Hi! I'm so so so so so so so so so sorry for disappearing! I've had a lot on my plate and I have all these ideas swirling in my head but none of them helped for Inevitable Fate or any of my other stories on :( But I got this chapter done and I know what I want to do for the next!

By the way I'm trying to drag out the ending which will be in the next couple of chapters but have no fear! There will be a sequel :D

Also thank you to itsmagical1327 , Cometas Por El Cielo , and DBGTHungerGamesLOVER101 for reviewing the last chapter! :D (I don't count the guest called annabelle bb as it was one of my friends who posed as another one of my friends and neither appreciate FanFiction :( )

Bridget:

"Hurry up! You have to be at the Justice Building in 10 minutes!" I scream up the stairs at Haymitch.

"I'm coming." A sober Haymitch mumbles.

I'm standing at the door tapping my foot impatiently. My low-heeled pumps are making a pattering noise on the hardwood floor.

For Renée's Victory tour I'm wearing a skater dress that has an ivory top where the shoulders and three quarter length sleeves are lace. The skirt of the dress is a simple black. I've put on my skin colored tights and black low-heeled pumps. While we are outside during Renée's speech I will be wearing a black button down coat and black cashmere gloves.

I rush my dad out the door. He easily keeps up with my quick pace as we speed walk to the Justice Building. It takes us about 7 minutes to get there but we arrive just as Haymitch is supposed to get there.

I watch my father mount the steps and sit on a chair that is set up on the stage. I walk over to where Willow and Mrs Cob stand in front of the stage. I stand beside my best friend and take her hand in mine reassuringly like we did when we were scared as kids.

Mayor Undersee introduces the event and I, as usual, don't listen. I turn my attention back to the stage when Renée Cresta is introduced.

I can tell that she's really nervous and I don't blame her. Her first District is her only ally's home. Her hands shake where she holds them at her sides and the paper she holds in her right hands rattles but if it's from the wind or her hands, I can't tell. Renée searches the crowd and her eyes land on me so I give her an encouraging smile. She takes a deep breath before she begins.

"Uh, Hi. I'm not that great with speeches but I'd like to say I'm sorry to Harman's family. I didn't really know him and I only talked to him once because he corrected my mistake when I was building a fire. He seemed like a good person and by his interview I could tell that he cared greatly about you and loved you all so much.

"Summer's family is different. I know I didn't know her very long but I did get to know her some. The more I got to know her, the more it hurt to realize that one of us was going to die. Or maybe even both. I will forever be in debt for the time she saved my life and I know just avenging her wasn't enough. I'm truly sorry that she couldn't be here but life is a cruel thing that sometimes, thankfully, prevents us from doing things we are told we must.

"That's sort of what happened when I ran into Summer the day we became allies. When she told me to kill her quickly so that her sister didn't have to watch I knew I couldn't kill Summer. I, myself, have a younger sister and I wouldn't want her to watch someone kill me. So I'm so so so sorry that your children had to die but someone had to win these games. Thank you." Renée nods and turns to exit the stage.

I can't just let her leave without giving her any appreciation for her kind words so I decide to clap but I'm beaten to it. Beside me, my best friend is in tears and applauding the District 4 victor. Willow looks over at me and I smile at her as I start to applaud too. Willow started a chain of clapping until everyone had clapped for the young girl that gave such kind words about the tributes from the poorest District of Panem.

When the small claps have died out, Mayor Undersee closes Twelve's part of the Victory Tour and the crowd disperses. I give Willow a tight hug and give Mrs Cob a quick hug before I head into the Justice Building.

"Miss me?" I deep voice whispers in my ear as I hang up my coat in a closet.

I jump from the unexpected voice and give a small scream. My reaction causes the bronze haired young man to double over in laughter.

"Finnick! How many times do I have to tell you not to sneak up on me?!" I shout over his laughter.

"However many times it takes to make it not funny." Finn laughs.

I just huff and walk into the entry hall where the others are waiting for the banquet to be ready. I see Haymitch talking to Mags with Renée standing next to her mentor awkwardly.

