Reborn into the Hunger Games ( Finnick Odair x Male oc)

Chapter 41: District 13

Chapter 41: District 13

Rudy POV

After taking off in the hovercraft, we headed towards district 13. My dad was looking at me wanting to know what was going on. He wanted me to explain things to him along with my mother and brother. So, I went on to explain things to them in a somewhat vague way.

“I don’t know all the facts, but I think there’s about to be a civil war or an uprising against the capitol. It all came into reality after the ending of the 74th hunger games. The two idiots angered president snow and ignited a fire in the people, which brought unrest in various districts,” I said. 

“So, why move us specifically?,” asked Leon.

“It is probably Finnick’s doing, but I am not totally sure. When they came to the door the people said that Finnick and Haymitch had sent them to get us out of district 4,” i said.

“That boy had gotten himself into something big. Bigger than all of us in which having his loved ones out in the open could have devastating consequences,” said my dad.

“If I’m going off on my gut and knowing Finnick; then yes. He probably made a deal with someone to get us out so he could do something for the other party of the deal that he made. There’s about to be a large amount of bloodshed that will bring a new era of peace for Panem,” I said.

“I have to agree that boy, he won’t do anything for free or could cause his family to be in danger. We just need to gather more information when we arrive at our destination,” said my dad.

“I bet we will get that information pretty soon,” said Leon as he pointed out the window of the hovercraft. Throughout the conversation my mom was listening in while she cradled Caspian in her arm. 

The conversation came to an end and things got quiet, while we all were in our own thoughts. I knew all this was going to happen, but it is nothing like I will ever expect it to be. I know that Finnick would be making a deal, but I just did not know if it would work. I guessed, I was proven wrong. I am just happy that the people kept to their end of the bargain so Finnick can do his part. 

Life and history is in the making in front of my own eyes. I’m not totally sure I want to fight in the upcoming trials and war. I have Capian to take care of and think about. Also,I just want to see Finnick soon.

However, I know I won’t be seeing him for a long while. He still needs to be extracted from the arena and make a clean getaway from the capitol.

During our flight at some point, my mom handed Leon my little boy to hold while he slept. My dad held my mom in his arms, while I sat in silence thinking in my own head.

The flight took us over an hour to arrive at our destination. 

“Look up folk, we are approaching district 13 right about now,” said the pilot of the hovercraft. We all took a look and saw a gray dull building that led underground where every citizen in district 13 lived. 

The hovercraft landed roughly onto the runway. Once firmly on the ground, the doors of the hovercraft open up to let everyone off the plane. The pilots and other passengers escorted us off the plane with them. Once out of the plane, I saw Haymitch  and other people waiting for us in the distance. I am guessing Haymitch came here ahead of time and before Katniss and Finnick. 

“Haymitch!,” I yelled out to him. 

Haymitch turned around from the person he was talking to and went on ahead to nod his head at me. He began to walk towards my family and I. Once he got close and before he could say anything I decided to say something and trying my best to act like I don’t know what is going on.

“What’s going on, Haymitch?,” I said.

“Do you want the short version or the long version?,” said Haymitch looking at me with understanding in wanting to know what’s going on around me.

“Short with important key notes,” I said. Haymitch went on to explain what district 13 was. How district 13 survived for so long, and how they have a treaty with the capitol due to their nuclear weapons. Then he went on to explain that a rebellion will be occurring against the capitol. He also mentions meeting up with past victor that participated in the 75th hunger game and made plans with them to complete  a mission for him.

“So, Finnick agreed with your plans then? How do you know where to pick up my family and I?,” I asked. 

“Yes, Finnick agreed only if we got his family out of the sight of president Snow and into safety,” said Haymitch.

“That’s good. However, you did not tell me why you needed the other tribute's help,” I said.

He said Katniss is the figure head or the mascot of the rebellion. Also, he said that they made agreements and dealt with tributes if they helped protect Katniss and Peeta; and that’s how we got here where we are at now. 

They all had plans to get them out of the arena along with the remaining alive tributes that helped. I was relieved when Haymitch said so even though I knew he would make it out of the arena. 

“They should be out of the arena already. So, when will Finnick and the others be here,” I asked.

“They should be here by tomorrow morning at the latest. I will let you know as soon as possible when he does arrive here,” said Haymitch.

“Thank you, Haymitch, for everything that you did for us,” I said to him. Haymithch went on to nod his head at me and said his good-bye as he walked away. 

After my short talk with Haymitch and getting information that I wanted. I went back to explain everything I heard from Haymitch to my family. They were shocked at the information, but they were happy to be here thanks to Haymitch and Finnick. My parents and Leon were ready to support the cause in any way possible, but not participate themselves. I guess, we have the same line of thinking between us all. 

After I got done explaining things to my family. We were escorted by citizens’ of district 13 to our quarters and where we will be staying for the rest of our time here. We were also given clothes to wear here in district 13. The clothes were ugly and plain. They were boring and gray.

We went into our rooms to change and met back up with our escort. We were shown around everywhere underground that district 13 had to offer before we headed back to our quarters.

Once back, I headed to my room with Caspian in my arms. I laid him down in bed and watched over him while he slept. It was night time recently and all I could think about was Finnick. I wanted him by my side and to be held in his arms. I missed the feeling of his hands on me, his lip,and hearing his voice everyday. I couldn’t sleep at all when all I could do was think of him and wait for him. I know Finnick is going to come back in some bad shape, but I was prepared for that even though it will break my heart to see him that way. I just miss him so much. I went on to stay up all night long while looking after Caspian as he slept peacefully. 

Caspian was sleeping with his shark plushie that Finnick got him. It was so cute watching him hold it tightly as he slept. I know my little shark missed his Daddy as well. 

While watching Caspian, I also thought that Caspian and Finnick are my motivation to live alongside my family. I might sound selfish right now, but I would rather be safe and sound with all my family than fight a war and possibly die because of it. I will help in whatever I can, but I will not be putting my life on the line when I have a son to raise. Hope, that Finnick would think the same way as me. 

I may want to help out on missions, but I do have limits in what I want to do. Those limits are that I have to know I will be returning back alive for my little Caspian sake. So, If I have to sit out on things I will. If I have to force Finnick to do the same, I will because our boy is our first priority no matter what or who. I just have to make that statement clear when I get the chance to talk to Finnick alon and once again.