some shut-eye", he said quoting effie. His friendly grin put a small smile on my face. "Are you tired Katniss?" he asked. "No I'm fine", I said but made a mistake by accidentally letting a yawn escape from my lips.
"C'mon I know that you hunt and you're probably more tired than I am." He took his light jacket and placed it on my shoulders. "Now I suggest you get a good night's sleep. I've seen the rooms and they looked quite comfortable." As he said that my eyes began to drift. I really was tired.
"Here", he said. Peeta walked slowly towards me. He put his hand on my back and I couldn't help but to relax a little. The suddenly he grabbed my legs and picked me up. I was a little startled but instantly calmed down when he whispered, "I'll carry you to your room."
When we got to my door, I let my hand fall and turned the doorknob. I was so close to sleep the only thing I notice in the room was a calm blue color. Just as Peeta's heart beat slowed, he placed me on the warm bead. Peeta lifted the covers and wrapped them around my shoulders. His fingers lightly brushed a strand of hair away from my face.
"Goodnight Peeta", I murmured. Right before I fell into sleep, I heard him say, "Goodnight Katniss." A small smile appeared on his face. He quietly left and closed the door.
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