Hiya guys! I decided to make a series called Lily Mellark, Katniss and Peetas daughter. This is the first one. I know it's a bit weird having Haymitch's POV for the prologue, but just go with it. I feel like he always knew everything going on, so that's why. Katniss and Peeta can be so clueless sometimes. Just if your confused, here's a list of ages: Disclaimer: I do not own the hunger games, or any of the characters.
This one is inspired by SheSaysReal, who has written Back to School. It is NOT the same, and is only based very loosely on it, mainly just the idea of a new district being a school. But you should check it out because it is an amazing story :)
Lily Mellark 16
Layla Mellark 16
Daisy Odair 16
Petal Odair 16
Lavinia Mason 16
Finn Odair 17
Thom Mellark 17
Marvel Heavensbee 17
David Hawthorne 16
Thresh and Rue Hawthorne 12
Katniss Rocks 12
Shortly after the rebellion, they found papers on Hijacking, and managed to cure Peeta. Him and Katniss grew back together, eventually moving into Katniss' victors house and Peeta proposed again; only this time it wasn't staged. It's funny how Peeta was so nervous when it was so obvious Katniss would say yes; she needed him. He was her way of coping with the nightmares, like alcohol me.
Peeta somehow managed to convince Katniss to have a child, who they named Lily. She was a sweet little thing; before she grew up and inherited her mothers temper, that is. Baby blue eyes, dark, ebony brown - almost black - hair. A smile so wide that it gave Peeta a run for his money. She grew up to be wise, artistic, athletic and kind. Peeta even said she was beautiful.
The Mellark family made up with that boy Gale, who married a girl naned Madge, who looked remarkably like Maysilee... Apparently, she survived the districts bombings by the skin of her teeth. They had a son called David, after Madges father. They started a new life in District 2, where Gale worked as a weaponary assistant to Beetee, or something.
Peeta's brother, Rye, and that nice girl, Delly, were discovered to have thing for eachother and soon they got married too. They had 2 children named Thom and Layla. Layla and Lily were the same age and they grew up together in District 12. They were best friends and always did everything together, from going shopping in town with their moms to going on holiday; or annoying me.
Finnick survived the mutts as they were programmed to kill only Katniss. Finnick and Annie had a baby named Finn, who was just as handsome as his father. When Finn was 1, they had identical twin girls. They are extremely pretty, and as their father says, they will grow up to break many boys hearts. That's what Finnick said, not me. Just wanted to clear that.
Johanna adopted a girl named Lavinia, who she cared for like her own daughter. Lavinia grew up to be weirdly alike Jo, stubborn and sarcastic but true to those she let into her heart.
Cinna and Portia remained close friends, but they refused the offer of a shop in the Capitol and instead settled down in 12. Cinna became the Mellark family's personal stylist, and in his spare time he helped Portia in her small boutique, that she opened in District 12. They both lived in the Mellark mansion, as it was named, because Katniss offered half the district a room. Most didn't accept, but some orphans slept in it. I don't think Katniss and Peeta even knew they were there.
Primrose Everdeen survived the fire, with little less than a few scorch marks and burns, as Katniss had quickly emptied a water bottle on her head, soon after she was set alight. She stayed in district 13 to continue her training as nurse, where she met Rues sister Fucshia, and the two became best friends.
At the horrible thought of losing Prim, Rory Hawthorne had realised his never-fading love for her, and asked her out on a date. She accepted of course, and they stayed together until Prim finished her training, when they were wed too. Prim and Rory opened an Apothecary in District 12 with Anastasia Everdeen, Katniss and Prim's mother. They had twins called Thresh and Rue, because they found them inspirational. That's what they think.
Fuchsia dated Threshes younger brother, Leaf, and they had a joint marriage with Prim and Rory. They got through the pain of losing someone close together, and settled down in District 11, visiting Prim and Rory in the holidays. They had a daughter named Katniss because she saved them all from a lifetime of darkness, hunger and death. Which she did really, but don't say anything to her because she would just get stroppy. And she'd tease me for thinking that.
Plutarch had a one night fling with Effie after a party and she ended up getting pregnant. 9 months later, Marvel Heavensbee was born.
And when Plutarch heard Katniss and Peeta were starting a family, he built them a mansion on the meadow in District 12. Katniss would've refused to live in it if it wouldn't have been such a waste. I agree with Katniss on that one; way too extravagant.
Peeta rebuilt the bakery in the square, named it The Dandelion, and employed some local teenagers to help him in it. Peeta decided to make it into a cafe upstairs, now that no one would be living in it. Rye, Delly Layla and Thom lived next door in Portia's Boutique, where Delly worked. Rye helped out in The Dandelion, doing what he was supposedly best at.
The Hob was made into an actual shop in the square, where villagers could sell anything they wanted. Katniss alternated between hunting and selling game to Greasy Sae and being a waitress in the dandelion.