I walk up to her and she smiles when she sees me. When I get to her I give her a hug.

"That was a wonderful speech. I don't know if you noticed but it had Willow and her mom in tears." I smile at my foreign friend.

"I just told them what I had in my mind." The 15 year old girl shrugs.

"How have you been?" I ask her.

"Fine. I like living so close to the beach in Four." Renée's smile brightens.

"That's cool." I smile back.

"So how are you and Preston?" Renée winks suggestively.

"Good. I can't wait to see him." I bite my lip to stop the full on grin that I want to put on my face.

"You guys are too cute!" She coos.

"Thanks." I giggle a little with a blush.

Haymitch:

I'm standing with Mags in the entry of Twelve's Justice Building, waiting for the stupid Victory Tour banquet to start.

I hear a scream from behind me that's followed by loud laughter. A muffled shout follows with even more laughter. I turn just as the door opens to reveal a red faced Bridget. Fishboy must have pissed her off. The way she composes herself before gliding over to myself, Mags, and the new victor reminds me of Lily.

When Renée sees Bridget she smiles and I can see a hint of relief in her eyes. Once Bridget gets to us the two teenage girls embrace like old friends. I can't help but notice that Bridget has this ora of kindness about her when she's around people and it just makes her even more likeable. I still have no idea how she is my kid but I guess that's all Lily in her.

Mags and I watch the two girls chat. Bridget compliments Renée's speech and Renée asks about Preston. Bridget blushes and tries to keep a grin off her face before Mayor Undersee comes out and announces that the banquet is ready.

We all go in and sit at a long table in the main room. I sit down in front of Mags with Bridget on my right. Renée sits in front of Bridget with Finnick on her other side. Bridget has Mayor Undersee's daughter on her other side. Mayor Undersee sits at the head of the table and his wife sits at the other end of the table.

Mags and I chat about the games and things in the Districts. Finnick seems absorbed by the conversation that the three girls are having so when there is a lull in Mags and my conversation I listen in.

Bridget:

"So have you talked to Preston lately?" Renée smirks at me.

"Why is that your first question?" I chuckle at my friend.

"Because." She replies simply with a smile.

"We're fine. I can't wait to see him though." I say as I smile to myself.

"You guys are too cute!" She coos again.

"You've already said that." I chuckle.

"So have you!" She chuckles back.

"Well it's true." I smile down at my tomato soup. It makes me think of Preston in District 11 with all the crops.

"Is Preston the District 11 Victor kid?" Madge, who is in the grade below me, asks me. I must admit that I did forget she was there.

"Yeah." I smile down at my soup.

"Are you two involved?" She smirks at me when I look up.

"You could say that." I chuckle.

"I can't wait until I'm done with these depressing speeches." Renée whispers to Madge and I.

"You'll do great. No matter what." I give my friend a warm smile.

"Thanks. I hope you're right." Renée smiles back.

"So Bridget I understand that you will be going with Haymitch to the Capitol for Renée's Victory Ball?" Finn puts on a formal act.

"One, correct and two, you're in Twelve so you don't need to act formal." I tell my Victor friend.

"Just trying to show respect." Finn throws his palms up.

I hear Madge giggle beside me. "You two could be siblings."

"Nah. Me and Bridget are two completely different people." Finnick snorts in a joking manor.

"You're right. I'm also the nicer one." I smirk.

"You, nice? Yeah right!" Finnick snorts again.

"I'm also more polite as I don't snort." I flash a half smile and a wink as a servant passes out the dessert.

"When do you leave for 11? Tonight or tomorrow?" I ask the District Four Victors.

"I don't know if we have anywhere to stay..." Renée trails off.

"Don't worry! We have spare houses in the Victor's Village." I wave off her concern.

The rest of the dinner is peaceful with the hums of chatter around us. After Mayor Undersee dismisses us and presents each District Four victor with a key to a house, Haymitch and I lead our companions to their place of accommodation.

The whole time I'm washing my face and peeling off my formal clothes just to replace them with pajamas I'm thinking of what tomorrow brings. Preston.