Dear Annie,

I sit here on a hovercraft filled with people, yet it feels completely empty without your presence next to me. I already feel out of place without your hand intertwined with mine. For a long time, I told myself that I was not going to do this because I had every intention of coming back to you. Yet, the idea of leaving you with nothing if something unthinkable were to happen made me sick. I just couldn't take it anymore, Annie. I have seen too much hurt in my lifetime, and much of that hurt I witnessed in you. I do not want you to have to live in a world like this anymore. I want us to be able to live in peace. I wanted us to have children one day and to not have to worry about sending them off to a vicious arena. It is difficult though; I already miss you so deeply. When you embraced me this morning, I did not want to let you go. I hope with everything in me that you were able to compose yourself and continue without me by your side. You're strong; you are the strongest women I have ever met, despite what others may tell you.

In a few minutes, I will be landing in District 12. I know this will be difficult for many of the rebels, but most especially for Katniss. I am expecting to see an obliterated town, which will not mean as much to me because unlike her, I did not grow up there. However, I know that I would not be able re-visit District 4 if the same thing happened there. That is where I met you Annie; the place where we fell in love and that will never change. I miss watching the sunset with you. I miss holding you next to me as we sat in silence in the cool sand. I treasure your emerald eyes and the way your warm lips were so capable of capturing mine. One day if you are missing me, walk out to the ocean and stare into the never-ending crystal; I promise I will be there.

Love Always,

Finnick