Katniss's P.O.V.

The dust has finally cleared from the feud with HU and I. I still have a bit of resentment for Danny. But we have mostly worked things out. I have been able to move past the loss of my son or daughter. I just wish it was Peeta to help me through it. He has been the same as when we were separated. I can't stand being apart from him. He is my rock. The love of my life. And I can't even be in the same room as him. He thinks I am a terrible person, and he is mostly true... I am.. But not as bad as the things he says. HU tells me things about him and how he is doing. But it only makes me feel worse... It was because I failed the mission. Snow did this. He has to have. There is no other way he could forget me and think of me as a threat.

I know what has to be done.....

I received a letter with another assignment and a threat from Snow. It's harder than the first assignment and the threat seems more definite than the one before.

Ms. Everdeen, it reads.

Seeing as you somewhat failed your first assignment, I'm giving you one last chance to save your daughter. Your assignment is as follows:

You must go to Russia to find someone your friends in the band 'Hollywood Undead' know very well. A certain Aron Erlichman, if you will.

You cannot tell anyone this next part. If you do, I will know. You're in Russia to kill, Ms. Everdeen. To kill who? Mr. Erlichman, of course. Once again, if you fail in doing that, your daughter will 'disappear', so to speak.

Clock's ticking, Katniss.

President C. Snow

The letter is finished off with the signature white rose he uses to seal his letters shut. The very sight of the rose makes me feel sick to my stomach and it's as if I can smell the sickening stench.

I clench the letter to my chest, seething with anger and fright. I'm going to have to follow through with whatever events killing Aron will lead to. I don't want Ruby to die but I have to tell someone where I'm going or they'll think something bad happened to me.

I run to my room and quickly throw a few items of warm clothing in a suitcase and zip it up, the passport that came with the letter in hand. I lock the door as my phone beeps with a message.

Hey. Can I come over?- Dylan

I'm heading out. I don't know when I'll be back.

Spill.

What?

It's not that. What is it really, Kat?

I gotta go to Russia for a few days.

Why Russia?

Because I've been told to.

But why do you gotta go there?

Because I've been told to kill someone

Oh my god.. who?!

Aron Erlichman...

Aron Erlichman? As in Deuce Aron Erlichman?

Yeah...

Damn.. who's gonna look after the twins?

How are you so chill about this?!

Fuck.. you're right. KATNISS DON'T KILL ANYONE!

That's not helping.

Katniss, I'm serious. Don't kill anyone. Not even Aron. I don't care who told you to do that. I'm not letting you commit a fucking murder. No fucking way.

I have to, Dylan.

No, you don't! Call me and we'll talk about it.

I sigh and dial his number. He picks up almost instantly.

'Kat, do you understand how serious this situation is?' He asks me through the phone.

'Yes, I do. But if it saves my daughter, I'm willing to do anything to protect her.' I say in a monotone voice.

'Katniss, I understand but we can gather everyone we know and just storm the place and get her back ourselves!' Dylan tries to persuade me.

'It's not gonna work. They'd easily outnumber us. Trust me.' I say.

'Well... whatever. I'll see you when I and George get here.' He says.

I hang up and put my phone back in my pocket and sit on the stone step. I process the conversation in my head and realize something. There was a second 'end call' sound just before I ended the call. Someone was listening in on the conversation.

It doesn't take long for them to arrive. They both have looks of concern and worry on their faces.

'Kat! Don't you fucking dare go kill an innocent person who did fuck all to you!' Dylan exclaims as he gives me his hand and pulls me to my feet, 'do you even know what this could lead to?! Jail time, Katniss, JAIL FUCKING TIME!'

I stare at him in silence as I continue to listen to him ranting on about the severity of the situation.

'I understand that HU and Deuce haven't had the best past with each other but that's the past! You are not, and I repeat not, going to Russia to kill Aron. Motherfucking period. End of story. Roll credits.' He says, 'so you can bet your ass we ain't gonna let you go to Russia.'

'Yeah, uh, Dylan? Maybe calm down a little bit? You stressin' ain't gonna make her condition any better. Let's just go inside and talk this out, alright?'

I unlock the door and am straight away herded into the kitchen where Dylan forces me to sit at the kitchen table. I watch as he paces in front of me muttering under his breath about the whole situation.

'Dylan, chill.' George says, 'you're stressing me out, too.'

