Outbreak! Virus 'Z'

Chapter 19: Weak

Batter's P.O.V.

I watched as Emma hug Gaby, but something was off. Gaby's head was down and she didn't even say or do anything. She just sat there, breathing... well duh. Emma desperately clung to her, probably regretting what she did. I just stood at the back, watching, analyzing everything. Larry walked over and kneeled down. He too hugged Gaby. No reaction. Tears were streaming down their faces. Sadly, she still didn't react. I was growing more worried with each passing second and decided to check things out. I walked up to Gaby and spoke to her. "Hey, are you alright? You don't seem too hot." Still nothing. "Come on, say something." I say getting freaked out. Nope. Not a word. Not even a single glance. Just a heavy and eery silence. All that is heard is the sniffling from Emma and Larry. I slowly back up. I decided that they can deal with her. I need a nap.

Ringleader's P.O.V.

Weak. Weak. Weak. Weak. Weak. Weak. Weak. Weak. Weak. Weak. Weak. Weak. Weak. Weak. Weak. Weak. Weak. Weak. Weak. Weak. Weak. Weak!

Archer's P.O.V.

I hug Gaby, regretting blaming her. She's my friend, how could I have just thrown it at her. It wasn't fair and I'm sorry. Please don't hate me.

Samurai's P.O.V.

I manage to survive, and not only that but I managed to protect the rest of my family. I'm so happy that they waited. I really regret aiming a gun at Gaby and I hope she can forgive me. I was lucky to keep them safe. It wasn't easy but we made it out of Shadow town alive and unhurt, mostly. I hug Gaby hoping she will accept me back into the group. But I'm not rejoining without my family. After a long time of hugging I slowly release. So does Larry. We wait and watch for Gaby's reaction. What happened next caught us off guard. She abruptly stood up and spoke. "Stay strong." Is all she says before she picks up her backpack and starts walking in a random direction. What? "Wait, come back!" I call out reaching for her hand. But she was already too far away.

Ringleader's P.O.V.

I don't understand. They make me want to do terrible things. And if I stay any longer I might loose control and do something regrettable. Even now as I walk away the thoughts still linger. Sooner or later I'm going to do those things to myself. I'm scared, but as long as they're safe I'm happy. I walk back towards the forest. I find the giant tree easily and write a note.

'Dear fries, I now it was too sudden when I just left but I have no choice. Please understand that this is for your own good. If you've found this that must mean you guys were following me. Stop. Instead settle down here, in this tree. Look at it, it's huge, stable, and unforgettable. Don't look for me, survive.'

After I'm done I notice that I'm crying. I silently wipe away my tears and continue to trek forward. After I walk for a while I stop and hide behind a tree. I hear the sound of rustling. I focus on the noise. I hear hushed whispers. Then after a minute I hear a loud voice. "Gaby! Are you there? Please come out!" It was Emma. I bite my lip and look down. I hear them continue to talk up until thy find my note. While they read I take the opportunity and run as fast and as far as I can. They didn't notice. I run for a good 15 minutes and then fall to the ground next to a small broken tree. I pant and notice that I'm all alone. I was expecting Sam-Sam to follow me, but perhaps it's for the best if she stayed with the others. Sweat was beading off of my forehead as I sat there, thinking over my decisions. After quietly thinking, I decide that I was being stupid and that I should go back to the others. But when I stand up an overwhelming pain shoots through my while body. I gasp and fall down to my knees. I hug myself as the pain washes over me in waves. After a while, it gradually fades away. It was then that I realized that I can't go back.

Samurai's P.O.V.

I just don't get it. She waited for me and then just up and leaves. What is she accomplishing by running? I'm her best frie, she can tell me anything. Unless... she doesn't trust me anymore. I don't blame her, but that's no excuse to just abandon everyone. If she has a problem then why can't she just say it to my face? This is so confusing. We all decided to listen to Gaby's note and set up camp near that huge tree. Tomorrow we start building. It starts to get dark and we all decide who will be taking watches. After everything is done and set, we go to bed. I was on first watch. I blankly stare into pitch black nothingness. All my memories of me and Gaby come flooding back as tears silently stream down my face. Why does she have to act all tough? She's only human, she doesn't need to prove herself to anyone. I just hope that she's okay and somewhere safe.

Ringleader's P.O.V.

I desperately dash through the forest as I'm being chase by countless raised. I don't know how they found me, but they did. And now, I'm a sweaty and panting mess that's running in the dark blindly. There was no escape from the mini-hord. A root snags my foot sending me tumbling down for a face full of dirt and leaves. I tug my leg as the roots entangle around my ankle. The raised close in as I yank for dear life. I then pull out my machete and whack away in the general direction o the roots. I feel I sudden pain grow and spread like wildfire from my ankle. The roots finally give way and I bolt instantly. The pain in my ankle grows with every step I take, but I ignore it. I eventually outrun the raised and climb a small tree. It's dark and in in pain. Tears silently slide down my cheeks. I feel around my ankle and feel a large gash. I gasp at the sudden pain as a thick liquid gushes out. I whimper an curl up into a ball. I somehow eventually fall asleep

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