Notes and disclaimers:
Mockingjay is the third book in the Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins. The series is absolutely fantastic. You should go buy a copy right now if you have not yet done so. Also, Suzanne Collins owns all the characters and concepts in her series and this alternate ending is meant to be a form of fan fiction only.
Many of my friends felt that the end of the third book was rushed, and when I read it, I agreed with them. I felt like several details could have been tweaked just a bit and created a more satisfying ending. The result is this document.
Obviously, an alternate ending to a series of books will have some spoilers for those that have not read the series. I highly recommend you read the Hunger Games, Catching Fire, and Mockingjay prior to reading this alternate ending.
Finally, because the split in my work and the original occurs near the end of Chapter 24 in Mockingjay, I have included in italics the portion of the chapter that is unchanged. Enjoy!