Life Of An Apocalypse

We Have Arrived

Hello everyone! I'm so sorry I haven't wrote in so long. I've been busy and have been going through a lot. I intend to keep writing this story more constantly and eventually start a new book. Enjoy chapter 23!
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Annie's P.O.V

I woke up before Carl and Rick. I only had about 3 hours of sleep. I was up most of the night tossing and turning with endless thoughts on my mind. I'm surprised I didn't wake Carl.

After a minute I got up and changed into my normal clothes and headed outside to start a small fire with this currently chilly morning. It was pretty close to fall now. I starred into the fire with thought still on my mind. I didn't even notice Carl come out of our tent and sat across from me.

It was silent for a moment until he said good morning. I continued to ignore him and just stare into the fire. I heard him sigh and saw him shake his head. I rolled my eyes.

"What's wrong?" I looked at him like he just asked the most obvious question there is.

"Really? What's wrong? The fact that you are constantly pushing your dad and I away like everything that happened is our fault. The fact that you have been treating me like shit as if I have never experienced something this awful or even worse since the outbreak." I was furious and couldn't keep anything in any longer. He starred at me blankly but I continued.

"You make me feel so horrible when I just want to be there for you. I know your dad feels the same way. This isn't our fault. We didn't cause this. Stop acting like you hate us and realize we're hurt too." I didn't stay to listen. Instead I stormed off into our tent. It wasn't until I was already laid down that I realized Rick heard everything I said. I didn't care because I'm sure he knew I was right.

After a few minutes of just thoughtless and pointless starring I heard Carl come into the tent and sit next to me. I continued facing away from him and didn't say a word.

He sighed and said, "I'm sorry." I still didn't move.

"I didn't realize what I was doing. I didn't realize how selfish I was acting." At this I turned over to face him and let him continue.

"Losing everybody and Judith has been hard and I didn't know how to handle it. I thought I could handle everything. I didn't want to look weak." I stayed silent for a minute, then I sat up and hugged him.

He buried his face into my neck and let it all go. Every ounce of sadness and anger he had in was all let out in a pool of tears. I knew this is what he needed.

"We'll find everyone. We're going to be okay. I promise." I was like this a few times in my life. I knew this is what he needs. He lifted his head and kissed me. I missed this and I swear I love this boy and will do whatever it takes to keep him safe.

We walked back outside and helped Rick pack up all our stuff. We were now on our way to Terminus. I couldn't help but thing of all the possible scenarios waiting for us at that entrance.

We were walking along the tracks for what seemed like forever but that's when we finally seen the building with the giant phrase, "TERMINUS". I instantly got chills and an unsettling feeling about this place.

We walked in through a small entrance of a gate and made our way to a small building with speakers repeating the phrase "Sanctuary for all. Community for all. Those who arrive survive." I felt chills down my spine. I turned to Carl as we entered and whispered, "Doesn't this place seem a little off to you?"

"No? What do you mean? We're finally safe again." He whispered back to me. Even though he was trying to reassure me I still felt uneasy.

When we entered we went unnoticed for a minute. I took in all my surroundings and while doing so a lady by the name of Mary come up to us. She welcomed us to Terminus and started to take us on a tour.