Monster (Finnick Odair x Reader)

Are You Sore? Hungry? Thirsty? Tired?

**ARIA'S POV**

I woke up in a stark white room with bright fluorescent lights. 

I was lying on a wall mounted cot. 

I tried to move but was completely sore. 

My head had a bandage on it was well as my arm.

I was alone in the room.

I felt a jolt and realized I was on a hovercraft.

"Hello?" I called out quietly. I tried standing but my legs gave way and I collapsed back onto the bed. "Finnick?" I called out.

What the hell? Why in the world was I calling out for Finnick?

But no less than a minute later, Finnick rushed in. "Aria!" He exclaimed, coming and wrapping me in a tight hug. I hesitated but eventually hugged back. "How are you feeling? Are you sore? Hungry? Thirsty? Tired?"

I was overwhelmed at his questions, holding my head as a headache came on.

"Sorry.." He said quietly.

I shook my head, "It's ok."

He sat down next to me, holding my free hand, "Does anything hurt?"

I shrugged, "Not more than I think it should." He smiled softly. "Where's everyone else?"

"Beetee's in a separate room. Katniss is... being a bit difficult. Haymitch and Plutarch are dealing with her."

"Plutarch? I thought he was a Gamemaker."

"He was.. but he decided to help the rebellion. Got sick of Snow or something."

"Rebellion.." I repeated quietly.

He nodded, "You alright?"

"What about the others? Peeta, Johanna? And what about Brutus and Enobaria? Did we kill them?"

Finnick hesitated, "Brutus died. Peeta and Johanna are with Enobaria... at the Capitol."

My eyes shot up to meet his, "The Capitol?"

Finnick sighed, "Remember when I cut the tracker out of your arm last second? Well Johanna, Enobaria and Peeta didn't get that. Capitol got to them before we could."

The hovercraft slowly started to land, "Who's we?"

Finnick hesitated, gesturing out the window, "District 13."

My eyes widened, then narrowed, "That's just a myth.."

He shook his head, "It's real alright. Haymitch and Plutarch explained everything."

I stood up and looked out the window. Some panels in the ground were opening and the hovercraft landed inside. Underground.

"It's underground?" 

"Panem cleared everything above ground. Had to figure out how to stay safe."

I swallowed and nodded slowly, trying to process everything.

"So... Peeta and Johanna are gone.. we're in District 13 now... there's a rebellion starting... and- and-" 

Finnick nodded, "And that's about it."

I sighed, exasperated. "That's a lot."

Finnick stood up and grabbed my hand, "C'mon sugar cube, time to see what awaits us."

It wasn't much though. We were forced into rooms inside the compound, separated.

I screamed, banging against the wall for Finnick. "Finnick!" I screamed, my throat raw.

A doctor rushed in and grabbed my arm but I slashed at him. He quickly injected me with what I could only assume was a sedative and my body slowly collapsed.

I woke up later, Finnick asleep in an armchair beside me.

"Finnick?" I croaked.

His eyes shot open and his rushed over to me, grabbing my hand, "Hi- hi.." He said rushed as if it'd been forever since we'd seen each other.

"How long have I been asleep?" 

"Only about a day."

"A day?!" I bolted upwards.

Finnick carefully placed a hand on my shoulder and guided me back, "It's ok sweets, it's alright." 

I relaxed but only slightly, "So what's going on?"

He hesitated, seemingly unsure if he should tell me, but gave in. He told me everything. The rebellion, Coin, and everything.

We sat for around an hour, talking, when someone in a military style uniform came in.

"President Coin has requested both your presence." 

Finnick slowly stood and helped me stand as well.

The man guided us to the elevator and the ride was quiet and tedious.

When we made it there, we left the elevator and walked down a long hall, eventually entering a large office. The man stood at the doorway.

Beetee was there in a wheelchair, at a long lit up table. 

Coin sat at the end but stood when she saw us hand in hand.

"Ah- our other rescues. Sit, sit." She sat back down and we sat near her. She looked to me, "I assume Mr. Odair explained the majority?"

I nodded, "Yeah."

"Good. There is... a few more details. As you know.." She started rambling and I mostly tuned her out. Her voice becoming a low buzz until she said, "And we want your help on the field. Fighting."

Finnicks hand tightened around mine, "Can you elaborate?"

She nodded, "Well... when Katniss shot the forcefield... she electrified the nation. Riots and uprisings began left and right. We believe with this energy, we can overthrow the Capitol. Make Panem great again."

I raised an eyebrow, "And what does this have to do with us?"

"You two were some of the fiercest fighters we'd seen in the arena.. and it has been offered that you two come to help in the fields. Fight alongside Miss Everdeen."

"What about Peeta?" I asked, concerned.

"I appreciate your concern Miss Triank. We are already working on plans to retrieve Mr. Mellark and Miss Mason. But our main concern is to help Katniss get the message out there. She is our mockingjay," I recognized the reference from her dress during the interviews, "and needs protection."

Finnicks gaze hardened, "No. No way." 

I turned to look at him, "What?"

"I am not letting you go out there and get yourself killed Aria."

I stood up and looked down at him, "That's not really your choice to make." 

He stood up, now looking down at me since he was somewhat taller, "I don't want you getting hurt."

"And I-" But Coin cut me off.

"How about this. I'll give you two a week to decide. Come to me on Friday with a decision. But just so you know, we are all really hoping you'll help."

I pushed my chair back and stormed out of the room. I ran to the elevator but Finnick slipped in before the doors closed. 

"What makes you think you can just make that choice for me?!" I shouted at him.

"You don't know how dangerous it is out there! I saw it, it's death and destruction constantly. You'd die in a nanosecond."

"So what if I die?! I'm fighting for what I think is right!" 

"I can't have you die on me!" Finnick yelled.

"And why's that?! Because I allied with you?! Because I saved your life once?! None of that is a worthy reason Finnick!"

"Because I love you!"