Kat was outside the school, seeing Kyle running back. Dumbass was going to get himself killed and she was NOT about to deal with Nikki if that happened.
Gracie was in a makeshift sling on her back. Pulling up the rifle, she closed one eye and aimed. A resounding bang and then the head of the walker trying to feast on Kyle's shoulder was blown back.

When Kyle made it back she shook her head. "Nikki's going to kick your ass!" she shouted at him. Gracie made noises, trying to talk again. She getting better.
The others were shooting at the visitors that Kyle had brought back with him. Kat waited for him to stand then grabbed him by the collar. "Don't be so reckless, got it? Nikki loves your dumb ass and she needs you. If anything happens to you, you know she will be out there to find you and she is pregnant," she said before shoving him away. Yes she was being harsh with him, but he was now her brother-in-law and she was the tough bitch older sister that he never knew he didn't want.

They also didn't need to be calling attention to themselves. With Vincent still out there they needed to save their strength and ammo for when he attacked. And he would be attacking. Kat knew this without a doubt. And her and Nikki's baby were not going to be in danger from that bastard.

Babies, she corrected herself placing a hand to her stomach. Her and Nikki were already discussing names for either gender.

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Kyle Hishamie

Kyle tried to look distraught, sheepish, upset, or apologetic but he couldnt. Kyle grinned nervously.

"Ok ok yea I know Kat, I get it. But its sooo boring now. We are safer than probably any other survivor camp, and we have plenty of time on our hands. Nikki will-,"Kyle said but stopped when he realized what Kat said.

"Oh shit Nikki is gonna kick my ass.....awesome,"Kyle said sighing.

Kyle winced at the pain in his hands and leg but took off his bag and took out a bottle for Kat and handed it to her.

"Found a store that had a safe with stuff untouched. That right there is Tylenol. Figured since you already have a kid you will need it."

Kyle stood up and held his bag in his hand but left the bag open on accident, leaving the contents of it exposed to anyones eyes.

"Thanks for pulling my ass out of the fire though. I mean im kinda soaked in grease and there is an open flame in my room, but still thanks."

Kyle poked Gracie on the nose softly, making her giggle.

"Thwank wu Gwacie your so kwool!"

@belle

Alexis decided to stay after that night. She was still uncertain about the other , some of them but she knew there are good people here.
She was usually one of the people that went out to gather supplies and stuff that the camp needed. Once again using the trick she learned.
She scouted buildings before other survivors came and quickly disabled the zombies. People were still , disgusted about her method but she always said to them " In war , when you are outnumbered 10 to 1 and receive a way to gain an advantage over the enemy. You do it. This is war. ".

Alexis was on her way back from a solo supply run. More like a supply walk than a run. She enjoyed the outdoors and mostly spent her time outside the survivor camp than inside it , that meant that certain people may not know her but it also meant that she gathered a lot of supplies when she could do it. As she came back , she noticed Kyle ( he probably went on a supply run himself ) talking with Katherine. Over the past weeks she tried to befriend Kyle and Nikki but never got to the part where they can actually speak more than 10 minutes without being interrupted but whatever. Alexis overhears the last part of what Kat said and lets Kyle finish his talk when she approaches them and say :
" First of all , leave the recklessness to me Kyle. Ok ? Second of all. Hey people ! Another successful supply run. *she takes out an Revolver with a loaded mag and some canned food* I know it ain't much but better than what I usually get. Plus this Revolver is loaded so...It could be useful ! " said Alexis with a smile on her face.

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Nikki was sitting on the bed listening to everything on the walkie. Tears were running down her face and she angrily wiped them away. A loaded gun sat beside her on the bed. When Kyle came through the door she noticed his expression was apologetic. Nikki looked at him, walked over and put her arms around him and hugged him tightly. She pulled back and said "I knew you were going somewhere but I didn't think you were leaving the grounds."

