Note: I skipped the assassination of Coin and Katniss' trial. Anyways, I forgot to mention this but the ending of the 2nd chapter are excerpts that actually came from the book itself. Please review okay, I'm not really a good writer so any kind of advice/criticism is much appreciated. I also need to work on my grammar, and I need to give more emotions to my writing plus I need to make it more "poetic" and deep. Argh, what's happening to me? I used to make the best compositions in class but now it's atrocious T_T, well not really but I am sort of loosing my touch. Anyways, you guys aren't here to read about my self-pity, you're here to read the rest of the story so...

Effie's POV

It's been 3 months since I last saw my friends from District 12. In those three months I tried to move on and continue my pre-2nd uprising life but it's not just the same. That part of my life is gone and the only thing that's left are the memories. Some are good, most are bad but still they were a vital part of my life and I'll keep holding on to them no matter what.

But it felt like I've been living a lie since the day that I was born. I felt used and betrayed. I knew of the suffering of the other districts. I never wished for them to suffer but I did feel lucky back then. That's why I never dared to disobey them, I was scared of the Capitol. I indulged myself in all of the luxuries that life could offer me, it's a way to forget the depression all around me. It's true that I am now free, the new government is fair and just compared to the old one but I just can't recover from the Capitol's betrayal. I also felt confused, I guess I was confused back then as well but now I am truly lost and broken for I do not know Effie Trinket anymore.

I am but a mere shadow of my past self. I have changed; that much I know. It's hard to make out what we should be and who we are, so who am I and what should I do? Who should I become? Do I still have a place in this world or am I now without purpose? Am I now living a life that's meaningless?

I do know that the Capitol-the place where I was tortured and subjected to pain. It's the place where I spiraled down into the dark abyss of agony and suffering. That is not the right place for me to heal and find the light again. I know that District 12 isn't really my home but maybe, just maybe that is the place where I'll find my sanctuary and one day I might just call it my home.

I know that it will take time for me to belong here but I do believe that the people of district 12 will be accepting and friendly. I toned down my clothes and make up a little bit just to make it easier for them.

I went down the train and saw Peeta and Katniss comming to greet me. Haymitch is no where to be seen.

"It's good to see you again Effie. We've missed you." said Peeta. Katniss and Peeta then hugged me tightly. How I missed them.

"So what made you moved into District 12?" Peeta asked.

"Well, I really don't want to talk about it right now. I'll tell you when the time is right."

"That's okay Effie. You need time to heal. You can stay at my place while you're getting ready for your move if you like." said Katniss.

"Thank you dear. That's awfully nice of you."

"Here I'll help you carry your luggage." he said as he lifted some of my bags.

"Thank you Peeta."

Katniss' house is a pretty good place to stay in for a while. She gave me a room that has it's own bathroom. She's a really good girl, her manners needs a little work but nevertheless she is rather nice.

I unpacked all of my belongings, then I explored the house for a little while-just to get acquainted with the place. This is my life now, I must move on. I know I can do this, I just have to let go.

I decided to take a stroll around the district- get to know a few people maybe. Most of the damage that was done to the district has been repaired already. It's good to know that the people of District 12 are starting a new life. I do hope that everything goes well for them.

After a little while I decided to go back to Katniss' home. I took a rather long walk so I'm pretty exhausted. A hot meal and a nice long nap will do good for me.

I passed by the entrance of Victor's village when a saw a small little gosling. The little fella has small shiny black eyes and it's lemon yellow feathers were fluffed up. The little guy was just so adorable. I would want to keep him as a pet but the poor owner must be worried sick about the little guy. I picked the bird up and held it gently in my hands. After walking a few blocks I noticed a house with a yard full of geese. I noticed that the fence was broken- that would explain how some of the geese escaped.

Author's POV

After walking for a few blocks Effie saw a house with a yard full of geese and a broken fence. She walked towards the fenced area and gently placed the small gosling to the ground, unknowingly a big fat goose got a hold of her wig. She looked up to see what has been tugging on her head and without thinking she chased after the goose.

She unknowingly ran deeper into the fenced yard and the next thing she knew, she was trapped in a corner surrounded by geese. Well, at least she managed to get a hold of her wig. The geese started to close upon her. Terrified Effie backed up and yelped in fright.

"What's with all the yelling out here?" Haymitch called out as he walked to the yard with a bottle of liquor.

"HELP! The geese!" Effie was really terrified. Those geese looked angry and she is sure that they will not hesitate to attack and bite her.

"Effie? Effie Trinket?"

"Yes, it's me. Now can you please get these birds to leave me alone!" She replied.

Haymitch smirked at her and stifled a laugh. "Okay, I'll get you out of there princess."

"Oh thank goodness!"

"After I get a video cam to record this priceless moment." he added. Haymitch then hurried back inside his house to get his camera.

"HAYMITCH ABERNATHY!" Effie screamed.