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Taken

        Kaitlyn slumped up the wooden stairs. She hated going up those things. They were the same place Zach and her had carried Julie,blood dripping from her mouth. Kaitlyn passed that room for the past 2 weeks. Nothing from Julie. Katie hadn't turned yet. They didn't even know if Julie was infected. They didn't want to shot her just in case. But they also didn't want her roaming around the house. Lucas and Maria went to that same area they found her. But they went in secret. Zach waited for someone to turn. If Julie did,he would be the leader. If Katie did,he'd have to shoot her. Even if Julie was well,she shouldn't be shooting. The impact of the shoot could hurt her.

        Jack didn't even wanna go upstairs. Julie was his best friend. He couldn't stand to see her like this. Everyone he cared about is gone. He didn't know where Shannon was. Aidan was gone. And mainly,Julie was the last person Jack had.

        Kaitlyn stopped at the door. She stared at it for a second. The reached for the door knob. But stopped herself. She looked over her shoulder and took a deep breath. Kaitlyn gripped the knob and turned it slowly. The wooden door creaked open. Julie laid on the bed. Her jeans were pulled up above her knee,her leg was bandaged. The bullet had gone straight through her leg into the dust. Lucas thought of treating it but,he wasn't as good as his father was. He decided to wait until she was awake. If she ever did. Kaitlyn moved swiftly to her bed side. She looked at her former blue eyes,which now covered by eyelids.

"H-hey Julie... How ya been? Good I hope.... I could be better.. We haven't found Sam yet... But I'm sure she's alright... She's a tough girl...... Katie's fine.... Jack is too... But he misses you.... Listen,we need you. You know where she is. Or,you probably do. Just wake the hell up. Get off your lazy ass and take charge! Wake up! Come on!"

        Kaitlyn clanged to Julie's arm and sobbed. Maria could hear it all from downstairs. She walked up the stairs and toward the room. Kaitlyn's face was buried in Julie's arm. Tears dripping onto the white sheets. She didn't pay attention to Maria standing in the doorway. She just continued pleading while tears stained her face. Maria slowly made her way to Kaitlyn. All of a sudden,Kaitlyn had pushed Maria into the wall and was halfway down the stairs. She pushed past Zach and walked out onto the dirt driveway. Maria stood next Zach on the porch. Kaitlyn had gotten back with Alex's shotgun in her hand. Charlie shot her a stern look. "What the hell are you doing with that?" He got up from his chair and stopped her in the door way. She grabbed his shirt and pushed him against the wall, the gun to his chest. "Back the hell away from me." She said sternly. She removed the gun from his chest and walked into the house. He took a large breath before chasing after her. She ran up the stairs into Julie's 'resting' room. Locking the door behind her. "Kaitlyn! Open the damn door!". Zach banged his fists against the door. Kaitlyn sat next to Julie's bed.

"She's my sister.... I'm waiting for her..."

        Lucas sat on the porch. He sighed and raised the beer bottle to his lip. Letting the pain go down his throat,killing his heart and organs. "I thought you didn't drink?" Maria questioned,sitting next to him. He sighed and took another long sip. "I need this... Here,have a taste.". He handed the bottle over to Maria. She grabbed the neck of it and raised the bottle to her lips.She took a long sip before letting her head hand down,letting out a soft chuckle. Lucas stared past the tree,down the road,through the RV,and onto the road. "What do you think Kaitlyn's gonna do?" He asked. Maria shrugged. "You don't think she would.....ya know?" Maria ran her finger across her neck. "No. She's a strong girl.". "What about Sam? She's strong,but she's gone!" Maria yelled. Tears escaped her eyes. Lucas gripped her her hands. She cried into his shoulder. "Babe,what do you mean?"

"Sam's gone. What if she's dead? Luke I won't be able to live that down! Knowing that I was to much of bitch to save that little girl! What if I don't live? What if I die? What if they die? What if you die? I can't lose you! I lost you once! I'm not gonna lose you again!".