MOCKINGJAY - MK UNIVERSE (FINISHED)

ONE TRUE LOVES

The last days of training are harder. I am not eating enough for this amount of exercises and I am feeling sore because of pregnancy. It is rough, but I need to push forward!

Lewis was free from his cell, and he got back to his family. I hope it will be great for him, and for his recovery... I know he's taking some meds for anxiety, just in case something stressful happens and trigger something else.

For my surprise, he showed up on the last day of our training routines - Mehcad and I were in sync about the war strategies, so he asked me if everything was okay.
- Mehcad! Long time no see! - Lewis arrived with that armor with the dragon logo... He was so hot with it. Damn... His body changed, he was stronger than ever, but the outfit surprised me for good.
- Hey, Lewis... What's up bro? Feeling better?
- Yes, Mehcad. Karen gave me this amazing armor for the war.
- Are you going to the war? - Mehcad asked him and I was unaware of what was happening.
- Zoe brought me on the day I left the "prison" I was. She wanted me to protect Fer at the war that's coming...
- Are you sure about this, man? - Mehcad was questioning him, and he started to look odd.
- Mehcad. It's not the time for questions... - I said.
- I believe that I need to help Fernanda after everything I said and done. So, I am ready to try...
- Look, Lewis. I'm sorry, but I've been working on this strategy for weeks. I can't let you ruin everything and everyone's plans... - I don't understand why Mehcad is saying such things, but I don't wanna see Lewis suffering, nor giving the chance to see him possessed as he was when he arrived here.
- Mehcad, I understand that, but I am totally capable to do this. I didn't stand still there at the Capitol. I've been training harder and harder, trying out lots of new weapons and stuff...
- I believe he's right, Mehcad - I said - I appreciate your time here with us, but I prefer going with Lewis. He's been all along the Games with me, it would be unfair to him.
- I guess it's unfair for Simu too, right?

Mehcad, you son of a bitch.

- Who's Simu? - Lewis asked.
- He's a- Mehcad said out loud, cutting my words.
- It's her boyfriend!
- You... You are with someone else? - Lewis's eyes looked at me with sadness. Then, they started to cry and something was changing in him, again.
- Hey, Lewis. It's not true. I'm with no one!
- Tell me the truth - He said like he would kill me... And it scared me to death.
- You will not make her feel sad nor try to kill her again, Lewis - Mehcad said - see, I know her since she was a kid and I've never seen her suffering like she did after you said THOSE things on TV.
- IT WASN'T ME! - He got agressive and tried to punch Mehcad. For my luck, Max was arriving with Talisa, who quickly reached out for Lewis, holding him up.
- I don't know you well, but what you did was totally wrong, mein freund - Max was really pissed off. I believe he heard some of this conversation.
- What? Look, I saved her life in Capitol and you think I'm wrong to defend the Mockingjay from HIM?
- It's not up to you to decide! - Talisa screamed while she released Lewis... Who is calm now.
- Fine... I quit. I'm talking to Karen so she can give me another position in the warzone. If something happens with Fernanda, I'll kill you, Lewis. - Mehcad left the training room and everyone was scared with his behavior.
- What happened to him? - Max asked.
- I have no idea, but he ruined my day... Guys, Lewis and I will have to discuss the strategies... Mind if I leave with him? - I asked.
- You're almost ready for battle, Fer. I believe it's fair for you to have a break... - Max said.
- I agree. Soon enough we'll be with lots of people and we can get Lewis here as well. So, see you guys tomorrow?
- Sure. Thank you, guys. - I brought Lewis with me, who was confused and somehow disturbed. I need him well for this.

