It's Called, "Alexandria Safe-Zone."

Chapter Thirteen: Innocence

-Hayley's POV-

"Um, Cat, so you killed people to protect yourself? Well it looks like the zombie apocalypse didn't change your life too much," I said, crossing my arms. She shook her head.

"It didn't change yours either, Hayley," My mind echoed.

"Speaking of secrets... Hayley... Are you going to find your sister?" Jamie asked.

"Yes. And I won't stop until I find her dead or alive," I replied with a nod.

"But Hayley, you could get killed!" Ben yelled, running out from behind a tree. I scowled.

"Stalker."

"No I'm not. I was just watching and listening to your conversation," he said. I laughed and just shook my head.

"And Ben, I don't care about the risk of being killed. I honestly don't care if I die. I just want to find Violet and Jeremy. They're the only family I've got left," I said rather loudly. Jamie came over and hugged me tight.

"No they're not. We are too," she said.

"True thaaaatt," Sam sang.

"His drunk ass should leave because he'll get hurt," I said to Jamie as she pulled away. She laughed.

"I think he's a little bit drunk, but he's more... Well... He wants me I guess," she whispered, laughing even harder.

"Ah, okay," I muttered, giggling.

Milo ran up to me with something in his mouth. I grabbed it from him and saw that it was my mask. I smiled and patted his head.

"Secret Agent mode now, Hayley?" Carl asked, most likely referring to my reappearance where I was dressed in all black.

I smirked."Hell yeah."

I put my mask on, and as always, I had my black suit and combat boots. Ben's eyes lit up as I took my tank top and jacket and put the long sleeved shirt on. I laughed quietly, seeing that he was the only one looking my way.

"Asshole," I said, giggling. I slapped his shoulder.

"Hm, well sorry you're so hot," he replied, also laughing. I blushed and the others looked our way.

"So where's you're cousins place?" Cat asked me.

"A few hours away from here with transportation, but on foot it'll probably be a day. Are you guys sure you want to come?"

Everyone nodded and Jamie looked towards Sam worriedly.

"He'll be okay," Ben assured her.

"Otayyyyy!!!" Sam screamed.

~Cat's POV~
We walked for what seemed like ever. Carl watched me the whole way, only taking his eyes off me to kill walkers in the way. Finally, I grabbed his hand.

"Carl, you know I'm still Cat, right?" I looked into his blue eyes and he blinked sadly.

"I know, it's just that for all these years I never knew.. I could've helped you!" Carl knotted his eyebrows together and tried to keep his tears in. Why was he crying over something so stupid.

"It's nothing," I let go of his hand and started walking faster. He caught up and grabbed my wrist.

"It's sure as heck means something to me," he whispered.
~
It was finally time to sleep, so we found four trees. I wrapped barb wire around the trees while Michonne and Rick were on watch. I sighed and shook my head.

I've been so distant with everyone lately. It's not that I don't want them to be around me, I just feel.. This emotion I never felt before the apocalypse. It's like I needed time to be alone, and far, far away from everyone else.