#haymitch and peeta were going to volunteer for the other regardless

[sapphicathenas]

anyone else thinking about effie spending 24 years watching haymitch completely fall apart. effie, who met haymitch by accident, who knows exactly what kind of person he is, who sees him every year on his birthday for 24 years and each year he’s drunker, each year he’s angrier, each year he’s faster to give up. and then they get katniss and peeta. peeta, who is kind and open and understanding, who refuses to give up on haymitch. and katniss, who is so much like haymitch at 16 that it hurts. and over the few days they’re together, effie watches haymitch come back to life. watches him try. watches him have hope. and then they get to keep not one but both of those kids. they get to come home. and then, less then a year later, effie pulls haymitch’s name at the reaping.

[zutaralesbian]

i feel like you’re a good person to ask this too, but I wonder if anyone has ever done like an AU or something of the hunger games/shameless? Like Mickey as katness, because they kinda have some similar vibes going on, and ian as peeta, they also have some similarities. I can’t think of who the other characters would be, especially Gale cause, mickeys doesn’t have any real “love interest” to work for him, maybe angie or svetlana?, but they’re girls so, unless we do gale is mickeykatniss’ comphet choice.

idk katness and peeta have always reminded me of ian and mickey, i wonder what is is about them? but maybe this just a convoluted attempt to combined two of my favourite things

Funny enough, I actually have talked about a Ian/Mickey as Peeta/Katniss AU before. Of course I can't find the post now though lol. I agree that they do kind of fit. Mickey is a grumpy character with a secret soft heart like Katniss and Ian is sweet but lowkey a bit manipulative at times like Peeta.

I think there have been Gallavich THG AU's written before, but none of them in Peeta and Katniss's exact roles. I think it could be great though!

I could easily see Mickey in the Katniss role. Someone who is just fighting to survive in the poorer areas of District 12. Hunting illegally to get by would 100% be something Mickey would do but I think since the Milkoviches in canon are much darker than the Everdeens, Mickey would also do other illegal stuff like stealing and has a reputation of being a menace to the district. His mother passed away in an accident years ago and since then Mickey has been the sole provider for his family, since Terry does nothing for them. He would volunteer to go into the Games in Mandy's place after she is reaped. (In this AU, there's no one boy and one girl tribute rule. Any two minors can be reaped, regardless of their gender).

Ian as Peeta...the Gallaghers would also be a poor family in the district, but not so poor that they would live in the seam like the Milkoviches. They run a bakery (that mostly is managed by Fiona since Frank and Monica are both deadbeat parents) and are able to get by okayish.) Ian knows Mickey because they have a deal where Ian trades his family's baked goods for some of the fresh meat Mickey manages to get from his illegal hunting activities. Secretly, Ian has a big crush on Mickey and isn't afraid of him like most of the district, but can't ever work up the courage to talk to him about things outside of trading. I think I'd have to age Lip up a little in this AU because there's no way he wouldn't volunteer for Ian if they were both minors and Ian was reaped.

When they both realize they've been reaped to go into the Games together, they have to come to the painful realization that they both considered each other friends. (And Mickey feels a sense of debt to Ian because of a childhood memory he has of when Ian used to sneak bread to him in school when he used to show up without anything to eat during lunch.) And then of course Ian tells the whole world about his crush on Mickey during his televised interview to spark up the 'star-crossed lovers' farce, and the real tension and drama begins.

Like you though, I am kind of stumped about the other characters lol. Maybe Kev & V as Cinna together? I could see them being an interesting prep team. Paula as Effie? (Without the redemption stuff the THG movies did with Effie). I have no idea who I would use in the Haymitch role. The other tributes would probably just be random non-Gallagher and Milkovich characters. Like Karen, Trevor, Sierra, Tami, Amanda, and ect.

As for Gale...as someone who hates love triangles I'd be okay with there just not being a Gale role at all lol. But if there was one it would probably have to be an OC and extremely one-sided. I don't think Katniss was truly in love with Gale but I do think she had some kind of feelings for him. In Mickey's case, he wouldn't have any romantic feelings for the Gale OC. The idea of the Gale character being a girl and a comphet situation is kind of interesting but...I just can't imagine Mickey ever contemplating being with a girl lmao. Even if it is misguided and he ultimately realizes he's gay. But those kind of stories are important to tell sometimes so idk.

[fandomfindings]

Join Us, Join Me

Pairing : (Reader x Finnick Odair)

Word Count : 1.7K

Warnings : None 

Summary : You volunteer to be the female tribute from District 4 to protect Annie and Mags. During this time Finnick approaches you and asks you to join in the up-rise against the Capital.

