Why Does Daddy Hit You?
Chapter 8
Alec's POV:
Daddy is dead. But….but I'm kind of happy that he is. Is that wrong? Daddy was a mean man. Uncle Haymitch was sitting on the back porch, rifle in hand and aimed at Daddy, and then there was a gunshot. Daddy had died when the bullet went through his brain. Mavis is sitting in the floor, playing with a small toy and I have to pee really badly. Where are Mommy, Peeta, and Uncle Haymitch? Shouldn't they be back? It's been three hours since Mommy and they went to go bury the body three hours ago. These people annoy me. Wait a second…where is Rye?
Peeta's POV:
Never thought I'd live to see this day. Gale Hawthorne is dead. Killed by the hands of Katniss, Haymitch, and I. "So sweetheart, whatcha gonna do now?" Haymitch asks. "Move in with Peeta until I get enough money for my own house." Katniss says. "Katniss, you don't have to move out. You guys can stay with me for as long as you like. It gets kind of lonely there." I admit. "I thought you would have girls lining up at your doorstep." Katniss says sarcastically. I force a smile. That wasn't a lie. Some did right after she left. But all I want is Katniss. She left for Gale, Gale became abusive, Katniss came back, and now Gale is dead. How did Haymitch do it so easily? Oh yeah I forgot, he's a drunk and he's been in the Hunger Games. After we get Gale buried out in the woods, we head back to the Victor's Village. When we get there Alec and Rye are standing on the front porch looking pissed off. "WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN!?" Alec screams at the top of his lungs. Who knew a six year old could be so loud? "Calm down Alec." I say looking at him. A shiny, metallic, object appears out of his pocket and flies towards my chest. I hit the ground quickly and watch it fly over my head. "ALEC! WE DO NOT THROW KNIVES!" Katniss yells. Alec and Rye just stand there staring at us. "Alec what's wrong?" I ask. Another sharp object flies towards my head but this time it's much larger. It's an axe. WHY ARE SIX AND FIVE YEAR OLDS SO DEADLY THESE DAYS!? I roll out of the way and it lands in the ground where I was lying. "ALEC ORION HAWTHORNE!" Katniss shrieks. I get a tight grip on the grass and stare at them. I know what is about to happen.
Katniss' POV:
Peeta has a tight grip on the grass and his eyes, that were once a bright blue, are now dark and full of hatred. He's having one of his episodes. Peeta takes off towards Alec but Haymitch steps in front of him. Alec should cherish those few extra seconds. Surprisingly, Haymitch grabs Peeta by the hair and slams his head into a nearby tree, knocking him out. Peeta doesn't stay out long. He gets up after five minutes. "Alec, get Mavis and head over to Haymitch's house! QUICKLY CHILDREN!" I order Alec and Rye. This was going to be a long and interesting night.