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MissKi: First off "I hate how you make Katniss seem like she is fine after going into the Hunger Games twice. With all the death and bloodshed she has seen she has to be at least somewhat conflicted." HELLO! SHE'S STATED SEVERAL TIMES SHE WANTS PEETA/RUE/FOXFACE/THRESH TO WIN! How is that not conflicted to you? Second off, calling her 'perfect' don't you remember her overreaction to Peetas declaration? That's not prefect that's being over melodramatic and rage issues she maybe a badass shes not perfect tho lol Last, she's not the same since the beginning of the story she has more people she cares about plus at this point she's basically suicidal because of the scars being forced into prostition and her past Hungar Games.

I will say this you have a point maybe I should include more of her thought process like I do with the other mentors.

However, this story was written by my cousin who passed away I will be finishing it for her but I'm not changing the chapters she wrote that would be a dishonor to her memory.

Thanks for your imput sorry if I seemed aggressive but this story was by my late cousins so I'm protective of it!

DISCLAIMER: NOT MINE!

Interlude: Through a Mentor's Eyes II

71st Hunger Games

Haymitch was drinking as Dante and Ember arrived at breakfast, he was also watching Katniss, who looked relieved at their arrival.

Geez, they don't really think they have a chance do they? Haymitch thought snidely to himself, when he noticed the siblings looking at him pointedly. Everyone's attention turned towards Katniss when she scoffed.

Aww, Sweetheart's got somethin' to say. This should be amusing, Haymitch thought giddily to himself.

"If you are waiting for him to begin mentoring you, don't hold your breath" Effie let a little surprise giggle.

And there's those famous claws! Little slow on the sass today, huh, Sweetheart?

Haymitch chuckled, "Still, pissed about last year sweetheart?"

As he watched Katniss rolling her eyes at him, Haymitch couldn't stop thinking, Don't lose that fire when they die, Sweetheart. Not everyone can survive, like you can.

"Just shut up and finish your drink, Haymitch" Katniss sassed.

He smirked at her before raising his bottle to her, As you wish, Sweetheart.

"First, thing is that your prep teams aren't to be messed with. They have torture devices that will make you pretty for Capitol standards and if you complain the experience will be worse. With, me so far?" Katniss started, waiting paitently for them to nodd their heads in response.

Huh, not a bad start, Sweetheart.

Katniss continued. "Alright, I will be blunt with you two, chances of survival is incredibly slim and I can only focus on one of you. I am assuming you want it to be Ember?" Katniss asked looking directly at Dante who nodded while avoiding Ember's eyes.

"Alright, I know Ember is the fastest runner on the track team and both of you are good with knifes. I know Dante is one of the better wrestlers and I've seen him help your cousins handle the heavy bags of flour at the bakery. So, hide your strength and affinity with knifes. Always, let the other tributes underestimate you but during your private sessions with the gamemakers hold nothing back. Still with me?" Katniss asked, not noticing Effie's and Haymitch's impressed looks.

Damn, the Sweetheart is just full of surprises. With, her help the tributes might make it pass the bloodbath but they still won't win. They don't have what it takes. Don't go getting attached, Sweetheart. Haymitch thought cynically.

"Focus, on the survival training because in the end it's all about staying alive. For, the interviews: Ember, use your looks be bubbly and flirty. Dante, you are as hostile as Gale and me to everyone that's not related to you so it would be in your best interest to talk about Ember go for the protective older sibling angle. It's the angle I used last year and the Capitol loved it. Any questions? Can you remember all of that?" They nodded.

"Good. Once you two are done, you'll need to head down to the Remake Center." Katniss finished explaining to her tributes. They both left and Effie soon followed.

How long will it take her to realize no kid from District 12 stands a chance in these Games? It took 24 years for someone like Sweetheart to be reaped, a survivor, already a true Victor in the sense that she knows the only person who can guarantee her own survival is herself. That made her the exception, which made her a fighter. It's what makes the Sweetheart special.

Katniss finally noticed Haymitch studying her. "What?" She glared as Haymitch smirked at her.

