Okay, 2nd Chapter is out now...

Effie's POV

I opened my eyes and found myself laying in a white bed in a white room filled with hospital equipment. The scent of disinfectant fills the cold air, giving it that eerie hospital feel. I wrapped the thin covers tighter around my body; keeping the cold away.

I then heard sounds coming from the outside-voices. They were barely audible but I still managed to make out what they were saying.

"She was captured, she's not siding with the Capitol." said a voice. It was familiar, I think I have heard it from somewhere before.

"Yeah, she was tortured too you know, but still she didn't give them any info." said another familiar voice. I know this one- it was Haymitch.

"Alright then. She will be spared... for now." the third voice was that of a female and it was unfamiliar. The way she said for now made me shiver, I just don't like the sound of "for now".

I then felt aching on my head, back and limbs. I feel much better now compared to what I felt back in my jail cell but I'm still exhausted and I worry for my life. The woman's voice has a tone that is both annoyed and unforgiving. I could be send into another jail cell and I would be subjected to another streak of tortures and pain. It is also possible that I will be executed and the third option is for me to be spared, which is most ideal.

I'm a Capitol citizen so I guess they have a right to distrust me. But I didn't side with them, neither did I side with the Capitol. I was stuck in neutral territory. But if they will spare me, I'll be loyal to the new government and help it develop in any way that I can. It is a sign of gratitude to them from me.

Sleep then came to me and for a brief moment I felt safe and relax once again.

I woke up feeling refreshed and wonderful. I felt great and happy again, I can't wait to get out of this room and return to the outside world but I'll have to get dressed in my fashionable dresses, then I'll have to cover myself up with the brightly colored make up and put on one of my wigs. I need to look my best when I face the world once again. Oh I'm just so excited!

"Oh, Good morning sunshine! Did you have a nice rest princess?" He said in his usual joking tone. I guess the nice sober Haymitch that rescued me from the prison is gone and is replaced by this drunk and obnoxious man.

"Well, I certainly feel a lot better than I did back at the jail cell."

"Good, because you'll be imprisoned again." He said with a smirk on his face. I couldn't tell if he was joking or if he was serious.

"What?"

"Just kidding. Capitol citizens will be executed. Happy dying!" He then gave out a loud laugh that can probably heard throughout the building before drinking more of that awful substance. Why is he so happy about this? Death is no laughing matter! Was he also joking back at the jail cell; he looked genuinely concerned at the time. Maybe it's just the alcohol. He should stop drinking those horrendous substances.

"Are you serious?"

"You better believe it sweetheart! You will be spit-roasted in front of an audience till you're a nice golden brown. Then you'll be fed to the cannibals. just look at that ass, it's so big it can feed a whole tribe." he smirked at me. Okay, now I know he's joking. Only an insane person would do that. That Haymitch Abernathy will always try to get on my nerves! He's the most disgusting, impolite, appalling, immature person that I have ever met.

"It's not funny Haymitch! I really thought that you were serious. And it's not nice to insult a lady in such a way."

"Oh it's funny alright! And Effie, since when were you a lady?" He said before raising the bottle to his lips to take another swig of alcohol. Oh, how I would love to get that thing away from him.

"Since forever, and would it kill you to be nice?" I said.

"No, it's just that I chose not to." He gulped more of the disgusting substance until the bottle was empty, he then threw it behind his shoulder; small glass shards were scattered across the floor.

"Clean that up now!" I said. I just couldn't stand seeing such messes and what if I'm the one who gets blamed for his dreadful actions. This man only thinks of himself, he is such a child- a stupid drunk child!

"No, I will not clean that up now!" he made this horrible impersonation of my accent.

"It's very impolite to mock the way a person talks you know?"

"Awww, relax sweetheart. You do know that I was just joking about the spit roasting thing right? You're fine now okay; safe and sound."

I glared at him then I turned at the other direction. It's impolite to kick him out but I really don't want to see him right now.

I then remembered Katniss and Peeta. I know they rescued Peeta but how is he feeling right now? Did they manage to cure him of his hijacking? And what will poor Katniss feel. I bet it will hurt her just as much as it hurts Peeta. I do hope that they are both in a better condition than me.

"Is Katniss and Peeta alright?" I asked. I just have to know about their situation.

"They're fine now. They just got a little burnt during a mission, that's all."

"Okay, that's good. I just wish I can show these people my gratitude for sparing my life and taking care of the kids." I whispered. It wasn't really directed to him. I was just speaking to myself.

"There is a way for you to help."

"What?" I asked him. I must really return their kindness. It's rude not to.

"Katniss has made a deal with Coin you see? She agreed to become the mocking jay on a number of conditions: one, those captured by the Capitol will be pardoned, two, she gets to hunt and lastly she kills Snow herself, so you're job now is to organize Katniss' schedule and make sure she follows it. Are you okay with that?" He said.

"Of course! I'll do anything to help the cause." I couldn't help but smile. It is good to know that I am of use once again.

"Well, get up and get dressed. Go to the meeting hall when you're ready. You'll receive the schedule there."

"Alright then"

I got up from bed then I folded the covers and placed it neatly on top of the bed. I then walked to the bathroom but before I even got to the door he slapped me on the bottom. I gave him a scowl. How dare he? He's so ungentlemanly!

"You take care of that ass, okay princess. I'll be at the meeting hall." He said as he exited the room. How rude!

I glanced back at the room before closing the door. I saw the mess that Haymitch left. What a drunk! I then immediately closed the door. It will just make me angry.

I drew a bath then I stripped off my clothing and I inspected myself on the mirror. My physical appearance remains unchanged except for a few scars on my back but that can me easily covered by clothing. After that I stepped inside the bathtub and I let the warm water soothe the remaining aches and pains.

After fixing Katniss' schedule I went to her room to meet up with her. She was still in the bath so I went over the schedule; making sure that everything is going according to plan. I then saw the bathroom doors opening and Katniss and her prep team emerged from it.

"Effie." she says. She looked both surprised and happy to see me.

"Hello Katniss." I gave her a smile then I stood up and kissed her on the cheek. I want to make it seem that nothing has happened. I know that we both had a hard time during the rebellion. Sometimes it's just better to forget.

"Well, it looks like we've got another big, big, big day ahead of us. So why don't you start your prep and I'll just pop over and check on the arrangements." I said as I headed to the door.

"Okay." I heard her reply.

Well, it's good to know that she's alright now. I do hope that things will get better. it will be hard for me to forget all those weeks of torture but I do believe that anything that's broken can be fixed, even a person.