Return of the Tributes
Okay, very late upload. And I'm so sorry about that! I made my decision. I am posting an epilogue for you guys, and the last line tells you the tittle of the second book, so look forward to my epilogue. Okay in this chapter, there are 7 quotes in this and you have to guess what they're from. FUN! Thanks for all the reviews and patiently waiting for this chapter... EXCUSE TIME!: I had to relax after finals and stress about my grades; My friend's friend visited from another state and I had to meet her, now we're friends! I really hope she's reading this, if not, well I'll get her to read it eventually.; Youtube, my reason every chapter... yeah I'm weird; books; HP; and... well that's all...
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Prologue
You may have thought they were dead. Well not anymore. The Capitol leaders of before the rebellion went underground, taking the bodies of the dead tributes with them. Using Capitol technology, they were able to bring the tributes back, only the smartest and strongest were brought back to help regain control of Panem. This isn't the end of the story…
Ace 27: The Awakening
The plan was crazy. No not crazy. Insane. But Arrow believed it would work and so did Prim and they probably know more than me. But I knew a lot about war, and if they were making a move this drastic, then we're losing, badly. There's one thing I can do, but it's just as crazy. I might as well try it though.
~So you're gonna suffer but be happy about it~
"That is insane." Arrow paces back and forth across the war-room. "But it might work. Okay, you have my approval. But good luck getting your brothers'."
"Don't worry. I've got that covered." Ace smiles at her. Then walks out into the hallway. 1 down, 3 to go.
~~All those times I could've died, and I didn't manage it? They'll be furious~~
"NO! Definitely not! ACE RIDLEY HAWTHRONE! WHAT ARE YOU THINKING? YOU COULD BE KILLED!" Fabian screamed after she explained her plan.
"I could be killed any time in battle. You never seemed to worry about that." Ace points out.
"This- This is just crazy. YOU AREN'T READY!"
"Yes I am. Sorry, Fabian, but I need to do this. I need to be able to say that I made a move no one else wanted too. When no one else would. I want to be able to be remembered for much more than a soldier."
"Okay. But come back alive or I will personally nuke the entire world." Fabian glares at me.
"Fine. I roll my eyes at my brother's threat. He hugs me then lets me go convince Scorpio.
~you learn that paradises are usually places where you get killed~
"Of course not! That is an insane idea!" Scorpio glares at me.
"As insane as barging into a Capitol headquarters with no real plan?" I counter.
"I've made my mistakes. Mistakes, you do not need to repeat."
"You learn from mistakes. How can I ever learn, if I never make any mistakes?"
"You'll learn. You're smart."
"And I'm smart enough to be able to handle myself in enemy territory."
"Yes. But there is still a chance-"
"There is always a chance. I could die. I could get tortured. I could stop this war and bring power back to the republic."
"A slim chance."
"But it's possible. And I'm willing to take that risk."
Scorpio bites his lip, thinking. "Fine. But if you don't
"I know Scorpio." I hug him, happy he gave in and understood.
1 person left.
~Where have the times gone, baby it's all wrong~
Dad.
"Absolutely not, Ace." He says right after I explained my plan.
"Arrow, Fabian, and Scorpio all think it is a good idea." I argue.
"That doesn't matter. I say no."
"I'm smart. I know how to handle myself."
"But the chances are high that-"
"I've heard this before. I know the odds are against me, but I'm willing to take that chance. I'm a soldier. I take risks everyday. This is another one."
"You are a soldier, but-"
"It's my decision in the end; I want to protect my world."
"Your world." He laughs. "Darling this isn't just 'your' world. But your dedication to your cause is appraisable. You have my permission."
~Even the sun sets in paradise~
I stand in my bedroom, ready for my mission. I could leave at any moment, goodbyes already said. But for some reason, I stayed. I'm not sure it was because I thought I forgot something or it was sentimentality or I just wanted to be dramatic. I finally took a deep breath and walked out of my room.
~~When the clock strikes midnight, I'm gonna be your hero~~
"So what's your name?"
"Ridley."
"Welcome to the Careers, Ridley."
~~I'm gonna go 'cause I have no problem with saying goodbye~~
I'm sorry to tell you in this way, but I'm leaving you. I need to right my wrongs and prove I'm not entirely evil. I made some horrible mistakes, but I'm gonna fix them, and I suggest you do too. I love you, Cato. I love you, too, Marvel, but like a brother. I'm so sorry.
See you on the battlefield
~Clove
Epilogue
She ran like the wind, carrying nothing but an old Hunger games pack filled with knives and some clothes. When she reached the door she knocked quickly. The wind picked up, and the door was wrenched open a centimeter, the girl who opened the door squealed and slammed the door shut. "ARROW!" She screamed and raced away, for she just saw her murderer. Arrow walked to the door and opened it. "You come in peace, I presume?" The girl outside nodded. Arrow stepped aside.
"Welcome to the Republic, Clove."
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