The Chosen One

Separated

----Rachel

I got separated from everyone while on a run.  It's been two years since I officially hooked up with Blake and Anthony.

I was running down the street away from the herd when I tripped and fell down an a hill, my knife ended up getting jammed in my thigh.

I yelled out in pain.  I looked up the hill and saw some of the walkers making their way.  I yanked the knife out and tore the shirt Blake gave me, I wrapped the wound tight and got up.  I hobbled as quick as I could to safety.

----Anthony

I grabbed out a map,  "The herd showed up here.  We got separated here."  I said.

"We can split up in groups of two.  She doesn't know the area very well.  I'm sure she found a safe place."  Her dad Alex said.  "Liam and I will go this way, Jack and the captain will go this way.  Tony, you and Blake, go that way."

"Regroup by dusk."  Liam said.

"What if we don't find her?"  Blake asked.  "We can't just leave her out here."

"She's smart.  She's probably holed up somewhere tired and resting."  Alex said.  "We told her and her mother told her, when in doubt find somewhere safe and wait."

----Rachel

It's been at least two days, I was wrapped in a blanket shaking with the cold.  I had the door blocked and I was resting on an old cot in the corner.  My leg was killing me, it felt hot to touch.

----Blake

Tony and I approached an abandoned house.  I saw a bag on the ground and picked it up.  "Tone,  she's been here."  I said.

I pulled out my gun and he pulled out his.  We went inside and started upstairs.  "Clear."  Tony said.

"Clear."  I said.  We went room to room checking.  I opened the basement door and he followed me downstairs.

He tried one of the storage rooms, the door wouldn't budge.  "Rach?"  He said.  We pushed on the door and got it open enough so we could get through.  I shined my flashlight around the room.  I saw bottled water and some food on the bench as I walked around the corner.

"Rach?"  I said.  Tony got by me and I saw someone on the old cot.  I aimed my gun and Tony moved the blanket.  It was Rachel.  Tony and I exchanged a look.

I grabbed the med kit and handed it to Tony.  I kept watch while he took care of our girl.

----Tony

I cut open the thigh of her pants exposing the wound.  "Shit."  I said.

"What?"  Blake asked.

"She's got a bad infection.  I'll patch it, but we have to get her back home.  She needs antibiotics and fluids.  We have to get this fever down."  Rachel opened her eyes slightly.

"You, you found me."  She said her voice weak.

"Of course we did baby."  I said.  "Blake is here too."

"My guys."  She said softly.

"Blake, I need help."  I said.  He walked over.  "Keep her quiet.  I have to cut open the wound to clear some of this infection.  We are two days from camp.  We need to do this to keep her alive."

"I'm sorry for doing this."  Blake whispered in her ear.  As my knife connected with her inflamed skin, Blake clamped his hand over her mouth.

"Pass out."  I kept saying.  "Just pass out."  Her scream was muffled in his hand.  Her head fell limp over his arm.  I finished cleaning the cut and wrapped her leg.

----Alex

Tony and Blake approached the intersection we were waiting at.  Tony carrying Rachel who was unconscious.

"We have to get her back to doc.  She's got a serious infection."  Blake said.

We settled her in the back of the van, Tony and Blake stayed with her while I drove.  We picked up Liam along the way.  "We have the gas, keep going."  Liam said.

----Rachel

I woke up, hooked up to fluids and antibiotics.  I started coughing.  I sat up feeling the ache in my leg.  Mom appeared beside me.  "Mama."  I sighed with relief.

"It's okay baby.  Here take small sips.  You are severely dehydrated."  She helped me take a drink.  "Those boys of yours."  She said.

"What?"  I asked.

"They stayed out the entire time you were lost.  Your dads stayed out too."