Together ~ A Carl Grimes Fanfiction

Chapter Six

In the car on the way back, we all talk. "Look," says Carl, showing Michonne the first sword, "It was in the library. We got two but one's for Kaitlyn's mom. You can have the other one, Michonne. Hey, are ya glad we went to the library now?" he says.

"Yeah. Well done guys. And thanks," says Michonne, brandishing her new sword.

"Hey, what else d'you get? And Kaitlyn! Did ya get enough books?" Rick asks, sarcastically.

"Well, I got another knife set and some bandages. I got some health and wildlife books as well. Oh, and it was me who spotted the swords. I think someone might have been camping out there." I shrug.

"I just got some graphic novels," Carl says, "What did you two get?"

"Well, we got about two tanks worth of fuel, more food; some antiseptic wipes and toys for Judith. Building blocks and stuff." says Rick. Michonne is silent.

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Back at the prison, Michonne takes her new sword, and I take my mum's. Carl takes the sack and we go back to the cell.

"I have to take these to my mum and Sammy's cell. I'll be back in 5." I say.

I walk down the maze of corridors, sword in hand, until I find my mother's cell. I present her with the sword and she is awestruck. Sammy sulks on her bunk, thinking that I have nothing for her. "Here." I say, handing her the books. Her spirits lift a little. They both hug me like crazy. "And..." I start, and give Sammy one of my new knives. She hugs me even harder. I realize then that I love her more than anything else, in this world. That I would die for her. She is the most important thing to me.

"I'm tired. I'm going to go to bed. Almost being eaten alive, really takes it out of you. Good night... I love you both so, so much." I say

"I love you too," says Sammy, "and thanks... for everything."

"I love more," Mum says, kissing and hugging me. "I'm sorry that you've had to go through all of this, but you're strong. We'll be safe now. Good night." My Mum lets go of me, and I leave.

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When I get back to my cell, Carl isn't there, so I borrow one of his tee shirts, to wear to bed. I then notice that he has cleared a space for my things. My books and knives are piled there.

He returns, carrying something. A bundle of some sort. Then I see that it's my clothes. I think of how nice it was of him to do this. And to save my life earlier.

"Thank you," I say.

"It's just clothes," he shrugs, "and you're wearing mines." He laughs.

"No. I mean for saving me earlier," I say, "and sorry. I didn't think you'd mind."

"It's fine. Keep it." He lays my clothes down with the rest of my things. "Y'know, I didn't shoot that walker and save you earlier because I had to. I did it because I wanted to. I don't want you to die, Kaitlyn." He almost whispers the last part.

I stand and close the curtain. I walk over, and I kiss him. Then I pull back. "Crap! I forgot to get a toothbrush!" I moan.

"Well. It's a good thing I got these, then." Carl says, rooting around in his bag. He produces a twin pack of toothbrushes, and a tube of toothpaste. "I guess we can both brush our teeth now."

And we do. We walk to the bathroom together, and brush our teeth. For the first time in almost a year, I feel clean.

When we go back to the cell, I sit in his bunk, with a book. "Want me to read to you?" he asks. And I do. I nod.

"Yes," I whisper. We lay down on his bed. He opens the book and starts to read. His beautiful voice, carrying the words dreamily. I begin to doze off. I feel his warmth mingled with mine. I fall asleep in his arms that night.

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