Chapter 8

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Murmurs fly through the crowd as the peacekeepers collect Harry's body. President Snow sat up straighter. "See," he began, "no one defies the Capitol. This was getting scary. "PEACEKEEPERS, START TO WORK," he yelled for everyone to hear. Immediately, they start on building and construction of district 12. "What do we do about homes," Samantha asks, "where do we sleep." "Follow me,"Haley says, signaling us to follow. We are guided to a big place with bricks and stones. "How about here," she points. "Sounds great," says Niall. Niall come next to us and settle. My dad and my sister find us and talking. "So, were going to settle here," dad asks. We all nod. Sofia sits and stares into the stars. "Dad, this is Samantha, this is Haley, and this is Niall," I say pointing to them all. Sofia rolls her eyes at Niall. Dawn is settling, and it is time for bed. All the people who didn't find a shelter sleep on the ground. Parents protecting there kids from harm. Samantha rests her head on Niall's chest and drifts off. Haley takes a while before she can fall asleep. Sofia sleeps instantly. Dad listens to his phone and then sleeps. I lay on my back, thinking about the terrible future that lies ahead of me.

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