You and I (carl grimes fanfic)

Chapter 25

I shoot a couple in the head, the gun clicking once I emptied my clip.

I pull out my knife, turning around and running after Rick.

I duck after him into a house and run upstairs, checking on Judith.

I take in a breath, looking out the window.

Walkers were everywhere, and I tensed up.

I should've stayed with Daryl. I think, turning back towards the stairs. Rick pulls Deanna up the stairs, and blood is soaking through her shirt.

Everyone follows him, and they put Deanna on the couch. 

I hesitate, sensing sickness.

Michonne grabs a washcloth, and stares at Deanna for a second.

She slightly moves her shirt and there's a bite on her side.

Michonne and Deanna freeze, and I take a step back.

Carl looks over at me, eyebrows furrowing in concern.

Ron stares me down, and I glare at him.

"Where's Zander?" I ask, looking around.

"He didn't come out with you." Carl answers.

Oh, shit. 

"I've got to get him." I say, but Carl grabs my arm.

"No. It's too dangerous." Carl says, and I stare him down. 

"And?" I return, frowning.

"There are hundreds of walkers out there. There is no way in hell that I am letting you go out there!" Carl snaps.

I narrow my eyes, "Fine. If he dies, it's on you." I turn around and walk off, staring out the window.

"Carl, come on. I need help blocking off the door downstairs," Ron says, and the two walk off. 

I sigh, feeling tiredness wash over me.

I hear noise coming from downstairs, and I look at Rick with wide eyes before rushing down the stairs.

Carl and Ron were staring at each other, and both turned to look at us, before continuing to carry stuff. 

"What happened?" Jessie asked, and Ron shook his head. "Nothing." 

Carl hesitated. "Carl, what happened?" Rick questioned.

"Nothing." His voice was rough. 

I stare at the two, narrowing my eyes. 

I turn and walk back up the stairs, passing Deanna and Michonne. 

Michonne was handing her a gun. "You want me to do it?" Michonne asked. 

Deanna shook her head, "I'll do it when I'm ready." 

I continue walking, sitting down at the edge of the hallway. 

"We're gonna have to move." Rick said. I hear glass break from downstairs. 

"They're in!" I hear Carl shout.

I push myself to my feet, helping Carl push a couch against the walkers. "Wait, let two of them in." Rick said. 

I hesitate, looking over at him. I lean to the side, letting two stumble in. 

Rick and Jessie took them down, and I pushed the couch harder. 

"We're gonna have to cut them open and put the insides on us. It's the only way." Rick said.

***

After all of that happening, we hid the baby in a blanket and latched onto each other. 

Carl linked his arm with mine, and I linked arms with Sam.

We pushed through the crowd slowly, and I kept my head down.

"Mom." Sam said lowly, "Mom!" His voice went louder.

I felt anxiety run through me, seeing Maggie on top of a building.

I took in a breath, and forced myself to keep going.