'I'm not calming down! She's literally been told to take an innocent life!' Dylan exclaims, 'I'm not letting her do that!'

His hand lashes out and connects with my head. I'm knocked to the floor and a thud can be heard as my head hits the tiled floor below, knocking me out cold.

Dylan's P.O.V

I look in horror at her lying on the floor. There's blood but not a lot, meaning the cut is deep but not deep enough to be deemed life-threatening.

'Kat? Kat! Wake up!' I say as I lift a shaky hand to my face, 'shit, shit, shit! What have I done?!'

"Are you a fucking idiot, Dylan?! Look what you did!! I told you to calm down!! Now, look at what you've done!!" George yells at me.

"I didn't mean to, okay?! It ain't my fault!" I defend

"Yes, it is! You needed to calm down, and now she's hurt, you dumb Fuck!" He yells back. "Move! I'm saving her!"

He picks Katniss up carefully and he takes her to the hospital. I feel the guilt of not keeping my cool with Katniss. I know that she needs to get Ruby back, but... murder? Katniss is not a murderer. I couldn't bear to think that she would be in prison. She's too sweet and caring to be there. They would eat her alive. And so many things could happen to her. It isn't a good place for a girl like her.

I follow George and get into my own car. I can't bear the thought of her dying by my hands. Everyone would hate me and kick me out of the band and cut all contact with me, just like they did with Aron.

~

Time skip: hospital

Peeta's P.O.V

I hear shouting coming from the reception area. The voices sound familiar as if I recognize them from somewhere. One of the voices is yelling angrily while the other has a more sort of pleading tone as they defend themselves.

'George, how many times do I gotta say this? I'm sorry!' The pleading voice goes from pleading to shaky as if the person behind the voice is about to break down into tears.

'I don't care! You could've killed her!' The angry voice yells again, 'how well do you think that'd go down with her husband and the guys? Don't think they'd be too happy, would they?!'

'George, I-.'

'Don't you think you've done enough damage for one day, Dylan?' George says angrily, 'stay here.'

'No. I'm coming.' Dylan says.

'I said stay here.' George says warningly.

Silence ensues as George walks away, probably to find the mysterious person they've brought to the hospital.

George's P.O.V

I head to Katniss's room where she is being tended to by a doctor. They're talking about something. I don't know what about but they're definitely talking.

'Mrs. Mellark, due to your pre-eclampsia, you cannot travel by air. It could cause more unnecessary problems and do harm to you and your unborn children.' I manage to catch some of what the doctor says, 'you could easily pass away if you don't decide against traveling by air.'

I knock on the door to make my presence known. The doctor stands up and opens the door to let me in. He nods a greeting to me. I head into her room quietly and sit in a nearby chair and look at her.

'Katniss...' I begin.

She looks at me, waiting for me to start talking.

'You do realize what this means, don't you?' I ask her, 'you could die if you try to travel. Or go to jail and die there for killing an innocent person. I don't want you to do this.'

'You're acting like my dad, geez. I have to!' She defends herself.

'Why do you have to? Explain to me exactly why.' I tell her sternly.

'Because I need to protect my eldest daughter! If I don't do this, he'll kill Ruby! I don't want that to happen!' She exclaims.

'It's not worth taking an innocent life just to save someone!' I tell her, 'I understand that she's your daughter. Hell, I have two, for god's sake! But would I take an innocent life? No!'

Just then, there's another knock on the door. Dylan comes in, afraid that I'm going to yell at him again.

'I don't care what you guys have to say. Just leave me alone. I'm going to save the most important thing in my life and you guys can't stop me. Even if this kills me, I'm doing it.' Katniss exclaims.

'Hey, Katniss, calm down. Seriously. You don't have to do this, really. There will be a way to get Ruby back without it costing you or those babies' lives.' Dylan says calmly.

'No! I won't calm down! Do you say you guys would do anything for your kids, but would you even?! No! You don't even have a clue what is going on!! My daughter is in the hands of a murderous snake who won't hesitate to kill her, me, or anyone I know! I have to do this! There is no other way!! And if I die, then so be it! I care about her most of all! Ruby is my daughter, and I will kill to do anything for her! Not even as the expression! That's what I have to do! So I'm doing, and you guys aren't going to do anything to stop me! You aren't even my family. And you aren't my father! So quit treating me like I am a child! I'm an adult! Twenty-one years old! I can do my own thing and even if it kills me, I don't care! Just let me do what I need to do!!' Katniss blows up at us.

