Thread: Hope is the Only thing Stronger than Fear |||| Randomname and Horror_Show

Katnisss face was bright red and her eyes were reddening from the sudden outburst of emotion. As both tributes were torn apart, they were led inside the justice building and put in different rooms to say goodbye to their family and close friends. Katniss was leaning against the window sill trying not to let out sobs she was choking on her own spit trying not to fall to her knees. She was so emotionally and mentally weak. The odds were not forever in her favor at all right now. She knew the moment she had volunteered, she had the biggest hope that she had protected her sister, that Kolten would possibly not be chosen, that he would take care of her mother and sister. She also knew had she not volunteered, Kolten may have also volunteered but she would not let her sister be put into these vicious and cruel games. She had to survive to protect her sister again and again, but how could she? Then Kolten had been chosen and her whole world was collapsing. How in the fuck was it that not only did Prim get chosen, but he did as well? Then again they had seen it happen before with siblings or people from the same family - but never like this. Katniss was sucking in a breath when the door was opened and a peacemaker gave both Prim and her mother three minutes to say goodbye. Katniss held her ground trying not to get emotional. Prim had run into her arms, gripping her tight. Katniss hugged her as if Prim was her own child. She hugged her so tight and sniffled, with tears coming down her cheeks. She pushed Prim back, holding her shoulders as she directly looked into her young siblings eyes. Listen to me, Im going to be fine. You dont need to take any extra food, use your goat for cheese.Im sure Brook and Kolten's family will help in whatever way they can. She said crouched on her knees on Prims level. Prim was crying, she could barely get words out. How are you going to come home, how will any of you come homeKolten. She gasped. Katniss cried not being able to hold it in any longer and her emotions flooded out. Her mother had stood watching both of her children embrace and covered her mouth, trying not to cry out. We will figure something out just do whatever you have to do to survive. She said shaking Prim as she nodded. Katniss got up, wiping her tears and looked to her mother. You cannot shut down, you cannot shut down, you need to take care of her.she is all you have now. Do you hear me..you raise her with everything you have. Katniss said in a low voice on top of tears. Her mother just kept nodding over and over as they embraced. Her mother knew not to say anything only because there was nothing to say. She had no idea if her daughter could survive the games, not when her lover had been pulled into the games with her. She could only hope she would see her child again...but who wouldn't want that? She knew her daughters world was hell right now. The guards came in and forced both of Katniss' family members out. Prim left screaming and screeching which made Katniss fall back into the wall as she heaved in and out trying not to go unconscious. Katniss had nobody else close, so for the moment she was safe to be just let the rest of the emotions out. That was until the door was opened and out of nowhere, Koltens sister came in as the guard shut the door. Brook? She said confused and Brook just came up and hugged Katniss. Kolten's older sibling held Katniss tight, she was only a little older. Be strong, you are so strong..I asked permission as your second visitor to see you. I am so so sorry Katniss. Kolten is going to protect you, Katniss cried out in the older girls arms but the girl kept going holding her, listen to me Katiniss, he is..face it. I will make sure your family is safe and fed. Just do your best to keep it together. Whatever happens, we love you.we all love you. Brook said and Katniss was shaking her head, she didnt know what to say. I will bring him home. She choked and Brook was also swelling with more tears knowing that was probably not going to happen. Be strong. Brook just said, as if avoiding any more direct conversation. Katniss nodded while rubbing her shoulders, using one hand to wipe her eyes and nose. Brook gave her one last hug and kiss on the cheek before being dismissed. It wasnt too long after the guards came and took her to meet with Kolten. As they made their way to the car, they would ride out of the district to the train station. The car ride felt surreal as Effie was in the middle of both Katniss and Kolten. She forced herself not to look at him just to keep herself together one look at him would send her into overdrive with tears. Effie kept going on and on about the luxury they would soon get to have, as if she was oblivious to the actual situation. They arrived at the train station and both were guided - but it was like Hollywood, with reporters and journalist and photographers. Katniss had at some point found Koltens hand as soon as they had gotten out of the vehicle. Cameras were both directly on them until they were forced look forward. They then boarded the train. Katniss had been offered to go first by Kolten. She stopped in a zombified state looking at the small compartmen t, it was beyond anything she had ever seen her life. Everything was luxury from the furniture, the food, and the decorations. Katniss felt Kolten behind her, squeezing her hand leaning his chin on her right shoulder. She took a deep breath and proceeded forward as Effie was ecstatic and rushing them in.