The Walking Dead: Love And Survive

Chapter Seven: There Is No Stay

I don't know how long have I been laying on the ground. I barely could have opened my eyes. I touched them with the point of my fingers. They were badly swollen... I was barely conscious. My ears were wistling and I barely saw or heard anything. I only could understand a little from Wyatt's voice, although I could not tell what he was saying or who was he talking to. I understood just one thing.
- OH MY GOD, SHE IS AWAKE! MEET ME DOWNSTAIRS! - he yelled and grabbed me up. He carried me down in his arms.
While that time I started very slowly coming back to the "world". Although I still had no idea what was going on, at least I started recogizing faces.
- Gosh.. What the fuck happened to her? - Tavia looked highly shocked at me.
- I don't know.. I found her in Carver's office laying on the ground like this.
- Fuck.. Bring her to Carlos. He will take a look at her and patch her up.
They hurried to the cell. Nick, Luke and Brian already returned to the others. They all started questioning as they saw me. Nick was the most to worry and get upset. I could not just understand them. My condition got worse. I was feeling dizzier, losing my consciousness and seeing everything blurry. I could not realize what was happening, nor recognize voices or what were they saying. The only thing I remember and felt was when Carlos removed the bullet from my hips. It felt so much worse and hurt so much more, than when Carver shot me. I was kind of disgusted by the feeling, I was close to vomit. That's all I remember before I passed out. I had a horrible headache when I woke up. Like a bomb exploded in my head. I sat up and cleaned my eyes. The others were sitting and discussing about something. Was hard to tell what from the distance. I stood up from the bed and wanted to check on them, but as I moved my leg I fell back on the bed. I couldn't make a step, the pain was too heavy. Luckily, the others heard my painful mourn.
- Darling, be careful. - Nick grabbed me and carried to the group in his arms. He sat down and put me on his lap. - You okay?
- Mhm. - I hummed and nodded as a yes.
- I was so worried about you. - he kissed my forehead. - What the fuck happened?
I sighed.
- Well.. You know I returned AJ. for Rebecca and Alvin. And Carver was not really happy about it.. So he beat me up and shot my hips.
- Motherfucker... I'm gonna fuck up him so hard. - he shook his head angrily and grinned.
- I'm so sorry, dear you had to suffer for us...
- Don't worry Becca.. I guess it was worth. But which is true, I cannot walk.
- Baby, I will carry you. No problem for me.
- Nick.. My love... - I put my palm on his left cheek. - Leave me. I would only slow you down and get you killed. In a short distance it would be fine, but.. Who knows how long you would have to carry me. What if you had to shoot your way out. You cannot risk to die for me.
- No. This is bullshit. I'm not fucking giving you up.
- But..
- No buts. WE are leaving. ALL TOGETHER.
- Tavia already found a good way out and we have a plan. - said Pete.
- Tuck me in.
- Tavia told us that Troy knocked the shit out of the gate, at the main entrace. They temporarily fixed and covered it with thick, wooden boards. That's our shot. We could any how remove that board. That fucker is too busy maintaining things now that he barely ever leaves his office or goes near the exit. Tavia said we could drag Walkers inside the building, so Carver and his men would be busy dealing with them. That's when we face the horde and get through them. We just have to cover ourselves with their smell and walk very slowely. And that's it! We are out.
- Pete, that is good. But.. How are we gonna drag their attention?
- Wyatt felt sorry for you and he decided to join our party. - Tavia stepped in with him on her side.
- Hello. - Wyatt waved. - How you holding up?
- Better.. Thank you... So what's your role?
- I will go out drag every Walker's attention on me in sight, run back here and let them take over the place. We get one or two down, and use their blood to gain there smell. There is a great herd coming right up ahead. Three days maximum and they will be "knocking on our doors."
- That's perfect. - said Brian. - In three days her leg shall heal enough for her to walk on. At least slowly.
- Worst case I will help you. - said Nick.
- Just rest yourselves, get mentally ready, Sarah. - Tavia looked at her.
- I don't know.. Sounds scary...
- Will be alright. Put your heads to rest. You will need it. - Wyatt and Tavia gone out.
- Good night, guys. - said Pete.
- Everyone, sleep well. - Luke responded.
- Get well, dear. - Rebecca petted my shoulder.
- Thanks that you tried to help us. And sorry about what happened to you.. I feel the blame is on me... - Alvin scratched his nape.
- It's all good. I can handle it.
- I'm glad you're with us, Mea. - he smiled. - Nick, take a good care of her.
- Always. - he smiled.
- Sleep well you both.
- You, too, man. - Nick waved.
- Hey, Niece. - Brian seemed nervous.
- Uncle Brian, What is wrong?
- I feel horrible that I could not protect you. It is my responsibility to look after you.. But I failed as an uncle... - he hanged his head down.
- Hey, even if you knew what was happening you would not have been able to help or to protect me. It hurts helluva a lot, but I will be fine. You are the best uncle I could ever have. And you also took the roll as a father and raised me right. I would not be here without you.
- Thanks, kid. - he shrugged my hair and smiled. - I remember when you were just a baby and how you were growing.. And now look at you... - he dropped a tear. - And Nick. - he put his palm on Nick's shoulder. - I'm glad you are in the family. - he smiled.
- Trust me. I feel more than lucky to be a part of it.
- You are a good guy, Nick. Glad she did not go for someone else. - he smiled, wished sweet dreams and went to sleep, too.
Nick stood up and carried me to the bed.
- Nick, I missed one important part in the plan. Who will take care of AJ.? How are we gonna recruite him?
- While you were passed, Alvin told he will go for AJ. Don't worry about a thing. - he put me on the bed and laid down.
We were looking at each other for some time, then I turned my head away. A tear was flowing through my face. He turned my head back gently with his hands.
- Sweetie, what's wrong?
- Look at me. I look like a fucking ugly raccoon.
- Your eyes are badly hurt. They are blue purple, yes. But at least, a little less swollen and you did not get blind. And hey. - he smiled and pinched my cheeks. - You are the most beautiful raccoon I could ever have. Or red panda. - he ruffled up my hair and laughed.
I put my head on his chest and he kissed my head. He wrapped his arms around me and put his head on mine. He held me so strong. I closed my eyes and listened to his heart. His heart was beating so fast. The faster it was, the tighter he hugged. Something bothered him...
- Love, what's on your mind?
- I don't want to lose you... - he pulled closer.
- Nick, why would you?
- Plan is good, I trust in that.. But, what if we get separated? Or you get pounced and I cannot do anything.. Or or, Carver or any of his men shot you? Or worse.. Oh jesus, oh god... - he placed his palm into his face.
- Nick, look at me. - I turned his head to me.
- Yes, darling?
- We WILL make it. Three days is enough for my leg to heal enough to walk on. If for any reason we got or we had to separate, we will find each other. Everything's gonna be fine.
- I'm trying to be and to stay strong..
- And you are, Nick.
- Not when it comes to you. You are my weakpoint. If anything happened to you.. I don't know. I would totally lost it.
- Come here, big guy. - I hugged him and shrugged his hair. - Listen. I am tough. More than I seem. And.. I trust in you. You should, too.
- I guess.. Maybe...
- Hey. - I kissed him. - I believe in you.
- You know just what to say.. I love you my princess. - he kissed back. - I really love you.
- I love you more than anything.
He kissed again. We cuddled up and were about to sleep. Independent the bed was horribly uncomfortable I felt comfy. It felt so warm and safe in his arms and he hugged so tight. He was kissing my cheeks, forehead, neck and gave a kiss or two on the lips, too, 'til I fell asleep, then he slept aswell.