A few days have passed and in those nights, I haven't slept. I keep thinking the murderer is going to get me or really, another victim. Hershel moved me to his cell, where i sleep on the top bunk but it still doesnt help me. The thought of them killing another child haunts me. They have no heart.
I'm not sure how early it is but i decide to get up to grab some fresh air. Putting on my boots, i also grab my gun and knife. Hershel must be awake since he's not here.
The fresh coolness of the Georgia air brushes my face. It feels so good to not be trapped inside. I see Aron walking with a bag in his hand and his head looking down. I havent talked to him since our arguement. He tries to avoid me the best he can but i guess it didnt work this time.
"Hey Aron." He jerks his head up in surprise. He hides the bag behind him. That's weird. "What are you doing up so early?" I ask trying to make conversation. He looks ahead of him then back. "I uh...I just had to talk to someone."
Turning to look at the fences, Carl, Hershel and Rick are farming. "To who?" The only people out here are Rick, Carl, Hershel.
He stands there like he's trying to think of an excuse. "Someone from cell block B. Why does it matter to you?" I shake my head at him. "All I'm trying to do is to forget what happened. To make this better. Are you going to stay mad at me till the day i die?"
He looks at me dead in the eye. "How can you care about somebody elses child when you couldn't even find your own siblings Iris? " My heart breaks knowing my brother is holding a grudge on me. "I tried okay? I tried to escape those people. I wish i can change the past but i can't. I can't and you holding it against me isn't helping. Let it go Aron" I yell a little louder.
"You couldn't even protect Adri-"
"Don't you dare bring up his name!" I grit my teeth. My heart aches as his name almost slipps out of his mouth. I tried so hard to protect him and i failed.
He takes another glance at me and stomps away. The salty drips coming from my eyes begin to fall. One by one.
"Iris!" Hershel calls me over. Wiping my tears in a quick movement, i begind to walk over. When I'm around Rick, i pretend our conversation never happened. "What's up Hershel?" I put on a fake smile. "Try this and tell me if it's ready. Carl here thinks they need a few days." I cross my arms over my chest. "I don't think i need to test eating it. If the farmers son thinks it's not ready, then ill take my chance and go on his side." Carl gives a small hidden smile.
"I know and thats great but we want to hear your opinion." I take the pea from his hand and taste it. "Yeah, Carl is definitely right." The sound of Rick chuckling causes something in me to feel nervous again. I take the nerve and smile at him in a friendly manner.
"I'll see you guys in a bit." Before i walk off Rick stops me. "Where are you headed?" "Check the cell blocks, maybe walk around the prison. If that killer killed in the mornings every two or three days, then those days are up. I can't just let it happen again. Not-" i wipe my forhead.
"You can't go alone. Who ever this is could have more than one person doing this. I can't let that happen."
I look at Hershel who is on Rick's side.
"Then ill go with her dad." Carl wants to be around me? "I can't let you go either. It's too dangerous."
"I'll be safe. You gave me my gun back. Besides, i want to catch this person too. To protect Judy." This kid is doing what's right.
Rick is silent looking at me like he is asking for an answer. "He'll be safe with me." I look at Carl who is always wanting to do what the adults do but his dad always disagrees. Surprisingly, he allows him.
"We'll be okay Rick. I promise." Letting another smile go, carl and i walk back to the cell blocks.
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Officer Blue (Rick Grimes FF)
Fanfic25 year old Iris, has not seen a human since the 3 years she's been alone. It is until then she discovers that it's better for herself. She has secrets that need to be hidden and that's what separates her from the rest of everyone else. She may...
