AN: I am so sorry about the wait my laptop crashed I lost everything all my notes on the story and now I don't have a computer so I use the library's or someone else's when I can. Hopefully Santa gives me a laptop for Christmas.
WARNING: This chapter is kinda M rated there's a disturbing moment and then later a sexy moment. Plus language lol.
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Chapter Seventeen: You Aren't Broken Just Bent
Katniss was perplexed by the meeting of Bonnie and Twill but she didn't have time to wonder about the possibility of District 13 still existing because it was time for the Victory Tour. District 11 was the first stop something Katniss wasn't looking forward too.
"What's got your panties in a knot, Sweetheart?" Haymitch slurred at her with a smirk on his face. Katniss ignored him. Haymitch grumbled unhappily at his lack of success in riling her up.
"You still not speaking to me for saving your ungrateful ass, huh Sweetheart? Or are you mad at me for telling your mini-me about Pretty Boy? Get over yourself already, Sweetheart. Bit of friendly advice admit your feelings for Odair and tell him instead of acting like a scared little bitch. Oh, and why you are at it, stop moping in your survivor's guilt. That little girl was dead the moment she was reaped. You didn't kill her sweetheart so stop acting sullen...well more than your usual self." Haymitch drunkenly rambled not realizing the danger he just put himself in.
Without even looking at him she threw a knife landing it seamlessly in the wall by his head. Where he was standing, she managed to nick his ear.
"Shit, Sweetheart you got my ear that time. You drew blood must be losing your touch." Haymitch grimaced in pain and surprise.
"Wasn't an accident, Sugar. It was karma." Katniss coldly replied still not looking at him.
"That's what I get for trying to be nice." Haymitch grumbled drunkenly before leaving Katniss to brood in peace.
Katniss broke down in silent tears Haymitch's words ringing heavily in her ears.
Katniss and Dean were in shock over the rebellion and point blank execution of the old man they witnessed in District 11. The rest of the tour dragged on as usual, until Katniss arrived to the Capitol that is President Snow wanted to see her.
"Come on in, Miss. Everdeen." Snow smiled at her sinisterly.
Katniss had to repress a shudder as he leered at her.
"Do you know why I called you here Miss. Everdeen?" Snow asked his penetrating stare unnerving her. She shook her head knowing he wasn't expecting her to actually answer that.
"It seems Miss. Everdeen that you have become too much of a beloved icon. You are the only one of your kind, no one has ever woon three games before. Too much of an inspiration to the people of the districts. You've given them hope and an excess amount of hope is a dangerous thing. Which, means you have become a bit of a problem." Snow said plainly while assessing her. Katniss felt her heart stop in fear but she never let her true feelings show. Snow smirked at her knowingly.
"You see I should get rid of you or someone you care about. However, I have invested a lot in you. So you see my dilemma Miss. Everdeen? What to do with you, the Girl on Fire?" Snow chuckled darkly. Katniss really had to control her shudder at the revolting sound. President Snow got up from his desk and walked over to where she was standing rooted in her complete terror.
"You are such an enchanting creature Katniss. You don't mind if I call you Katniss?" Snow asked leering dangerously at her.
Fuck yes I mind get the fuck away from me. God he smells awful. Katniss screamed in her mind.
"Of course not sir." Katniss finally said breaking her stunned silence at the way this horrifying meeting was going. She was ashamed at how shaky her voice sounded.
Cornelius Snow smiled in satisfaction before cupping her face then stroking it. He leaned into her whispering in her ear.
"I've heard nothing but wonderful things of how delicious you are in bed. My nephew and his friends can't stop raving about what a perfect dirty slut you make. Normally I don't lower myself with whores like you. However, you're so intoxicating I think I will have to make an exception." Snow whispered in her ear the pure lust in his voice made Katniss want to vomit as much as they actual words he spoke.
Please, no. This can't be happening. Katniss thought completely horrified. Snow nibbled on her ear, putting his hand on her ass pulling her close to him. This time she didn't hide the shudder of disgust.
Snow chuckled. "Come now, Miss. Everdeen. I know you're a pro at this by now. It would be better for your family especially your sisters if you comply. Now get on your knees and open your mouth like the good little whore are. You belong to me, Katniss Everdeen. I own you." Snow declared his face and voice were unforgivingly evil.