We stopped by my house, where no one but us would be at the moment. You know, mom's daycare job, Juju at uni and the dogs... I just might have sign my death, but I am ready to take this risk.
- Lewis. Are you feeling okay?
- I don't know. When I heard Mehcad saying those things, and saying about this boyfriend you're supposed to have... Something triggered inside. Something really bad.
- What? Look. I'm with a tranquilizer dart here. If you do something I'm not going to think twice...
- I... I understand. I don't know how long it's gonna take for this feeling go away. I know what I said.
- Do you regret all those things you said on TV?
- That's the point. It wasn't me... I was manipulated by Tagawa.
- Tell me, how connected you are with him?
- I have no idea...
- What the doctors said to me and your parents is that Tagawa was controlling you with chemical drugs and his blood. I believe you surpressed lots of things, but it's not like you got rid of it all...
- Huh, he's a soul stealer then.. that's what it looks like. But I will be me again, I just need to settle some things...
- Just letting you know I trust you...
- If I attack you again, go ahead and kill me. I can't handle to see you in despair... Nor suffering... I... - I could see the tears rolling on his face. It's hard to see him crying...
- Lewis, look at me... I need to say it. Mehcad wasn't lying when he said about a boyfriend. I've been seeing someone, it's true.
- No... Please, it's not true! - I... I believe I triggered him somehow. Got my dart in hands, scared of what he could do to me... But he just got on his knees and started to sob.
- I can't believe it... Tagawa destroyed my family! He took the most important part of it...
- Which is...
- You! It's been you all along! The reason I survived the arena, all the motivation was you. I always thought about you when I was feeling painful, or when they started to put me on some kind of rough training. See these scars? - He showed up a scar on his arm that made him bleed a lot, almost killing him - I almost died... But you kept me alive somehow. You are truly a Mockingjay...
- Lewis, I'm sorry...
- You know... Do you know how long I actually like you? We were younger. You were working on that bakery near my father's office in downtown. Where you said you...
- ...were raped. - I completed.
- Sorry. But yeah, when I was around 16 years old, dad used to go with me to buy groceries to Sam. And I remember you in sort of an asian tee, and a really nice skirt who didn't cover up much your legs and... Well... I believe I got attracted to you on that day.
- Wait... I remember that day. It was you who called me "ladybug"...? Because of my first tattoo... - I showed it to him again... Back in the day it was brand new, but now it is lacking some retouch.
- Yes! It was me...!
- I was 15... Yeah, you were the first one who noticed my tattoo. Not even my parents knew... - I smiled.
- See? I always looked up to you during the draws of the Games. But I only saw you again...
- ...When I volunteered?
- Exactly. You were so different. Yet, the same...
- But... You were always dating someone, right?
- I did... But your face were always on my mind.
- All those things you've been telling me are true? - I asked. Lewis never told me those things.
- Sure. Why would I lie to you?
- I don't know. What if Tagawa created a memory in your head?
- No... He didn't. I love you so much! I want you to trust me again.
- Hey. I trust in you. But I am with someone who also loves me... He has no one else left...
- You mean... Your boyfriend?
- Yes... Lewis, it's been some months, since you were in Capitol and got this mind control thing. But back in the day, I couldn't know. I was lost when Simu found me. See, he was with me on that ad we recorded on D12.
- I saw it... You were gorgeous in it!
- Thanks... Well, we started to see each other. He brought some of my strength back. He knows our friends, knows mom and Juju as well. I had to do it... I had to move on. - I said.
- I see... Hell no... not again... Fuck, I'm dizzy...
- Do I have to call someone's help? Let me know right away.
- Aaaaaaaaah... My head...
- What's going on?
- Fer! The dart! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!

He fainted. Please! Don't leave me, Lewis!

I had to check his vitality before I could do something. When he opened his eyes and they were like he was possessed again.

- Where's Simu?
- Lewis... It's not you who's there - He got up instantly and I had to step back... For my own safety.
- WHERE IS HE? - He screamed in an agressive way.
- I have no idea... Control yourself, Lewis! I know you can do it!
- HE WILL GET WHAT HE DESERVES... You are MINE!
- Simu, get in now! - I screamed, and he got inside my door, giving Lewis an arm lock. I used my dart on him, and he fell onto the floor.
- This guy is so strong, damn - Simu complained.

I shouldn't have envolved Simu into this, but I had no other choice.

- Look, I just knocked a Hunger Games winner here. I need a prize... - Simu always saying a joke.
- Thank you for aiding me. You understand how important is for me to get in touch with Lewis again, right?
- I know. I am doing this for love... Because I love you and I'd never do no harm even if I was doped or something like that...
- Simu... - He sat down next to me, while I was crying all my tears again - See, why everyone who I love has to deal with lots of shit like this?
- Honey... It's not your fault. It's Tagawa! He wants to destroy you from inside. And I will not let him win... Even if I have to sacrifice my relationship.
- Simu! No... I love you too. You were with me all this way, lending me your jokes, your lullabies to sleep with your beautiful voice, your dancing skills during the events we had here on D13... And of course... - I kissed him. I wanted to give him love for what he did, saving my ass for a moment. And he didn't hold back.
- I wish I could stay here, Fer. But you need to get some rest... - Simu was holding my face, like it was something precious to him.
- Don't give up on me... Please...
- I will not. But you will have to make a choice, right? Lewis is back. He's Sophia's dad. And he will need your assistance for a long time.
- Remember you said I'm the only family you have? I will not leave you.
- I... I guess Lewis is waking up...

Lewis was awake... And I was like, between them both now.

- What happened?
- You went berzerk... I had to ask for help. - I answered.
- Nice to meet you... I'm Simu Liu. Don't kill me, please...
- I won't. But thanks for holding me... You just saved her life.
- Lewis... You need to get some rest... Okay? - I said.
- Yes. I'm going home... And spend some time with my parents and my niece. Simu, take care of her okay?
- I will - he replied.
- See you tomorrow... - And he left my apartment. Wow. What just happened is... Part of a huge problem that I need to deal with.