Sorry I took so long to update. I've been struggling with the college application process. May the odds be ever in my favor? But I hope that you enjoy this chapter. It's sort of sad, but happy too :)

GLIMMER POV

One minute Prim, Rory, and I were watching Cato and the others swimming toward the Cornucopia and the next minute there was an explosion. Then the screens turned black. Prim turned to me. "What's happening?" she asked nervously.

"It's part of the plan," I told her. But it bothered me that I couldn't see what was happening. What if one of them got hurt? I wished that Coin had put me on the hovercraft, along with everyone else. But, of course, she'd said no. I wasn't sure if it was because she hated me or if it was because I was pregnant.

I just wanted my Cato back. I wanted to cover him in soft kisses and hold him close. I just wanted him back, in one piece. Him, and Peeta and Katniss… I just wanted my friends back. It hurt me to see the look on Prim's face when the screen shut off. She was worried about her sister, I knew. I was worried about them all.

I excused myself and walked back and forth in the hallways, not sure of what else to do with myself. Dinner was in a few minutes, but I wasn't sure if I'd be able to eat anything. Hell, who was I kidding? They were starving all of us in this place. They gave me a bit extra since I was with child, but it didn't do much.

It was nothing compared to District 1, where I could eat whenever I wanted. There weren't any stores to buy cookies from here, and I really wanted something sweet.

"Are you worried about Cato?" I heard a voice ask. I looked up to find my roommate, Kalia. She stood in front of me, faced twisted with concern. Her dirty blonde hair was pulled back into a bun. I shook my head yes. "They're all gonna be fine. C'mon. Let's go to the cafeteria. You must be starved."

Reluctantly, I followed behind her. Most people were seated already, waiting for the gooey mush, which they called food, to be served. Food was spooned onto my tray. I sipped on my water, not quite ready to eat yet. I smiled at Prim and Rory as they walked past my table, joining some slightly older kids at a table nearby.

There was a lot of tension and worry in the air. Everyone was anticipating the return of our heroes. I could only imagine how many husbands and older brothers risked their lives to take part in this ever so dangerous scheme.

JOHANNA POV

I still couldn't understand why Cato had come back for me, especially after how evil I was to him. I admired him, for his bravery. There was no way that I would've been able to get through those waves myself. I was a decent swimmer, but I was no Finnick. If it hadn't been for Finnick, Cato and I both might have died. I was grateful to be alive but, to be honest, I probably would be better off dead.

At least Cato had Glimmer. Peeta and Katniss already had each other. Finnick had someone… But me? No one. All I had was a fantasy, which would never come true.

I looked at him as he gazed out of the window. We'd be landing in District 13 in a few minutes. By the look on his face, I knew that he was thinking about. Glimmer, of course. There was an expression of longing in his eyes.

I liked Cato, I had to admit. There was no denying that. Every time I looked at him, I got butterflies in my stomach. I'd never tell anyone my secret. Why should I even bother, if it would never happen? I silently sighed to myself. Maybe, if I was lucky, I wouldn't survive Phase Two… Whatever Phase Two was.

The hovercraft stopped moving. Cato and the others jumped up, eager to see what would happen next. I, on the other hand, stayed seated. Haymitch announced that we could get off of the hovercraft, but I still didn't move. For some reason, I wanted to cry.

Cato hurried off of the hovercraft, behind Peeta and Finnick. Then when I looked up, he was standing a few feet away from me. "Come on," he said, reaching out a hand. I grabbed onto him, as he effortlessly pulled me up out of my seat. It was hard to get my mind off of him, being that he always seemed to be around.

Was it wrong for me to have feelings for him? After all, he was three years younger than I was. I guessed that I was a bit of a cougar. It wasn't my fault. It was my heart's fault.

When I stepped off of the hovercraft, there was a huge crowd, waiting. I saw a familiar face. No, I thought. It's impossible. But the warm eyes of hazel blazed through my body. I knew those eyes from anywhere. My eyes widened at the thought. But how? How could he be here, of all places to be? It was unreal.

