After mockingjay

Chapter 25

KATNISS POV

Well, I guess I'm not entirely shocked. I mean, I had to know that they were going to send me away from District 12. Away from everyone. Away from Peeta, who may I remind you, won't answer the phone. I guess I could just sit in this room until the train stops, jump out the window, and wait for the next train to District 12. It could work, as long as they don't find me first. They don't know where I am. For all they know, I'm off the train and already back home. But, something tells me they know I'm still on the train with them. I peak out the window and see the Capitol is in view. I can feel the train slowing down too. Maybe if I'm lucky I can just walk off the train unnoticed! Ha, that would be great.

I stare out the window. There are absolutely no trees here. The only green you see is on Capitol citizens and on buildings. And let me tell you, those are no normal shade of green. The buildings stand tall, like skyscrapers. They each are there own unique color. No building is the same. You may see many green ones, but none of them will be the same shade. All the colors vary. There's the brightest shade of green that almost blinds you, to the darkest shade of blue, that it looks almost like a shadow. I would tell you it was amazing, but it's just not me. I would much rather see all the beautiful scenery in the woods then see the weird creations the Capitol citizens have built. I feel the train stop and I can hear all the people passing the room I'm in to exit the train. Okay, so should I casually stroll out or should I climb through the window?

I look at the window and decide against that idea. I mean, I doubt I could squeeze through that extremely tiny space. I open the door and start walking. I've never been one for big crowds, so imagine my reaction when there are hundreds of people trying to make there way off the train. They have no decency to wait and be patient. Like get a grip people, shoving is just going to make everyone slower. I'm positive they are all going to exit the train. Unless you're dying or having a baby, have some patience. I finally get off the train and stand there looking around. I find the ticket purchasing area and start walking towards that way. That was kind of easy, getting off that train. A little too easy. I keep my out for anything out of the ordinary when I realize I'm in the Capitol.

Everything is out of the ordinary. I decide to look out for suspicious activity. I mean, if I see some person who's watching my every movement intently, I'm obviously going to avoid them. I watch my surroundings cautiously as I walk up to purchase my ticket. "How may I help you?" The lady at the desk asks. She seems to be in her early 30's. You can tell she's a very happy, cheery person. By the way she dresses and the way her smile doesn't seem false. "Umm, I'd like a ticket to the next train to District 12." I say quietly. I mean, I'm glad she's a happy person and all, but I'm not used to a chirpy personality. "Alrighty, here you go! Have a nice day!" She says while smiling ear to ear. Maybe I would be that happy too if I hadn't experienced what I had. "You too." I say while giving her a little smile.

I quickly grab my ticket and sit down on a bench. I look at the ticket and realize its 5 hours until the next train comes. I lay down on the bench and let my thoughts wonder. I wonder what everyone back in 12 are doing. I wonder what Gale and his 'buddies' are doing. I wonder what Snow's doing. I wonder what Buttercup is doing. Wait. Wondering off a little too much, aren't we now? I believe so. I miss everyone. I have everyone worry about me and risk their lives for me, when I start to wonder what life would be like, if they didn't have to. I don't put much thought into that because my eye lids start to droop. Soon enough, I'm asleep.

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I'm awoken by someone shaking me gently. I open my eyes and they fall on a stranger. "Umm, ma'am, your train is about to leave." The stranger says. I look at the time and realize he's right. I think him quickly, and run onto the train. I go into a room and grab the phone. I dial Peeta's number and after two rings, the phone answers. "Hello?" My mother's worried voice comes through the phone. My mother was worried? That's some news. "Hi mother, it's me, Katniss." I say into the phone. I sit down on the bed that's in the room and lay down with the phone to my ear. "Oh my goodness! Katniss! We have been worried sick! Especially Peeta! Oh my, you don't even want to know how broken down he is. He won't take a break." My mother rushes out.

"Can I talk to him?" I ask desperately. I just want him to tell me everything will be okay and that I'll be with him again soon. "He's not here right now." She responds sadly. Wait. Then where is he? "What do you mean? Where is he then?" I ask. I hope he didn't just decide to look for me in the Capitol. That would be awful. He'd be walking into a death trap. "He's currently at Haymitch's house. Haymitch is trying to calm him down. He's just so upset. And Haymitch isn't doing too well himself. I think they might be throwing a pity party for each other. I don't know. But, if you want to talk to him, call Haymitch." My mother informs me.

I didn't know I meant that much to them. I smile slightly, then tell my mother that I'm going to call Haymitch. We say goodbye and I hang up. I quickly dial Haymitch's number. It rings a couple times then someone answers. "Hi, you've reached Haymitch. I'm currently throwing a pity party, so call back another time." I know it's not his voicemail, so I speak up before he hangs up. "Oh, sounds fun. Can I join?" I say with an excited voice. "Katniss! Is that you?" He says with curiosity. I nod, then realize we're on the phone. Before I respond, I hear someone talk in the background. "Haymitch! For the last time, I said it isn't funny! You're just breaking my heart even more!" I recognize the voice as Peeta's.

"Yeah, it's me." I say with an emotionless tone. "Peeta! I'm serious! This chick sounds exactly like her!" Haymitch yells over to Peeta. "Haymitch! Stop it! You're not making this any easier! You said that the last 3 calls you've recieved, and they just turned out to be Hazel asking if you needed your laundry taken care of." Peeta says. His voice sounds just so, broken. "Listen boy, I'm not joking. Here, listen for yourself." I hear a noise, which I'm going to guess is Haymitch handing the phone to Peeta. "Hazel, for the last time, all his laundry is done. I'm trying to find Katniss and everytime you call, it gets my hopes up. A-" he starts to rant but I cut him off. "Umm, last time I did laundry, I turned all your underwear pink." I said while smiling. It was amazing to talk to him again.

"Holy crap, Haymitch. It really does sound like her." He whispers to Haymitch. "Is this some kind of sick joke? You sound exactly lik-" "Katniss Everdeen? Oh yeah, that's me." I hear him gasp and I hear Haymitch say "I told you so." in the background. "Katniss! Where are you? Are you safe? Did he hurt you? What happened? How are you talking to me? Is Snow there? Are you okay? Did you have any flashblacks?" He rushes out in a worried tone. I giggle. Woah. Me? Giggle? Oh my. "Okay umm, I'll try to answer those questions. On a train. Kind of. Ehhh not too bad. Gale. Escaped. No. Yes. No." I say.

"I'm heading to the train station now, so I'll be here when you get back. I love you with all my heart, don't forget that. I'll be waiting." He says. "I love you too." I reply. I put the phone down and start wandering around the train. I'm in an excellent mood! I mean, I escaped from my kidnappers and I'm going to see the love of my life! Of course I'm going to skip down the halls! I mean, who wouldn't! I skip around getting odd looks, but I don't care! I'm just so happy! I didn't have a care in the world. I wish it could've lasted longer than five minutes, because next thing I know, all I see is darkness.

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