'Katniss are you even hearing what you are saying!!?' I say frustratedly at her insensitivity. 'You would have yourself die and kill someone else?! That's the most inconsiderate thing I've ever heard of!! You need to keep yourself alive to be a Mom, you know!? And you can't if you die while trying to!! Who is going to tell those little kids that their Mother died trying to do something so ridiculously insane?! Your husband can't! We can't! So you need to stay alive! And that means staying here! And not killing yourself and your children who don't even have names or have breathed air and seen the world! They already haven't had the best start to life, and I know it isn't your fault that bad things happen, but you can prevent anything further from happening! And you are staying here to keep yourself and those children alive, and we'll take care of it like we said we would! But you are not going to pout your life and two innocent lives and someone else's life in danger just to something that is suicide! Understand! Now, quit this nonsense of being self-righteous and getting yourself killed and come home!'

'You guys don't get it. Please... Let me do this. I just... I have to...I..' She struggles. She lets out a shaky sigh and then hides her face in her hand. She cries her broken heart out.

I regret exploding at her. But it is only because I care about her. We all do.... Dylan gives me a sideways glare and then goes to her to comfort her.

'Just come home. We'll figure it all out later, Katniss. We swear. And Ruby will be returned safely, and then you will get your life back to the way it was meant to be. The way you deserve it to be after all this shit that has happened to you. Just think this over, Kat. For real. Is this what you want? To be a murderer..? To never see us again? To lose your life and those innocent lives? We don't want you to go. WE don't want you to die. Just please, Katniss. Think of what this will do to you and your life. You're only twenty-one. You have like, a hell of a lot longer to live. Five children to raise. Have a life, retire, live your happily ever after. Don't end your happily ever rotting in jail, alone and miserable, and broken. Just let us help. Please? Don't do this....' He says to her.

'It isn't fair!' She cries and falls onto both of us. 'Why did this shit have to happen to me?! I-I just want to be happy and have everything be right! I'll never get that life. Not unless I do this! Please! I can't live without her! I wouldn't be able to live if something happened to her! A-a-and she's not even two years old! He'll keep her there forever! And she won't even make it there! I need to get her back! Please! George, Dylan.... I can't live with her being away from me...please..'

'Just come home, Katniss. We'll talk later. Make things right. We promise.' I tell her.

'Okay...' She whispers.

'You know we care about you, Katniss. And we don't want anything to happen to you and throw away your life. None of us do. Danny, Jordon, me, George, Randi, Reese, Anna, Vanessa, Asia, and I'm sure even deep in his heart, Peeta.... Wherever he's gone in his head. Josie and Charlie too may just be babies, but you're their mother. The same as Ruby. And you can't leave them. Don't do this.' Dylan says.

'I know.... I just...fine... I want to go home, please? I feel like shit. My head still hurts and they are killing me.' She sniffles.

'Of course. Come on, Katniss.' I say.

~

Katniss's P.O.V.

I stare out the window as George and Dylan drive me home. It's raining, matching my mood. I don't know whether to be sad or angry at them both. I know they only want to save my life, and I get it. What they say is all true. And a part of me wants to be safe and listen to them. I just.... I just have to save Ruby.

They help me out of the car when we arrive home. I stay silent as they both take me to the kitchen and sit me down.

'We're not letting you out of our sight. Not after today.' Dylan says as he leans against the kitchen island.

I stay silently in my chair. The watch me intently, my every move, every breath, every move that they make. I stare off into oblivion and try to think of a way to get them to go away.

'I'm going to bed.' I say and stand up.

'Okay, cool. We'll help you.' George says.

I groan in annoyance and hold my head with my hands in anger. 'I'm fine. Both of you can go home, alright? I' m going to be and you guys can come over tomorrow.' I say.

'We'll leave when you are sleep. So until then, we're staying. Now let' s get you to bed.' Dylan says and reaches for my arm.

I pull it away from him. 'You guys aren't even my family. Just go home! I don' t need you here anymore! I can take care of myself!' I say to them, raising my voice.

'Well, obviously not.' George counters. 'Flying when your life and your children' s life could end because of it to kill someone who hasn' t done shit to you? Yeah, I' d call that taking care of yourself really well.'