I moved closer to him, as he stared in confusion and disbelief. He looked as if he were paralyzed. "Ambrose?" I asked, still in shock. He didn't respond, but his eyes softened as he pulled me in for a hug. "It's really you." Tears started falling down my face.

"It's Miles now," he said. He breathed into my shoulder length brown hair. "It's been so long."

"I thought you were dead," I said, getting angry. "How could you do this to me? To everyone?"

"Snow threatened me," he said. "What was I supposed to do? Let him kill me himself? I had no one to turn to. It was either disappear or die."

"I just…" I started, but couldn't finish. He released me, looking into my eyes. "It's been five years."

"I didn't want to leave. You were my best friend, my only friend. I missed you so much," he said, starting to cry himself. I analyzed his features. He wasn't as skinny as he once was. He'd grown a bit of facial hair. His eyes were still big and beautiful, lips full and slightly pink. He was beautiful. I'd always looked to him as an older brother back in District 7, being that he was two years older. But now… it was different.

He pulled me in for another hug. Oh, how I'd missed those. "Where can we get some food around here, Miles?" He shot me a playful glare. Not much had changed about him. I had so much to tell him. I'd missed him so much. Ambrose, well… Miles was the one person I had left that I loved.

CATO POV

I looked around the crowd to find a familiar blonde head of hair. Then I saw her, smiling at me. "Cato!" she cried, running toward me.

"Glim!" I said, eyes widening in excitement. I lifted her up into the air and spun her around, her fingers laced together behind my neck. I kissed her before she could say anything. "I love you."

"I love you too," she said. Then she planted another kiss on my lips. "I have some news for you."

"Oh yeah? What's that?"

"I'm pregnant. And this time, I'm sure."

"That's amazing," I said, relieved that it wasn't a false alarm this time. I'd gotten so excited last time, only to be let down.

"Are you happy?"

"Of course I am. I'll do anything for you… and our baby," I said firmly, letting her know that I was being serious with her. "As soon as this Rebellion is over, I'm yours."

She smiled, showing her white teeth. I loved her smile. Words couldn't describe how much I loved her.

KATNISS POV

"Katniss!" I heard Prim call. Rory came running, not too far behind my sister. I opened my arms, in anticipation. Prim flung herself into my arms, as well as Rory.

"What are you doing here?" I asked. "Where's Mom? And where are your brothers, Rory? And Hazelle?"

My sister and Rory both frowned. What had happened when I was gone? Whatever it was, it didn't seem very good by the looks on their faces.

"District 12 was bombed," Rory blurted out, noticing that Prim wasn't going to say anything. "We barely escaped. We only got away because we were near the woods."

I grabbed both of them, not sure of what else to do. We were all orphans now, motherless children. All we had was each other. I couldn't bring myself to cry. I had to be strong for Prim. I couldn't break down in front of her, and Rory too. He'd lost everyone, except for Prim.

I wondered how things would've been if Gale were still alive. Would he have been able to get away from the bombings? I'd never know.

Peeta came from behind me, placing a warm hand on my shoulder. He gave me a small smile, which comforted me. I let my sister and Rory out of my grip and looked around. I saw Cato spinning Glimmer around. I noticed that Finnick was kissing a woman, who I didn't know. I assumed that it was Annie, his lover. But I noticed Johanna hugging a handsome stranger.

As I looked around me, I noticed that there was love in the air. The room was so filled with emotion, I thought it might explode. I grinned. Maybe we'd all have a happily ever after, after all. That was, after we defeated President Snow and his reign of terror and fear. I, nor will anyone else tremble at his name. Not as long as I was still breathing. Not if I could help it.

So what do you think so far? And what do you think of this Miles guy? I know he sort of popped up out of nowhere. But I didn't want Johanna to be all depressed and forever alone. At least, not while everyone else is with their loved ones. Anyways, follow the story and stay tuned for the next chapter. I'll probably be updating again sometime this week. But no promises.