Prologue

As the daughter of District 4's head fisherman, sister of the mega-popular eighth grader, Annie Cresta, and friend of quite few, life is far from a joyride for 12 year old Hali Cresta. Without a mother, who perished at Hali's birth, she has been overwhelmed with a slight feeling of guilt for her entire life. What will happen when Hali is reaped, along with her best friend and sister's secret boyfriend, Finnick Odair, for the 65th Hunger Games? Read to find out. ~ PG-13 for strong language and violence ~