Nobody knew why she chose Gale. Somehow, she was able to look past the horrors of the way her little sister died and learned to accept that it wasn't Gale's fault. It surprised the world. The war ended 3 months ago, but it's never really been over for Katniss. Maybe it never will be. But when Katniss and Gale's relationship becomes toxic and dangerous, she's completely helpless. Gale walks out on her because of it, leaving her alone and paralyzed with guilt. The real war is just beginning. Soon, Peeta returns from his recovery in the Capitol expecting to find Katniss and Gale happily together. But when he finds her on the floor of her house, alone and nearly dead, he makes it his responsibility to save her. But because their relationship has grown apart, will Peeta be enough to mend the Girl on Fire when she burns herself out?

The Victory Tour? Over. The Quarter Quell? Over. Katniss's life? Over, as far as Peeta knows. Sure, the games may be over for Katniss and Peeta, but the real battle is only just beginning. The Rebels in District 13 managed to get 3 Victors out of the arena. Peeta Mellark, Finnick Odair, and Beetee Latier are seemingly safe in the depths of 13. Katniss Everdeen, Johanna Mason, Enobaria, and Annie Cresta are seemingly dead in the custody of the Capitol. They're being held prisoners, having God-knows-what done to them. Their strength will be tested. Their loyalty will be questioned. Their love will be jeopardized. How will Peeta deal with Katniss being held prisoner in the Capitol? How will the Rebels get her out? And most importantly, what will the aftermath be? DISCLAIMER 1: I do not own ANY of these characters - all Hunger Games material belongs to Suzanne Collins. DISCLAIMER 2: I started writing this when I was like 13 so pls be nice <3 TW: mentions of torture, PTSD, death, suicide/suicidal ideation, and a whole host of other mental illnesses

"I think it was at that exact moment when we realized we were going to be parents. I was going to be a mom. And Peeta was going to be a dad." This is the second book in the series. Please read the other one, "Real - An Everlark Fanfiction," first!

I kinda love one-shots, reading them and writing them. This will mostly be my own stories (uploaded when they come to me) But if some amazing person who takes the time to read this for some strange reason wants to put their own one shot in this story too, i'd be happy :) Same goes for ideas, if you think i'd be able to pull off some scenario you have, just message me about it...actually message me about anything, i'm kinda lonely... I'm not gonna lie, this is gonna be mostly Everlark, so this is my fluff (highly sophisticated and beautifully written fluff though, of course) enjoy x

"It's been a year, Katniss. People actually heal if they understand how lucky they are to be alive."

Everlark;)

Coin got what she wanted, Peeta was lifted from the Arena, safe in the arms of the rebels desperately trying to use him for their cause. But Katniss was taken, lowered into the capitol's dungeons, with no idea of the war that has started around her. They both struggle to stop themselves crumbling, having been thrust into something neither of them were prepared for. Completely alone. Please comment if you like it, or if you don't. Any feedback whatsoever you can offer me i will take. updates when asked for them (even if i haven't in ages chances are i'm still here) All rights to Suzanne Collins X