The story of how Katniss and Peeta grow back together. The story between the end and the epilogue. Learn the realistic interpretation of how Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark rekindle their relationship. This story can be romantic, but it's also sad. The way it would have happened. Cover credit: @Bearabud Everlark

When our eyes met, the memories all came rushing back. From throwing her the bread to saying goodbye at the Lightening Tree to the red plaid dress on the first day of Kindergarten. I remembered it all so much clearer, the shiny memories seemed to fade to so much dimmer terrors. But she's nearly dead. How can I convince her to go on, that life is still worth living. How can I reignite the fire that burns in the eyes of Katniss Everdeen, the girl who was on fire, without getting burned in the process. (My second After Mockingjay story. I just want to make one a little more true to the books. This is not discontinuing Help Me Make It Through The Night and Here I Go Again. I just want to write a different view of what could have happened.)

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

You know how Peeta said that Katniss was pregnant and they were married? What if it were true? Go back to before the Quell and see how it all went down. The questions will start, and suspicions will be raised, but will Katniss stay safe, or is she once again in grave danger?

//IN EDITING// What happens when Gale is chosen for the Hunger Games instead of Peeta? Will Katniss and Gale survive? What happens when Peeta becomes heartbroken and an unlikely friend of Prim's? Will Peeta confess his love for Katniss to Prim's little sister? And what happens when Katniss and Gale are deemed 'star crossed lovers'? Will Katniss remember The Boy With The Bread? Panem is a world of heartbreak, misery, adventure and love. Katniss volunteers for tiny Prim in the Hunger Games and Gale is her district partner. While they are away, Prim and Peeta become friends, and Peeta confides in a secret that he never told anyone. Katniss and Gale are announced star crossed lovers but only Gale feels the spark. The two friends are struggling in the arena and Katniss fakes her love for Gale merely to keep them alive. But she can't possibly forget the boy with the bread. Everything will turn out fine for Katniss, right? Or will all her plans backfire and ignite something untamable?