#but yeah I think a lot of what happens in Mockingjay happens kind of independently of Katniss

[millennium-queen]

What do you think would have happened if Peeta was rescued from the 74th arena along with Katniss?

Do you think it would have changed the timeline of the rebellion?

Thank you :)

@curiousnonny

Hey sorry I had to take a few days to really think my answer through on this! Tbh I’ve never really imagined a version of Mockingjay where they’re rescued together (mainly because I’m a sucker for angst and them being separated for a time kinda almost mirrors the beginning of Catching Fire where they’re not talking)

Ultimately tho I think if Peeta had been rescued alongside Katniss the rebellions plans wouldn’t be all that different? After all they were trying to keep him alive in the arena to keep Katniss co-operative??. I can see Plutarch probably pushing the star crossed lovers angle as far as it could go, the Mockingjay and her devoted husband would make good figureheads for their cause and they probably wouldn’t of ended up on the front lines as much as they let Katniss do in the book (because Peeta would be there to do all the talking that he does best.)

Katniss might of found it easier to adjust to life in D13 with him there but I think it would of set their relationship back a little because they would never get a moment alone to talk about themselves, how they feel, and what happened on the beach - between Coin wanting them to jump straight into action and Gale being in command with them all the time it’s not really the right headspace for Katniss to sort out her feelings.

I also don’t know where Peeta would stay in D13? Because people don’t get compartments just for themselves and Katniss would obviously be placed with Prim and her Mum I briefly thought that maybe he’d room with Finnick but I can’t see Katniss and Peeta not pushing to have Annie and Johanna rescued so that wouldn’t last long lmaoo - maybe where ever he was staying she might sneak into his compartment to sleep but not much else would happen between them until after the war

Timeline wise for the Rebellion I think it would of sped up but only a little, There’s weeks at the beginning of Mockingjay where Katniss is practically catatonic over Peeta being in the Capitol and the destruction of 12, if they had eachother to lean on they may have been more inclined to visit the ruins sooner and take on their duties (it still would be a devastating thing to process - especially for Peeta now he’s lost his entire family) and with the pair showing a United front they may of been able to win the districts over just that little bit faster.

Certain districts like D2 however would likely still be just as loyal to the Capitol and I think Gale and Beetee would still develop weapons based off of hunting traps - Which Katniss would still feel very uncomfortable about and Peeta would probably be vocally against when plans for the Nut and the civilians trapped inside come into question.

I’m not sure how the war would end, where Star Squad 451 come into it, or if much else would really change? But this is kinda what I’ve got in my head so far. I hope it makes sense haha and thank you so much for asking I feel so special lmaoo