Dandelion In The Darkness [Completed]

Chapter 12: Returning Home

I pace in this room that I was put in... what are they going to do? Kill me? Torture me? As long as Coin is dead then I'm fine with whatever they decide with me although if they do want to kill me then I want to see Peeta and Rye one last time. I know Peeta will be angry that I tried taking that pill but I'm still grieving over my sister... it all just got too much for me but now that I think about it that was pretty stupid for me to do.

I sit leaning against the wall with a sigh because I want them to decide already, I've been in here for what feels like hours. I then hear the door being unlocked and I quickly stand, preparing for whatever comes through but I immediately relax when Haymich and Peeta walk in

"Katniss! Your okay. Thank god" Peeta says pulling me to him

"You're not mad?" I ask, sighing into his warm embrace

"I was at first but I know it's because of what happened to Prim. It's hard but we'll get through it together" he replies breaking away, I pull him into a kiss because I miss that feeling...

"Yeah, okay! You love each other! You're forgetting that I'm still here and so is your son" Haymich grumbles, I look at him and just notice that Haymich is holding Rye. Rye starts to whimper as he looks at me and luckily I take him before he starts crying, I hold him close to my chest... missing being so close to him

"What's happening with me?" I ask my old mentor

"They're letting you return to twelve with us. I got a letter addressed to you and Peeta from Plutarch that I can give you and he's explained everything. We can restart now that this war is now over" Haymich replies and I let out a sigh of relief, I look to Peeta with a smile

"This means that we can can go home... Rye will live the life we want to give him" I say, he smiles back at me and we share a short but sweet kiss

"We get to go home" He smiles

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Effie walks the three of us to the front gates of what use to be Snows mansion. Effie decided that her place is still in the Capitol and is planning to get back into being the boss of different styling teams. I'm going to miss Effie and that annoying Capitol accent... she's been there for me for a number of times and I'm more than thankful

"You, two promise me that you'll find it. Even after all this grief" she tells Peeta and I

"Find what?" I ask

"A life of a victor. The life you deserve" she replies smiling out Rye then Peeta and I, she says goodbye to Haymich and they kiss... I wasn't expecting it but I'm not sure if they're together now or that was just a one time thing, I don't get to find out because Haymich doesn't bring it up.

I pace around the room as I rock Rye to sleep, we were given a white baby bassinet by our bed which I was thankful for. I look down and see that Rye is still awake, with a sigh I do something that I've never done for him before... I sing and it's the song I'd sing Prim if she couldn't get to bed

Deep in the meadow, under the willow.
A bed of grass, a soft green pillow.
Lay down your head, and close your eyes.
And when they open, the sun will rise.

Here it's safe, and here it's warm.
Here the daisies guard you from every harm.
Here your dreams are sweet, and tomorrow brings them true.
Here is the place where I love you.

Deep in the meadow, hidden far away.
A cloak of green, a moon beam ray.
Forget your woes, and let your troubles lay.
And when again it's morning, they'll wash away.

Here it's safe, and here it's warm.
Here the daisies guard you from every harm.
Hre your dreams are sweet, and tomorrow brings them true.
Here is the place where I love you.

This time when I look down Rye is fast asleep, I smile down at him as I realise how much he looks like Peeta when he sleeps. I place Rye softly down in his bed before getting into the bed that we're sharing for now on the train that gives me many memories, both good and bad...

"It was nice hearing you sing. You should do it more often" Peeta smiles but I just sigh

"I don't know... I'm not really good at it" I admit

"Sorry but I'm going to disagree with you on that. You're voice is beautiful, I mean mine is just horrible but yours just blows everyone away. I love your singing voice" he replies, I cuddle closely to him and I let some silent tears fall

"I'm trying to be strong... I can't handle Prim not being around anymore" I sob quietly so I don't wake Rye

"It's okay, Katniss. You're allowed to grieve and be sad over her death but you can't leave us... we need you. It's okay to cry but I know that Prim would want you to be happy and help raise our son" he comforts me, he continues to let me cry, something I haven't been able to do because of wanting to stay strong for everyone else... I'm now able to let out all the pain of my broken heart that was caused by the death of my sister.

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As we walk through what was the town part of district twelve, there are the people who were left of this district helping to clean the ruins of our home being bombed not that long ago. I ignore the stares that we receive from everyone as we walk into the victors village, a place that still reminds us of the power Snow had on us... a place it's too many painful memories.

"Nothing's the same... it doesn't feel right. Staying in the victors village will still be here to remind people of the war and what we did" I frown as Peeta and I walk in to what was my home

"What are you saying Katniss?" He asks

"I want to start fresh. I don't want to constantly be known as the mockingjay who put an end to the war but decides to continue to live in a place created by someone as evil as Snow" I sigh

"You mean you want to build another home? But how? We don't know the first thing about building something as complex as a house" Peeta replies

"I know. I do know Thom though... when he wasn't in the mines him and some other men would build shops and new houses. We could ask him, it might take a while but I think it's better than living here, constantly reminded of the games" I sigh

"Like always... I'm with you. I think it's a great idea" he smiles, kissing my cheek and I sigh... we're finally home.