Disclaimer: I do not own the hunger games nor any of its characters. They are all Suzanne Collins's wonderful creation. This is merely my take on the third book I am too impatient to wait for.

*Okay, so in case you all forgot the second book left off with Katniss and Gale heading for district 13 after she blew up the force field to the arena. Peeta was captured by the capitol. Here we go.

Enjoy!

~Peeta POV~

At least it's me and not Katniss, Peeta thought as he stared blankly at the empty metal wall in front of him. Ever since he'd been snatched from the arena he'd been sitting in this small bare room trying to make sense of what was going on, but he still hadn't figured it out. One minute he'd been standing with Beetee waiting for Katniss and Joanna to get back and the next forcefield was exploding and h was being lifted from the ground into the hovercraft he was in now.

Just then the door slammed open and two peacekeepers walked into the room wearing white uniforms and dark scowls. They said nothing as they grabbed each of his arms and dragged him to his feet. He didn't resist, but walked quietly between them. He knew this would be the best thing to do. The more he cooperated, he hoped, the less they would want to hurt Katniss, that is, if she was still alive. He hadn't seen her since she'd disappeared among the trees with Joanna.

As the two men led Peeta from the hovercraft Katniss's scared face swam before his eyes. He felt a strong throbbing in his chest, but just gritted his teeth and continued walking. He had to stay calm. He had to protect Katniss. No matter what he wouldn't tell these monsters anything. He would not tell them she wasn't really pregnant, he wouldn't tell she was planning to rebel, and he most definitely not tell where he thought and hoped she was. Safely in the hands of Haymitch on the way to district thirteen.

Haymitch had denied the secret society survived in district thirteen, but Peeta was good at reading people. He had seen right through Haymitch's lie. There was a district thirteen and it was the place where people went to hide from the capital. How these people were still alive and what their plans for the future were was a mystery to Peeta, but he didn't care so long as they would keep Katniss out of the clutches of these demons.

Just as a plea crossed Peeta's mind for Katniss to be alive and safe they reached the ground where Peeta had to squint because the light was so intense his eyes were not accustomed to it. After a moment they adjusted and landed on the last person he wanted to see. President Snow.

~Katniss POV~

Katniss got of the hovercraft and took a moment to absorb what she was seeing around her, which, in fact, was absolutely nothing. The land was barren. The only thing she was for miles was mud, a few barely living trees, and grey sky. Her heart sank as she frantically searched for something that would bring hope, but she found nothing.

"So there really isn't anything here?" she sighed feeling the sense of hope she had harbored for so long draining from her spirit. She had really thought there would be people here to help her take down the capital, or at the least, save Peeta, but it was nothing. It looked just like she felt; lonely and empty.

"That's exactly what we want the capitol to think," Gale said reassuringly.

"Then where are my mother and Prim?" she asked worriedly, "you promised me they were alright."

"They're here. Let's see if the girl on fire can find them," he challenged teasingly.

The ground was completely barren, a slushy snow covered most of it. She peered at the half-dead trees for a moment, but nothing stood out enough for her to check them out further. She didn't know what Gale could mean. There was nothing here.

"Gale, not now," Katniss begged imploringly, "where is it?" She turned to Plutrarch Heavensbee and directed her questing to him. It didn't look like Gale was going to answer her.

Plutrarch just looked at her for a moment as a smile threatened to break on his face. He stepped forward and placed a hand on her shoulder before speaking.

"Come on, Katniss, you're smart. You can figure this out. Just look around," he encouraged kindly.

"Until I see my mother and Prim safe and sound, I don't want to be doing any unnecessary thinking. This problem has already been solved!" she ranted impatiently. At that moment Haymitch left the hovercraft and waddled towards them.

"Just show her where it is. We don't have time for this," he grumbled.

~Peeta's POV~

"Peeta," President Snow said with feighned affection, "we're so glad that you were unharmed. We wouldn't want you imperfect in any way on your wedding day." He showed a wicked grin exposing his blood and rose scented breath that made Peeta want to puke then added, "That is, if your bride shows up and trust us, she will."

Peeta glared at President Snow as he spoke, but the anger disappeared from his face at the mention of Katniss.

She's still alive? Is he lying? Peeta thought to himself as an overwhelming feeling of joy swarmed into his mind. But he pushed it away quickly. He couldn't hope. For all he knew Snow was just tricking him. The anger returned to Peeta's face when Snow delivered the deliberate threat.

"It would be a disappointment to the capitol if they didn't get to see the wedding," he replied giving the president a mocking smile before being led away.

~Katniss POV~

Plutrarch rolled his eyes good naturedly then took a few steps forward. As he reached a large dip in the ground he turned and gave Katniss a big grin motionin for her to follow then took another step and disappeared leaving Gale, Katniss, and Haymitch alone.

"Ladies first," Gale said with a large grin as he motioned to Katniss, leading to where Plutrarch had just disappeared.

"Well, in that case, be my guest," Katniss teased since she didn't know what to do.

Gale could see her uncertainty. "Here I'll show you how it works. It's genius really. All you do is stand here," he walked to the place where Plutrarch had stood, "and then you push this." he set his hand on the side of the tree. Then he dropped just as the game-maker had. Katniss stared at the place he had been in awe. The ground was completely solid once more.

She moved closer to the space and when she looked closely, she could tell there was a slight change in the ground. She inspected the tree and found a piece of bark that was an addition, but no one would be able to tell unless the person looked very carefully and knew what they were looking for. She pressed her palm against the raised bark and the floor fell beneath her.

She dropped to the ground and landed lithely on her feet in a crouched position. She rose to her full height and looked around in awe, but before she could really take in her surroundings a small body flung itself at her.

Prim had been standing with her mother near the entrance to the headquarters awaiting her sister's arrival. Haymitch had sent word that she had been rescued and Prim had nearly burst into tears with happiness at the news. She rocked backwards and forwards on the balls of her feet biting her lower lip in an attempt to stay calm, but it hadn't been working very well. Then suddenly she saw Katniss.

"Katniss!" she squealed launching herself into the older girl's arms and burying her head in Katniss's shoulder. "I was so worried!" she mumbled almost unintelligibly.

~Peeta's POV~

Peeta was led from the loading dock into a large metal building where a long flight of stairs awaited him. He had to take deliberately slow, deep breaths to stay calm as he and the peace makers descended the stairs. The only thing keeping him from attacking them was the picture of Katniss that never left his mind. If she was alive he was going to do everything to keep her that way.

They finally reached a pair of armored doors after five minutes on the stairs. One of the peace makers stepped forward for an eye scan before the doors slid slowly open revealing a long dark hallway. After going down the hallway and through two more locked doors they finally emerged in a large circular room surrounded by cells. As he was led to one of the empty ones his eyes fell on the two opposite. In one he caught a glimpse of a pair of large brown doe eyes that were fixed on him. His mouth fell open as the peace makers left the room. He couldn't believe what he was seeing.

You really want to know what he's seeing don't you? Or who…well I need a couple reviews before I keep this going. I'll give you an ice cream Sunday if you review. Please and thank you.

I hope you enjoyed it and I just want to inform you all that the next chapter is already written I just need your reviews to post it.

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