'I know what I am doing and this has to happen and you guys don't seem to get it through those fat heads of yours! So get the fuck out of my house and leave me the hell alone!' I scream at them.

I storm out of the kitchen and go to my room. I slam it shut and lock the door. I can hear their feet coming up the stairs. Then pounding on my door is followed by the footsteps.

'Open the God-damn door, Katniss!' George yells.

'Go away!' I yell back.

'You're acting like a child! Get out here! We' re not shitting you. Get out, now!' George yells.

'I can do whatever the hell I want and you can' t do shit! You aren' t even my Father, Uncle, or anything in my family!'

'But we are your friends.' Dylan says calmly.

'And friends would understand what I need to do.' I shoot back.

That shuts them up.

'We aren' t leaving until you come out.' George says.

'Well get comfy on the floor. I' m not going to.' I say.

I get up from the floor and go to my closet. I take out my suitcase and put things inside of it.

'What are you doing, Katniss?' Dylan asks.

'Getting for bed. What else? Not like I can do shit with dragons guarding my tower, now can I?' I snap.

I go to my master bathroom and pack my essentials. I throw my bag on my bed and change out of my clothes. I crawl into bed and try to get comfy and not fall asleep. I can' t miss this flight. I have to get out of here and do this.

'I'm going to bed, so get comfy.' I say.

'We will. Don't you worry? You' re not going to go anywhere on our watch.' Goerge says, and I can hear them move in front of the door.

The tiredness and the anxiety eventually put me into a scared state of sleep. If you can call it that...

~ a Few Hours Later~

I hear my phone vibrate and I open my eyes slowly. My alarm set to wake me up to leave for the airport goes off. I turn it off. I can hear George and Dylan snoring on the other side of my door. I know I can' t leave that way. I get out of bed slowly. Luckily I have a hunter' s tread. I don' t make a noise as I get dressed. Luckily I had my grandparents take care of the twins. They are safe and I don' t have to worry. I open the window carefully. I don' t hear any noise from George or Dylan. I take my bag over to the window and drop it down onto the porch. I get into the window seal and carefully step out of my room. I close the window and slide down the roof carefully on my behind. My heels stop me at the gutter. I get up and carefully hold onto it. The drop is about afoot. I let go and land. I am glad all that hunting has done well in my life.

I grab my bag and start to walk down my street. My car is in my garage and they would be sure to wake up. Luckily I have had all this planned. I spot Made's car a few houses down. She flashes her lights and I wave at her. She drives down to meet me. I put my bag in the trunk and then get into the passenger seat.

'Hey, Madge.' I say and sigh.

'Hey, Kat.' She says.

I lay my head back and close my eyes. I try to sleep and keep myself calm. I need to do this. I can't flake out or be hesitant. I have to save Ruby. If it is the last thing I do. I can' t let her down. I can' t let her die...

'Hey Kat, come on.' Madge says after a moment.

I open my eyes and see that we are at the terminal already.

'Oh. yeah. Sorry.' I say and rub my eyes.

I open the door and she does as well. I get out and I get my bag from her trunk. We walk into the lobby and go to where my flight will leave.

'Well, this is me..' I say to madge.

'Yeah..' She says and sighs.

She looks to the floor and she moves her hand to her face. I can see her wiping her tears. I take her into my arms and hug her.

'Katniss... I hope you know what you are doing.. This... I know you love Ruby, and she is your daughter but... Murder..?' She says.

'I know.. I'm sorry..' I say. 'I just.. Have to do anything now.'

She lets me go and smiles symithatly at me. 'Just.. come back.. And if things happen over there... Just know you will always be my best friend. No matter what happens...okay?'

I nod. 'I know Madge. Make sure they don' t know yet. And let me know about the twins and Peeta..' I say.

"Flight 207 leaving to Moscow departing in five minutes."

I hug Madge one more time and hold her tight. This may be the last effection I get from someone in who knows when.

'Goodbye Katniss.' Madge says softly.

'Goodbye, Madge.'

I let her go and start to go to my flight.

'Wait! Katniss!' Madge says and grabs my arm, pulling me back.

'What is it?' I ask.

She opens my hand and puts something in it and closes it. 'Something to remember me by.' She says. And pushes my hand to my heart. 'Now go on. I hope that everything works out.'