Nikki walked over to the gun and picked it up. When she turned around he looked worried. "I'm not going to shoot you you idiot. I'm also not your mother. You are a grown man, but you are also my husband so I am demanding you do something for us. You are going to learn to shoot and Matt is going to teach you because if you go out there again without protection..." Nikki looked away trying not to cry. "Damn these hormones!" She reached up and kissed him deeply with all of the emotion she was feeling. "I'm in love with you and I couldn't possibly live if you didn't come back."

Nikki pulled back a little "I have a problem and I need your help. Don't laugh." She lifted her shirt to expose her baby bump that was just big enough to keep her from zipping her jeans. "I can't get my zipper up." She looked seriously upset about this issue.

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Kyle Hishamie

Kyle almost laughed, but thought better of it. Kyle knelt down in front of Nikki and put one hand on her belly.

"Well....damn...you have a human inside you. Still hard to wrap my head around it."

Kyle played with his ring with his thumb, rubbing his thumb against it. It still felt a little weird to be married, but Kyle was happy. He had someone there for him every night and every morning, someone who cared for him and couldnt live without him. PLus the sex without condoms........was not a bad thing.

Kyle lifted both sides of Nikki's pants a bit then pushed them together. He held the smushed up part with one hand while mcguyvering the zipper upwards with his other hand. Kyle buttoned her pants for her as well and when he got up he kissed Nikki back passionatley. Kyle pulled away after a few seconds and smiled widely.

"Ha, and I just put on your pants. Too bad right?"

Kyle dropped his back pack on the ground and rummaged through it. He pulled out his parent book and threw it on his pillow, then took out a few bottles.

"Hey so I found some medicine, suppose to help dull the pain during pregnancy. I have some red ones and blue ones. The red ones are suppose to mess with your sense of smell a little, and the blue one messes with your depth perception. But those are the only side effects."

@wick

Fox had just finished securing the top floor of the Apartment she was staying in. The hallway was covered in strings and cans, made to rattle if anything were to set it off. She was just going up on top of the roof when she heard the rapid popping of small fireworks down the street. From the roof, she could make out the man as well as a girl armed with a rifle firing away at the creeps, before retreating into the school. "Shelter at the school...Maybe I should seek help from them. I should focus on keeping this place locked tight first." she thought to herself. Realizing she was out side in the open, she went back into returning to the room she stayed in.

She continued to hammer boards over the Windows, wondering how she got here in the first place. When everything went to shit, she dug in, finding that hiding in the abandoned houses was more appealing than attempting to get through traffic and out of the city. Not like she had anywhere else to go anyways. The first people she met when scavenging was a young couple who wouldn't leave their home to some sickness going around. After realizing the situation they were in, they tried to flee with little success as all the highways were blocked by thousands of abandoned cars. While out looking for supplies the couple was stopped in their tracks by a group of armed men. Katherine had to watch from a distance as the group robbed and killed the two leaving with all of their valuables and their lives. Katherine, not wanting to let the group get away with it, hunted them down to their safehouse, where she watched their patterns and when the time was right, picked them off when they all were split up. From this point she wore a mask and went under an alias, no longer the same person she was just a few years ago.

She soon finished and went back to sitting on the roof, watching who came in and out of the school and observing their patterns.

Vincent McGarth

Vincent was sitting in his living room, a glass of tea off to his side, with newly written paperwork sitting in front of him. Who would have thought that there would still be such a need in a world like this. Recently there was a slow incline on residents in the trailer park which forced them to expand for what seemed like every day. He stretched and yawned as someone knocked on his door. The man's eyes looked towards the door before calling out in annoyed voice. ” Enter but beware of the fact my time is very limited. If you don't have anything important to discuss then be off.” he stated as the door slowly creaked opened.

James walked inside followed Josh. A small frown worked upon the man's lips as the two men stopped in front of him. ” I never thought that I would see you here again. Last time I knew Nikki had you for a lap dog which means Matt had either thrown you out like the mongrel you truly or something else has happened. Though by the look showing on your face it's the last one. Thank you Josh. You may go now.” the young man nodded and walked away. The older gentleman grabbed the cup and took a long drink before Raven appeared. She took the glass and refilled it.

