Sorry folks I have started the semester and been distracted with school, work, and family. Also I wanted to figure out the direction of this story before going forward. I have a new blog and post some hunger games topics that might interest. You are welcome to comment and leave questions anytime.
Here's a quick review of the story. Katniss was return to district 8 to help push the rebellion while dealing with hijack Peeta as Finnick is now her bodyguard. The doctors continue their work on unhijacking Peeta. 4 vigentes appear in Panem causing a little havoc as both Capitol and rebels couldn't decide which side they are align with. Haymitch receives a message from the Green Arrow and realize it was Katniss from the future. She and other 3 future warriors invades district 13 giving them warning of events to come that will doom not only Panem but the world.
Chapter 6: Katniss Mellark, Green Arrow
Katniss (F) POV
I wake up to Haymitch kicking. After Finnick and Annie left, JR and I stayed put in his compound. Willow needs to setup Felicity before I open the arrowcave for the four of us to stay. Felicity is our technical security guard for the cave. It's not like I don't trust anyone but there are very few in 13 and the rebels overall I will input my inner circle. I am not the mentally disoriented Mockingjay victor anymore, she died when Peeta was killed by #16. Sooner the rebels accept that the better.
"Okay sweetheart I allow you and your tribute to sleepover but really you two need to get your own cribs." complains Haymitch. "Oh shut up, you are mostly pissed because you are on drinking restriction." I fired back "Well that part is true but still Katniss. Why don't you ask for a compound for you and your pals." Then JR comes from the bathroom answers, "Because we don't need one. Master has a traveling compound for the four of us We are just waiting for Willow to finish setting Felicity up and we'll be out of your residence." "How long will this take?" asks Haymitch. "Well we just got here and that neither of us can answer until we speak to Willow, she's the tech genius." JR responds "Well there's a meeting in the command center in 20 mins so we need to get a move on." "You two go on ahead I will meet you there" I reply as I depart from Haymitch's compound. I must admit there's little difference between the Haymitch of the past and one from the future. I think the future one is more mellow thanks to the twins. He had to parent them after Peeta's death and my disappearance for a time.
I walk around 13 and notice not much has change from now to up their destruction. Haymitch tried to rebuild the district but Panem wants to keep it buried. For reasons of bitterness but I think there's more to the story than there meets to the eye. How could they survive for 75 years alone and why did they choose to help the other 12 now when whatever happen in Panem doesn't affect them? I think they wanted power and Coin declare herself President of Panem before the other 12 could have a say so. Oh 13 you fool me once shame on you but not so second time around. Soon as I turn the corner I see my sister. Prim the very one I volunteer the game for, the very one I allow Snow to suffocate me to protect her, the very one who help led events in me becoming the Mockingjay, and the very one who I failed the most since I couldn't save her from death of the rebellion that I promote. This failure hurts me and for that I turn around and dash off before she can recognize me. I am not ready to deal with her. Hell, I wasn't ready for Peeta but my memory of him is more lasting wasn't snatch from me permanently after I became brain damage. I only have memories from my first reaping to present day. Much of my life with Prim is shadow figure of someone else.
I realize I was late and knowing I am 3 floors from the command center. I jump over the ledge and practically free fall to the ground but landed on my feet. Of course I receive weird glances but I don't have time for it. Then I steal a skateboard of sorts and ride my way through the crowd and sector until I reach the command center in record time of 2 mins. The guards gave me a surprise look but let me in anyway. I see much of the gang plus my future team is here. They stop discussion as I approach them.
"Oh sweetheart did you get lost?" Haymitch tease "No, just needed to bare my surroundings it's been awhile. So did I miss anything important?" I ask then Coin stood up, "No Boggs was briefing us of current events in the war. I am glad you here Mockingjay.." "Green Arrow!" I yelled "We need to know what we are dealing with. While you can prepare for those droids in a few years right now the Capitol matters more. Should we fail your efforts are meaningless." "Not meaningless just you will be more oppress and weaken nation that will soon perish." JR implies "JR, now isn't the time!" said Rory "Hey I am just speaking the truth! It's not my fault these morons refuse to accept it. This petty war is nothing to compare to what we faced for 11 years and we survive it. Even then we have proven ourselves these yokers have proven shit!" "Yokers!" exclaim Plutarch and Coin "Please forgive JR, he can be hasty sometimes." said Willow "Don't bother, he meant what he said and he's right. We won't make it if we don't heed their warning. I don't know about you guys but I trust them." said Finnick softly. I smile at Finnick already he can read his son. JR is quite the fool in all shapes and sizes. He's a loyal, braveheart, furious knight who always have your back, and dedicated boy with charm but still a clam fool nevertheless. "Before moving forward I get a feeling you have some conditions you want to share right?" my younger self impose. This is very awkward to talk to my 17 year old version and just by looking at her there's clear sign of difference. My age and venture with the androids have nothing to do with it. Haymitch pick this up quickly and he doesn't have the full story of me yet. "Indeed and trust me at least for some you won't like it." I reply. I look to Rory, JR, and Willow and all three nod knowing this must be said. I refuse to deal with them the same way and they need to understand who they are dealing with. Suddenly I stare at my younger self. I close my and shake my head. Katniss Everdeen was too young to understand, too mentally ill, had stake of Peeta's life that force her to go along, too used to abuse of those in power, too naive to comprehend the power she had, and use it to her full advantage. That was then and this is now!