I open my mouth to say my last goodbye, but, "Final boarding to Moscow departing now.'

She nods at me to go. I hold back my tears and wave at her goodbye. I go and get into the plane. I take my seat and try to keep myself calm. I fear that what I was told will be the death of me. It may be. A part of me scolds how I didn't' listen to anyone who was trying to help me, but I push it away with my will to save Ruby. I close my eyes and try to sleep away from this flight that could like me and my children.

~Next Day~

Danny's P.O.V.

I know that everything has been sketchy with Katniss and all of us guys, but I know that this has to end. Much to my selfish pride and egos dismay and uneasiness. I know that a, 'I'm sorry' gift is a sorry excuse for forgiving someone. How a dick of a boyfriend would do it after he hurt his girlfriends' feelings somehow. But I know that I need to do something then just tell her sorry. I have said sorry so much to her and I never kept as an apology. I find her something that will mean a lot to her. A glass figurine of a family. I know that her' s has been lost in the past, but her' s will be growing and be better in the end. At least I hope so. For her sake, she needs a good thing to happen in her life. And not by people hurting her as I have in the past. And how others have been too.

As I leave to head over to her house, my phone vibrates. It' s in the group chat with all of us guys and our tour leaders.

Get you self ready guys, The Europe Tour is gonna kick off in Moscow in a week.

Danny- cool

Jordon- Aight bet!

Dylan- great.

George- k.

Jorel- fuck yeah!

I put my phone away and head to the parking lot. I get another text as I reach my car. It' s from Dylan.

Dude, something happened. We need you to come over to Kat's house. Like, now.

Okay... WTF is it? I was on my way now.

Just get over here. We have a lot to talk about...

Okay.. on my way now.

I put my phone away and get into my car. I drive over to Katniss' s house. Dylan and George's cars are in her driveway already. I get out and grab the gift for her. I go to her front door and knock on it. It opens after not even one knock. I'm met by Dylan with a worried face.

'What' s going on?' I ask and go inside. 'Where is Katniss? And why are you guys here?'

'That's what we need to talk to you about..' he says.

'What the hell do you mean, Dylan?' I ask.

'Katniss ran away to go kill Deuce, bro.' Dylan says.

'Ex-fucking-scues me?!" I yell.

'Calm down. We know where she is going. She's going to Europe.' Dylan says.

'Don' t fucking tell me to talk down! That girl is going to ruin her life! She can't kill someone! She'll get eaten alive in jail!' I yell.

'That' s what we told her. Yet she snuck away last night even though it will kill her and those babies of hers.' Geoge says and comes down the stairs.

'Well, what the fuck are we waiting for?! We have to go stop the girl from ruining her life and getting herself killed!' I yell.

Suddenly, there is a knock on the front door. I go over and open the door. I step back at who I find on the porch.

'What the fuck are you doing here? Gonna try to kill Katniss again?' I ask, coldly.

'No. No. I need to talk to her. Where is she? You guys can' t keep me from her. This isn; t even your house.'

I look over my shoulder at Dylan and George. They shrug. I sigh deeply.

'What do you want to talk to her about? She isn't there.' I say and move aside.

'What' s been going on... I-I don' t know anymore... I don' t know what happens up until I woke up in the hospital.' he says.

A voice in my head tells me not to trust a damn thing this bastard says, but by the lost look in his eyes and face... I know he is telling the truth.

'What do you mean? You don' t remember fucking attacking her and nearly killing her?' I ask him.

'No... All I remember is... Well, I don' t know. Things are blurred... Lost. I mean they are there in my mind..but they aren't... I just don't really know... And I want to remember again. I want to feel.. I don't fucking know! What even the hell happened to me!!?' He bursts.

'We don't really know. You and Katniss we both found beaten up. Then you just.. I don't even know really. None of us do. It' s like you lost your mind and didn' t know who any of us were and tried to kill her.' Dylan explains to him calmly.

He sighs and runs his hand through his hair. 'Where is she..?' he asks.

'We don' t really know. She isn' t home. She left somewhere. And we were going to find her.' Dylan says.

'She' l need you when we find her.' George says.

'I know.. I just.. Don' t want to hurt her.. Or do anything to her. I love her. Or at least... I think I do..' Peeta says, quietly and shrivels.

'We know. We know, Peeta.' Dylan says.

'Will you come with us?' I sigh.

