One Step Forward, Two Steps Back | The Last of Us
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If there was an easy way out, Imari remained on the opposite end of it. An orphan that grew up with Ellie Williams, Imari was taken under Marlene's wing, an early introduction to the Fireflies.
She was born a soldier to say the least.
Stumbling upon an old letter signed off by Tommy Miller stating that he was in Jackson, Imari leaves her life in the W.L.F. in hopes of finding any family there. Leaves Abby without any warning. Their complicated relationship leaves a haunting mark that follows her to Jackson, all while she rekindles her deep connection with Ellie.
One that feels too real to ignore.
Little did Imari know, Abby was on the hunt for Joel, a man that grew to be like family to her. Their paths keep crossing against all odds as they face their own consequences of betrayal and selfishness while trying to survive in this world.
When it comes down to it, who will she choose?
Abby or Ellie?
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