"Look, at you sweetheart being all mentor-like. Except, you overloaded them with information there at the end" He slurred the words, as Katniss gave him the-are-you-really-that stupid-or-just-drunk-look?

She rolled her eyes and sighed sadly as she said, "For all they know, is that they could be dead in a week. Do you really think they are going to forget any of their last moments? Especially the ones that could help their survival?"

Damn, the Sweetheart is never going to stop surprising me is she?

"Good point there, Sweetheart." Haymitch mumbled, frowning to himself.

I don't think anyone can forget any moment they spend with you, Sweetheart. Just don't drown in guilt when they die, there's nothing you can do to save them.

Finnick Odair walked into the Main Viewing Room, to see Johanna rolling her eyes at Chaff and Haymitch drinking.

No, surprise there, Finnick thought drily to himself. He looked around for Katniss and didn't see her anywhere.

"Hey, Haymitch, where's the little Hell Kat at?" Finnick asked as nonchalantly as possible.

Haymitch snorts and shakes his head, "Sweetheart, locked herself in the private viewing room. Wouldn't let me in. Which is probably for the best because the last time I tried to talk sense into her and tll her that the kids will die no matter what she does didn't go over well. Sweetheart responded with a, 'If you don't leave my sight right now, I will castrate you with one of my knives. Got that, Sugar?' Sweetheart's a little touchy right now, if she wants to wallow in that room by herself, who am I stop her?" Haymitch slurred.

Chaff and Finnick laughed deeply.

Johanna snickered, "Sounds like the kid has you whipped, drunkface."

Finnick chuckled, "Don't tell me the little Hell Kat has you terrified of her claws."

Chaff smirked at Haymitch, " Yeah, I agree. I think you're afraid of the little angel, old buddy."

Haymitch glared at them as they laughed louder.

"Sweetheart, is as far from being an angel as one can get." Haymitch grumbled drunkenly.

The three other Victors howled in laughter as they noticed Haymitch didn't deny being afraid of Katniss.

The 71st Hunger Games has begun, Dante dived towards a bag of knifes and chucked one at Brett Chance from District Two who was running towards Ember. Dante threw his sister over his shoulder and ran into the rain forest; he looked behind him to see Nyssa Guiles from District Four getting ready to throw a spear at him and threw a knife at her throat.

The Victors looked at the Screen in surprise. Cecelia, Seeder, and Mags joined them in the Main Viewing room.

"Never expected that the boy would kill a Career, let alone two." Haymitch slurred.

"I think if we learned anything from last year about District 12. Is that sibling love and devotion can make even the most innocent extremely dangerous." Cecelia said wisely. Her fellow Victors looked up at her in surprise but they all looked thoughtful.

Attention turned towards Haymitch as he snorted, "Only if they are from the Seam, it might be the poorer part of District 12. But they value love and family much more than those from the Town. Hell, everyone knows the Baker's wife is an abusive bitch."

Not knowing how to respond to that, everyone's attention turned towards the screen again.

As soon as they found a good resting spot for the night, a silver parachute flew down; it was a basket full of food and water. Dante and Ember smiled widely, "Thank you, Katniss" Dante whispered into the night. Ember laughed, "Suck up" Dante just threw a grape at her as the dead tributes names began filling the sky.

Johanna laughed, "Looks like, Kitty Kat has an admirer."

Haymitch snickered, "Sweetheart didn't even notice it but the boy would have never done anything about it even if he was never reaped. He's friends with that hunting partner of hers, Gabe or something." He slurred.

Finnick smirked, "I think you mean, Gale. The little Hell Kat mentioned him during her Games. Who is he to her?"

Haymitch laughed, "He's keeps away all of Sweetheart's admirers. Everyone back in District 12 is taking bets on when they will get together and when they will get married."

For some reason he couldn't figure out that statement bothered Finnick.

"What do you mean by hunting partner?" Seeder asked curiously.

Haymitch lowered his voice, "After, Sweetheart's father died in a mining accident when she was eleven, her mother fell into depression and left her children to fend for themselves. Naturally, Sweetheart wasn't going to let her family waste away, so she took up head of the family. Her father had taught her how to hunt, how to use a bow, and gather edible plants. She met that Gabe boy in the woods and even though she doesn't need to now she continues to hunt because she is the better hunter. Sweetheart wants to help him feed his family and apparently the boy is too proud to just accept money."

