What If Katniss Didn't Volunteer?

by HungerGames29

How different would things have been if Katniss was unable to volunteer for Prim? what would have happened to her and her fellow Tribute, Peeta Mellark? Will she be left to fend for herself, or will she find trust in Peeta? Will she be completely useless or will she find a hidden talent? Or will she be the fragile girl we all know? And will anyone find love in these sick games?

39. Chapter 39

Part 39

I was hoping my dreams would be peaceful, but they weren't. Cato haunted me with his sword. I ran for my life as he was swinging the sword behind me. He kept yelling, "One more kill!" Then I tripped over something. It was Peeta lying on the ground dead. I went back to his body and screamed for him to wake up. I looked away from him and saw Cato bringing his sword around for another swing at me. As it made contact to my head, I started screaming. Peeta ran in and woke me up. "Prim. Sh... It was just a dream!" Katniss would do the same thing when she would calm me down. She did the same thing the morning of the Reaping. "You... were dead and... Cato was chasing... me and killed me!" I get out between sobs. He hugs me and says, "Sh... It's okay. Prim, do you know what time it is?" I look at him and shake my head. Its 5 a.m. Time to shower and get ready to leave." This does make me feel better. I get up and he leaves to his room. I take my shower and I get dressed. Just as I am putting on my shirt, my prep team and Cinna walk in. "Hey Prim, I forgot to tell you. We are in charge of your clothing and everything for your departure." I get undressed again and Cinna goes into the restroom. My prep team goes to work on make-up and hair and waxing. They don't do my eyebrows though. For one they don't need it and secondly, I think they are afraid. When they are done, Cinna comes in with my dress, shoes, and a ribbon for my hair. He gives me the remote. The ribbon changes color too. I look like a little school girl. I change the color to pink and walk to the living room. A servant gives me some orange juice and I drink it down. Effie and Haymitch come in next and Peeta trails behind them. He is in simple clothes. "Time to go!" Effie sequels. I turn to Cinna. "Are you coming to the station with us?" I ask him. He shakes his head. "No, I'm sorry. But I will be in your district in a few months for the Victory Tour." I know he is trying to make me feel better, but I want to cry. I throw my arms around him and say, "Thank you for all you did." Them Effie basically rips me away from him and into the elevator. I wave to him as the doors are shutting.