![]() ![]() Haymitch said she had the ability to breach it, but her magic would be depleted. ![]() Only a magical being could break through their defenses. Its walls were thick and some said protected by deep magic. Thus far, there was no clear way to lay siege to Highland Castle. Closing her eyes, Katniss thought of the map she studied daily. And there were unconfirmed rumors that most were mercenaries from other lands. They looked for the best scenario on how to lay siege to Highland Castle. ![]() For weeks, their strongest men and women trained. The people of Midland were pushed deep within the caves of the Midland Mountains. Then one day Highland raised their prices, then blocked the only source of water, and refused to trade. For as far back as she could remember, her people mined for precious commodities that were traded with the people of the Highland. She reached out once more with her mind, but she received silence in return. Why hadn’t she heard his voice again since last week? Questions kept swirling in her had her people had a visceral reaction to the amulet? She sat in her chair, looking out into the inky darkness. It was only with the advent of Peeta that she was allowed to join the raids. He did not let her leave their dwelling during the day. Haymitch did not want anyone else to know that she was magical. It wasn’t until Finnick left that Haymitch told her he was going to privately train her to use her magic. She was frustrated, she was fighting a war she did not understand. No matter how many times she broached the subject of her past, Haymitch eluded her questions. Haymitch had all of the answers, but it was easier to blast open a mine shaft than get anything out of him. She dreamt about it from the time she was a babe. She didn’t learn of her birthright until she was eighteen, and then there were two more years of silence until Finnick brought her the egg. She was immersed in a cauldron of ambiguity. It added fuel to the fire that was in her mind. The day she had been crowned Queen, Haymitch had surprised her with the Amulet. It looked like two golden birds wrapped around a black pearl. She picked it up and stared at it once more. Haymitch said it was important to keep the egg hot. They placed the cradle close to the fireplace. It was held in a cradle made of stone with hot stones around it. She stood by the fireplace, watching the egg. Katniss had never felt so connected to another creature whether it be human or animal. Rated M for Violence, War, Death, Witchcraft, Magic, Graphic Scenes of Violence, Canon typical Violence, Special Thanks to my incredible beta who edited 20K in less than a week. This was part of the story I always wanted to write You can read the first part HERE A battle that began eons ago, and their will only be peace in the land when the dragon is found and given to the rightful heir to Panem. Summary: The Realm of the Midland and the Realm of the Highland’s are warring. ![]()
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