Johanna looked at him curiously, "How do you know all of that, drunkface? Kitty Kat doesn't strike as someone who likes talking about herself."

Haymitch rolled his eyes, "Of course, Sweetheart didn't tell me any of that. After, she won the Games, her family moved into the house next to mine. Her siblings for some unknown reason came to my house one day. Sia, the second oldest that Sweetheart calls her little butterfly channeled her older sister's spunk by saying, 'You may have played a part in bringing Kat home but you still disgust me.' Then, she went about cleaning my house as Tel climbed my lap and Prim went on to tell me about Sweetheart with Sia throwing in some stories. Apparently, the three little tykes think annoying me is fun. I'm convinced Sweetheart put them up to it, she's evil enough." Haymitch grumbled unconvincingly.

Johanna snickered, "She really did melt your cold heart, didn't she, drunkface?"

Haymitch glared at her and the others as they started laughing.

"I still have my strongest Career in the Game. I could see him winning." Finnick commented. Mags nodded her head next to him.

"Looks like I'm out." Johanna said uncaringly as she saw both her tributes in the night sky during the death count.

Cecelia sighed sadly, as her fallen boy tribute's picture was shown "My girl is still going strong."

Seeder and Chaff exhaled, "Walter is still alive, that's good." Walter Sniles was Seeder's grandson.

Haymitch made a noise of disbelief, "I can't remember the last time both of my tributes made it past the bloodbath."

Finnick smirked at him, "I think the Hell Kat is a good luck charm."

Haymitch snorts, before taking a drink.

Dante and Ember chuckled in disbelief. "We made it to the final eight." Ember whispered in awe.

"We have Katniss to thank for that." Dante said before picking up his pace again.

Ember scoffed, "You just think she's hot"

Dante shifted his feet uncomfortably; "She's thirteen!" Ember cackled at her brother's discomfort

"But she doesn't look it, as I'm sure you and every other boy back home have noticed. Heck, I am a year older than her but you wouldn't think so looking at the two of us"

Dante smirked evilly at his sister, "That's because you lack tits, baby sis."

Ember scowled at him before shoving him into a tree. "Jerk"

The Victors in the Main Viewing Room laughed.

Haymitch snickered, "I really wish I could see Sweetheart's reaction to that."

In the Private Viewing Room, Katniss Everdeen was the blushing the most she has ever done in her life.

They looked behind them to see huge cat mutations ripping apart Walter Sniles from District 11, Kella Foyers from District 5, and Jade Linnet from District 1.

"Two Careers must have been attacked at the same time as they were." Ember gushed out excitedly.

"Kind of don't care right now. Just run!" Dante screamed at her before running and dragging Ember to the Cornucopia. Before, they could reach the waterfall that Blaine Wells was hiding away from the mutts in. The Winthrop siblings were jumped by the horrific beasts.

Claudius Templesmith shouts rang out through the arena, "Ladies and gentlemen, I am pleased to present the Victor of the Seventy-First Hunger Games, Blaine Wells — tribute of District Four!"

None of the other Victors bothered congratulating Finnick and Mags on their tribute winning.

Because all Victors know that no one really wins the Games.

And this time everyone was worried about how Katniss would feel about her first set of tributes dying.

Oh, Sweetheart what am I going to do with you? The first year is always the hardest.

"Well, damn sweetheart. You got your first tributes to the final three. That's a cause for celebration." Haymitch slurred drunkenly

Don't let this destroy you, Sweetheart. Haymitch reached for his bottle and found a knife lodged into between his fingers. As Katniss rushed towards her room with hot tears running down her face, Haymitch let out a "Whoa, deju vu."

Glad to see your fire hasn't been extinguished, Sweetheart. Haymitch thought with a morbid smile on his face.

72nd Hunger Games

"Freesia Everdeen" Haymitch saw Katniss was in shock, he knew that wouldn't last long.

Come on, Sweetheart. Don't do what I think you're about to do. Haymitch pleaded in his mind.

