In Panem life soon turned back to the ordinary after the second failed rebellion. In the Capitol president Snow was more loved than ever and by his side he had a new right hand man in Alma Coin, the traitor who turned on her own causing a devastating loss for the rebels. He savored every minute in charge, because even though he'd never admit it to anyone he knew it was only luck that had kept him in this position.
The people of the Capitol had soon forgot all about the rebellion as they once again became busy keeping up with their own luxurious lifestyle, such as eating triple deserts after all meals, going out to buy the latest trends every week and deciding on what scent to choose while in the shower.
In the districts however life got tough. Not only were people devastated about losing the rebellion and staying under the fearful reign of president Snow, they were also further suppressed with stricter laws being put in order and more peacekeepers positioned in every district. All known rebels were taken into custody and most of them would be publicly executed, while their friends and families were forced to watch. There were more orphans than ever before and the orphanages were too crowded so many ended up roaming the streets and turning to criminal ways.
District 12 which had been completely destroyed was built up again and the Capitol decided to send all the families of the executed rebels here as a punishment, as it continued to be the by far poorest district. All talk of their dead relatives were banned as to prevent all and any thoughts of a new rebellion, and to break this law was punishable by death.
And of course the Hunger Games continued, but with a few changes. Firstly district 13 were added into the Games making it 26 tributes each year but still only one victor. District 13 was generally very disliked by the other districts because of Alma Coin who had betrayed the rebels and because they hadn't had to participate in the Games for the first 75 years. Second, as a way to punish the districts the chosen tributes would no longer be allowed to say goodbye to their loved ones and instead they would be immediately taken to the train station. And third, every victor would have to keep their tracker which would also be equipped with a microphone, allowing the Capitol full surveillance of their Victors.
And like this 21 years passed by until president Snow passed away at an age of 88. This woke the slightest glimmer of hope within the hearts of the people in the districts, a hope for a better and easier life. But when it was clear that his granddaughter, Lilyania Snow would be the new president after an overwhelming majority of the Capitol populations vote, that glimmer was turned out. Because raised during a time of war she had grown a hatred for the districts that had tried to overthrow her grandfather and this had turned her cold and was determined to prove herself a worthy successor by keeping up the cruel reign of the districts.
And now the last day of April was coming to an end and no one anywhere could sleep. Because it was the night before May 1st, reaping day. The capitolites were too excited to sleep and instead spent the night up late watching reruns of old Hunger Games. In the districts parents were comforting their terrified children, while praying their sons and daughters would be safe for another year. And in the presidential palace Lilyania Snow laid awake too, anxious about her first Hunger Games as president. It was a sleepless night for all, before what would soon become a never ending nightmare for 26 unlucky souls.
Hello it's me again, just some clearification YES there will be tributes from district 13. I realized after the last chapter that I never told you what happened with district 13 after the rebellion, but in this universe they kept the district on Alma Coins request but it had to serve the Capitol just like the other districts and send tributes for the games. They are one of the slightly better off districts because of their connection with Alma Coin. Have any more questions? Just ask! :)
