Sorry I haven't updated in ages I'm starting to study for my exams in two months so might be a while again till I update. I think I need to slow down on my updates because I rush them out so I'm going to start taking my time :P
Chapter 23
Three months go by and Katniss' morning sickness is worse but Gale is there every step of the way. He makes her relax and sit down. He massages her back and feet when she's in pain. He works harder in the mines to support his family.
After the baby is settled in her crib katniss and Gale get into bed and fall into a deep slumber. They are awoken by a loud bang and a baby begins to wail. Katniss and Gale hop out of bed and run into their daughters room.
The room is dark, a wall has been smashed to the ground and the curtains are flung back by the wind. They rush over to the crib to see their daughter is gone...
Katniss bolts up sweating and notices it was just a dream. Just a dream. She pants hard trying to change her breath. When she catches her breath her body is trembling. She looks over to Gale side of the bed and notices he's missing and realises he must of gone to work.
Katniss wants to talk to someone about these dreams she's been having over the last few months so she heads to see Hazelle.
Katniss walks to Hazelle house who spots her outside the kitchen window. Hazelle meets Katniss at the door and ushers her in.
"Hello Dear, c'mon in"Hazelle says.
Katniss and Hazelle walks in to the kitchen, Katniss takes a seat at the kitchen table while Hazelle puts on the kettle.
"Cup of herbal tea Katniss?"Hazelle asks.
"Please"Katniss replies.
Hazelle makes the tea in silence and takes a sit across from Katniss at the table.
Katniss wraps her hands around her cup and stares down into the cup. Hazelle watches Katniss and a concerned expression covers her face.
"Are you okay Katniss? Is something wrong hon?"Hazelle says. Katniss looks up and tears flood her eyes watching the concerned expression on her face.
"Ah hunny"Hazelle says and takes her hand.
"I-I'm fine. I'm j-just b-being silly"Katniss says.
"Course not dear"Hazelle says.
"I-It's just I'm a bit shook up. I've just haven't been sleeping well, having nightmares about losing the baby and losing Gale and the rest of my family. There just so vivid, ya know?"Katniss says.
"Katniss dear, your not going to lose the baby, your not going to lose Gale not even if you tried and your not going to lose any of your family. Your five months pregnant your hormones are all over the place, it was the same with me, especially with Gale being my first. Every woman has these sort of fears when they're pregnant and live where we live. Everything is going to be okay"Hazelle says.
"You mean that?"Katniss whispers.
"Yes. I know it will. It's going to be okay. I'm always here when you need someone to talk to. Your my daughter in-law Katniss and carrying my grandchild. I'll do anything I can to help you okay?"Hazelle says. Katniss nods and smiles.
"You've got quiet a bump there. Have you felt the baby moving yet?"Hazelle asks.
"No. Not yet"Katniss says.
"Well it wouldn't be to long now"Hazelle says with a smile.
Hazelle and Katniss sit at the kitchen table till noon talking about the baby and about the pregnancy. Katniss worries are put to bay and feels herself calm down so she decides to head to the woods while she has time but nothing to do.
Katniss catches two squirrels and a rabbit and decides to head home as she feels being pregnant and doing the things she used to do even harder making her exhausted.
When she walks through the door taking off her coat she sees Gale's coat on the coat rack, so he must be home.
She knows he's going to be mad because last week they had a fight last week over Katniss going out to the woods.
Katniss heads to the kitchen and takes out the squirrels and rabbit from her bag.
"Katniss"Gale says. Katniss turns around and sees Gale leaning against the door frame with arms crossed around his chest.
"We talked about this Katniss. Your not soppose to go into the woods alone or at all while your pregnant"Gale says crossly.
"Gale for gods sake, nothing is going to happen. I can't just stay here all day and do nothing. I need to move around"Katniss says.
"You don't need to go into the woods to do that. You can walk around the district"Gale says.
"Why are you getting so mad! I'm back now aren't I? I'm back in one piece"Katniss yells.
"Because, your five months pregnant with our child! What do you expect? Are you okay with the fact if you go out into the woods your risking your life and the life of our unborn baby Katniss!"Gale says.
"You think I want to risk the life of our baby"Katniss whispers.
"Obviously you are, if your heading to the woods!-"Gale says.
Katniss feels something is wrong. Her breathing is rapidly increasing as Gale yells at her. Her legs feel wobbly and the kitchen looks like its spinning. Gale voice sounds mute even though she can see his mouth moving.
She feels herself swaying and the last thing she hears is Gale shouting her name as she blacks out...
Well there you go, chapter 23. Now if I get three reviews I'll write chapter 24 today.
Niamh. :)