Lone Wolf

Chapter Twenty-Two

"Stella, Rick's here to see you." Hershel said as I finished checking a person. 

"Okay." I said.

I left the room and went to the gallery and saw Rick. 

"Who the hell did that to you?!" I asked, looking at his bloody face.

"It doesn't matter. I dealt with it." He told me.

"What happened?" I asked.

"Someone killed Karen and Daren  and burnt them." He told me.

"Do you know who?" I asked.

"No, but I will. I just wanted to warn you beforehand." he said.

"Have you checked on the kids?" I asked.

"I was after this." He said.

"Alright. Well, they are all locked down in the room." I told him.

"Okay. We'll you stay safe in there." He told me.

"I think I should be telling you that, mi vaquero." I told him.

He laughed. "I will, my star." He said.

I went back to the area, checking on people.

"Stella." I heard.

I looked up and walked towards the voice. I saw Glenn.

"Oh, Glenn. Come on, I got you." I told him, putting him in an empty cell.

"Can you tell Maggie I'm okay. She's at the window." He said.

"I will, you just get some rest." I told him.

I went to the window and saw Maggie.

"Is he...Is he going to be, okay?' Maggie asked crying.

"I don't know, but I'll watch out for him in there. I promise." I told her.

She nodded and left. I went to Glenn's cell and wiped his sweat.

"Is she okay?" He whispered.

"She will." I told him.

I grabbed his hand and took the pain away.

"Thank you." He said.

"I'll watch out for you. Don't worry." I told him.

As I took his pain, his breathing became more normal. I left the room and checked on the others. I found Hershel on the steps.

"What is that?" I asked.

"Elderberry tea." He said.

"You tell me if you feel sick." I told him.

"I will." He said.

Together we passed the tea out, helping everyone. The night went by and thankfully everyone survived. I've been checking on everyone, but kept an eye on Sasha, Glenn, and Lizzie. I went to the gallery, seeing Rick.

"I'm going on a run with Carol." he said, but I could feel his sadness, rage, and guilt.

"What happened?" I asked.

He pointed to his ears, and I listened. 

"She killed them." He said, but I continued listening. " She didn't want the virus to spread, and I understand that, but she also killed two people. I can't let that go unpunished. On the run, I'm going to leave her with a car and supplies." he told me.

I understand where he's coming from, but I can't help but think it's a bad idea too.

"You do what you think is best. I will always have your back." I told him.