Hope | The Last of Us Fanfiction

Melissa "Mel" Miller grew up in a world where survival comes at a cost. Rescued as a newborn by Tommy Miller during the chaos of the outbreak, Mel has always known him as her father-a man whose unwavering love and determination shaped her into the strong, resourceful young woman she is today.

Set during The Last of Us Part 1, through the unseen chapters between Part 1 and The Last of Us Part 2, and throughout Part 2, this story explores Melissa's journey as she navigates the harsh realities of the post-apocalyptic world. From her life on the run as a child to finding a home in Jackson, Mel grows up alongside her best friends Ellie, Dina, and Jesse, unaware of the complex ties between her family and Ellie's.

But when Joel's actions at the hospital come to light and vengeance threatens to tear apart everything she holds dear, Mel is caught in the crossfire of loyalty, love, and loss. As tensions rise, she's forced to reconcile the past and the choices that define her future, all while questioning who she is beyond the shadow of her father and the world they've survived together.

This is Melissa's story-a tale of family, resilience, and the search for identity in a fractured world. Through moments of hope, heartbreak, and harrowing choices, Mel learns what it truly means to survive...and what it means to live.