When All Seems Lost

The Strength to Protect

Hey guys, this chapter is a little rough around the edges but it's still a great chapter. Some love might be in the air in this one.

I walked through the forest quietly. A herd was only a few yards away from me. I stopped walking once I was close enough. I stood as a statue watching my prey. One sound could distract them and my plan would turn to crap. I stood there for most of the day waiting for the herd move. Once I saw the end, I quickly and quietly took off. As I ran, I pulled my sword from my holster. I got prepared for what was about to come. I placed myself behind the herd and took a deep breath. I would slash through this herd from the back until there was nothing left.

I closed my eyes and allowed myself to relax. I rotates my shoulders and my neck. My bones popped. "May peace finally find you." I whispered to the walkers. I was now ready. My body became limp as my beast burst forth. I allowed my crazy to come to my mind. I then opened my eyes and took off.

Walkers fell to the ground quickly. None of them stood a chance. I mowed them down with no one to stop me. No one to worry about me. I let go of myself and just enjoyed killing walkers. I was so happy to bring peace to so many. I laughed for them, with them, because I knew they would never hear it again. The souls were finally going to be free and find peace. This is a joyous moment. I let go of the pain I feel and let happiness fill my heart. My problems left my mind because all I thought about was the walkers. I believed I was doing good and that is all that matters to me.

By the time I finished killing the herd, it was really dark. I believe it was close to midnight. I was exhausted and I was covered in blood. I began walking towards the town I knew was close by. I had to pass a river to get to it, so that's where I would clean myself up. It didn't take me long getting there and the water was really cold but I paid no mind. I changed into some different clothes and began to watch the blood off my old ones. Once I was done, I shoved everything in my back pack. I let out a breath and looked at the night sky. The stars were shinning brightly. They brought me comfort, for some odd reason. It was like my heart knew why but wouldn't tell my mind.

After a couple more moments, I shook my head and walked back towards the road. I headed back toward town. It took me a while but eventually got there. I found a nice looking home and went inside. I had to kill two walkers that were up stairs, before I could settle down for the night.

Tomorrow I would go back to camp, and I hope they were ready moving the camp again. I wonder if he convinced them to come with us and accept that this is our life now? Was he angry with me? Was everyone safe? What if something happened while I was away? What if they all died? Carl? Rick? Daryl? Glenn? Michonne? What will I come home to? What will I do then? Could I just leave them there? Ugh I really needed to stop thinking so negative. Everything is going to be okay because I have faith in them.

I then closed my eyes and let sleep take me in to its arms.

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I woke early the next morning and got ready to head back to camp. Well in reality I only slept like three hours and the sun hitting my face woke me up. I wish I could have slept a lot later but that want happening today. I groaned and opened the front door. There was a lone walker in the street, so I quickly killed it. "May you finally find peace." I whispered to it. After a moment of silence, I continued my journey towards camp. Trekking through the forest for several hours, killing any walker in my path. I hoped they waited for me before leaving camp. At the thought a picked up speed by swiftly jogging.

Another hour and a half later I came to the big field the was across the camp and the house. A bright smile pulled at my lips. I took off in a sprint across the field. Everything was packed up and everyone look to be waiting for me. I let the smile show on my face as I dashed through camp spotting Rick. "Rick!" I yelled out for him. He turned around quickly supposed. Once he recognized me his arms opened just as I jumped into them. The forced made him fall backwards into Daryl's arms. Daryl groaned out and tried to hold us up. I laughed finding the situation funny. Daryl pushed us on our feet and I dug my face into Rick's chest. "I thought you would leave me." I whispered to him.