She Saved Me (Gal Gadot/You/Katie McGrath AU)

VI.

Author's note:

Hello everyone! It's been 2 years and two months since I've properly updated this story, everything is going well in my life right now, and I'm really happy with the love that I found. I told her about this story actually... She read it and encouraged me to continue this whole apocalyptic journey. She's even helping me think of better plots for the story, and I'm very thankful for that.

I also wanted to thank you for your support. It gave me more reason to continue this story till the end, and write a few more stories when inspiration strikes... Anyways, I just wanted to let you guys know that I'm back on track and I might sometimes use Filipino curse words in the story since I am a Filipino and a few expressions in our dialect in my province. I'll do my best to explain some of it to you guys when the time comes.

Please enjoy, stay home, wash your hands, and stay safe.

-Acoline💕

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Y/n's POV:

I woke up in the arms of my loving girlfriend. After this shithole went down, I'd never thought that I could still experience love. If only my parents were here to see it, I wish they could see... that even though the world went to shit, I thrived together with my uncle and made our home a safe haven for all the survivors. I wish I could've saved them from those rotten freaks.

I felt someone wiping tears off of the side of my face, I didn't even notice that I was already crying. I looked at Gal and smiled. "Why are you crying, love? Is something wrong?" Gal asked, worry visible to her face as Gal and I sat up the bed. "I-I'm okay...I just thought of my parents. I'd do anything for them to still be alive..." I looked down tears freely streaming down my face, as Gal continues to stare, encouraging me to talk while caressing my hand. "if only I was strong enough like I am now, i-if I only had the chance save them, if only--" Gal cut me off from what I was saying and immediately hugged me. I cried freely in her arms, as it all came back to me... memories of my parents being eaten in front of my eyes. I miss them, and I'd do anything for them to still be alive right now... even if I had to exchange my life for theirs.

After a few minutes of grieving and crying, Gal kissed my forehead making me blush and look up at her. "Say, you never told me your age." she chuckled, successfully diverting my attention from my parents' death. I laughed and shook my head as I wiped off the snot that's about to come out of my nose because of all the crying I did. "it's because you haven't told me your age either." Gal threw her head back laughing. "okay, okay... I'll tell you my age if you tell me yours." I smiled, agreeing to her condition. "Well I am 25 years old." Gal tells me looking back at me smiling. I smirked and clapped my hands. "Well I'm 17, and I have to say... I like women older than me." I said winking at her. We both laughed from what I said, what can I say, my girlfriend is a very attractive woman. I am very lucky to even breathe the same air as her.

After our laughter died down, we've decided to get up and prepare for the day. We joined the rest of the community for breakfast then, later on, headed out to take a bath and went to do our respective chores.

Gal seemed to adjust very well and I'm happy that she's starting to feel at home especially with what she's been through. I sighed and picked up my crossbow, fixing a few screws here and there.

Today I'll be training the new recruits who joined us a few months back, they seem to be strong and I was glad to hear that they're willing to train as guards in defense with us.

I looked at Tom to ask if everyone's in their places "Can we start now?" Tom nodded while sharpening his sword. "yep, they're really excited you know. They really want to be a part of our community." Tom's words caused me to smile. Everyone is welcome to our growing community, people like them are the reason why I still have hope for this world.

A new beginning is starting to rise.

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Gal's POV:

I watched y/n training their new recruits as I help take care of the children here in the community. Everything is perfect and at peace, I looked at Peter... poor boy has been through a lot, no one deserves to go through what he did. "why don't you do play with them, sweetie?" I asked the 10-year-old boy who's looking down at his shoes. "w-what if they d-don't like me?" he asked. I smiled sadly as I sat to make eye contact with him. "they'll like you very much, Petey. I bet they'll be glad to have a new friend." I smiled as I encourage the young boy. "you think so?" he asked hopefully. "I know so." I replied confidently. "go to them, hun. You'll see for yourself." I added smiling. Little Peter gave me a large smile and ran towards the other kids playing... I was right, they welcomed him with open arms. They started playing tag, and I can finally see the scared expression on Petey's eyes fading away.

I started to make my way to the training grounds, I saw y/n smiling from ear to ear as I get closer to where she stands. "Hi babe..." I smiled at her. Do you guys need anything?" I added.

Y/n smiled and shook her head. "We're good here, babe." She says. "but I think I could use a kiss right here." She added, pointing to her cheeks. I chuckled at her funny antics finally caving in and kissing her on her cheeks.

Tom saw the conversation that y/n and I are exchanging and decided to tease y/n by making kissing sounds. I laughed as y/n's cheeks heat up. "Okay, okay I'll leave you guys to your training. I'll see you all at dinner tonight." I smiled.

I was about to leave the training grounds when the sirens from the barricades were turned on by the watchers. Shouting and panic emerged from everywhere. Y/n and I locked eyes as we both knew there was some serious trouble, we both rushed to the barricades to meet with the other defenders. "What's happening?" Y/n asked alarmingly. "Rebels appeared and now they're trying to force their way inside! They managed to shot two of our hunters and now they're breaking the gate and is about to collapse!" Y/n ran her hand to her hair and took the gun that Tom reached for her to take. "Defenders, gear up! Tom, call the other Hunters on break. Runners, get all our ammos and guns from the storage, we're out numbered and we need more firepower!" I followed y/n as she went up the barricade's stairs to shoot one of the attackers. I stoned to my spot as I saw one of the men who were chasing me the other day... "they're here..." I whispered in disbelief.