The year before a Quarter Quell, no one is paying attention to the 149th Hunger Games, not even the Head Gamemaker. But after an ultimatum from the President, the Head Gamemaker will do whatever it takes to make sure these Games aren't overlooked.

'Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of places, if one only remembers to turn on the light.' [now complete, with epilogue. Thank you to everyone who made this possible. You all inspire me so much.]

Jaypaw meets with Tigerstar and Hawkfrost in the Dark Forest on a visit to the Moonpool. They give him a tantalizing offer which he refuses with Spottedleaf's help, but what would have happened if Spottedleaf was too late to assist him? Follow a separate story of where Jaypaw accepts the Dark Forest warrior's proposition and trains with them as a warrior.