(UNDER EDITING) Willow Mellark-Rising Ashes

The Train

Katniss' POV

As we walked into the train I kept thinking, why? Why are we here? Why are they doing this? So many lives lost for nothing because the Games have started again.

When I'm inside the setting feels abnormal.  I would have never thought that I would be here again.  Especially not with my daughter.

The place looks exactly like it did. Twenty-four years ago.  When Peeta and I went into the Hunger Games.

I sit in the turquoise cushioned chair, in front of Peeta and  Willow sits next to him. Tyler sits in the chair in front of Willow.

We don't talk for a while.  What did we have to say?  Hey, what do you think the Games will be like?  Or Do you think we'll survive this one?

I look at Willow she's on the verge of crying.  I go and kneel down next to her chair. 
"Hey, baby, don't worry we'll get out of this, I promise "

"Katniss, " I hear someone say.  I turn around and see Effie crying.  "Hey, Effie. " Peeta said.

"I'm so sorry! You guys are all grown up and have a family and look at where you are now. You guys just never get a break!!"

"I know. " I said. 
"Peeta look at you! How are you feeling?"
"Fine, Effie, but thanks for asking."

"I'm going to my room," I said.  I picked the same room as I did before. I changed the setting on the walls to the woods of District 12. I really need the comfort now.

I finally let go of all the feelings I've been holding in.  I cried as I've never cried before. 

I put a pillow on my face and start to scream. I'm feeling a little bit better but I'm still shocked that this is happening.

Willow's pov

I stare in the distance, not realizing that I'm staring right at Tyler.
"Um, Willow? Why are you staring at me?" He asked.

"Oh sorry I was just thinking, I didn't realize I was staring at you," I said as I started to blush out of embarrassment.
"Don't worry about it. It's okay." He said.

Then I hear a muffled scream coming from the room my mother went into.  I start to get up but my dad grabs my hand, "Let her, she needs some time alone ."

I think my dad needed some time alone also because he then said, "I'm going to my room too." That left me and Tyler alone because heavens now's where Haymitch is and Effie went to look for him.

"Hi. " I say trying to start a conversation. 
"Hey," he says I can tell he's mad, scared, and confused. 

"Do you ever just think of why they are bringing the games back, Willow? "
"Yes, I do.  I think that Snow's doing this just to get revenge on my parents for killing his grandfather."

"I'm tired," I say.   Then Effie walks in.  
"Excuse me Effie can you take us to our rooms, please?"

"Why of course sweetheart. I guess you all might like a few minutes to yourselves."
"Yes, well at least I do," I say.

5 Hours Later

I'm in my parents' room which the color theme is a light evergreen and is on the other side of the train from mine.

We were talking about the Games and how scared we all are when someone knocks on the door. 

I answer it and find out that it was Effie calling us for dinner.  We head out of the room and into the dining room.

Haymitch and Tyler were already at the table.  As we sit down the servants bring all kinds of food like Turkey, chicken, a bird with a delicious orange sauce, cranberry sauce, corn, peas, and more.

"Wow," I say a little too loud.  I look at Tyler and he looks just as amazed as I am or maybe more you know being from the seam and all.

"Thank you," I say but the girl doesn't answer.  All she does is nod and head back to the kitchen.

"Don't be expecting many conversations from them, they're Avoxes. " Haymitch said sort of laughing.

"Whats an Avox?" I ask.
"An Avox is a person who has been punished for being a rebel against the Capitol, a traitor, or a runaway. Avoxes have had their tongues cut out, rendering them mute. They are used as domestic servants and wait upon tributes and Capitol citizens." My dad explains.

" Oh." is all I manage to say.
"Why were they called traitors? " asked Tyler. 
"Well sweetheart, they got most of them from the rebellion.  They were spies for the rebels and they were considered as traitors." My mom said.  "Dang, they knew they could get caught but they did it anyway," says Tyler but, no one answers back.

"Tomorrow we are going to get ready for the Tributes Parade. All four of you will have to go with your prep team and designers downstairs."

"Okay, when tomorrow? " I ask. "After lunch. " Haymitch answers.

We all sit on the couch watching the reviews of the reaping to see our competition.  After that, we go to our rooms.

Mine has turquoise walls and purple bed covers and pillows. Which was perfect —purple being my favorite color. I had also changed the walls to look like the meadow in 12. The furniture was all made of beautiful hand-carved mahogany.

I tried to go to sleep but I couldn't I kept thinking about the games or when I did fall asleep, I would have nightmares.

I decided to go and get some warm milk with honey to help me sleep. I go to the kitchen and order some milk. After I'm done ordering I hear something coming from the living room.  I decide to go check it out.

When I get to the living room I see Tyler watching some of the past Hunger Games tapes. 
"Hey," I said.  He jumps a little and then turns around.
"Oh Hey, you startled me a bit there, Willow," he said laughing and also making me laugh as well.

"Sorry," I say. 
"Couldn't sleep either, huh?" He asked. 
"No, not really what are you watching?"
" Oh nothing, just the past Hunger Games so I can get some ideas on how to survive."

"Oh alright. " I said.

" Willow, you know you can sit down I'm not going to bite." He said. 
" Okay, I'll be right back. Let me get something from the kitchen you want anything?"
" I'm good but thanks for asking."

I go to the kitchen and grab the milk I ordered. Then I sit next to Tyler.  We watch the Games and talk a bit more.  

After about two hours, I find myself laying my head on his shoulder because I had accidentally fallen asleep. 

He stares at me and all I say is "Sorry! I'm tired. I'm going to my room."
"Hey, It's okay. I don't mind"
"No, I want to go to bed. It's 1 O'clock in the morning. "
"Okay, then goodnight," he says. "I'm going to bed too." I hear him say.

2 hours later ...

I wake up Sweaty, shaking, and screaming for help. I was having a nightmare about the Games.

Then someone enters my room and I turn and see Tyler looking worried as he runs towards me.  "Shh, Willow, It's just a dream. It's not real." He tries to calm me.

"I died, Tyler, I died! " Is all I say.  "Shh, it's just a dream it's not real," he says back.

He gets up to leave but I grabbed his hand "Will you stay with me just for tonight please, I need to know that someones there with me." I pleaded.

"Willow, I don't want to get in trouble with your parents."  "Okay then stay with me until I fall asleep."
"Ok fine."

That's how I finally fell asleep next to Tyler.