Apocalyptic Love

Chapter 38 The Escape and the Search

Kirara landed long enough for Kagome to climb onto her back. They took off into the air again; Kagome and Kirara scanned the area looking for Rick and Carl, but she saw Daryl and Beth running from Walkers, “Come on, Kirara, we need to help them.”

Kirara roared and dove; she landed between Daryl and Beth and released a stream of flame, turning the Walkers to ash. Beth and Daryl sighed in relief when they saw Kagome with Kirara. Daryl helped Kagome off of Kirara, “Are you okay? Where are Rick and Carl?” Beth asked.

“I don't know; we were separated. I was going to the bus, but Kirara saved me. Do you think they got out?” Kagome asked.

“Yeah, they did. I know they did,” Daryl answered. He did not doubt that Rick and Carl were alive.

Kagome nodded, feeling more confident that her son and husband had made it, “We need to get out of here,” Kagome told them, and the two agreed. They started walking through the marshes, hoping it would slow down the Walkers. The trio finally found a place to rest, and Kirara watched while the others slept.

Meanwhile, Glenn woke up on the catwalk that had been blown up. He looked down and saw the Walkers trying to reach him. Glen rose and went to their cellblock to gather as many supplies and riot gear as possible. After collecting as much as he could carry, Glenn burst through the door and fought his way through the Walkers. He suddenly stopped and saw a young woman sitting in a closed-off area. Glenn found out her name was Tara and that she was grieving her sister's death. Glenn convinced her to accompany him to search for Maggie and the others. Tara agreed, and they fought their way out.

They eventually met with three people in an army transport that took an unconscious Glenn and put him in the back of the truck; Tara also got in the back to keep an eye on Glenn. The transport started, and they were back on the road, heading for who knows where.

As this was happening, Michonne stood in the field in shock. She couldn't believe that everything was lost. She began searching for any survivors, but all Michonne saw was death and Walker's feeding on corpses. Michonne closed her eyes momentarily when she saw a group of Walkers feasting on someone; she suddenly saw blonde hair and realized it was Mika and Lizzy. Rage filled Michonne, seeing those sweet girls dead; she slaughtered all the Walkers feasting on their bodies. Once she had cleared the Walkers, Michonne put down the girls before they turned. Michonne was in a daze, but she suddenly heard gunshots; she ran towards the sound and found Hershel and Amy killing the oncoming Walkers. Michonne withdrew her sword and made a path toward the duo, slaughtering any Walker that crossed her path.

When Michonne reached Hershel and Amy, she cried, glad some people she loved survived. She hugged Hershel and Amy, “I'm glad to see you two made it. Have you seen anyone else?” Michonne asked.

“I saw Kirara carry Kagome away,” Hershel told the women.

Michonne and Amy sighed, “Thank God. It would have devastated Rick and Carl if something happened to them.”