Katniss choked back her tears she wouldn't give him the satisfaction of seeing her break. She heard his not so subtle threat that if she doesn't give herself to him he would go after her sisters to punish her for disobeying him. Katniss bent down to her knees. Snow smirked and laughed in triumph at seeing her shaken hopeless form before him. Loving the fact the fiery girl, who was unknowingly starting a rebellion, was under his control.
"Good girl, Miss. Everdeen." Snow said triumphantly.
As soon as Katniss got back Haymitch knew deep down in his gut something was terribly wrong. Haymitch Abernathy has never seen his sweetheart that shaken before.
"I don't know about you Sweetheart but I could use some fresh air." Haymitch slurred.
Katniss numbly followed Haymitch to the roof. Now, Haymitch was deeply concerned there was no sassy response or dirty look thrown his way. Her eyes had no spark and no fire, she looked completely dead.
"Katniss, tell me what's wrong please." Haymitch said uncharacteristically soft. Katniss blinked in shock at hearing him call her by name it woke Katniss from her numb daze.
"Snow...he...um...he...threatened my sisters...he made me...I didn't have a choice...I had to protect them...he put his...I couldn't...he used me-" Katniss broke down sobbing almost falling to the floor Haymitch caught her in his arms. He quickly figured out what Katniss was trying to tell him, he looked at her horrified and shocked.
Fuckin' bastard. He's never stooped this low before. Of course it had to be, Sweetheart. Fuck this might finally break her. Haymitch thought devasted as he realized the ramifications this horror could and most likely will have on Katniss.
"I'm not going to lie to you, Katniss. And tell you it well get better, I respect you too much for that. But I can tell you he will pay for his sins. Snow will get what's coming to him. You can count on that, Sweetheart." Haymitch softly vowed in her ear, while comforting her like a child.
"You promise?" Katniss asked her voice small and broken.
"You better fuckin' believe I promise, Sweetheart." Haymitch's heart soared in relief at seeing the tiny smile on Katniss' face at his promise of revenge and retribution against Cornelius Snow and the Capitol.
By the time, Katniss returned to District 12 she was able to disassociate herself from what happened in the Capitol with Snow. It probably wasn't healthy but it kept Katniss from breaking down. Katniss resumed her routine of visiting the Winthrops, taking care of her family, and hunting on Sundays with Gale. It changed on one Sunday when Gale leaned into Katniss to kiss her. Katniss pushed him off.
"No, Gale. We can't." She said flatly.
Gale glared at her confused, pissed, and hurt. "Why the hell not, Catnip? Not like we haven't before." Gale demanded to know.
That was before...before Finnick declared his love...before I officially became damaged goods...it was just before. We don't have a chance, maybe if this was a different world Gale and I could have been together or maybe we were never meant to be. The two of us are to much alike, too fiery, we'd probably end up burning each other till there was nothing left. Doesn't matter though, the truth is I will never return his feelings I don't even think I can return Finnick's. Now, you're just lying to yourself. Shut up! Katniss argued with herself.
Gale huffed impatiently waiting for a response.
"I just can't Gale. I'm too broken. You should find someone else, plenty of girls like you and could give you a better life than I could. Madge likes you, she's everything I can't be for you. You're my best friend. I want you to be happy, which you won't be with me." Katniss said softly.
Gale scoffed. "Friends? You want to be friends, Katniss? I get it. It's about someone else. It's not that Peeta kid he's dead. Who is it? Dean, the drunkard Abernathy, or your Capitol stylist? I wouldn't be surprised, the Capitol did a good job of making you their slut-" Gale's piercing words were stopped by Katniss' fist breaking his nose. Katniss glared at him showing no regret for punching him.
Gale chuckled darkly. "It's Odair isn' t it? Figures, you whores deserve each other." He spat hatefully at her. Katniss didn't even bother responding she walked away leaving a bleeding angry Gale Hawthorne behind.
A couple weeks later Gale was whipped by the new Head Peacekeeper for hunting. Katniss stepped in, remained by his bedside as Primrose and her mother worked to heal him but she never spoke to him other than to say "I'm glad you aren't dead." Gale looked devastated as she walked away from him realising their friendship was forever broken.
Katniss stared at the screen numbly, the sound of her family's sobs were the only thing that stopped her from believing this was a new nightmare. No her family's cries told her that this was reality. Katniss Everdeen was going back into the Arena for the fourth and final time since she would be going in with seasoned killers even worse she would be going in with friends.
