Passing Through

"And it hurts to miss you, but it's worse to know
That I'm the reason you won't come home"

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Butterflies are seldom seen in District Nine, but when they do appear, the residents view it as a good sign. Whispers always spread quickly through the district, suggesting that the butterfly symbolizes joy and signal that change and transformation are forthcoming. However, twelve-year-old Ceres Solace is unaware that when a butterfly lands on her just before her first Reaping, her entire life is about to dramatically change in ways she cannot prevent.