"Alright folks, firstly I shall properly introduce myself, then I am going to lay down the law, and you rebels will accept them no ifs or buts about it." I explain. Then the rebels especially Gale give me astonishing look. I try to be my anger down but I already knew they are going to be very troublesome and I don't have the same level of patience like before. I inhale and exhale then begin, "My name is Katniss Mellark." I can already tell that alone send shockwaves to my younger self and Gale with Finnick and Haymitch sneering. "I became the Mockingjay to free Panem from tyranny only for era of hell to return in form of androids. A few years after the massacre period, I was trapped on a island with fellow victor,Johanna Mason, for 3 years. Yet I spent that time training and mastering matrix art. When I left the island, I return to Panem with new allies in saving our world from these monsters and other villains. From then in honor of my ancestor, I don his title and became the new Green Arrow. Now 3 years of peace, I along with my 3 friends here come to the past to change and free the future." Now silence grows still in the room. I look to Rory nodding to continue. "Now for terms, you shall listen to us especially considering fates. I have build a list with my team of people to preserve, others to eliminate, and few possibility for redemption." I said staring at Coin.
"Team? You mean your assassin quad?" comment Finnick. "Damnit, Finnick! You were meant to blam about that." argues Haymitch "Assassin?!" yells Gale. Rory sighs and reply, "Yes bro, Kat here join the League of Assassins to save us all. Despite their quirks and controversial ideals, they are not too bad of folks. They have a base in 4 and help rebuild Panem." I nod and add, "Yeah I am also known with them as Inferno. Now anyway the four of us will begin training you lot as soon possible. Alma, you and the rebel must understand me clearly. I am not the Mockingjay anymore, she died when Peeta was killed. So whatever manipulation ploy you want to play with it will falter. Now realize that I, Green Arrow, can play in the same sandbox of force with you and rest of 13 if necessary. My time on the island and the League provided me a wealth of skills you wouldn't think exist. For example Alma, I have 20 ways to kill you and none of them requires a bow and handgun." Boggs and Jackson move closer to Coin while 13 guards point their guns to me. Then I uppercut one of the guards, steal their handgun, and points to the group, "If you require violence for performance, I am by no means far from it. Therefore I heavily advise all of you to not fuck with me!" Once again the group remain shellshock at my actions.
"Trust me guys, she's ain't playing. Master is 100% for real as she says this. You dig?" Said JR, humorously. Next I turn to my daughter, "Willow, are you and Felicity done yet?" "No, we are going through security and nuclear measures. We need a few more days. However Felicity made sure arrangements been made for the arrowcave to function within the 13 compound." "Yay!" cheer Rory. "Arrowcave?" My younger self exclaim
Suddenly alarms went off as Boggs pull up on the computer with peacekeepers coming and they are 75km away. Then Felicity announce she increase security because the Capitol are trying to hack into 13's system. "Willow, you and Beetee continue to work with Felicity on that issue. Meanwhile Arsenal and Speedy on me. Coin don't waste your troops and resources, leave these fools to us." "Are you sure you don't need a hand?" ask Gale. I put my hood on, "Trust me, me Gale they don't know who they are dealing with. Besides there's a reason my codename is Inferno." With that Rory, JR, and I leave 13 compound to battle the incoming peacekeeper.
Katniss POV
I am just appalled to my future self. It's like no holds bar with her. She unapologetically threaten Coin publically and almost dare the soldiers to hit her. Finnick and I saw her fight in 8 and we can tell she isn't one to fool around with. The rebels better recognize that quickly. I don't wish to become her especially after learning she's assassin. Obviously Finnick and Haymitch know a little more and I am not too surprise. They have bad habit of keeping things from me which is why Peeta and I are in this predicament. Speaking of Peeta, it's reveal that he will be my husband for real since my future self married him. I wonder if they had children? I know Peeta would want them and after seeing him with the orphans and Prim, he'll make a excellent father. As for me, I question my ability of being a mother. Granted I raised Prim but she's my sister and in the world we live in; no innocent children deserve any of this horror. Overall I do not like Katniss Mellark! From that point, I made a personal vow to never become anything like her.
