EPILOGUE:
Henry came home and moved Polly and the baby into his house. He bought a home for his mother, father and sister in town. They live in a good part and get a monthly allowance from Henry since Polly and the baby live with him. They had a baby boy and named him Henry Watson Jr. He named Haymitch and I the godparents even though I can think of a million better people to raise a child in the event of his death. Henry, Haymitch, and I spend a lot of time together now as a Hunger Games type of support group. Once a week, we discuss our feelings and nightmares. Haymitch has slowly stopped drinking and three months from the Games he was completely sober.
Once Haymitch got rid of his drinking problems he went to visit Candice, Thomas' mother. After a couple of weeks of romancing her, she agreed to start dating him. However, it didn't take long for Thomas and Candice to move into his home. It's no longer a hermit's home, but it's bright and smells good and he even grows flowers there. He smiles more and actually waves at people when he goes to town. He's definitely a different Haymitch.
Gale and Madge decided not to keep the baby. Since the foster care system in our area is just a fancy word for abandonment I called my Capitol connections and see what they could do. Apparently, Octavia from my stylist team, and her husband were dying for a baby but couldn't have one. I told Madge and Gale, that their child might grow up superficial, but they would never be hungry or put in the Games. After the baby was given to Octavia, Gale and Madge decided to stay together, but not get married. They still fight, but they're considering trying to get a home together. I slipped Gale a note for $5000 from Anonymous asking for some type of gift in return. The next morning Gale appeared at my doorstep holding a large loaf of bread and goat cheese asking to have lunch. We discussed our relationship and he admitted he did have feelings for me at one time, but Madge was the girl for him. I shared the same sentiments, but told him about Thomas.
Thomas and I are together now. He sneaks out sometimes and stays the night at my house. We do things were not supposed to be doing, however we're not as dumb as Gale and Madge. Prim sees him sometimes, but laughs and giggles rather than scold me. She smiles at me and ask if I slept well enough while my mother prepares breakfast. I roll my eyes at her and as usual change the subject to what she wants to do when she grows up. She wants to become a doctor, a real one and I have the money to send her to school for it if she wants to go. I think I might just continue to dedicate my money and life to making it easier in District 12. We seem happier and less hungry than we did before. And with the support of Haymitch and Henry, we are no longer the saddest district.
The Games are still around. I wish they weren't but they are apart of Panem life. Cinna heard a rumour that they might end after the 80th Games because the Capitol believe the Districts have had enough punishment. And besides that, they're bored with them. I hope the rumor is true and Panem can live in peace and harmony. Be allowed to move to other districts, or have more interaction with them than just trading.
I still see Peeta in the meadow at the picnic table sometimes. He gives me advice, tells me everything is going to be okay. I tell him I miss him and wonder if I'll see him again. He always says the same thing, "Of course silly. I'm always here if you need me." However last night, after discussing whether or not Thomas and I should live together in the next few years, Peeta just said, "You don't need me anymore. Your Katniss Everdeen from District 12. You're the 74th Victory of the Hunger Games. You don't need anyone else but yourself. You listen to your own mind. It got you this far, baby" With that he kissed me again and disappeared into the meadow.
I woke up the next morning with Peeta's words ringing in my head. He was right.
A/N: That's it! Thank you all my followers and whoever reads this for your support. My first FanFic is complete and I hope you enjoyed it. PM me if you have any suggestions or requests. :) Thank you again
- MissCarrie14