*****I own none of the Hunger Games characters or the Hunger Games. My OC's are mine though.
Chapter 14
I slowly felt everything come back to life, well to me. I felt cramped, so I haven't moved in a while. My eyes fluttered open and I saw Keans sitting at the foot of my bed smiling at me.
"I told you," he said smiling.
"Where's Cato?" I asked.
"How did I know that was the first thing to come out of your mouth? Anyway he's fine, they want to reunite you all tonight so it would be more dramatic," Keans said.
"Fuck that," I said sitting up.
"So the Ice Princess is awake," Conner said walking in.
"Fuck off Conner," I muttered.
"Fine, but you and Cato were in the best health, so really they just gave you vitamins and sent you up here. Now it's time to get ready," he smirked.
Ok, so I'm barely conscious and now I'm being put in a dress and getting my hair done. I was in a pale blue dress that looks like snow only pale blue. It flowed to the floor and hugged my body the right way. My hair was up, light blue gems going through it. My make-up made the blue in my eyes pop. The last thing was white heels that were very elegant.
Before I had time to get my center Conner's pushing me again. He turned and looked at me as I heard Caesar talking.
"The Capitol is more upset with Katniss and Peeta. They could honestly care less that you and Cato are still alive. So keep it cool and you're about to see your prince," Conner said kissing my forehead, before shoving me on a platform
"Let's bring out the first couple, you know them as the Ice Prince and Princess, Cato Valentine and Star Weakley," Caesar announced as the platform started rising.
Soon bright light was in my face and Cato was beside me. I didn't think twice before jumping in his arms as he hugged me tight. I looked up into his eyes. As always the cold blue eyes melted meeting my equally blue eyes. The crowd awed as Cato held me. I didn't want to leave his arms.
"I'm never leaving you again, I love you so much," he said.
"I love you Cato," I said.
He leaned down pushing his lips to mine in a loving kiss and the crowd erupted in cheers. We walked to Caesar as he motion for the closer love seat. I laid my head on Cato's shoulder I missed him.
"Now that was a reunion and now for the star-crossed lovers of District 12, Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark," Caesar said as the platform rose again.
The star-crossed lovers reunion was nothing compared to mine and Cato's. He took my hand and intertwined our fingers. I noticed that my dress matched Cato's suit, ohh I love Keans. Caesar talked and told jokes, before the anthem started along with the three hour long play back of the games. Cato leaned back wrapping an arm around me. I put my feet up and cuddled into Cato. The reaping's, chariot rides, training scores and interviews were first.
Then the Games started with the blood bath. I saw that the run to the Cornucopia Cato was right by me, like he said he was. Next were all of us killing the others. It showed me killing the guy that I did, I now know that he was from District 8. I could see why I was the Ice Princess; my face was cold with no emotion showing, before I puked. When Cato pulled me into his arms, I could have imagined how surprised everyone was. Then it showed the other tributes, I guess when we were going through our supplies.
Next it showed us finding lover boy and killing the girl from District 8. We walked past a tree and not long after Katniss jumped out of the tree. That's when it dawned on me; lover boy was leading us away from her. The next morning it stopped showing me singing by the stream, the crowd went nuts. I heard Cato chuckle beside me. It played through till we found bomb boy.
Next was the fire Katniss was caught in…ha. Then it was all of us finding her and Rue telling her about the tracker jackers. I shivered; I never want to feel like that again. They skipped to mine and Cato's fight over the kids. Wow nothing happened between then. Then it showed Katniss blowing our supplies up. She'd better be glad we're out of the arena. It showed me grabbing my pack and leaving. Next it showed her killing Marvel, but he killed Scott and Rue first. I could care less about her, she's nothing.
It briefly showed me getting the bread from my daddy, before it flashed the reunion of the star-crossed lovers. It showed Cato looking for me and him looking at the stars. I smiled kissing his cheek as he turned and kissed me on the lips. The feast showed up and then my reunion with Cato and then flipped to Clove trying to kill Katniss. After all of that it showed Cato and I talking in the tree. Then it was the two of us killing Thresh. The crowd awed when I saved Cato and laughed at my game of hide and seek. I didn't really care about the rest, since it was fresh in my mind.
Before I knew it the anthem is playing again as we rise for President Snow to come on stage. A little girl walks behind him with three crowns on a pillow. Cato still had our hands intertwined. He came up to Cato first. Cato bowed his head as Snow sat the crown on his head. I was next, I bowed my head and Snow smiled setting it on my head. He moved on to lover boy and I was wondering what was going on. Until I remembered what Conner said, they didn't care that Cato and I lived, they care that Katniss and lover boy outsmarted them. Snow split the crown in two putting one on each of their heads. He walked off after that and Caesar ended the show, but we had final interviews tomorrow.
