Remembering the war

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Boom! Boom!

The last shots and explosions were heard a few hours later after taking complete control of District 2's base.

Jacob was helped to his feet by Katniss, while Boggs watched their backs. This man had earned Jacob's trust, just as his actions had been recorded in the intelligent assistant.

Feeling the pain in his chest, Katniss was a great help for him to walk towards the central area of this base, where the remaining agents were being gathered by the rebels.

Enobaria was looking at the peacekeepers with extreme anger, her mouth full of blood reflecting the fact that her teeth had been used as a weapon.

"What is Brutus' condition?" Jacob asked directly as he approached Enobaria.

She turned to Jacob, who was supported by Katniss, and after knowing that he wasn't injured, she replied, "One of the bullets hit his vest, the other penetrated and it is estimated that it grazed his lung."

"Damn it, gather everyone, we have to give them the news."

"What will we do with them?" Enobaria asked, pointing to the peacekeepers.

"Kill them if that makes you feel better!" Jacob said coldly.

Enobaria smiled. She was extremely angry that Brutus, her partner, was injured by these brainless idiots, so she took a weapon and began her massacre.

Those who witnessed this scene said nothing. They had all lost comrades at the hands of these men, so killing them was just a small relief on their shoulders.

Katniss, who followed Jacob, also said nothing. This was war, and she understood everyone's position perfectly.

"[District 5 has fallen under the attack of mutations. The inhabitants have taken up arms, and the rest of the mutations have entered a cave awaiting!]"

"Good..."

...

Main square of District 2.

After the elimination of all the peacekeepers, Jacob's assistant had led ten hovercrafts to intercept direct attacks from the Capitol.

With control of this place, Jacob invited everyone to a speech involving all the inhabitants of this district.

"Dear residents of District 2!"

"Today we find ourselves at a crucial moment in our fight for freedom. I know some of you have had doubts, questioned whether rebellion is the right path. But let me tell you that unity is our strength, and together we can achieve the unthinkable."

"We face a powerful and ruthless enemy: the Capitol. For too long, we have lived under their oppression, witnessed their injustices, and suffered the consequences of their cruelty. But now is the time to rise up and take our destiny into our own hands."

"Today, I tell you that District 2 has a crucial role in this fight. You, with your bravery and exceptional skills, can make a difference. As former victors of the Hunger Games, you know what it's like to face adversity and overcome it. Now is the time to use that experience to unite and fight for a better future."

"I understand that some of you may fear the consequences of standing up against the Capitol. But I assure you, we are stronger together. If we join forces as one front, set aside our differences, and support each other, there is nothing we cannot achieve."

Jacob's words were received with indifference. No one applauded or said anything, and Katniss noticed this too.

"I know what concerns you. The same thing happened in the Dark Days war. No, you were better prepared back then and still lost. But now we have an incredible power we have never had before."

By saying this, Jacob referred to his intelligent assistant, which was the greatest and unknown weapon they all had in support of this war.

"Let's remember a bit of history." Jacob said coldly. "A few months after the war started, the first major rebel aerial attack against the Capitol immobilized the city for several days. Each citizen was assigned an anti-air shelter near their residence. However, the Capitol's surveillance system depended on electricity, and interference from the rebels in District 5 caused frequent blackouts."

"And guess what? District 5 is now under our control!" When Jacob said this, the giant screen in the main square turned on and showed them all images of District 5, how the civilians now had weapons, and all the peacekeepers had been brutally eliminated.

"Alongside regular military units, the Capitol used genetically modified mutations against the rebels. Tracker jacker nests were strategically placed around the districts like landmines, but now we have taken control of the mutations."

The words and images on the screen exposed by Jacob left everyone shocked. How could they have control over those mutations? Only Jacob knew.

"The rebels were able to sustain the fight with the support of District 13's military arsenal. During the last two years of the conflict, the Capitol was besieged, completely cut off from external supplies. As a result, food supplies ran out, forcing desperate families to sell their belongings and furniture in exchange for rations, or else face starvation. In extreme cases, some citizens of the Capitol resorted to cannibalism."

Many were not familiar with this part of the story, but as they listened, everyone, even those from District 2, felt their blood boil.

"Now we have the Capitol isolated. All the districts have joined, and we have taken all their weaponry. We use their own attacks against them and defend ourselves with intelligence!"

"Are you telling me you'd rather support the Capitol?"

"We won't!"

"Of course not! Today we can win and change our rights!"

"Today, I ask you to trust in the rebellion, to believe in the possibility of a better future. We cannot let fear or uncertainty stop us. We must be brave and face the challenge with courage."

"I want you to know that I am committed to this cause, that I will fight alongside you until the end. But we need your participation and commitment. Together, we can forge a new path, one where justice and freedom prevail."

"District 2 has the power to change the course of history. Our unity and determination will lead us to victory. Let's fight together, united in this noble cause. The Capitol will not be able to resist the strength of a united people."

"The time to act is now. Rise up, residents of District 2, and let us walk together towards a better future!"

"We will fight!"

"May hope and bravery guide our way!"

A series of shouts were heard from every corner, and everyone said just one name: "Jacob, Jacob, Jacob!"