For Everything a Reason

by xoDiamondsInTheSkyxo

Gale Hawthorne lived a happy with his wife and two children in district 2, until the 20th anniversary of the fall off the Capitol came around. Aspen Hawthorne, Holden Odair, and Paisley Mason are going back to district 12 where they meet Tate Mellark.

1. Prologue

For Everything a Reason: Prologue

My name is Aspen Hawthorne and I'm 17 years old. I have brother named Declan who is 15. My dad, Gale Hawthorne, helped end the war against the Capitol, whether or not he was to blame for killing innocent children is still to this day undetermined. But I try not to worry about things that aren't under my control.

My life used to be easy. I lived in a fancy house in District two. I spent every day with my best friend Holden Odair. We're so close he's more like a brother than best friend. Annie lived next door so naturally Holden and I grew up together.

Paisley Mason, Johanna's daughter, completed our trio. We became friends around the age of 8. Paisley wasn't exactly the adventurous type but Holden and I couldn't seem to stay out of trouble. We were risk takers to say the least. We acted first and asked questions later.

For 17 years this simple carefree lifestyle went on undisturbed. This year would be different though. It's the 25 anniversary of the fall of the Capitol and we're going back to District 12. I knew my dad dreaded going back to the graveyard of his past, but you know what they say; everything happens for a reason.