"Our second tribute will be..." Snaps me back to reality and my eyes are glued on the slip in her hand, wondering who's name is on it. "Maysilee Donner!" My heart starts to pound right out of my chest, and I try to act like I'm not completely terrified.

A HUNGER GAMES FANFICTION! What if Haymitch didn't let Peeta volunteer for him in the 75th annual Hunger Games? Follow our favorite mentor as he goes back into the arena. *Written in May 2012*

Au- Katniss and Peeta didn't survive the 74th games, and the female tribute is reaped as usual. Haymitch grows to feel like a father to the girl, and decides to protect her life... No matter what it takes.

After the Revolution of Panem, Effie Trinket and Haymitch Abernathy find their love for each other.

Haymitch accidentally stumbles upon a tape of his family's interview during the Quarter Quell. This forces him to reveal his heartbreaking story to Katniss. 'Mockingjay' briefly mentions 'his girl', but who was she, really? This is his story...