When Lily reached the age if 16, everywhere was rebuilt into a very pleasant and happy place, with a tight-nit community. District 12 turned into the opposite of what it used to be; instead of the tall, electric fence, separating the district and the woods, there was a wooden fence which had a homely feel, and there were gates every once in a while so people could enjoy the forest. The piles of rubble were replaced with a happy and bustling town, where future people could grow up in peace.
And me, you ask? I'm looked after by mainly Peeta, but also Katniss and Lily. I'm trying to give up the alchahol, but have a beer once a week. And maybe a cider, vodka or lager too. So I'm mostly sober, believe it or not. You'd think in my state I wouldn't notice Katniss or Peeta sneaking out a few bottles out of my supply, but I do. And I leave it too, because they are trying to help me. Trying. I'll just buy some more if I need it.
Chapter 1: finding out
Lily POV
Me and Layla are curled up on the sofa, watching TV. It was a singing contest hosted by Plutarch, and although I'm quite ashamed to admit it to myself, it was entertaining. Why? I just don't want to turn into one of those slutty bitches, who only talk about TV shows like this, shopping and boys. They are just so annoying.
The voice of Finnick Odair fills my living room, and I sigh, thinking of his son. They really did look alike, apart from Finn was much better looking, and younger. Finnick had more wrinkles and a slight haunted look in his eyes, like he'd been though a lot of hurt and torture. Which he had.
"Isn't he gorgeous?" Layla says.
"Hell yeah!" I shout, hoping I didn't disturb anyone. Layla was sleeping round mine, and my parents were already in bed. I think theres enough distance between my lounge and their bedroom though, it's about 2 floors above the room we are sat in right now. It doesn't really matter if they did here me though, it's only 11pm.
"God Lily, you're supposed to be the quieter one out of us two!"
"Sorry" We sit in comfortable silence for a few minutes before Layla says-
"Have you heard that there are going to be a few more districts? Don't tell anyone though, it's supposed to be top secret!"
"Oh, so that's what my parents were talking about! I overheard them say something about a District 14, but they stopped as soon as they saw me. " I reply, and it's true. It's been bugging me for days! Apparently it involves me, and I HATE it when people keep stuff from me.
"Yeah, anyway, you excited for school in a few days?"
"Ugh, I forgot about that" Tuesday's the last day of the summer holidays, and today is Friday.
"Breaking news!" Me and Layla don't say anything, just look at the 50 inch plasma in front of us.
President Paylor comes on the screen, who is to be announcing stuff to people standing below her balcony.
"In the last few years, we have been working on new districts!" She announces, a little nervous. She rambles on about them, one for training the army and medics, one for producing tv shows, but I don't really show much interest in them, only focusing on the new District 14, the one that will effect me.
"District 14, a place to educate young people in safety and happiness. Not unlike a boarding school, it will house and feed children away from their normal homes. We hope it will unite the districts and encourage children between the ages of 12 and 18 to make more friends. If your child is younger than 12, they will carry on their routine as normal in their district school. Continue watching to find out the full information." She finishes and then walks back in to her mansion.
We do "continue watching", to find out that a train will come to pick us up on Monday, and we must bring any clothes and money we feel necessary, although we can buy clothes and other things there. We will stay there for four weeks, when we will have a week of. Family's can visit at weekends, and lessons start at 9:30 and finish at 3:10.
Me and Layla talk about it for abit, and I guess I don't mind going. I like meeting new people as long as they dont just stare at me with their mouths hung open. I am the daughter of 2 rebels, 2 victors and the Mockingjay, but you'd have thought people were used to it by now.
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RING RING RING! The phone goes of and my dad rushes to get it. Me, mum and Layla are eating breakfast, blueberry muffins dad made.
"Err, Im not sure if she'd like that" Dad says into the phone, and I can sense his unease.
"No, not every teenager wants to be on TV Plutarch" And that's when I realise it's about me. TV? It depends what show it is. My mum looks at me before taking the phone of my dad.
"What?"
"You know what I felt like when I was interviewed..."
"I know it's not my decision!"
"Alright, speak to her if you must." She hands the phone to me. Inteview? Me? Why?
"Err, hello?"
"Hiya darlin'" What does he want?
"Don't sweet talk me. It doesn't work." I snap.
"Ooh, fiery like your mother I see?" He laughs. "I just want to interview you. That's all. "
"You know that's not all! If 'you just wanted to interview' me, you'd be on my doorstep!"
"Fine, I wanted to film you being interviewed by Caesar. Happy now?"
"Yes, actually, I am. But I'll have to do it today or tomorrow morning, 'cause me and my friend are planning a party tomorrow night," I say. Where did that come from?
"Great, I'll pick you up later- at 2? And make sure you're prepped and made up by the time I'm there, alright?"
"K" and with that, I ended the call.