They all look to me as if I just said the most bizarre thing on the planet.

'I mean.. Yes. Will you keep guys keep me... Safe? Like away from her and the kids. I can't bear to think of hurting her again.' Peeta says.

'Yeah, of course. We know how much she means to you. We won' t let you do anything.' George says.

'We definitely won't. I swear to God.' I say.

'Come on, that girl is going to get herself killed if we don't stop her.' Dylan says.

~

Peeta's P.O.V

It feels weird to be me, I guess. If that even makes sense. I feel like I'm dead, but in a living body, if you will. I know who is there. I know who has been there, they just seem... I don' t know. Gone. But not them. They are in my head. In my heart. It' s me who is gone. I don' t even know what the hell happened to me. I just want to get everything back. The love I feel. Keep away all the thoughts of the bad side of me. I don' t know why they came. Or if they will go away. I just want to be me at least. I want to get back to Katniss. I.. I think I love her still... Even though a voice in me tells me that she is evil. That she has done things to me and hurt people I love. But I know she hasnot. She wouldnt.. At least I think so... God! What the hell even happened to me!? Why can' t I remember her! Or anything!

HU and I board the plane. We couldn' t get the flight until late. And they have to go do a tour. It' ll just be me, I guess... I don' t think I want to be with people. Even though I know that they would keep me contained if I flipped out. The flight is long so we all try to sleep. They will have to go and get ready for their tour. They won' t be able to go with me much, I don't think. It will be up to me to find Katniss and stop her from doing whatever she had to do. I hope I can keep myself from her. I don't want to do anything wrong. She must be doing this for a reason. But what?

"What are you doing, Katniss..?" I think before I fall asleep.

~

Katniss's P.O.V.

I shower the city of Moscow for anyone of Snow's Minions. He would never send me here alone. Not after the turn out last time... I'm beginning to give up when I see someone who seems to be following me. I stop outside of the hotel and then make my way to the lobby. I sit at the bar. A few moments later, the person who was following me sits a space between me. It's a woman who seems to be about the age of my mother. She has brown hair and has the presence and appearance of someone who must have seen some type of war or intense training from Snow. She seems well trained in some way. She slides over a napkin that has a drink pf water on it. I look at the napkin. It has the address of where I assume to think that Deuce lives.

'Remember that Snow has eyes.' She says. 'Your little girl is safe for now, but... I wouldn' t fail this mission if I were you, Everdeen.'

I take a sip of the water. 'I won't. And it's Mellark.' I say.

'Not for much longer it is, Everdeen. I' m Jackson. I'll be following you. Keep an eye on you to make sure you follow through.' She says.

'I won't this time. I can make sure of that.' I say.

'Well, someone may make that happen. Someone is here for you, not too far behind.' She says.

'I won't let that affect my mission.' I say.

'Better get going. The target is moving. And time is ticking.' With that, Jackson gets up and leaves.

I get up after she leaves a few minutes later. I go to my room at the hotel. Snow has sent me a new appearance for this mission. Black is all I have been given. Black dress, tights, make-up, heels, black coat. I pin my hair up in a messy bun and hide it under my ushanka. I leave and hail a taxi. I turn on my stealth phone and press the locate button. I can hear a lot of noise and see bright lights coming from where the Arena is for most of Russia's' s big performances.

"что там происходит?" I say to the taxi driver.

(translation- What is going on there?")

"Концерт. Большое шоу."

(Translation- A concert. Big Show.)

"Это кто?"

(Translation- Who is it?"

"Рок-группа. Имя Голливуд Нежить."

(Translation- A rock band. Name Hollywood Undead.)

"Извините? то вы сказали?"

(Translation- Excuse me? What did you say?)

"Голливудская нежить. Большая американская группа."

(translation- Hollywood Undead. Big American Band.)

'Shit.. what they hell are they doing here?" I think.

I get a notification on my on the phone. I sigh.

"Это моя остановка. Спасибо."

(Translation- This is my stop. Thank you."

The man stops the cab and lets me out. I pay him his fee and then wait in my position. I put in my earpieces and turn it on my phone.

'Target almost at your location, Everdeen.' I hear Jackosn say into my ear.

'Got it.' I say.

I wait for him to come to my location. I feel my heart beating faster. I see him coming down the street. He' s on the phone with someone. I can hear some of it. It sounds like it is about Hollywood Undead being in town. I take a deep breath and move from leaning up against the building. I grab his hand and try to act in my persona I was told to be in.