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You could not believe you were back. Your name was back in the reaping, you are back in the Capital, and you were about to be back in the games. You thought you had escaped this life besides the constant nightmares from the last time you entered the arena.You had won your previous games but at what cost?

Once you found out about the special terms of the third quarter quell you knew you would be back. If your name was not picked you would have volunteered regardless. Mags, the woman you saw as a grandmother was too old, you wanted her life to end in peace, not in some gruesome fight to the death. Annie could not go either, her mental state is not healthy enough to be back in the arena, leaving you as the female tribute for District 4.During the reaping they did call Annie’s name but you volunteered . Annie was a friend to you, a friend you did not want to see die like you predicted she would during these games.

You were currently in the training facility working on your skills and weaknesses along with the rest of the tributes when suddenly you feel a hand on your lower back. You had no doubt in your mind that it was Finnick. Finnick was the only person who dared touch you in such a manner , and also the only person you trusted to do so. You and Finnick had an interesting relationship to say the least. The attraction was obviously there and everyone knew it , including the people of the capital. Before Katniss and Peeta came along you and Finnick were considered the star-crossed lovers.You two are not official to the public only because it could affect your status in the capital.Together you would no doubt have a large fan base.However separately, as two of the most popular victors, you both felt would have the most benefits.

“ To what do I owe the pleasure Mr.Odair? ” You asked not taking your attention away from the target in front of you. At your voice Finnick smiled and wrapped his arms around your waist. He ducked his head down to place between your neck and shoulder making him smile even more at your scent. You felt his smile on your neck and tried your best to keep it from distracting you.

“Can I not check up on my beloved? “ He questioned, smile growing you thought impossibly bigger.

“You may but I thought we agreed not in these settings.” You mentioned as you looked around to your fellow tributes. During your observation you noticed that Finnick’s actions had caught the attention of some of the individuals watching from the protected box, including the gamemaker, Plutarch Heavensbee.

“You’re right . Here let me help you with your form.” Finnick stated and moved around to your front so that you two were face to face . He began to move your arm and point at the target you were facing as if teaching you how to do something, all the while moving his mouth but not actually saying anything. At his antics you finally cracked and begin to laugh into Finnick’s shoulder to conceal said laugher. Finnick smiled at your laughter, for it made himself the slightest bit happier every time he heard it. Finnick let the moment pass knowing that the reason he was truly there would soon wipe the smile off of your face. Once you regained yourself you looked to Finnick and realized he was no longer smiling. You looked into his eyes and he knew you were asking him what was wrong with your eyes alone.

“ We need to talk.” He said quietly, looking in his peripheral vision to make sure no one was near.

“ What’s wrong?” You responded this time out loud instead of with your eyes. His sudden change in attitude began to worry you. This type of change was not uncommon for him but it was uncommon for it to happen around you.

“ Not here, later ok.” He stated seriously, letting you know he meant business. You only nodded not sure on what to say. Finnick stayed there a bit longer to ‘ help with your form’ so that it did not seem suspicious that he left so suddenly after the serious atmosphere around you two. Finnick soon left you with a kiss on the cheek and a confused mindset.

After training you both head up to your quarters to shower and change out of your sweaty attire. When you were done you found a note from Finnick saying he would be back soon. In the meantime you decided to go to the roof of the building to watch the night life in the capital. Since the ocean was now unavailable to you this view would have to do.You were out there for God knows how long before you hear the footsteps of someone approaching you.

“ I thought I might find you out here.” Finnick said pulling you into his warm and strong arms.

“ Oh and what had you thinking that? “ You questioned pecking his cheek lightly.

“ This is where you were before your first time in the arena.”. At Finnick’s words realization hit you, he was right. The night before your first games you had spent all night on the roof , trying to take in what you could before your death that never came. Even though you still had scoring and the final interviews to do this time around this place calmed you for some reason.The fact that he remembered you telling him this made you smile and kiss him fully on the lips. The kiss turned into a long kiss and the long kiss turned into a full blown make-out session. After long though you had to part , for you could no longer survive on the minimum amount of oxygen in your lungs.

“ Where were you ? “ You asked tugging on his lip lightly with your teeth. Your actions made him groan and his mind slightly hazy until he realized what you had asked him.

“ I had to go talk to someone. “ He vaguely stated kissing your neck sweetly and not as lustful as before.

“ Would this someone have to do with why you wanted to talk earlier? “ You asked finally with full breath now that the kissing was to a minimum and only on the cheek or neck.

“ Actually yeah. “ He said once again changing the atmosphere much like earlier. This was something obviously very important and this only made you that much more nervous. Finnick pulled away to hold your arms and look into your eyes honestly scared about your future reaction . He was taking a huge risk by letting you into the rebellion plans but it was a risk he needed to take to keep you safe.