"You ready for bed?" Cato asked smiling at me.
"I guess," I chuckled as we walked off stage.
"Way to go princess," Conner said walking over to us, Cato started glaring. "Calm down prince, I'm her mentor."
"It's ok I promise and thanks. We're going to bed now," I said walking past Conner.
We got to the elevator and went to 2nd floor, so Cato could change. Once he had on black shorts and a black shirt we went up to my floor. I don't think anyone cares or doesn't want to be killed by Cato, I don't mind. I got my clothes and went into the bathroom to change. I pulled my hair out and washed my makeup off. I quickly changed into light blue flannel pants and a black cami. I walked back into my room seeing Cato laying on my bed. I smiled jumping on him.
"I was off guard," he laughed hugging me to him.
"Sorry," I said.
"No problem, now it's time to sleep."
===9
I was getting my makeup done for interviews tonight. Cato was getting ready, since Keans and Cato's stylist Envy made us matching outfits again. My dress was white and strapless; there was an aqua colored strap around my upper stomach. The dress went to my knees and the skirt was ruffled layers. My hair was lose curls and apparently my makeup is very complicated. Once Keans was done he pulled away and held up a mirror. My makeup was amazing; it looked like ice crystals around my eyes and on my eyelashes. I was given clear heels and I hugged Keans.
"Ok your prince should be done, now let's go deliver the princess," Keans said smiling at me.
We walked out of the room and to the side stage. Cato was standing waiting in a white suit with an aqua dress shirt and white tie. He turned to my direction and his eyes widened. I walked over to him wrapping my arms around his neck. He wrapped his arms around my waist and pulled me to him.
"Beautiful my Ice Princess," he muttered kissing my lips.
"Ok they're interviewing the couples separate, so be ready," Conner said as Caesar took the stage.
He was joking with the crowd again, before he called us out. We walked out sitting next to each other on the love seat.
"I must say, you two can't be separated," he laughed making us laugh.
"She's my girl and I never want her to be out of my sight," Cato said as I nodded agreeing.
"No offense, but Star you were one of the last people I thought would be with Cato."
"It's ok, I had a feeling everyone would be shocked when they found out," I replied.
"We were, Cato what were you thinking when the tracker jackers fell on all of you?"
We were asked questions and both giving our input.
"Ok how are you two going to be together, since you don't live in the same district?"
"I have everything set up actually," Cato stated making me raise an eyebrow. "Since I didn't fall asleep after the games, I started talking to different people; eventually I got to talk to President Snow. And I have been given special permission to move districts. So when we go home, I'll be going to District 9 with my princess," he said making my eyes widen.
"What about District 2?" I asked.
"You're my princess, I have to take care of you," he said kissing me.
"It's amazing what love does, now Star we know you have an absolutely beautiful voice and would you mind singing a song for us," Caesar said I had to shake off the shock of Cato's news before nodding.
A microphone was brought out to center stage. I stepped up to it as the lights dimmed and a light shined down on me.
"This song I sang to my daddy the day I left and now it's true," I said.
'It's a four letter word
A place you go to heal your hurt
It's an altar, it's a shelter
One place you're always welcome
A pink flamingo, double wide
One bedroom in a high rise
A mansion on a hill
Where the memories always will
Keep you company whenever you're alone
After all of my running
I'm finally coming
Home - the world tried to break me
I found a road to take me
Home - there ain't nothing but a blue sky now
After all of my running,
I'm finally coming... Home
Well they say it's where the heart is
And I guess the hardest part is
When your heart is broken
And you're lost out in the great wide open
Looking for a map
For finding your way back
To where you belong
Oh well that's where I belong
Home - the world tried to break me
I found a road to take me
Home - there ain't nothing but a blue sky now
After all of my running
I'm finally coming... Home
Home
Home - the world tried to break me
I found a road to take me
Home - there ain't nothing but a blue sky now
After all of my running, I'm finally coming...
After all of my running
I'm finally coming... Home'.
When I finished I heard the crowd cheering. I smiled looking at a camera. I felt Cato's arms around my waist. I turned and looked at him while he smiled at me.
"I have to do this now," he said getting down on one knee as my eyes widened again.
"Star you're my only love. I've done things I thought I never would have because of you. We're the same person and I can't live without you. Starry my princess will you marry me?" he asked pulling a box out of his pocket.
He opened it and I saw a huge diamond with two smaller blue stones beside it. I couldn't say anything I was so surprised, so I nodded. He smiled slipping the ring on my finger. He stood up and pulled me to him for a kiss.
"Wow never in my years did I ever think I would see this as a result of the Hunger Games, amazing. Congratulations to the both of you for winning the 74th Hunger Games and your engagement," Caesar said.