"Sweetheart you need to clean your head and stop judging her. Your future self has been through more hell than all of us victors put together. She hasn't told me everything but her eyes, the scar, body language, and her demeanor is telling." informs Haymitch as I'm no longer in my thoughts. "Haymitch, I am not judging her but do you see how dangerous she is?" I remark "Yeah like her whole aura when she threaten us speaks death. For once I am actually afraid of Catnip. Well the future one at least." said Gale, jokingly "I know she freaks me out too but she's still the same sweetheart just with some new touches. Trust me, you lot better treat her as she is because she ain't the same person we expect her be and it's very obvious." adds Haymitch, laughing. I sigh and look at the screen watching the peacekeepers getting closer. "Katniss, don't hate her but be sincere and understanding. Remember she is you! That Green Arrow assassin is who you could become if things do not go alright and she and the rest desire to fix that which is why they are here. I bet many of us are dead in her world. So imagine coming back 20 years being surrounded by people who were dead by now alive and your home untainted with years of horror she and the others experience." implies Finnick
Before I can respond we look up to the screen and see the peacekeepers trapped in a whirlwind. Soon that wind passes away as the peacekeepers look desponded and realize they are about to be attack. Quickly our 3 future warriors stand in front of them. My future self in the green hooded clad with green mask known as Green Arrow. There's Future Rory in the red clad with a hat and red mask known as Arsenal. The last one is JR in red clad with yellow hat, boots, and gloves. "There you go folks the formation of heroic trio: Green Arrow, Arsenal, and Speedy. Those peacekeeper are in for the embarrassment of this time." comments Willow. Then I recognize one of the peacekeepers leading the army. It's Commander Thread, the same man who whipped Gale, who put 12 under steep watch, and tried to get me in trouble if my family, Peeta, and Haymitch didn't cover for me.
Thread steps in front of the army and looks at the trio, "I recognize you 3. You have been a pest to us and the capitol. I doubt you are residents of the district since there's no one like you. So why help them? What is it to you?" "No one should live under tyranny and that's what Snow and the Capitol are. Most of you peacekeepers of 2 are too blind to see the truth. Whatever offer you're trying to attempt to make with us we are not interested Thread." Green Arrow reply. Thread is shock as she continues, "We are giving you a chance to turn around away from 13 and bring peace to Panem. Stop Snow and the Capitol and bring a democratic reunion of Panem as a whole." Thread and the peacekeepers just laugh and mock her offer. "What's so funny? Master is offering you guys a chance to fight back and some kind of peace." said Speedy. One of the peacekeepers speaks, "Well boy, your master here doesn't comprehend the definition of structure. Everyone has a place and all of us was following through until Katniss Everdeen enter the scene. Destroy the arena philosophy not once but twice, made a fool of the structure, and now weaken Panem through this civil war. However everyone has a weakness including the Mockingjay, I wonder if she has the galls to kill her lover who's now assassin to the Capitol with only one goal and should he succeeds then the death of the troubling star-crossed lovers is at a hand." So that's why they hijacked Peeta, and Snow knew I wouldn't kill him but that won't stop 13 from doing it if he kills me. Not even Haymitch and all of 12 would be able to defend him. Then arrow pierce the peacekeeper's heart and not to my surprise it's my future self. "Then so be it your defeat is near. Arsenal and Speedy attack!"
The trio runs to the army, jumps into the trees, and split up. Arsenal shoots them from above and hit one vehicle sending it in flames. He lead some of the peacekeepers east. Speedy taunts them and throw explosives them blasting a few of them away. He leads a group west. Who impress me the most is Green Arrow. She glides through the trees and hits them every several minutes even when bullets fly she twirls away. She moves like leaf no the wind and blends into the woods. Her green suit makes her almost invisible. She and nature are one! If I had her skills my games would have been a lot easier and I wouldn't be as afraid of Snow and the Capitol. Probably more merciless because he dare threaten my family and friends. Thread alone decides to pursue her south.
The group following Arsenal lose sight of him. He yells from above with knife at hand."You boys surrender?" "Fuck you!" "Suit yourself and since I have better things to do today let's end this quick." Arsenal throws smoke flash and shoots arrow. As soon as the smoke clears the peacekeepers are knocked out and trap in a net.