“ I went to talk to Haymitch.”. This confused you , when had they ever really talked outside of capital planned events? Finnick saw the confusion on your face and decided it was now or never, no more beating around the bush . He needed to keep you safe.

“ We’re planning a rebellion .” He declared with nothing but seriousness in his voice. You at first took it as a joke and had a smile on your face but it quickly disappeared once he did not return said smile.

“ Are you out of your mind ? You’re planning a rebellion, with Haymitch of all people ? You do realize he’s not even in the games right? “ You asked quietly so no one could hear. You fired questions at him like your life depended on it. He had never mentioned anything like this to you. The only thing he would say was how he was tired of being the capital’s sex puppet, you never thought he would take it this far.

“ I know but that is why we need him, he’s our person on the outside.” He explained to ease your curiosity but once he said ‘we’ your curiosity only grew.

“ We? Who else is involved with this? “ You asked stepping away from him slightly to take in his whole appearance.

“ Haymitch,myself,Johanna,Plutarch Heavensbee,and a few others who are on the fence about the whole thing.” He mentioned calmly as he moved closer to you.

“ You got the gamemaker involved ! Are you seriously out of your mind? He could have you killed as soon as you enter that arena! “ You exclaimed pointing off to some random direction , your mix of confusion and frustration getting the better of you.

“ Hey hey hey calm down ok ,he approached us not the other way around.”

“ That doesn’t make any of this better Finnick ! For all you know he could be just trying to trap you ! “ You shouted as tears made their way from your eyes in fear of your accusations possibly being true.

“ It’s not a trap (Y/N) I swear . If I  thought there was even a one percent chance this was a trap I wouldn’t be trying to get you involved.”. At his words you calmed slightly but your tears continued to flow. The fear of the unknown with this rebellion scared you, possibly even more than going back into the arena. If these plans were ever found out there is no doubt that Finnick would be executed as an example on what happens to those who go against the capital.

“ I can not lose you Finnick.You are all I have left. If you die I won’t be able to continue on.” You stated in a weak voice,a voice barely loud enough for him to hear.

“ I know... that’s why I am asking you to join us , to join me .” He said rubbing your arms while in your fragile state. After a while you think it over silently to yourself , the thought of everything that could go wrong never leaving your mind. You looked up to Finnick , tears still leaving streaks on your face in much less numbers however. He wiped your tears without a second thought making you smile slightly. Once he was done you nodded your head, giving him the knowledge that you would be joining him in the rebellion against the Capital.

A/N : This is my first ever imagine! Feel free to leave me some feedback on how you think I did .There will hopefully be more of these in the future , maybe even a part two to this one (: .

[rowanashings]

I think when she’s like “can’t wait for a decent district next year” it’s because she’s spent 24 years taking care of a worse and worse haymitch. At what point is she allowed to want something better for herself? When is she allowed to not want to love a person who she watches suffer year after year, on his birthday and for a month after?

Just like proserpina, Effie wasn’t born evil. She just had a lot of unlearning to do.

anyone else thinking about effie spending 24 years watching haymitch completely fall apart. effie, who met haymitch by accident, who knows exactly what kind of person he is, who sees him every year on his birthday for 24 years and each year he’s drunker, each year he’s angrier, each year he’s faster to give up. and then they get katniss and peeta. peeta, who is kind and open and understanding, who refuses to give up on haymitch. and katniss, who is so much like haymitch at 16 that it hurts. and over the few days they’re together, effie watches haymitch come back to life. watches him try. watches him have hope. and then they get to keep not one but both of those kids. they get to come home. and then, less then a year later, effie pulls haymitch’s name at the reaping.

[tiredkilljoy]

I don’t think I can ever get across how much we cannot let Suzanne Collins near effie pov for the cf reapings.

I don’t want it I don’t claim it I don’t think I could ever recover from it dear gOD

I will not be able to take in a damn thing from that interaction or a retelling on any kind

My god

anyone else thinking about effie spending 24 years watching haymitch completely fall apart. effie, who met haymitch by accident, who knows exactly what kind of person he is, who sees him every year on his birthday for 24 years and each year he’s drunker, each year he’s angrier, each year he’s faster to give up. and then they get katniss and peeta. peeta, who is kind and open and understanding, who refuses to give up on haymitch. and katniss, who is so much like haymitch at 16 that it hurts. and over the few days they’re together, effie watches haymitch come back to life. watches him try. watches him have hope. and then they get to keep not one but both of those kids. they get to come home. and then, less then a year later, effie pulls haymitch’s name at the reaping.