New Beginnings (Hunger Games/Divergent fan fiction)

Chapter 14

Well since apparently it's rude to hold a chapter back for votes, and since I love most of my readers, I'm gonna go ahead and post. Please don't comment rude things on my story. My writing is the only thing that makes me feel good, and I don't enjoy reading things that are rude.

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Katniss' POV

Once Tobias and I got home, I drug myself up the stairs, and flopped out onto the bed. I was careful not to land on my stomach though, in fear of possibly harming the baby.

I crawled to the top of the bed, curling into a ball. I let my eyes flutter closed, and find myself dreaming of my future daughter. She will be a good hunter like me, but be gentle and caring like Peeta. She will inherit his blonde locks, and my grey seam eyes. I imagine her being able to be adventurous, but a bit shy like Peeta. She will-

I'm shaken from my dream by a familiar body molding against mine from behind. I stir lightly, and his hands encircle my waist, resting on my, now quite evident, baby bump. I grin lightly, and turn to face him. He matches my grin, and pecks me lightly on the lips.

"I'm sorry to wake you, I thought I would join you in your nap.." He says, a certain gentleness in his tone. I snuggle into him, hiding my face away into his neck.

He chuckles at me, rubbing my back soothingly.

"Rough day at work?" He asks. I simply nod, and let the silence fall between us.

"Well, the bakery was quiet today. Myrna wasn't there, so tris and I baked a lot." He grinned, placing a small kiss on the top of my head. I am simply so exhausted that all I manage before I fall back to sleep is a small grin, showing him that I am actually listening.

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When I woke up several hours later, the spot beside me was unoccupied, and Peeta was nowhere to be found. I sighed, and threw my swollen feet over the side of the bed.

A groan leaves my lips as my weight transfers from the bed to my limbs, and I begin walking down the hall. I approach the steps, and realize that there are voices coming from downstairs.

"But she is 8 months pregnant! She cannot do that!" Peeta nearly yells, causing me to flinch. He never raises his voice.

"Well we don't have much of an option. She is one of our best, and we have to have her. I'm sorry, Peeta.

I edge around the corner to see him at the base of the stairs, a frustrated look on his face. He suddenly pounds his fist against the door, making me jump.

I accidentally bumped into something, making a loud racket, causing all attention to turn towards me.

"Katniss.." Peeta breathes. I begin the ascent down the steps, and hug him once I'm down safely. He pulls back searching my face for something.

"What's going on?" I ask, wanting to know the source of Peeta's rage. He looks towards the man at the front door, and nods towards the door. I didn't bother to give him so much as a glance, and thankfully, the man takes the hint, and quickly departs, leaving us alone.

"Peeta, what's got you so upset?" I ask, hoping that he will answer my question now that it is just me and him.

He grabs my hand, leading us into the sitting room, and releases it when we are both seated across from each other.

"Katniss, it's about your job.." He begins, instantly making a frown come onto my face. I enjoy my job.. What could be wrong?

I wave my hand, motioning for him to continue.

"Well they.. They umm.." He stumbles over his words, making me worry even more. He is normally very confident in the things he says.

"They want us to go on an extended search." Tobias suddenly walks into the room, a very upset tris behind him.

My jaw nearly hits the floor, and I look to Peeta for conformation. He simply nods, avoiding my eyes.

"I tried to stop them, saying that you were eight months pregnant. T-they wouldn't listen.. You leave in the morning." He chokes out, nearly not making it through the sentence.

I don't know why he is worried though, because I'm pretty excited. I mean several days out in the woods, with a few very good friends.. Doesn't sound so bad to me...

"Alexander just told us. We will be gone for two weeks." Tobias adds, making me regret my excitement.

Two weeks?

I will nearly be ready to give birth by that time, and that is IF I don't have this baby early. I immediately begin to panic a bit, and mimic Peeta's expression.

Man, these hormones are really starting to kick in, because normally I can think rationally in these situations.

Tris' POV

After the whole fiasco with Caleb showing up in the house, I left the room, not wanting to talk to wait her of the boys.

I mean, why would Tobias bring him back here when he knows that e was one of the main reasons I left? I mean you don't see me bringing Evelyn into the house, and inviting her stay for dinner..

A hand snags my arm, and I immediate pull away from his grasp.

"I don't want to hear it Tobias. I cannot even bel-"

I'm cut off, mid sentence, by the front doorbell being rung. I groan in frustration, and stalks to the door to answer it. I nearly swing it off of the hinges, only to be surprised by Alexander standing there.

I raise an eyebrow at him, and allow him inside.

"Is there something I can help you with, Alexander?" Tobias comes from behind me, standing at my side.

We have met Alexander and Luke, but I'm not to fond of either of them. I always seem to find Alexander's eyes roaming my body, and Luke makes me feel really uptight all the time.

"Yeah, we have an extended search starting tomorrow. Two weeks. Be at the edge of the tree line by ten." He says, before being abruptly interrupted by Peeta thundering down the stairs.

"I sure hope you don't plan on Katniss going." He says shortly, meeting us at the bottom of the stairs. He crosses his arms across his chest, waiting for an answer.

Alexander says something, resulting in a very upset Peeta, but I didn't hear them, because I began pulling Tobias away from the two. He gives me a questioning look, but follows behind me.

We walk into the kitchen, and he turns towards me. I immediately throw my arms around him, burying my face in his neck. He is a bit shocked at first, but eventually wraps his arms around my waist, placing his cheek on my hair.

He rubs his hand up and down on my back, comforting me. I am normally not like this, but ever since he got put under the simulation that turned him against me, I haven't been to fond of him leaving me.

"It's gonna be alright. I will be there and back, in a snap." He says, still holding me close to his chest. I sigh, and nod, pulling away slightly to see his face.

"Just promise me one thing." I say, waiting for his response. He nods, waiting for me to continue. "Be careful."

He nods again, and we suddenly hear someone in the room beside us.

"Katniss, it's about your job.." He stutters, sounding completely unsure of himself.

Tobias is about to walk in and interrupt, but I hold him back.

"Let him try one more time." I say, keeping my hand on his arm.

"Well they.. They umm.." He stutters again, and I allow Tobias to interrupt.

"They want us to go on an extended search." He says shortly.