The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 Page #2

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earlier in the day like she'd wanted.

But you didn't. Why?

Were you caught up in Beetee's plan?

No, I was caught up

trying to play allies.

And then they separated us and...

that's when I lost her.

And then the lightning hit...

and the whole force field

around the arena just blew out.

Yes, but, Peeta,

Katniss is the one who blew it out.

- No.

- You saw the footage.

No, she didn't know what she was doing.

Neither of us knew there was a

bigger plan going on. We had no idea.

- You had no idea?

- No.

All right. Well, Peeta, there are many

who find this suspicious to say the least.

It seems as though

she was part of a rebel plan.

Do you think it was part of her plan

to be almost killed by Johanna?

Or part of the plan to be

paralysed by lightning?

No, we were not part of any rebel plan.

We had no idea what was going on.

All right. I believe you,

Peeta Mellark. Thank you.

Yeah.

And I was going to ask you

to speak about the unrest

- but I think you might be too upset.

- No, I can.

- Are you sure?

- Yeah, absolutely.

- Thank you.

- Yeah.

I want everyone who's watching to stop

and to think about

what a civil war could mean.

We almost went extinct once before.

And now our numbers are even fewer.

- He's one of them.

- Is this really what we wanna do?

- He's a traitor.

- Kill ourselves off?

- Killing is not the answer.

- I can't believe he's doing this.

Everyone needs to lay down

their weapons immediately.

- Traitor!

- He's not one of us!

This is treason!

Are you calling for a ceasefire?

Yeah. I am.

- You're a puppet!

- Hang him!

I want everyone to stop

the senseless violence.

- This is not the path to change.

- Traitor!

It's not the path to justice.

There can't be a ceasefire.

Not after everything Snow's done.

He could have done

a lot of damage tonight.

Most districts, people are still too afraid

to join. They need the courage.

Why do you think he said that?

I don't know. Maybe he was forced.

He didn't look that bad.

Maybe he made some kind

of deal to protect you.

He's still playing the game.

No! No! No!

I'm sorry. It's just a nightmare.

That's okay. I get 'em, too.

Peeta,

will you stay with me?

Yeah.

Always.

Hey.

Can't sleep?

Tell me what's happening.

I'm good at keeping secrets.

Even from Mum.

No one hates the Capitol more than me.

And I wanna help.

But I just keep thinking,

even if we win this war,

what happens to Peeta?

I know he's not safe there,

but he's definitely not safe here.

I don't think you know

how important you are to them.

If you want something,

you just have to ask.

You could demand almost anything.

They'd have to agree to it.

I should wake you up

more often, Little Duck.

Get some sleep now.

You, too.

Thank you for agreeing to meet with me.

I've decided I'll be your Mockingjay.

But I have some conditions.

Peeta and the other Tributes,

Johanna Mason and Annie Cresta,

will be rescued

at the earliest opportunity.

If and when Peeta is liberated, he will

receive a full and unconditional pardon.

No punishment will be inflicted.

And the same goes for the other Tributes.

No.

It's not their fault

you abandoned them in the arena.

They're doing and saying

whatever they can to survive.

Individuals don't make demands in 13.

There will be a tribunal.

And a fair judgement.

Thank you.

The Victors will be granted immunity.

And you will announce that

in front of the entire population of 13.

You will hold yourself

and your government responsible

or you will find another Mockingjay.

That's it. That's her. Right there.

Isn't that who I promised you?

She wears the costume.

Gunfire in the background.

A hint of smoke.

Our Mockingjay.

Madam President, we're losing ground,

because the people are losing heart.

This is worth the risk.

She's worth the risk.

Pardons, tribunals. Power of the people.

It can all be the bedrock

of the new Panem, but,

in wartime I think even the noblest of

causes can be bent a little bit. Right?

Do you have any other conditions?

My sister gets to keep her cat.

Go away.

Is it visiting hours again?

Miss Trinket,

you see this door.

It opens. From the inside.

I've told you, these are the standard

living quarters. Same as everyone.

You're not a prisoner.

You're free to join the rest of 13.

Not looking like this.

Thank you very much.

We have a bigger issue

than wardrobe, Miss Trinket.

Katniss has agreed to be The Mockingjay.

- That poor thing.

- And your Girl on Fire is burnt out.

I need you to join this team now.

- I need someone she trusts.

- What about Haymitch?

He's drying out in some

facility a mile down.

Aiding rebels is not really my forte.

Miss Trinket, your days

in the Capitol are over,

no matter what happens here.

If you wanna play

a prisoner of war, fine.

Stay here and rot. I'll find someone

else to be The Mockingjay's escort.

Who?

Anyone can be replaced.

Not your Mockingjay.

There isn't a soul in this dungeon

who knows the first thing about Katniss.

You honestly believe one of these cave

dwellers is going to take my place?

No.

Good afternoon.

Thank you for interrupting

your schedules.

They have already been

adjusted to compensate...

I hardly ever see children around here.

Please, check in with your unit...

A lot of them were lost in

an epidemic a few years ago.

- I have an announcement for the citizens of 13.

- Coin lost her family, too.

Daughter and a husband.

And our welcome guests from 12.

Katniss Everdeen has consented

to be the face of our cause

to help unite the districts

against the Capitol.

In exchange, I have promised

several concessions.

First, we'll assess all opportunities

for the extraction of the Victors

held hostage in the Capitol.

Peeta Mellark,

Johanna Mason...

- Finnick, I made the deal for Annie, too.

- And Annie Cresta.

Once freed, they will be granted

full pardon for any and all crimes

committed against the rebel cause.

Good.

That's good, Katniss.

If Katniss Everdeen

fails to fulfil her duties

the deal will be off.

Thank you for your attention.

Please, resume your daily schedules.

- Madam President.

- Effie Trinket.

Welcome to 13.

Madam President,

may I say you are so very...

concise.

You believe that

there's more to be said?

- May I speak freely?

- You don't appear to do anything else.

I'm only talking about salesmanship.

The thing with revolutions,

they're a tender flame.

They need to be nurtured with

a little kindling and warmth.

- Bit of oxygen.

- Oxygen.

One sure way to put it out

is to smother it.

Or to use up all the air in the room.

Excuse me.

You know what could use

a revolution? That hair.

Effie?

- What are you doing here?

- I'm a political refugee.

- Plutarch rescued you?

- Rescued, yes, that's what he calls it.

You and I were both in the dark.

Now I'm condemned

to this life of jumpsuits.

It is wonderful to see you again.

Can you believe this place?

I miss coffee.

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