A Song with Thorns

by M. Cooper Jinks

The journey of Livia Thorne (OC), told from the perspective of the previous Victor, Haymitch Abernathy. It's the 51st Hunger Games and Haymitch's first year as mentor for District 12. But before the Games can even begin, he notices that there is something peculiar about the female tribute from District 2. (Haymitch's POV. Drabble Series.)

14. The Sacrifice

A Song with Thorns

The Sacrifice

He must've known she wasn't crazy all along. Without hesitation, the boy climbs the Cornucopia, hands his sword to Livia and kneels to the ground.

The boy whispers to her. "Make it quick."

I can tell that Livia is struggling not to cry. She doesn't want to appear weak, but she can't stop the water that's already flooded her eyes, from streaming down her face.

The blade rises, and with one swing, the boy's body drops, signaling the final cannon.

Refusing to look down at what she's done, the final tribute waits until Claudius Templesmith announces the winner of the 51st Hunger Games, Livia Thorne of District 2.