When All Seems Lost

Secrets

The picture up top is Jacqueline. I'll show Maddie in the next chapter.

I looked away from him. I had to leave, my sister was waiting for me. I know she is. I had to have faith that she is alive. The feeling that I get when I think of her is to powerful for her to be dead. I remember when we were little and we decided to we would go to the park together without telling our parents. The park was close by but still a good size walk away. We stayed out there for hours just playing on the playground. By the time night came around, a bunch of older kids came and began messing with us. Maddie (my sister) was scared out of her mind. I stood in front of her because I wasn't going to let them touch her. They began pushing me and wanting me to fall down but instead I kicked one in the shin and told them. "If you don't leave us alone, I will get my father who is in the military to come down here and make you join or just plainly kick your ass." They kind of looked around before I let out this humongous scream and then Maddie started screaming too. They instantly began to back up and run away. When we no longer saw them, we started laughing. After that e headed back home and got into a lot of trouble. Turns out you can't really go anywhere without your parents until your older.

I was brought back to reality by a hand on my arm. Carl looked at me questionably. "Are you okay Jack?" I gave him a small smile.

"Yeah, I'm fine. I just got lost in time. To answer your question, I do have to leave soon. I'm looking for my sister Maddie. She is my twin and I just have to find her. I hope you can understand." I told him. He took a second to look at me then pulled me into a hug.

"Of course I understand. I would be the same way in your shoes." He told me in the hug. We pulled apart and went back to camp in silence. When we got there I noticed Rick and Daryl gearing up. I quickly made my way to them with Carl right behind me.

"Hey! Are you guys going to get supplies and weapons? Because I want in." I asked them. They looked over at me and Rick shook his head.

"You can't come with us. Your still hurt and I don't want to be worrying about you and losing focus because that could get someone killed." He said while putting on a backpack.

"How many times do I have to tell you I'm fine. I kicked Daryl's ass earlier today. I have been through a whole lot worse and get up the next day and keep going on to the next place. I can handle my shoulder with a backpack full of heavy rocks and you won't hear me complain. I can take care of myself so let me come with you." I finished my little speech as I pulled on a backpack made for Daryl.  I gave them a look that said "you have to take me".

Rick let out a breath and said, "Fine you can go but I want you in the middle and by me the whole time." I nodded and smiled at them. I could go along with his plan but not really. I am not fragile. I have been taking care of myself since this whole thing started. It's been about a year and half of this long period of our history. "Let's go. We have enough time before the sun falls tonight." Rick spoke bringing me out of my mind.

"I'm ready when you are." I told them. We began our way down to some of the cars they have here. I went up to Daryl and asked, "Can I ride on the back with you?" He looked up at me surprised. I smiled and said, "My father used to have one and he would let me ride with him. I loved it." He thought for a minute before he nodded. My smile got bigger as I climbed on behind him. We took off at a slow pace and I took my time and enjoyed it.

When we got to the outskirts of the town they found me in, we slowed down as I took out my sword. I took out a couple of the walkers that were in the way. We parked beside the pharmacy because we could escape easily if needed. I got of and slowly went around the building making sure it was clear to go in. I didn't see any that could be a problem so I turned and nodded at Rick. He kind of gave me a frustrated look because I wasn't staying back. I just through a smirk his way. Daryl went ahead with Glenn, then Rick and I with Michonne at the end.