Mocking Jay TRAPPED

Chapter 17

I stand outside the cell, handcuffed, the guards close behind me. I still have some privacy.

"Katniss. I only have a moment with you-"

"Dont talk to me. Look at where I am because of you!"  She glares, but she doesn't cry. That is the Katniss I know.

"No. You have it all wrong. The Capital tricked you. They messed with your mind and made you think all these horrible thoughts about me!  They're not true Katniss!   In fact, you're being freed in exchange for my life to be taken"  I need her to listen, and telling her this is the only way.

"What"  Her face softens. "No. Don't...call off whatever bet you made"  She looks down at the floor.

"Never. Katniss just knowing that you're ok and that you'll be free is enough. That's all I wanted to know before I died. It's all I ever wanted since the day I saw you. Remember that day?  In school?   I though you were beautiful. I wish we could've met before the games...-"

"2 minutes"  The guard behind me says. I am snapped back to what I need to tell her.

"I think I remember...it'd a blurred memory though. Maybe I can try to remember other things too.  I'm sorry I doubted you. Maybe you're right about the Capital"  She twiddle her thumbs.

"Yes..don't trust them. Katniss I need you to do something. You know about the rebellion right?"  

She nods.

"Ok well I was sort of leading it. And I'm trusting you with it when I die.  I need to speak to the district's soon...part of the deal and-"  I lower my voice. "I'm gonna say some other stuff...you know get them riled up. Tell them that both of us are being executed. Then when they hear the rebellion leaders are going to be gone, they will take matters into their own hands. Anything to not stop the war. Somehow...you need to get to Beetee and have him hack the system so they can't cut me off"  I breathe in, studying her reaction. She is thinking, trying to process the plan.

"Yes. I guess it is the only way to repay you for what you are doing for me." 

I feel a tugging on my shoulder. "Katniss!  Wait, I'm not down talking to her!"  Stop!"  Her face becomes more and more distant. I look back once more. "I love you" Tears form. I listen. Maybe she'll respond.

"I think I remember you Peeta!"  I sigh with relief. "I love you too!"

My life was at peace when I heard those words. I think I remember you Peeta!  I love you too!  They ran through my head as I was dragged through the halls. I didn't even know where until I saw the podium and some cameras. Then I remembered and was snapped out of love land.

"You're live in one minute"  Snow walks in and sits down directly behind the camera. I'm going to have to be very casual with my words.

What could I say?  Katniss and I are being executed.   No, too point blank.  The mockingjay will no longer be the face of the rebellion.  And I will be unable to as well. Perfect. And with the systems hacked...oh no.

"30 seconds"  30 seconds. 30 seconds. What if Katniss couldn't get to Beetee in time?  What if she isn't even released yet? 

"Is Katniss set free?"  I demand.

"Not until after the execution Mr Mellark."  Snow smirks. "In case you made any last minute plans or anything "

The blood rises to my face and I am given the signal to speak with Snows last words in my head. This can't end well.

"Hello everyone. I am Peeta Mellark. Former leader of the rebellion, I have decided not to continue. I have some last advice to offer. Since there is no leader or mockingjay, call off the war. Let us keep the grieving games, and the starving, and all the pain-"  I feel myself shoved off the stand. I see the cameras smash. But it went out live. I close my eyes and smile.

When I open my eyes a gun is pointed at me from the other side of the room, and a single shot rings out.  My last thought was Katniss.

The book isn't done yet!  Don't worry it isn't as bad as you think...that's all I'm saying, no spoilers. ;)    I will try to update this week again as long as you guys keep voting and commenting! :)