Revenant | narnia + hunger games

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The office of President Snow had a gloomy vibe, the walls were a dark blue, almost appearing black in contrast to the white sheer curtains and a single white rose that was placed in a glass vase on his desk. Enne and Nia had received a letter from the president inviting them to what he called "an informal meeting." The girls were tempted to just throw the letter away but they decided that probably wouldn't be the right move.
"This is so eerie" Enne whispered as they took a seat on the black velvet chairs, "Why isn't he here yet?"
"I don't know but if he doesn't come soon I'm gunna start putting things in my pockets" Nia whispered back eyeing the tiny gold lion paperweight on the desk.
Just as Enne opened her mouth to say something, the door opened and the President entered.
"Ladies," he greeted surprisingly warmly, "it's good to finally meet you."
Enne shuffled uncomfortably, "The Pleasure is ours" she replied and gave a tight lipped smile.
Nia remained quiet, studying the man's face.
Snow looked at Nia's expression, "Well as it seems you are not in the mood for pleasantries, let's get right to it."
"What the gamemaker did was a mistake. Point blank period. And since his mistake cannot be rectified by simply having him.. dealt with.. it our burden to figure out a solution to this here problem."
Enne gave a slight nod and glanced at Nia, Nia kept her eyes on Snow with a cold expression.
"Uhm what do you propose?" Enne practically whispered.
"Now some people would suggest another game, done properly this time, with one winner. Obviously you two would be put back in-
Enne sucked in a breath as Nia gripped the seat.
"Luckily for you, I am not just "some people"" Enne relaxed in her chair slightly.
"My proposition to you, is that since I have done you a favour, it is only right to say that you girls are in my debt. So until I deem your debt paid, you will do what I say, when I say it. You will act how I want you to act and you will be the mascots of the capitals mercy towards the districts"
"And if we don't" Nia asked her expression filled with tamed rage
Snow raised his eyebrows, not expecting any pushback from the girls.
"Well if you don't obviously we will be..relocating, you and your friends and loved ones, pretty much anyone who remembers you, to somewhere where you can't stir up so much drama." He said, his tone conveying the underlying message. If we don't comply we die. It's like the worst Dr. Seuss novel out there. Nia thought to herself as she glared at him. Enne but the inside of her cheek and got up reluctantly shaking his hand. As Enne made her way to the door and Nia stood up to follow Snow started to speak again,
"Nia, a word please."
"Oh for fucks sake" Nia muttered as Enne squeezed her arm reassuringly while giving her a concerned look. Nia nodded at Enne to go ahead and she walked back to the President.
"What do you want?" she couldn't help to spit out without masking her animosity
"I saw you, in the games-
"Yea no shit it was broadcasted live"
The president raised an eyebrow, Oof that may have been too far, I am testing my luck right now Nia thought as she cringed slightly at the expression on his face.
"Remember where you stand."
The girl nodded and looked down slightly.
"As I was saying I saw you in the arena. The way you fought and killed without remorse.. it's something to be admired really."
Nia felt the pit of guilt grow in her stomach.
"We could use someone like that in our military. I could use your cold killer instincts on the field, such a skill and talent should not be wasted"
Nia swallowed hard, fuck.
"I have a proposition that I think you'll like"
I doubt that you balding old-ass white fucking cunt-
"You can carry out a few militant duties for me, while Enne can do the social stuff, maintain the image and whatnot. That way you can ensure she will be kept safe and sound and you can fulfil the bloodlust I know you're trying to hide"
That's not true. I don't enjoy it. But if it's a way to keep Enne safe, Fuck it
Reluctantly she nodded got up and shook his had.

-
"What did he tell you?" Enne asked worriedly as they entered the Pevensie household, away from anyone that could be listening.
"I just have to do some military stuff I guess" Nia shrugged, purposely leaving out the part where he said she'll have to carry out his personal missions. She had no idea what that could mean but she knew it couldn't be good. The Pevensie siblings say around them at the kitchen table as they recounted their meeting, technically they didn't sign the NDA yet so it was fine.
"Well that's not too bad right?" Lucy said after the victors had finished explaining.
"Yea Lu, we'll be fine" Nia smiled patting the younger girls head, "how about you go find me the perfect book to read to you for bedtime" Enne suggested to get her out of the room for a bit.
"So you're fucked?" Ed said as soon as Lucy was out of earshot
"Oh yea completely" Nia answered slumping down in her chair
"It'll be ok," Enne said making some tea, "we will be ok"
Nia looked at her friend, Enne was trying to hide her worry but she wasn't buying it. "Yea, we'll be ok" Nia smiled and placed a hand on Enne's arm.
"It's kinda like acting," Susan offered weakly,
"Except for Nia's part" Ed chimed in
"Ed.." Susan sighed exasperated
Nia looked at Peter as the rest continued talking, she found he was already looking at her. Nia examined his face for a minute, his blue eyes filled with worry and sadness. She nodded towards the door, and the two got up and left.

-

"What's up?"
"What's up? Really Nia? What's up?"
"I'm just tryna see where your heads at" the girl said pulling him down to sit on the couch in the living room, "You didn't say a single word in that conversation, that's like the longest you haven't said anything stupid for"
Peter rolled his eyes, he looked at her again his eyes searching her face, "I'm worried, Nia. And I know you and Enne are too. You know how dangerous this is going to be, one wrong move and-
"Hey that's not something to worry about when have I ever been wrong?"
"Nia, I'm serious"
"I know" she replied looking down, When did we start holding hands? She examined their intertwined fingers as she placed another hand over his, "We'll be alright."