Willow's Game

by emmaagraace

Katniss and Peeta finally had their peace. Everyone thought that the Hunger Games had died along with President Snow. They had two kids, Willow and Rye and in later years would expect another daughter. But, they both knew that all good things must come to an end. They didn't expect those things to end so soon.

1. Prologue

Prologue

Katniss and Peeta finally had their peace. The games had died along with President Snow. President Paylor was their new leader, and the districts had significantly recovered from the war. They had a daughter named Willow, and a year later had a son which they named Rye. They lived happily in the Victor's Village with the two kids. But, everything changed for them just before Willow's second birthday.

The District's beloved President Paylor had died suddenly, calling for an emergency election. It was between two men: Larry Hynkel and Abigor Rose. Both appeared to have the same ideals as everyone else, but one didn't truly hold them. Abigor Rose was elected president mainly because of his charm and ability to manipulate those who heard him speak. The day after his election, madness spread throughout Panem. Peacekeepers invaded each District and burned down hospitals, markets, homes, and reduced the towns to worse than before the war.

Turns out, this has been his plan since the end of the rebellion. He wanted control over everyone, he wanted the power. Abigor Rose had been planning this new age for the Capitol with other citizens who also wanted their control back. Men from Districts 1 and 2, who were also angered by the rebellion, volunteered themselves as Peacekeepers to subdue the Districts.

Katniss, Peeta, and their two young children were forced out of their house and moved elsewhere. Those who tried to fight back were shot immediately. Hundreds of families across Panem were forced into poverty. There was no hope for another uprising. After two revolutions, the people had given up. Two weeks after his election, President Rose gave a speech that changed everything.

"This day marks the resurrection of a great Capitol and a great Panem. Today, I am making this country right again… I am returning Panem to its golden age. I decree that each year, to solidify the fact that no one can defeat the power of the Capitol, one male, and female tribute, between the ages of 12 and 18, are to be gathered. They shall be reaped from each District. They are to be held in the Capitol's custody, then taken to a public arena where they will fight to the death until one lone victor remains. Reinstated forever, this pageant shall be called the Hunger Games. Next month shall be the Reaping for the 1st annual Hunger Games after the defeat of the rebellion. I'm proud to say this to all the people in Panem,

Happy Hunger Games! And, may the odds be ever in your favor…"