Embers

Chapter 13

Chapter 13

“ Taylor how did you escape”, as I’m helping her into the house. “ When Snow, Coin, and Paylor turned their backs I ran as fast I could. I tried to grab Peeta but I didn’t have time.” Lexi helps clean up her wounds and Taylor gets dressed in her usual attire. I do have some heeling experience. I tell Taylor to lie on her stomach and lift her shirt up. Her wounds are disgusting.

 I really don’t know how she walked all the way here. I get Rae to help me patch up Taylor’s wounds. Taylor gets and pulls her shirt back down. “ So, it’s good to see you Taylor”, I say. “ You too Katniss.” Rae taps my shoulder,” hey Katniss, can you lie down for a minute I need to check your knee.” I lie down and Rae takes off my knee brace. I am writhing in pain hoping that this is over sooner rather than later.

 “ It’s getting better as I can see but I would still be careful.” She puts my brace back on and I stand up. “ Thanks that feels a whole lot better”, I say. Taylor is talking to Grayson until I tap on her shoulder. “ Hey, can I talk to you for a second?” “ Yeah sure”, she says as I lead her outside. “ Where did Coin, Snow, and Paylor keep you?”

“ They kept us in Snow’s dungeon which is below his mansion. He has it well guarded but he will probably try to execute them publicly though.” “ Taylor, I will not let that happen, If snow thinks for one second that he is going to hurt me he can think again.” We go back into the house and I lie down. I’m thinking about Prim and Peeta until I fall asleep. I wake up and Kelly, Grayson, Janey, Jordan, Taylor, Austin, Rae, Lexi, Bobby, and Phoenix are all dead. I am kicking and screaming and I am woken up for real by Taylor and everybody else.

“ Katniss, are you alright?” “Yeah I think so.” I look over at Jordan who is about to punch the wall. “Um, Grayson you might want to check on your girlfriend.” Grayson goes over and checks on Jordan. All of us are just sitting around doing nothing until the doorbell rings. I get up and I open the door.

“hey Katniss, haven’t seen me in a while now have you?” “Johanna!” “Johanna this is Kelly, Janey, Grayson, Jordan, Rae, Lexi, Taylor, Austin, and Bobby.” Johanna looks at Jordan and before Johanna can open her mouth Jordan says,” if you’re wondering Paylor is my mother.” I look at Johanna and say,” hey will you join us, the capitol has kidnapped my family and I want your help.” “Yeah ill help you.” We eat and then I say, “hey we should get back to the train.”

We all back to the train and Johanna and Janey help me get on the train because my knee still hurts. We all sit around talking until the phone rings. I pick up the phone and it is Snow on the other line. “What do you want Snow?” “I just wanted to tell you that time is ticking. Oh, and one more thing.

” It sounds like Peeta’s voice. “Katniss help!” The line then goes dead. I am about to throw a fit but Haymitch grabs me and holds me still. “calm down sweetheart, calm down.” Everybody starts to go the bed one by one. Before I fall asleep, I whisper into Taylor’s ear,” Tell me what they did to you tomorrow.” “She turns over and says,” Okay Katniss.” I fall asleep wondering if I’m walking into a trap.