The Last Survivors

Terran-55

Chapter Fifty-Five

Terran

I couldn't understand it. Why had they taken her? After everything they had put us through, why? What had she done to incur this?

And through all these thoughts that I had, I could only think of how horrible I had been to her. Yes, I did care for her, but I should have told her that. I was such a jerk to her, even when all she wanted was to know if I liked her.

The guilt was eating me alive, and I hated it. I know it was selfish of me, but I wanted it gone. I did deserve to feel it, sure, but that didn't mean I wanted it there.

I needed something to distract myself instead of thinking of all the horrible things Kyla could be going through right now. She could be hurting, or in pain, or de- STOP!

I shook my head, desperately trying to clear the virus like thoughts from my mind. I couldn't think like that. We would find her and she would be perfectly fine. Then all would go back to normal.

...Who am I kidding? Nothing will ever be the same even if we do manage to get out of this mess alive.

After at least an hour of walking, I stopped Ashton. He gave me a look, but stopped and turned to me nonetheless.

"Ashton, where are we going?" I demanded.

"You'll see," he told me evasively, before moving again. I sighed loudly.

"Really, man?" I yelled after him. He ignored me and I was forced to catch up.

I dropped the conversation and walked sullenly beside him. If he wanted to be like that, then fine. I would humor him, but he had better know what he is doing. This was serious, and I wouldn't be able to put up with any of his usual antics.

I had to find her. I had to tell her myself what I hoped she already knew. That I couldn't live without her. That... that I realized I was actually in love with her. It wasn't just a childish crush or immature infatuation, I really cared about her. And being separated was causing me so much pain.

We're coming for you, Kyla.

THE END OF PART I

Terran - Ithildae