One-shots/Short Stories

Finnick Odair

His Fiancée
"Shocking news just came in, folks!" Caesar exclaimed. "Capitol's Darling, Finnick Odair, has just announced his engagement to a fellow lady in his District! Will it be enough motivation for him to win the Quarter Quells?"
"Oh look." Katniss said sarcastically. "Odair is copying us!"
"Hmm, not really." Haymitch shook his head, downing a drink. "He's genuine."
"Really?" Katniss didn't look convinced.
"Yeah! Look," he pointed to the screen again to see a footage of Finnick with his arms wrapped around a brunette, "she is a nobody. No one famous, or recognisable. . ."
"She's average." Peeta added. "Normal. Look at the two, they love each other." Finnick and the woman were staring at each other lovingly, Finnick placing a chaste kiss to her knuckles.
"You see, with this revealed, when at the games you can ally with him." Haymitch told them. "The Capitol will think you're pitying each other and all, and will want the games to cancel."
"Seriously?" Katniss demanded. "We need to team up with him?"
"He's very helpful, sweetheart -"
"We don't need help. He's probably just using her -"
"Sweetheart, I don't think you're listening. Finnick loves her." Haymitch said slowly as if talking to a small child. "You insult her, you try to kill her, and you will have a dangerous man set on you. You will suddenly find a foreign object sticking through your body." He relaxed in his seat, ignoring the look of shock on his tributes' faces. "Besides, I know Odair. Always rambles on about her. Trust me, he'll help."

***

"Want a sugar cube?" Finnick smirked, holding out the small vibe of sweetness.
"Shouldn't you be saying that to your fiancée?" Katniss said with a raised brow. Finnick chuckled in response, eating the cube instead.
"Believe it or not, we met like how I just met you. Asking if she wanted a sugar cube."
"Did she say yes?"
"Nope," he leaned against the horse casually, "told me to flirt with someone else. She's fiesty, one of the things that I love about her."
"Right. You love her." Katniss still couldn't help but think it was all a hoax to her. It wouldn't surprise her if it wasn't real.
"Got a problem with that?" Finnick raised a challenging brow at her. "What, you think I'm doing this just to save my ass?"
"I don't know. Are you?"
"I know you are."
"That doesn't answer my question."
"It doesn't, I know." he shrugged. "Guess you'll just have to find out in the future."
"Oh, I'm betting on it."
"May the odds be ever in your favour, Katniss Everdeen." Finnick said to her with a mocking smile, leaving.

***

"Finnick!" They heard someone scream. "Finnick!"
"Gwen!" Finnick realised. "GWEN!"
"Finnick, it's not real -" Katniss tried to tell him. "Finnick -"
"GWEN! WHERE ARE YOU!"
"FINNICK!"
"Finnick, it's not real! It's just Jabberjays!" Katniss told him.
"Jabberjays copy, Katniss!" he exclaimed. "How do you think they got those voices?"
Oh no, she thought. "We gotta get out of here."
They ran back to the beach, seeing the others standing at a distance, hand held out as if telling them to stop. They didn't listen, only to crash against the forcefield. Katniss yelled at Peeta for help, Finnick using all his might to destroy the shield with his trident. But it wasn't working. The screams of his lover rang clearly in his ears.

"Finnick, help me!"
"Why won't you save me!"
"Finnick!"
"FINNICK!"

"GWEN!" Finnick screamed, the birds getting to him. "GWEN!"

***

"Who's Gwen?" Katniss asked Johanna. Johanna stared at her as if she was stupid.
"Haven't you seen it?" she asked her. "Caesar announced it himself. Gwen's his fiancée."
"Really?" Katniss flicked her gaze over to the Finnick, who was sitting in the water. "They're actually together?"
"Why is that so hard to believe?" Johanna frowned at her. "You can see it clearly that they love each other. Hence, the Jabberjays."
"I thought. . ." Katniss started.
"You thought it was fake? That he lured some random woman to be his fiancée in an attempt to cancel the games?" Johanna snapped. "Just because you got your happy ending with Peeta, doesn't mean we can't have it. Goodness, Finnick needs one after all the crap Snow got him into."

***

"Finnick. . ." Katniss watched him stare into space, while his hands were occupied with some rope. "Finnick, I'm sorry about Gwen. . ."
"So now you believe me." he chuckled humourlessly. "In order for you to believe me, you needed to see me at my weakest. Like now. Pathetic."
"I didn't mean. . ."
"Yeah, yeah, you didn't mean it that way. Blah, blah, blah." His hold on the rope tightened. "I wish she was dead. I wish they were dead. I wish we were all dead. It would make life easy for us all."
"We will get them back." Katniss promised.
"Yeah, but at what cost?" Finnick created a small noose that wouldn't be able to wrap around anyone's neck. "Katniss, she's pregnant."

***

"GWEN!"
"FINNICK!"
The two reunited, sobs wracking through their bodies. "You're okay, you're okay!" he croaked out through his cries. "Th-The baby. . ."
"I'm sorry!" Gwen wailed. "I lost it. H-He got r-rid of it!"
Their tears became tears of sadness, the both of them holding each other for comfort. People around gave them pity looks, especially Katniss, Gale, and Haymitch. Johanna, who was nearby, gave them a sad apology. "I tried to stop them!" Johanna choked out. "I tried to give myself to them instead of her -"
"It's okay, Jo." Finnick whispered, giving the woman a weak smile. "There's always next time. Thank you for trying to protect my fiancée, though."
"Anything for you, Finnick." She nodded to the still distraught woman. "Take her to wherever you're staying in. She needs you."
"I need her as well." Finnick agreed. Walking past the others, he sent them a small nod before carrying his lover away.
"Are they going to be okay?" Katniss asked them, feeling horrible for doubting their love.
"They have each other now," Haymitch mumbled, "they'll be better. Come on, why don't we see Peeta, yeah?"
And they did get better. They got married, and during their small honeymoon, they created another child. And then the Capitol was defeated, and Finnick and Gwen Odair finally got what they wanted: freedom, and happiness.

The End