As she stepped out of the station she felt like she had just landed on a completely different planet. The houses were made out of a sandy clay and painted blue, many had shells set into the area above the door. And the roofs were made out of a sea green slate. She knew this was the upper end of the district, not what the majority of the district lived in but it still took her breath away, how beautiful it was. She progressed through the square to where she know the victors village would be. It was the same in every district, no matter how large or small, rich or poor the district was, there was still the same overall layout. She gasped as she stepped out into it. The area was not as abandoned as she had known it in many other districts, it was alive and buzzing. Of course, District 4 used to be a career district so had more victors but she didn't expect it to be this busy. Although this place was alive with killers it was the place where she felt most safe, most at home, they all knew what it had been like for her. The nightmares that still haunted her.
She collected her thoughts and focused on finding the one person she had come to see, but kept getting stopped by other older victors that she knew during her time as a mentor. She smiled and as politely as she could, told them she would catch up with them later. She then saw what looked like the house she was looking for. At the edge of the village sat a house identical to the others, but this one looked quieter, and she knew this would be where she found Annie.
She made her away across the complex towards the secluded house. She slowed her pace, how could she hold it together, this was the hardest place of all to come too. She took a deep breath and knocked.
She heard a child squeal and then footsteps. The door slowly opened a crack and she saw Annie's timid face peer out the side. When she saw Johanna stood there recollection spread across her face. Without a word she opened the door and Johanna walked in, through to the lounge.
On the rug by the fireplace sat a child no older than 2 with bronze hair and the brightest blue eyes she had ever seen. 'Auntie Jojo' he exclaimed and ran over with his arms wide. Johanna paused for a moment shocked, then scooped him up into her arms. She looked at Annie quizzically. 'I wanted him to know the only family he has' she spoke at long last 'you and the other victors from District 13 are the only family I have ever known really'. Johanna noticed that any madness that may once have dwelled in her eyes had disappeared.
'Annie,' she smiled 'I'm always going to be there for you. In fact, if you will have me, I would love to make District 4 my home. I'm tired of constantly running, and I have so many friends here'
The biggest smile she had smiled since her son started talking took over Annie's face. It was a smile of relief, that she would no longer be alone raising her child.
Johanna noticed the boy squirming in her arms and set him down on the floor. 'Go ask Mummy if you can come show me around the District' the boy looked up hopefully at his mother. 'Go get your shoes and jacket and we will head out' she chuckled as he ran off. 'I suppose I better change as well, it's been a long time I been out of this house for social reasons. It will give the neighbours something to gossip about'
