Struggles In The Dark (A Carl Grimes Fanfiction)

Carl's Dream: Luke

Carl's P.O.V
"Carl? Hey, Carl? Wake up. I need to talk to you."

I groggily roll over on the couch to face whoever is standing in front of me.

"Who is — Luke, is that you?!"

"Yes, I've come to see you. I miss you."

"I miss you too. But, Negan said you died?"

He slightly laughs and smiles at me. He's dressed really nicely. He's wearing a dress shirt and dress pants. He looks like he's going to church.

"I don't want you to worry about me anymore, okay? You need to worry about you. I can take care of myself."

"Luke, are you doing okay? I know what he's been doing to you down there."

"I'm doing just fine, don't worry about me. I'm better now. Carl, you're gonna beat this. I know you will. Just don't give up, not yet. It's not time yet."

"I'm trying to fight but it's so hard. I'm tired, Luke. All I want is to give up."

"I know, Carl. I know. Listen, I've met a lot of nice people since I've gotten better. There's this one woman here, she's really nice. She says she knows you."

"Are you not in The Sanctuary anymore?"

"No, Carl."

"Where are you? Can I come?"

"Yes, eventually. But not right now. It's not time yet. This woman I was speaking of, she said she's really, really proud of you. And that she love you. She wants you to keep fighting, just like I do. Will you do that for us, Carl?"

"Yes, I promise. I won't give up."

"Good. I'm really happy to hear that."

"Who is this woman you're talking about?"

Luke takes a moment and gives me a sympathetic smile. He then bites hit bottom lip and answers.

"It's your mother, Carl."

Warm tears build up in my eyes and spill out. Luke and my mother are together. Some place good. Somewhere kind and safe.

"I have to go now, Carl. Until next time."

"Wait, when will next time be?"

No answer.

"Luke?"

No answer.

He's gone. Again.