EPILOGUE
Katniss
Hi babies. If you're reading this, it means that we didn't make it, and that you have reached your 16th birthday without us. I'm your mother, Katniss, and Cato is your father. He was the bravest, most handsome man I ever met and I had the honour of being his wife. He died first. After the doctor told him I might not live, he went out to continue fighting, using his anger to the advantage of the rebels. But he was blinded by grief and he died horribly in battle. That was it for me. I couldn't live without him, because you know what? He was so right – we were made for each other. I am devastated because the last thing I said to him was "Get off". He was trying to save me but I ignored him – and now he's dead. Haymitch died next. The Capitol killed him, made an example of him. Strung him up and tortured him. Luckily, Clove managed to save the two of you and get you as far away from the Capitol as she could, her and Thresh. I think the grief killed me in the end. I was ill as it was and… I just couldn't take it. I spent my final days putting this together – for you. I knew Clove would raise you well but I wanted you to know me – so I wrote my life story. I used Cato's diary, Haymitch's diary and even Peeta, Prim and Clove helped a bit. But this is my message for you:
I love you more than life itself. So much that I was willing to die to protect you. I said once that you would be more loved than any other babies in the world – and that is so true. Clove, Thresh, Haymitch, Steph, Prim, Peeta, Foxface, Marvel, Gale, Madge, Mom, Brutus and of course Cato and me. So live well my babies and enjoy. Just remember – passion is the best thing in the world. True love doesn't come from finding the perfect person. It comes from learning to see an imperfect person perfectly – I know that more than most. So fall in love, make mistakes, forgive and forget, don't be afraid to fear, follow your dreams but above all, remember us. We died in war for you, and we hope we made you proud. My biggest fear isn't that you won't remember us; it's that we aren't going to be there to remind you. Hopefully this will help. I love you.
P.S. I'm sorry that your sister didn't make it. Primrose Stephanie Hadley was killed by the stun gun, 1 month before her due date. You would have liked her.
And there it is. Lemme know whether you loved it or hated it! Hope you enjoyed it. Quick shout-out to WonderGirl556 who stuck with me throughout, I love you xx
PS. If I get enough requests, I'll write a sequel exploring the kids lives with Clove and Thresh (and maybe enjoying addressing the issue of Glimmer's pregnancy) but only if you want it.
PPS Thanks to anyone who reviews, I love you all, and I will try to reply to you all personally xxx
