"You think we're safe?" "Not at all, but I'll be fine as long as you're here." Skylar and Ben were best friends. Some would even say inseparable. That was, until the others arrived. Everything changed when the 1st wave hit. Everyone was ushered into the school's gym where many would see their friends for the last time. She lost everything. He would've done anything for her. #7 in 'Ben Parish' 06/24/17 #6 in 'Ben Parish' 07/07/17 #3 in 'Ben Parish' 08/12/17 #2 in 'Ben Parish' 11/05/17 #1 in 'Ben Parish' 12/02/17 Iamfuturebound Cover by Loyallyric All rights reserved

I purse my lips. "Maybe I don't want you to look out for me. Like I said, I don't need anyone." He lets out a laugh. It's a little jarring, how much Zombie resembles his namesake. Sunken eyes, rattling jaw, bared teeth. It's dark and twisted and genuine. Zombie, what happened to you? "You can lie to everyone, Croak. You can pretend that you're some tough little soldier who doesn't hurt and doesn't need anyone, but I know. I just saw proof that it's all a lie, that you're just as human as the rest of us. Even if you won't admit it to yourself, I know." A fanfic for the book "The 5th Wave" by Rick Yancy. [COMPLETED]

❝I am a lie hiding behind a shield of words. I am anger, I am fear, but neither can I control.❞ Sometimes the unthinkable happens. When the Earth is attacked by aliens, Scarlet is a survivor. Her family, as well as billions of other people, are dead. She's all alone, afraid, and has lost everything, including her compassion. She's cruel and cold and all she wants is revenge. Until she's taken to Camp Haven and meets Zombie. Suddenly, she's not alone anymore. • • • Story based on the characters and world created by Rick Yancey. All credit goes to him. I only own the main character, Scarlet, as I created her character. There will be mature language so don't read if that offends you. -Ben Parish Fan Fiction- Completed: June 8th, 2020

The wicked will perish. The 5th Wave Fan fiction [extended summary inside]