𝗘𝗹𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 before the outbreak that was till the outer glass frame holding her life shattered , her dad was shot and put in a coma , then the dead started walking .
Elodie is in a toxic r...
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The deafening sound of the CDC explosion mixed with the RV shaking broke me out of my unconsciousness . The adrenaline has worn off and all I can focus on is the blinding pain in my arm I see my purple now crimson sleeve has been ripped off displaying my gruesome injury. I turn to head away and see Carl holding my right hand tight and Tommy rubbing my shoulder both of their faces filled with concerned expressions.
"Elodie !" I hear my moms voice "stay awake ok , sweetie" she says grabbing my face as I see the tears glisten against her cheek. I manage a nod back , "Dale , quickly get the first aid kit I-I need a needle and thread or anything you have". Panic rises in me "what , you have to stitch it ?!" . Dale and Glen rush away to find the supplies "Els listen to me , your losing a lot of blood ok. You be brave and get through this please" I let out a cry as I whisper "ok Dad".
Glen and Dale come back , I see them using a lighter on the needle before passing it to my dad. I look down my whole arm is red and I think I'm going to pass out again. " Hurry she is losing too much blood!" I hear Tommy shout. I feel my eyes closing , I fight so hard to keep them open. "Shane , Daryl hold her down , if she moves I won't be able to do it " My Dad says "Wait , wait please I I-I can't do this! " I shout in desperation as I feel arms pinning me down and I panic more.
"Elodie your going to be ok but we have to do stop the bleeding , you can get through it I know you can " my mom says comfortingly as she strokes my face. "Just squeeze my hand ok" Carl says too me , I grab his hand tighter and I nod at him then to my dad. He gives me a reassuring nod , I close my eyes as I can't bare to look at the deep hole in my arm.
I take a deep breath before I feel the needle piercing my skin , I scream in pain as I instinctively try to move but Daryl's and Shane's firm grip on my shoulders and legs don't allow me to. My screams echo around the caravan ,this is the worst pain I have ever experienced. The split second of relief I get each time the needle exits my skin is replaced by the agonising pain of it entering again. I feel my Dads shaking hands through the needle making the pain deepen. I cry and beg for him to stop but he doesn't listen , I feel myself losing consciousness and don't fight it this time.
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When I woke up I was in the RV's bed my arm had been patched up and I have taken the last of our antibiotics. I was feeling better after it kicked in but the constant throbbing pain lingered. Tommy and Carl are in the room with me they have both been trying to lift my spirits. I was told we lost Jacqui to the cdc , I know it was her decision but I wish we could of changed her mind she was such a warm spirit in the group and I will miss her.
We feel the RV come to an abrupt stop , we all exit and see that there is a problem with the engine again but we all knew it wouldn't last much longer anyway. "I can siphon more fuel from these cars" T-dog says "Maybe some water or food" Carol joins in. "This is a graveyard, I don't know how I feel about this" my mom says uncertain. "The whole world is a graveyard now mom" I reply solemnly. There's a moment of silence before everyone starts going off to scavenge what they can.
"Els you be careful, your still healing ok" my dad calls over to me "I'll watch out for her Rick " Tommy says and my dad gives him a nod. As the walk past the cars the smell of rotting flesh returns to my senses, oh how I missed it. I start looking through the boot of one car I see some clothes and start picking out ones that look like they would fit me. I find a brown leather jacket and put it on , perfect fit. I need it to protect my arm more anyway as it was out in the open minus the bandage.
"Hey Babe , we're good now right?" Tommy says coming over wrapping his arms round my shoulders from behind me. ".... Ugh yeah , I guess we are now" I say a hint of uncertainty still in my tone. He doesn't like that " what do you mean , I guess ?" . I turn around facing him " um I forgive you Tom so yeah we're fine now" I say with a convincing tone giving him a small smile. He smiles back " good" before pulling me into a hug. I see Glen and Carl staring at us before going back to their conversation with Sophia. We're they talking about us ? I question to myself.
My thoughts are interrupted as I see my dad ushering my mom , carl , Carol and Sophia under cars. What's going on ? He waves over to me and Tommy telling us to do the same and I don't question it getting under the nearest car and pulling Tommy down with me as he was hesitating " Come on Tom" I say urgently " what's going on ?" He replies . "I'm not sure, just be quiet " I whisper back to him, he nods.
The threat makes it self known as we hear the distant sound of growling . Before we see Walker after Walker walking past the car we are under . I immediately let out a gasp of shock but cover it with my hand as the reality of this situation kicks in. If even one Walker notices us we are dead meat. I stare at each walkers feet as they stumble pass , each pair of shoes more destroyed than the last. After a minute of silence and no sign of more walkers me and Tommy sigh in relief. Thank god , we are all ok.
I spoke too soon , the relieved smile on my face is instantly wiped away when I hear the terrified cries from Sophia as I see two walkers chasing her off the road and my Dad quickly following after her. I get out from under the car and run to my brother and mom, Carol is crying "There are two walkers after my baby"
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It's been a while and we are waiting for Dad and Daryl to get back hopefully with Sophia, I'm not sure how long it's been exactly but I'm starting to really worry. The others are moving the cars so we have a clean path to drive through and I am in the RV as Andrea is helping me change my bandage to a clean one. "You know I think Aims would be laughing right now , she always said I was the clumsiest" I say trying to lighten the mood , Andrea let's out a laugh " I think so too but she would also be proud of you , your strong to get through that" she said and I smile
"She would be proud of you too , she always told me how she looked up to you. You killed that Walker all by your self with a screwdriver and I know she is cheering you on right now" I say kindly. Andrea nods as she lets a tear fall and seeing her cry makes me as well and we both laugh again as she finishes up my Bandage.
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The sun is setting and My dad and Daryl finally get back but Sophia isn't with them " you can't leave my daughter out there alone , to spend the night in the woods" Carol says in despair. "Out in the darks no good , we'd be just tripping over ourselves. More people could get lost" Daryl replies. "But she's 12 , she can't be out there on her own.you didn't find anything?!"
My dad steps closer to her " I know this is hard but I'm asking you not to panic , we know she was out there" as the conversation continues I rub Carols shoulder comfortingly , I can't imagine what she is feeling right now.
"How could you just leave her out there to begin with ?" Carol questions my dad accusingly. "Those two walkers were on us , I had to draw them off. It was her best chance." He explains to her. The conversation dispersed and we all went to different vehicles to sleep.
I let Carol have the bed in the RV and I took the couch I made sure not to sleep on my bad arms side as I slowly drift off. I hope we find Sophia tomorrow.
