As The Willow Tree Falls

The Willow Tree

Peeta came running back to Katniss and Willow, with Rye close behind him. "I see he has your speed and agility," Peeta said to Katniss. "Well his father also was quite agile I wouldn't say fast, though," Katniss replied jokingly. "Hey" Peeta Playfully kissed her on the cheek. They both laughed and smiled at each other. "Come on let's eat this amazing picnic if I do say so myself," He joked. Katniss replied, "Oh how modest you are." They Laughed again and started to eat. After feeding Willow Katniss cradled her to sleep and laid her on the soft grass. "There we go darling," she said, "Sleep tight. Now Rye how about we leave daddy to rest for a bit and play with mummy, huh?" "Ummm ok let's go!" "Ok! ROAR! I AM A MIGHTY DRAGON!" Katniss played. " Ahhhhh!" Rye screamed as he ran away.

The baby started to cry so Peeta picked her up. "Shhhhh. Oh did you have another nightmare? Your mother has nightmares and when she does I put my arms around her until she falls asleep again and now I will do the same for you little Willow. But I'm going to read you a story whilst you sleep," Peeta continued as Willow closed her eyes, "Once upon a time there was a beautiful young princess called Willow and she wore the most beautiful willow dress specially made to match her name. Willow was soon to be Queen and she was a little frightened but all the villagers knew she would be a lovely leader because she had a strong heart and mind. She would always make the right decisions even if they're really hard ones. However one night the crown that she was to wear on her coronation was stolen but the thief left no trace that he was there so they all were very confused," The baby started to sniffle so Peeta lightened up the story a bit, "Even though it was stolen and her coronation was tomorrow Willow was noble and told everyone to calm down she would just wear one of her other tiaras. She said I know it's not a crown but I don't want people to get hurt. Willow walked out of the room and started to search for the prettiest tiara. Willow was so into her search she didn't even notice that everyone had walked into her room. Willow her mother called gently. Yes mother she answered not noticing that she was holding something behind her. we have a surprise for yo- ."

Peeta was cut off by Haymitch calling Katniss over. "What is it Haymitch," Katniss asked out of breath from all the running around. Haymitch replied "We have a problem, kids you might not want to listen to this."