AN: Thank you for reading this story and your amazing review and Puntedoutwindow.
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Peeta POV:
I spent most of this week in the healing center after the surgery and let me tell you this right know this it's not fun especially when it comes at night; I never felt so lonely. Sure, Cato came by and he usually brings Clove and Atiu along. Today, I get to leave the center but the nurse said don't stress out or lift anything heavy, and knowing Cato, he will make sure that does happen. The Madam brought me a new pair clothes along with some shoes.
Cato POV:
Peeta is finally leaving the healing center after a long wait, but I know I have to watch out for her; to make sure her stitches don't pop up. Maybe she can still play but not too rough with her. Yesterday, I brought Peeta clothes so tomorrow she can be ready to leave and I'll be ready.
Next day:
Cato POV:
Clove, Atiu, and I walk into the healing center and wait for Peeta. After of few minutes Peeta came out of her room that she was staying in. Peeta was wearing her hair comb on the side of her head.
"Please be safe, Peeta, and if there is a problem, don't be afraid to come back. Here is some medication for the pain; you only need to take once a night, alright." The nurse said as she hand her the pain medication. Peeta just nodded took the medication and walk toward us.
"Sorry for keeping you wait." Peeta stated as she bowed her head.
"It's alright, Peeta." I said.
"Let's get out of here." Clove stated as she started to leave the center. We follow right behind Clove, but Peeta just walked while the rest of us ran. I hold back so I was little behind but enough for Peeta to catch up. Peeta smiled but she stopped. I turn around and saw her walking back home.
"Hey, Peeta, where are you going?" I shouted as I stop same did Atiu and Clove.
"I can't play yet, so I'm staying with, Madam!" Peeta shouted "I don't want be bother you guys and plus I'm not strong enough!"
I saw Peeta walking back to my house where my mom was waiting. I was debating whether or not catch up with Peeta or go with Clove and Atiu.
"Hey, Cato, are you coming?" Atiu ask as he looks at me.
"Yeah," I answer.
"Be careful, Cato!" Peeta shouted as she wave goodbye as she walk into house. I felt relief as she walked in. I caught up with Clove and Atiu with no sweat.
Peeta POV:
Once I didn't see Cato I walk into the mansion-house and I see the Madam waiting for me.
"Peeta, I'm glad you are okay." The Madam said as she hugs me and then let's goes of me.
"Now, come, I'll show you the house." The Madam said as she lead the through the house.
"Through this first door on your right; this is the kitchen that you also will bake as well." The Madam said I look through the kitchen getting use to this new atmosphere.
"Do you want to see the room you'll be staying?" The Madam asks, I nodded and I follow her through the many flight of stairs. I stop half way when I felt one of the stiches was being pulled on, and my heart started to race. The Madam worried, she stopped, picked me up, and carries me up.
"Here we are your room." The Madam said as she places me in bed.
"Rest for now and tomorrow you will start." The Madam said as she kisses my forehead. To be honest, I never felt love coming from a mother figure. My mother ever does is look at me. Love came from my dad; so to me, this is new. It didn't matter right now, because my mind was slowly floating away and drifting into slumber.
Cato POV:
Clove, Atiu, and I head home when the sun came down; we said our goodbyes. When I got home I ran to look for Peeta. I saw my mother watching her show on the TV.
"Mom, where is Peeta?" I ask as I about run up the stairs.
"She is in her room." My mother answer.
"Which room?" I ask as put my head down.
"The one close to your room on the right side." My mother replies; I gulped as I head upstairs.
When I got to my room I saw the door right next to me. I was debating whether or not to enter her room. After a few minutes of debating I enter, I see Peeta sleeping. I tip toe into her room and saw her hair comb still in her hair; I carefully remove the hair comb, and place it on the nightstand next to her. I saw Peeta shift in her sleep. Peeta opened her eyes.
"Hey, Cato, did you have fun today?" Peeta asked as she moves over so I can sit with her.
"It was okay, nothing too special." I answer back as I crawl into her bed.
"Can you stay, Cato?" Peeta asked as she rested her head on my chest.
"For you, yes." I answer as wrap my arms around her small waist. Then we drift to sleep.
Dream State:
Normal POV:
Peeta and Cato were both running and laughing in woods in the mist of running they saw two teenagers running for their lives. Cato points out the older teens running; they follow the teens right behind them. They stay behind the bush as the two teens climb what looks like a golden platform that seems slightly curved. When the teens were on the top of platform, Cato and Peeta got a better look of the two teens. It shocked Peeta and Cato to see it was the older versions of their selves. The only thing different is Peeta's older version has fading out red eyes and cut on her right leg which was almost healed. While Cato's older version was not looking so hot, he has three big gashes on his face; his mouth has some blood coming out of it, and lastly in his eyes screamed that they had lost hope.
Someone grabbed a hold of Peeta; trying to throw her off the platform, but when they do Peeta grabbed the ledge.
"Don't worry, Cato I'm fine." The older Peeta said as she dangle and she heard some sort growling. Cato tried his best to fight the unknown tributes. Next thing Peeta heard was Cato's scream; Peeta drop down and saw the worst thing ever Cato's body mangled; she couldn't even tell it was his face from his hands. Peeta cried because she lost the only key to her past. The one person she loved and now it's gone, ripped from her.