"Привет! Боже мой! это ты! Можно ваш автограф?"

(Translation-Hi! Oh my god! it's you! Can I have your autograph?)

"Какого черта!? Отстань от меня, ты с ума сошел. Я даже не в группе! Они сосут без меня."

(translation-What the hell!? Get off of me you crazed fan. I'm not even in the band! They suck without me.)

"О нет, они мне не нравятся. Ты мне нравишься, двойка. Они были неправы, чтобы выгнать тебя."

(Translation- Oh no, I don't like them. I like you, Deuce. They were wrong to kick you out.)

He hangs up his phone and looks at me carefully.

"You seem familiar..." He says.

"Maybe so. I have been to every one of your shows... I almost saw you backstage. I touched your hand while you were performing." I say and try to make myself more appealing to him.

I take off my coat and hold it in my hand. My bare shoulders and chest show.

"Не возражаешь, если я куплю тебе выпить?"

(translation- Mind if I buy you a drink?)

I smile a flirtatious smile and trace my hand on his shoulders and down his arm.

"конечно нет, ты сексуальный. Может быть, мы можем сделать и другие вещи. Я знаю, что вы не пожалеете об этом."

(Translation- of course not, you sexy. Maybe we can do some other things too. I know you won' t regret it."

I hook my arm around his and rest my head on his shoulder.

"How about your place, huh? Not from here. Only visiting." I say and squeeze his arm.

"Sure. It May not be much. My family owns it. But for you, of course, uh, Miss...?"

"Katriana. Kat for short." I say.

"Okay, Kat. Just call me Aron." He says.

"Okay... Aron." I say.

~

Jorel's P.O.V.

"Uhg, you know who came to this. It seems to me like he was but hurt." Jordon says as he comes backstage.

"What else is new with him?" Danny says and rolls his eyes.

"Wher did Peeta go?" Dylan asks.

"Said he was going to look around. But I don' t know." I say and play a small riff on my guitar.

We all sit around and chatter on what this will be like and what we should do after this show. The door gets opened and Peeta comes inside. He looks like he' s been chasing someone or something.

"Peeta, where were you?" George asks.

"I-I-" He says out of breath, "Kat-Katniss. I think... I think I- found her."

I nearly break my guitar cause I stand up so fast.

"What did you say..?" I ask.

"I think I saw her. With Deuce, Aron... Whatever! She was walking with him I think after security made him go away." He says.

"Which way did she go!? Why the hell didn't you go after her!?" Danny yells.

"I don' t know. I think near the... I don' t know." He says.

"Well what the fuck are we waiting for?! She; s here! Let' s go before she gets herself killed!" Dylan says.

We all get up and race out of the room. Peeta leads since he may be the only one can find her if it was Katniss, even. Security follows us. But we couldn't care less really. She is almost safe. We know she is here. She' s okay, for the moment at least.

Luckily at least some people know or understand English. Cause we sure as hell don' t know Russian. They give us directions and it seems like a goose chase until we come to the address given to us finally comes into our sight.

We go to the door and open the door. What' s inside, is a shock to all of us...

~

Katniss' P.O.V.

Aron finishes the drinks I give him and is completely drunk off his ass. My heart feels like it is going to stop. I am full of nerves and fear. But I know I have to do this. I have to.

"So... are you ready for the other thing I promised, you Aron," I ask and move my arms back to my dress zipper.

"Of-fucking-course I am, Katnrina.." He says in his drunken state.

I smile a little and unzip my dress. I stand left in my underclothes. I smile at him and unbraid my hair. Letting it fall onto my shoulders. I reach into my bra pull out my knife. I hide it behind my back and then slowly approach him. I sit down beside him and lean in close to his ear.

"Close your eyes for me, it will make things more fun.," I whisper.

He does as I asked him to do. I pull out my knife I trace it on his chest. My breathing is shaky and I try to push down my nerves and fear what I am about to do.

"What' s wrong, Kat? Aren't you ready for it..?" He asks.

He opens his eyes and stares at me. He pushes me away. 'What the hell are you doing to me?' He asks.

'I'm sorry... I-I have to do this..' I say.

'No! I don' t even know you! Did those dicks sed you here?! Did they want you to do this tom me, heh?!' He asks.