"NO! I volunteer as tribute! I volunteer!" Katniss screamed furiously.

Damnit, Sweetheart! You got out, don't go back in! Fuck, I'm not drunk enough for this.

Everyone looked at her shocked, but the citizens of District 12 looked at her with admiration and respect.

That's my Sweetheart, sparking a fire in everyone who meet's her. She survived once, she might just take us all by surprise and do it again. Haymitch hoped to himself despite his better judgement. Effie looked at her nervously.

"Katniss, dear I don't think you are eligible."

Haymitch snorted gaining everyone's attention. "Of course, she's eligible. She's 14, anyone from 12-18 can volunteer. Even, a Victor but normal victors are sane enough not to volunteer." Haymitch slurred sarcastically, with slight anger in his voice but his eyes showed compassion and respect towards Katniss, Sweetheart wouldn't be her if she didn't do this, she's not wired to sentence her sister to death when she can sacrifice herself in Sia's place.

Katniss looked at him gratefully for his help.

Effie cleared her throat, "Alright, how about applause for your female tribute. Katniss Everdeen!"

And may the odds be ever in your favor, Sweetheart, Haymitch thought bitterly.

Haymitch broke the silence with a snort.

"Well, sweetheart. I hope you know what you're getting into the Careers are bigger this year. Plus, that boy next you won't make it 5 minutes into the Games" Haymitch slurred carelessly. Katniss glared at the drunk, as she rubbed the back of the shaken form of her co-tribute and gave his hand a comforting squeeze.

As Haymitch watched her do this he had to hold in a snort, Sweetheart's even starting to mother her opponent.

"You know what, Haymitch? Why don't you do everyone a favor and go pass out already or so help me I'll chuck another knife at you. Only, this time I won't miss." Katniss snarked at him.

Effie and Ted broke out in giggles.

The Avoxes made their gurgling noises that show their laughter.

Haymitch gaped at her, then smirked and started chuckling.

You never know what words Sweetheart will say with that clever, sharp tongue of hers.

"Still, got spunk, huh, sweetheart?"

Katniss glared at him.

"Still, a drunk, huh, sugar?" She smirked at him.

Haymitch just guffawed. That's my girl! Fuck, there won't be enough liquor for me if the Sweetheart gets herself killed.

Haymitch smirked at Katniss who glared at him, Not happening, Sweetheart. Why would I congratulate the boy when you're the one I want to survive?

"Sorry, sweetheart. I used all my congratulations on you. After all, you might survive once again and doesn't that earn you a huge 'good going'." Haymitch slurred sarcastically. Katniss scowled at him before throwing a pillow dead on, and smacking him in the face.

Effie, Ted, and the stylists all cracked up in hysterical laughter. The Avoxes made their gurgling laughter noises.

Haymitch had a shell-shocked expression on his face.

Damn, Sweetheart. Never do the expected, do you?

Katniss, got up to leave but parted with a scathing comment, "Be glad, Effie confiscated my knives earlier today."

Never lose your fire, Sweetheart. Haymitch thought with a fond grin on his face.

Katniss: A lot of cuss words.

Finnick laughed loudly, along with everyone else.

That's my little Hell Kat! Wait, when did I start thinking of her as mine? Finnick frowned at himself in suprise at the turn of his thoughts.

Haymitch chortled behind him, "Sweetheart's all spunk, isn't she?"

Johanna snickered, "I think I fall in love with that kid's mouthyiness more and more."

Katniss laughed freely, the enchanting sound caused everyone to smile on reflex.

She has the most beautiful laugh, Finnick couldn't stop himself from thinking.

Katniss: I just meant, my greatest assets will always be my instincts or intuition whatever you want to call it. I will always survive, in ways I am like a phoenix. For, those that don't know phoenixes are powerful mythical fire birds. No matter what a phoenix experiences they will always rise from the ashes. I will always be there to protect me family. *the buzzer goes off*

"Did you help her this time, Haymitch?" Chaff asked.

Haymitch snickered before he answered, "Sure, but the response I received was a 'Sugar, if you don't stop pestering me with your so called advice I'll poison your liquor supply.'"

His fellow Victors laughed, completely amused by Katniss' fiery attitude.

