Before Katniss Everdeen, before the liberation of the districts, two victors fell in love and uncovered a secret hidden deep within the Captiol.
[ Pre-Hunger Games Trilogy
Female oc x male oc
Stand alone
Cover by @crystallous ]
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DOVE PUSHED PASSED THE Peacekeepers, shoving them out of the way as she ran with tear-filled eyes towards her brother and sister. With wide arms, she scooped them into her chest and hugged them as tightly as she could. Both their small arms wrapped around her torso and waist, their young bodies shaking with sobs. "I'll fix this, I'll fix this..." She repeated over and over like a prayer to both herself and her siblings. But how could she? Deep down, she knew there was nothing she could do. Once your name was called, that was it.
Loud shouts and panicked voices echoed in the hall, voices all the siblings recognized as their parents. The doors open once again and they stormed in. Dove loosened her grip on Ivy and Heath so she could turn and look at them. Their eyes were red and puffy, clearly showing they had been crying, but they had wiped their tears before entering, most likely to bring their children some comfort. Ivy and Heath ran to their arms, still sobbing. "Dove..." Her father's deep voice was shaking. "What can we do?"
She stared at him, mouth agape. Her head shook slightly. "I...I don't know. I don't think we can do anything."
"There has to be something!" Her mother exploded. It was shocking. Her mother was a quiet and kind woman, but Dove guessed she had finally reached their breaking point. After these games, she would either have two children...or one.
Dove's mind drew nothing but blanks. She had no clever idea, no foundation for a plan. She just stood there watching as her parents embraced Ivy and Heath, shaking their heads as they too clearly tried to come up with some solution. It wasn't long before the Peacekeepers came to take their parents away. "My babies..." Their mother whispered. "Be good."
Ivy and Heath sniffled and nodded. Their father had no more words, he was simply too heartbroken. When they were gone, the Peacekeepers escorted Dove and her siblings to the train. She could see Sorrel waiting for them as they approached. She bowed to Ivy and Heath with a deep frown. "It's lovely to finally meet the two of you. Dove speaks very highly of you both."
Together, they both said a quiet 'thank you' but neither could look Sorrel in the eye. Dove place a hand on either of their shoulders and squeezed. "Come on, let's get you on the train. I'm sure you two are hungry."
"We get to eat?" Heath looked back at her, shocked at the idea.
Dove smiled sadly and nodded. But this news seemed to perk them both up a bit and they followed Sorrel onto the train. They all entered the dining car and Dove could see Dee sitting in a corner alone, drink in hand. Never had she seen the man drink alcohol before. And he didn't even greet them as they walked in. "Dee..." Sorrel grabbed his attention. "Come meet the tributes." She sat them down at a table covered in all kinds of Capitol confections.
He looked up, unable to meet anyone but Sorrel's eyes. "I..." His words stopped there. He broke down into tears, scrambling to get up and away from them all.