He shoves me down and gets the knife from my hand. He pins it to my chest.

'Let me guys, it was Danny? Huh? He wanted to get back at me, yeah? IO fucking bet so.' He says.

I knee him in the stomach and push him off of me. I pin him to the ground.

'Who the hell are you?' He asks.

'I'm Katniss... Katniss Mellark... And I am going to get my daughter back. Even if it means to kill you!' I say.

I drive the knife into him. It starts out as angry stabs, then turns into my pain... I cry when the point that I have his blood all over me. I know that this is a mistake. I can' t go back. He is gone... At the hand of me. Katniss Layla Everdeen Mellark... I am a murderer. And I know that this may not even be the way to get Ruby back... But now I will never get her back... I get off of him and fall to a mess on the floor. Covered in blood and tears... My life will never be the same...

I hear the door open and then followed by gasps.

'What the...' Familiar voices get out.

'Katniss what did you do...Is he... Oh my God..'

I look up at them. They all wear the same look of utter horror. Even Peeta... My Peeta... I know it is him...I can see it in his eyes...

'I'm sorry... I'm so sorry..' I cry.

They hesitate to come near me, but I move away from them.

'Don't... I'm sorry... I'm sorry...' I say and move the knife to my neck.

'Katniss, no. Don'; t you fucking dare. Drop it.' Danny says.

'No... what's the point..? I can't...' I say.

'We're the point, Katniss....Please..' Peeta says.

I shake my head no as tears fall down my face.

'Drop the knife, Katniss. Please...' Dylan says.

I close my eyes and take a deep breath.

'I can't....I'm I'm sorry...' I say.

With one swift slice, I fall into the realm of darkness and pain.

~

'Katniss...'

I hear my name being whispered gently over an over. I open my eyes slowly and am met with a sun glow shine on me.

I open my eyes and sit up. I am taken into the arms of someone familiar. safe. Gentle.

'Prim...' I say and melt into her embrace.

'Hey Katniss..' She says.

'I'm sorry, Little duck... I'm so sorry.'

'I know you are, Katniss. I know.; She says,

'Am I dead..?' I ask.

'Not yet... You won' t yet, Katniss.' Prim says.

'I don' t want to die, Prim... But I don' t want to go back... I can' t...'

'Sure you can. Sure you can.' She says.

'No... I can't..' I say.

'Hey, Katniss...' She lifts my chin up to look up at her.

'You can go back. I know that everything will work out. I' ll look after you. I swear to you.'

'What if.. What if i..' I start

'Hey.. don' t worry now. Just relax for right now.' She says.

I lay down in her lap. She fiddles with my hair.

'I miss you so much, Prim.' I say.

'I know.. I'm sorry I couldn't make it. It was just... My time. And yours isn' t happening yet.' She says.

I open my eyes and stare up into the bright sunlight. Her smile is bright and looks down on me.

'Katniss, can you do something for me?' She asks.

'What is it, Little Duck?' I ask.

'Tell everyone how much I love them.you are going to be okay now, everything will be okay. Just close your eyes.' She says,

I do so. I feel tears falling from the corners of my closed eyes. 'I will, Prim... I will..'

'Good. Now one last thing for me.'

'What's that, Prim?' I ask.

'Open your eyes.' She whispers.

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I wake up with a start and clutch the heart and I try to slow my breathing. I don' t feel any pain. I touch my neck and it isn' t even wrapped up. I look down at my stomach. It' s flat. I look at my arm. There isn' t cuts or scars or my tattoo. I run my hand on my stomach and don' t feel my scar from my C-Section.

"What the hell is going on.." I think.

I look to my left and find someone next to me in my bed. I look around the room. I feel my breath picking up. The surroundings are all too familiar. Bottle of beer.. Cigarettes... move the covers over the person who lays next to me. Olive skin. Dark brown hair... The small mole on the back of his neck...

He moves and rolls over to me.

'Katniss... What' s wrong babe?' My boyfriend Gale Hawthorne asks me sleepily.

'N-nothing... Not a thing... Bad bad dream..' I stutter.

He wraps his arms around my waist and lays me down on the bed. He nuzzles his head into the crook of my neck. He kisses my cheek.

'Love you Catnip... Goodnight.' He whispers then falls back asleep.

'I-I love you too...' I whisper.

End...