Katniss Everdeen goes with a team to become the symbol of the rebellion, and when the team leader dies, she becomes the new leader. She lies to the group, telling them that Alma Coin had secretly asked her to go to the Capital to assassinate President Snow. Most of the team dies along the journey, and when they near the target, a bomb explodes killing many innocent people, including her sister. When Katniss recovers, she learns that the rebels have overthrown President Snow. She has an encounter with him and Snow reveals a Machiavellian plan.