End of dream state:
Peeta POV:
After that horrible nightmare was over, I got up, but I make sure not to wake up Cato. I went to kitchen to start making breakfast. When I got downstairs some Avox prepare the meat portion. I started to make French toast. After making breakfast, I got dress and sneak out to look for the last for last winner of The Hunger Games. I can guess where past champions' live but if anything they have the Victor's Village like in District 12. I spot a taller house and if my memory is right the last champion that came out District Two was Brutus. I found his door with no problem. I form a fist and knock on the door. After a few minutes of waiting I hear feet coming towards the door. The door swung open to man who is in his mid-40's, with strong jaw line, standing six feet tall, and with a thinning hair line, and blue eyes.
"What do you want, Kid?" Brutus asks as he looks down to me.
"Brutus, I want to be your apprentice!" I said with standing up straight looking into his eyes. Brutus broke into a laughing fit.
"You got be kidding, Kid, you have no muscle." Brutus said as he tries to calm down.
"I can prove to you and name isn't kid it's, Peeta." I stated.
"Pfft, how" Brutus asks.
"I'll fight you and if I win, you take me as your apprentice and if you win, I'll leave you alone, deal?" I said as extend my hand.
"Fair enough, kid." Brutus said as he took my hand. He led me into his mansion; to a room filled with weapons, but most of the weapons are spears. When Brutus stops walking I got into defensive position. I felt his strong fist hit into my arm. Brutus' punches continue as he tries to corner me when my back hit the wall Brutus took the opportunity punch me in the gut knocking the air out of me, so I fell to my feet.
"Pathetic girl," Brutus said as he walks away. I got up again and grab one of the spears I felt a strange power flowing through my body and then I black out.
Brutus POV:
When I accepted this little girl challenge I thought be easy. That changed when I barely ducked the spear that was aimed for my shoulder. When I turn around to see the girl, her eyes changed from her blue eyes turned to blood red. I pull the spear out of wall, what surprise me was her speed by the time I faced, her she was coming at me with another spear, but with tip portion facing down. She turns this battle into staff fight. Then in a blink of the eye, she has me on ground with body of the spear on my Adam's apple, so she just easily chokes me.
"I surrender." I stated then her eyes turn back to blue.
Peeta POV:
One minute I was on the ground gasping for air, then here I'm pinning Brutus onto his floor, say 'I surrender', I got off of him and helped him up.
"Come back here tomorrow, close at around sunrise, and make sure no one follows you." Brutus said as retreats back to his study.
I left Brutus's home back to Cato's side. When I got home, the Madam is already wearing a worried look.
"Oh, thank goodness you're okay! Cato and I were worried sick about you." The Madam said as she hugs me. "Cato, Peeta came back home safe." Cato ran towards me and hugs me too; I return the hug back.
"Come on let's go and play!" Cato said as he took my hand as he led me to a playground where Clove and Atiu were waiting for us.
"What took you so long?" Clove asks as she jumps off the monkey bars.
"Peeta went missing for few minutes, but she came back." Cato replied to Clove's question.
"Are you going drag her around, Cato?" Atiu asked as he stepped forward from the shade.
"Yeah," Cato replied with a nervous tone as step forward blocking me from the view of Atiu and Clove.
"You know the rules, Cato, anyone who is new must go through initiation. So, hand her over." Atiu said stepping forward standing taller over Cato. I walk over to Clove.
"What is the initiation?" I ask.
"It's easy; we just have to cut your hair." Clove stated, I took a big breath and got on my knees.
"Go ahead," I said as I close my eyes.
"Come on guys is there another option?" Cato pleads but it was too late Clove got good hand full of my hair quickly cut off. My hair falls onto the grass. I look down seeing all my blond hair on the ground, I quickly search for my hair comb, and I found it under a lump of hair. Next thing, I know Cato tackles Atiu he starts to punch him.
"Why did you have to cut her hair? It was perfect!" Cato shouted as the punches to continue.
"You know the rules, Cato. If you want your little girlfriend to be a part of our group, she has to make a few sacrifices." Atiu shouted as he launches Cato off him. Clove and I ran over to separate them. Cato and I left the park after the outburst. I felt Cato's hand running through my new short hair.
"I'm sorry." Cato said.
"It was not your fault, it was my fault." I said as we got back home. When we got home the Madam was shock to see my new short hair. The Madam took me and places me on her lap and took a pair of scissors and started cutting the rest of the reminding long hair I have left.
"Peeta, where were you this morning?" Madam asks, I wait for Cato to leave the room.
"I was at Mr. Brutus home, asking to be his apprentice." I told the Madam.
"Why?" Madam asks.
"Please don't tell this to Cato with what I'm about to tell you." I said as I turn around, the Madam just gave me a simple nod in alright.
"Okay, last night I had nightmare where Cato died and I couldn't save him on time." I said as I try not to cry.
"I understand now, so dry up your tears." The Madam said as she finishes cutting my hair.
"Don't worry, Cato is strong but it's nice to have second hand helping him." The Madam said as she place me on the ground, "run along he must be waiting for you."
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AN: This took me forever to write this but I got this done. My sorry-some chapter might be put up delay because I started College and I have to focus on my study. Thank you again for ready this story.