Something Worth Fighting For (The Walking Dead Fanfic)

Chapter 7*

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- Carly
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*9 years old*

"Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday dear Rick, Happy birthday to you!" We sung as Rick blushed and looked at his cake. When we were finished I quickly warped my arms around my brothers neck and smiled. He closed his eyes to make a wish and I smiled mischievously. I took a big breathe and he opened his eyes and did the same. We both blew his candles together and he laughed as he put his hands on my arms.

Shane was instantly beside us laughing along. I gripped onto Rick tightly as he started to push me off. I giggled as he struggled and Shane started to play along. Shane wrapped his arms around my middle and started tugging but I held tightly around Rick's neck. Rick stood up off the chair and I wrapped my legs around his middle. Rick and Shane both struggled to get me off but I refused.

My mom cut the cake and she held a piece in her hand for me. "Natalie, you get off your brother and you get a piece of cake." My mother teased and I hopped off of Ricks back. I got the piece of cake from my mom and held it in my hands when Rick and Shane came closer. "Haha, we got you off." They both said at the same time. I smiled and picked the cake off of the plate with my hand. I split the cake in half with my hands and held some in both hands.

Rick and Shane both looked at each other and back at me confused. I slammed the cake into their faces at the same time and smiled. They wiped their eyes out and looked back at each other. The slowly turned my head towards me and I was still smiling brightly. "You have 3 seconds to run." Shane said and I saw a playful smirk cross his face. I smiled and backed up slowly. "1." Rick said as he took a few steps forward. "2." Shane said as he moved closer to me.

At this point I had started running towards the door. "3!" they both yelled and they ran towards me. I closed the door in their face and I ran into the yard. They both started chasing me but I was quicker than both of them. I ran until I saw the corner of the fence. I stopped and turned to see Rick on one side and Shane on the other. "We've got her Rick." Shane said and Rick smiled. They started to walk closer but I ran towards Shane. He was a little taller than Rick so maybe I could sneak under his legs.

I felt Shane's arms wrap around my middle and I was stopped suddenly. I tried to wiggle free but Shane's grip was to tight. Shane wrestled me to the ground and Rick stood behind him. I struggled under Shane but he shifted so he was sitting on top of me. Rick ran inside and got a piece of cake and ran back outside. He stood overtop of me and picked the piece if cake up with his hand. "Shane, Tickle her." Rick said and Shane tickled up and down my sides.

I started kicking and laughing and trying to get him to stop but it was no use. Rick then kneeled down next to me and smashed the cake in my face. Rick stood up and put the plate on the chair we had outside and Shane just laughed as he stood up, releasing me. I sat up with my mouth wide and I stared at the boys. The both laughed and came over to give me a hug. Rick held his hug a bit longer and snickered.

"You -- uhh -- You got a little something on your cheek."