"Now that's how you capture enemy good job bro." said Gale "I think we should heed Green Arrow's word madam President, they are not the average task force and they are on our side." Boggs suggests. Coin rubs her head looking stress and I am thankful. I don't trust her and my future self puts her in her place. I recall fire of anger when she spoke to Coin like she really hates her. I wonder what happen between them in her time.
"The adventure isn't over yet. Good job Rory. JR how are you and please don't be a idiot." said Willow "I wouldn't be consistent if I wasn't. These peacekeepers are no joke!." Then Willow sighs and looks at the perimeter. Her eyes open, "Speedy there's a river 5km to your left." "Sweet!" Speedy is very fast runner. A kind of speedster I never seen. He does as Willow suggests. Quickly he dashes through the river without sinking. Either the water is shallow or he is another case of mystery.
Speedy release a trident from his capsule and speaks to peacekeepers before they cross. "I suggest you surrender because there's no path of victory for you. What you have been doing is darn wrong. You claim to hate Katniss Everdeen but she's leading nation to a path of salvation from tyrant control and oppression to time of unity and tranquility. Therefore cease this madness, the rebels may spare you, or better yet if I can't beat them join them!" The peacekeepers were not please and move into the river to attack him. "Suit yourself!" Speedy strike the trident into the water and the peacekeepers were elected. His attack reminds me of Beetee in how he won his games.
"They are not fried but close to injury and unconsciousness. Katniss, how are you on your end?" ask Speedy "Waiting for Thread. I want you and Arsenal here in 25mins." said Green Arrow "Alright but remember rule #1" Speedy reminds her
"These folks are very dangerous!" yells Plutarch "Our life wasn't color and roses dear gamemaker. You should take us seriously. Regardless what you think remember we are on your side." said Willow "How will you and the others benefit the rebellion?" asked Coin "Don't worry about it. We are with you the rebels right? Why do you question us so much Alma? The Katniss of my time doesn't have the same amount of patience and understanding. She will not be a tool for your speaking of Katniss, here's her turn." Willow replied
Then Thread appears very angry and ready to kill. "Well aren't you something? Interesting talents you have but I am aware of what your pals did to my troops." "Then surrender of mercy should be acquire from you. If you have watched me from your camera then you should realize the likelihood of victory is second to none." reply Green Arrow "Do not make me laugh. Once I eliminate you, I will call backup invade 13, breakdown the rebels base, and kill the Mockingjay. I should have took her down in 12 when I had the chance." "Pity you didn't however you're going to regret your choice. I promise you peacekeepers of the Capitol will not lift a hair on Katniss' head. You were given a chance Thread but now..."
Green Arrow flares arrows to Thread as he quickly dodge them until he pull his knife to strike Arrow. She knocks the knife out of his hand. The two fight hand-to-hand combat for 10 minutes. My future self is fast and her moves are light but lethal. Reminds me of the careers but on whole another level. Realizing his trouble Thread gets his gun and shoots her. Then unmistakably the most amazing thing happen that I question my future self's ability. She grabs the bullet and turns it to Thread. Instead of reflecting it back to him, she sends it to the tree. Thread was clearly frighten but he continues to slash out her. Having enough Arrow kicks him hard then use arrow to tie him to a tree. Restraint to the tree, Thread looks up with bow and arrow to his face.
"Commander Thread, you have failed this nation! You will relent from anymore activity in revolt. No longer will anyone be harm by your hand." announce Green Arrow "Then kill me!" remark Thread "No I am not going to kill you. That would be mercy, instead Commander you will help me send a message to President Snow."
I hope you all enjoy this chapter. It might be shorter than most but I decided to cut it off here so I can move onward to the next chapter. So now you can see the clear picture difference between Future and Present Katniss. I know some of you wanted to see more of the other characters and scene but Future Katniss needed spotlight and her own chapter-focus to explain her better in one go! The memory loss of Prim is significant because she's the reason why Katniss went through so much in the books. Her life would have been different if she never volunteer or was reaped for the Hunger Games. I think after Prim died Peeta became her new purpose in life. So to take them both out what does she truly have left really? A dystopian future post-war Panem give Katniss a new meaning and reason to keep living.
You have notice the DC reference I have been using here. I was so focus on Katniss and Rory that I forgot about Finnick Jr. He's only Speedy for now but will have a new name change since you also see the Flash reference here too with him.
I will note here that Future Katniss is my favorite. She's the badass vision we have of Katniss in the series. Only now she expanded her skills into what she is. Expect to see her more toe-to-toe with Coin and the rest of 13 a lot. She will be doing what she believe she should have done during the rebellion. I will try not to have her overshadow Present Katniss.
So please leave your comments, ideas, and questions in the review section. Also I will start updating more often. Chapter 7 will be release in 2 weeks since I have 3 exams coming up this week.
