A/N: Though the last chapter was long, it was mostly filler so I could get to the next part. Chapter 3 is longer and has much more information in it. Please leave reviews and suggestions! Thank you!

Cinna and my prep team are making the final touches to my outfit, hair, and make-up while Casear Flickerman is on television preparing Panem for my interview. He's going over the most exciting moments of our Games, such as the first battle, the alliance of the Careers, the mutt dogs, and finally Peeta killing himself so I could become Victor. I haven't gotten a chance to watch my Games highlights, mostly I can't bare to relive the horrible times of the Games. And thinking about the horrific things that probably happened that I didn't see such as all the kids who died the first day… I couldn't do it. I doubt I ever could, but I didn't want to think about that. In the entire history of the Hunger Games, District 12 only had three victors, and I was one of them. And I would keep my promise to Peeta, "Make District 12 proud."

I walk unto the stage wearing my crown and my a short black dress that spreads at the ends and has ruffles. It reminds me of something someone from one of the Career districts would wear, but Cinna's fashion style has always been perfect and I never question. I hear the crowd yelling, "KATNISS! KATNISS! KATNISS! and all wearing flames of fire either on their dresses, or their ties, some even have flames dyed in their hair. I noticed a few women in the front have flames on their nails. I snicker, Octavia would be fainting if she saw. I kiss Caesar on the cheek and he sits me down for my interview. "Katniss Everdeen, your 74th Hunger Games Victor! From District 12, in fact. How does that feel?" I look for Cinna as always, since it tells me to just act like I'm just talking to him. I find him in the crowd and smile. "It felt great to bring pride to my district 12. We are always forgotten, left behind, or last and I feel proud that I was able to bring us back on the map." Everyone claps and cheers and yells they love Katniss and District 12. Caesar asks about Cato, Clove, the rest of the Careers, Thresh, my good friend Rue, and Peeta. I get emotional at points, but I always remember to end with, "To become Victor I had to do what I had to do. I realized we all couldn't make it out." He continues to ask questions about my home life and what I plan on doing with my life. To be honest I didn't have a clue. I wouldn't have to work, or even finish school really. I guess I could spend my time hunting, but I couldn't say that on television. I shrugged and said, "I would dedicate myself to taking care of the poor children in District 12." Then I remembered this was the Capitol so I was required to say something horrible "And of course spend plenty of time, changing my fashions and hairstyles! I couldn't let my fans down!" The Capitol screamed and started chatting my name. Me feeding children barely got blinks, but my dress choices got enormous applause. The interview seemed to go on forever but eventually it was time to close and he asked two more important questions

Caesar looked at me in the eyes and grabbed my hand, the same way he did when he asked about Prim during my interview as a tribute. "I know Peeta was a very special person to you… however do you have someone should I say, romantic in mind, when you get home?" I tried to hold back the disgusted feeling I had in my gut. Peeta's body isn't even cold, and they already want to know who I might be with next!? Cinna shook his head in the audience and I relaxed and knew what to say. "Right now my heart is still very heavy about Peeta… however you never know who may have my heart." I wink and give the audience a sly smile which they reply with shocked oohs and applause. Lastly, he asks me; "Katniss, being completely honest, what are you true feelings about the Hunger Games?" I tense and sit up in my chair. I really feel as if the Games are without a doubt the most inhumane thing in human history and change innocent people into killers. And the capital of our nation gets off from watching kids die. And the ones who survive end up becoming desolate losers like Haymitch or the other victors I've heard about. Every year twenty-four families are put through a roller coaster of hell and twenty-three of them will never see their loved one again. And then even after the Games, everyone has to go back to their starving, boring, horrible cycle lives, just to prepare for the next ones. Of course, I couldn't say that. They'd kill everyone ever associated with me, in front of my eyes and hang me as soon as it was finish. Nothing to start uproar of course. So I smile and say something that's true and real. Something that Gale, District 12, and maybe even Peeta if he was here, to appreciate but nice enough to keep the Capitol in my hand and hearts. "Truthfully the Hunger Games gave me a chance to provide for family so we will never starve again. And I'm aboundingly grateful for that." The Capitol claps and cheers like thunder and throw roses onto the stage. I blow them kisses and walk off as stage.

I stare out the train window in anticipation to see everyone back home. I can't wait to see my mother, Prim, Madge, and Gale. I even miss the Peacemakers… sort of. I realize I'll have to go to the bakery and see Peeta's family. Tell them what an amazing son they had, and how I only wish he was here with me. Haymitch puts his arm around me and asks, "Ready, sweetheart?" and the train doors open where I am met with cheers from District 12. Everyone's cheering and clapping that in almost twenty-five years someone finally came home. I start to blow kisses, but I realize they are not the Capitol and I don't have to impress them with my fakeness. I look around the crowd and I spot Prim, my mother, and Gale along with his family. I want to rush to them and hold them, but I can't I must walk around and spend time with everyone. I'm first met with the Mayor and the council as the congratulated me and gave me all the money I was promised. They said I could come back for more and more until I died. I saw Madge, and gave her a huge hug. She was crying with tears saying she prayed I would come back. "Oh, Katniss!", as she kissed me. "We are so proud of you!" I shook hands with everyone and hugged people from my school. I didn't have many friends really, but it was strangely nice to see all of them.

I finally got to my mother and Prim and they grabbed me and hugged me. "I knew you would come back Katniss!", Prim said. My mother, tears flowing down her cheeks, embraced me with grateful eyes. She promised she wouldn't fall apart if I died like my dad, but who could blame her if she did? But leaving Prim alone...I didn't want to think about it. I held her hand and nodded and showed her the money I just received. I told her and Prim to buy themselves anything they wanted. Prim wanted to stay, but when I told her I needed help to decorate our new house, she ran to the nearest shop. Gale came up from behind me and gave me a hug. He must've been really been happy to see me, because he was nearly suffocating me. I laughed, "Good to see you too." He shook his head and said, "I'm so happy your home. There were times I never thought I would never see you again but… I should've never doubted you. He looked away and his eyes looked worried. He looked at me and motioned with his head to turn around behind me. I did and it was a group of people. Angry, red from crying eyes. They walked up closer and that's when I saw their baker attire. Peeta's family.