"Does the Hell Kat threaten you often?" Finnick asked smirking.

Haymitch shrugged before nodding with a fond smirk on his face.

Johanna snickered, "I want her to win again, just so I can personally thank her for putting drunkface in his place."

That sobered up the laughter, as they all remembered the slim chances of Katniss surviving a second time.

The Victors gathered in the Main Viewing Room again.

The 72nd Hunger Games has begun; Katniss looked at the arena and shook her head. She knew this was going to be a short Hunger Games. Because the path to the Cornucopia was blocked by a small ocean.

"Fuck." Haymitch, Chaff, Johanna, and Finnick all cussed at the same time as the realized the Arena.

Seeder and Cecelia let out small gasps of horror.

Annie, who wanted to mentor this year because of Katniss, started crying. Annie closed her eyes, wrapping her arms around herself, began rocking back and forth, softly chanting, "No, no, no, not her" repeatedly.

Finnick turned away from the screen to comfort her. Not noticing the surprised relief filled gasps from the others.

"Fish Brains, you might want to look at the screen again." Johanna told him. The only reason he did so, was because he heard the joy in her voice.

Annie gasped in awe, "Finn, she can swim even better than me."

Finnick stared at the screen stunned.

The little Hell Kat, never stops fighting, Finnick thought in pure joy.

"That's nineteen" Katniss whispered to herself. She heard two high-pitched girly screams and turned to see the female Careers from 2 & 4 trying to drown each other. Katniss rolled her eyes and continued swimming.

Chaff chuckled, causing the others to raise their eyebrows at him.

He shrugged, "The little angel rolled her eyes at the Careers pathetically fighting each other. I thought it was funny." Chaff explained.

Now everyone rolled their eyes at him, even Annie.

Katniss stilled in the water before the male Careers spotted her, she dunked her head under the water. Katniss popped her head back up in time to see the last Careers fighting, never noticing Katniss in the water. Talwar Elden looked down at Katniss in surprise as she exited to the body of water. He chuckled darkly. "Well, well, if it isn't little Katniss Everdeen, Victor of the 70th Hunger Games. Looks like I get to kill you, after all I'm not going to fall for the-whole-healing-berries-trick. But before I kill you, I'm curious where did a District 12 rat such as yourself learn to swim?" Talwar looked at her in dark amusement. Katniss licked her lips before she responded, "I have many skills. Wanna see?" Before he could even react, she pounced gracefully at him like a cheetah, and killed him by pressing down on his pressure points in his neck.

Everyone stared at the screen in stunned disbelief, only Annie wasn't in shock she was just smiling softly in happiness.

"Whoa, guess Kitty Kat's claws really are dangerous." Johanna commented her voice full of awe.

Finnick stared at the screen slack-jawed, he shifted uncomfortably before turning towards Haymitch, "Do you think the little flower realizes how seductive her words were?"

Haymitch snorts and shakes his head, "Doubt, Sweetheart noticed"

Claudius Templesmith shouts rang out through the arena, "Ladies and gentlemen, I am pleased to present for the second time as a winner of the Hunger Games, Katniss Everdeen. Victor of the Seventy-Second Hunger Games, — tribute of District Twelve!"

Once, everyone was done eating. Haymitch decided to break the silence.

"Pressure points and swimming? You're just full of surprises. Aren't you, Sweetheart?" Haymitch asked sarcastically

Thank god for your unpredictability, Sweetheart. Haymitch thought to himself fondly smirking

Katniss just smirked at him before throwing a knife at his fingers.

"Always, Sugar." Katniss answered sassily.

Yeah, there's no way I'm letting Sweetheart know that surprised me again. Haymitch thought to himself stubbornly.

Haymitch smirked, before nonchalantly saying, "I don't know about that, Sweetheart. You're getting kind of predictable, there."

Katniss rolled her eyes before smiling softly at him.

I think that's got to be the first time she smiled at me fondly. Looks, like I'm growing on Sweetheart like she grew on me. Haymitch smirked to himself smugly.

Effie, Portia, and Cinna all exchanged 'they-are-insane-looks' without the two Victors of District 12 ever even noticing.

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