Katniss rushed out the door despite her family's plea's to stay. She had to see Haymitch and Dean. Katniss reached Haymitch's front porch the same time as Dean did. They exchanged grave looks before barging in the old Victor's house. Naturally the wino was drinking.
"Please invite yourselves in, Sweetheart. Deanie Boy." Haymitch greeted sarcastically.
"I take it you heard the news, Sugar." Katniss stated grimacing at the drunk.
"Of course. It's why I'm celebrating." Haymitch darkly chuckled. Katniss reached for the bottle and grabbed it from him.
"Hey that's-" Haymitch stopped protesting once he saw Katniss took a swig of the liquor instead of pouring it down the drain like he thought she would. Haymitch barked in laughter.
"That's the spirit, Sweetheart." Haymitch encouraged her.
"For the record I'm not volunteering for your drunk ass, old man." Dean sneered at the alcoholic Victor.
Haymitch sneered back at him. "And I'm not dying for your dumbass, kid." They exchanged understanding nods. Katniss rolled her eyes at the two.
"We need to train not having a pissing contest or getting pissed." Katniss said staring down at her fellow Victors, particularly Haymitch, who huffed at her annoyed.
"I mean it, Sugar. Tonight is the last night you're drinking. There's a 50/50 chance you are going back you need to be in top shape." Katniss said staring down a grumbling Haymitch. He let out a grunt before nodding in defeat consenting to Katniss' point.
"Prim and my mother can teach us some healing. We run, lift weights, spar, train with weapons. Rory can show us some snares." Katniss listed training ideas.
Haymitch smirked, "Trouble in paradise with the eldest Hawthorne boy, Sweetheart?" He asked knowingly. Katniss glared at him.
"He's busy in the mines. Rory is just as talented with snares as Gale and he won't say no to me since he's dating my little sister and determined to stay on my good side." Katniss explained herself flatly. Dean and Haymitch snickered.
The following weeks were exhausting but productive. Finnick was able to travel to District 12, being a Capitol favorite had its perks. He helped Dean, Katniss, and Haymitch train. The tension between Katniss and Finnick was obvious, awkward, and overwhelming. Neither knew exactly what to say or do.
"For cryin' out loud, you two shag already and get out of my sights." Haymitch yelled at them annoyed at their idiotic behavior and he was easily peeved these days since he had to remain sober. Finnick smirked as Katniss blushed deeply.
"I'm game if you are, Hell Kat." Finnick purred seductively at her. Katniss rolled her eyes but she smiled softly at him. Katniss walked back to her empty house, Finnick trailing behind her.
"Come on, Hell Kat. Can't we at least talk?" Finnick asked hopefully.
"What do you want me to say, Fish Boy?" Katniss sighed tiredly.
"'I'm madly in love with you, Fish Boy' sounds good to me." Finnick said smirking smugly as Katniss laughed brightly, he cherished the joyful sound.
"You know that doesn't sound like something I would say. I'm not good with words." Katniss said truthfully.
"It's how you feel though, Hell Kat. You should admit it, I've waited long enough." Finnick said desperately, he opened his mouth to say more but Katniss stopped him before he could speak. She kissed him passionately with every fiber of her being, her heart, and her soul. Finnick was blown away by the emotions he felt as he kissed her back. He was disappointed when she stopped.
Katniss pulled away from him. "I'm broken. I can't offer you much." Katniss confessed hoarsely into his ear.
Finnick looked at her with understanding, love, hope, lust, devotion, and in awe.
"You aren't broken just bent and you're not the only one. We can fix each other, Katniss. I believe we were made to love one another and together we'll finally be able to heal the damage done to us." Finnick said passionately before pulling her into his arms. He shut her bedroom door, he trailed kisses down her neck before claiming her lips with his, they began to undress each other lovingly. Katniss and Finnick kissed each other with an endless hunger for one another. The two were consumed with one another as they finally gave into their desire.
AN: So this was an eventful chapter. Snow is the devil. Gale is a hothead mess. Haymitch is my favorite drunk of all time. Most importantly, Fish Boy and Hell Kat get it on finally! Tell me what you guys think, again sorry for the wait but hopefully it was worth it?! Lol let me know please and thanks! And yes I am a Pink fan she's awesome!
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