” I'm not here for you Vincent. I need help with something and the worst part is it involves you as well. Nikki was the one who kicked me out.” the guy started before a hand raised telling him to stop. ” Sounds like my girl had a very good reason to kick you out. We both know you wanted her but didn't like that fact you had always come in late. Grant I am reluctant to help you because you wanted to leave my sister out in the streets with Walkers. I'm still going for them so best stay out of my way unless you prefer to die.” ” You don't know? Guess you were one for information on just one person. Erin is an adult and Nikki looks like she's pregnant. She's with another guy as well but I'm assuming that the child is yours. Keep in mind this is all that I've seen over the days. So are you willing to make a deal?” James said with a wicked grin.

The guy looked at the other man. There wasn't a tell of what he felt on the inside but there was pride and shock on the inside. ” Alright. Let's make a deal James.”

Matt came into the room with his eyes covered. "Kyle come on we have to teach you to shoot before my sister kills me. Please tell me you don't have her naked again."

Nikki who had been grinning picked up a pillow and threw it hitting Matt in the face. He ducked and laughed as his sister began to playfully beat on him. "Come on dude, she is going to beat me up!" Nikki grabbed the gun and handed it to Matt. Nikki grinned to herself and headed to the kitchen.

Matt took him outside so that they would be shooting into the woods. He put a silencer on the gun. They didn't eliminate all of the noise just most of it. Matt had set up targets. He showed Kyle all about how to work the gun itself and safety before showing him how to shoot and then how aim and wind effect your target.

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Ever since that night Clara had come to get Alex he had been quieter than normal. The only people he spoke to were his siblings and those who asked him for instruction on how to do something. With Matt busy in the Doctor's office and Nikki spending time with Kyle, Alex became somewhat of a personal training coach for a few of the people around the school. Usually it only had to do with best workout routines or some better tactics on avoiding the dead. The rare occurrence came when he had to actually spar with someone who had no real training in hand-to-hand combat. It was irritating when he was asked to spar someone seeing as his injuries hadn't come anywhere near fully healing. He never spoke to Nikki, Matt, or Kyle unless they asked him to do something and he avoided Erin at all costs. He'd occasionally approach the new people to the group to make sure they would stay loyal, but those conversations didn't last long.

The main thing he'd been doing since that night was hide out on the roof with the sniper rifle he'd gotten from the guy on top of the police station. He had broken the lock and somehow no one realized it was him. Didn't matter to him. He had found a job fitting his circumstances and his preferences. Watching the surrounding area through a rifle scope comforted him. This way if someone was coming towards the school he'd most likely see them before anyone else and he could let someone know. He only had to occasionally use a bullet. It was rare but only for if someone was in serious danger of getting bit.

Today was going just like any other until Kyle ran towards the school with a mass of walkers chasing him. The man wasn't serious enough about the circumstances they found themselves in to Alex. He wished the man would take more care of what he did. Alex still helped with a few well-placed shots to make sure no one got bitten. After that he looked through his scope to see Kat seemingly berate Kyle. For some reason Alex found that slightly amusing. He had no idea why. The man hadn't laughed in such a long time.

He looked away from the two to scope the surrounding area when he thought he saw movement over at the apartment building. At first he thought he was probably just seeing things then realized that even if that was the case dismissing the idea of someone being there to quickly could be dangerous. So he focused as much as he could and it seemed as if there were a few more boards than there had been before. Alex hoped his mind was just messing with him because of how tired he was, but he then noticed very slight movement from inside of the building.

He put the rifle down and just stared at the building so long that he eventually saw a figure move near the top. He quickly raised his rifle to see someone that appeared to be wearing some sort of mask. He noticed they were looking in the direction of the school. He then stood up to see if he could draw the persons attention. He wanted to know if they were really watching them.

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Erin McGarth

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Haru Sento

Erin was scrolled out on the cafeteria floor, hidden underneath one of the tables, just had she been since midnight. The nightmares were beginning to take their toll yet still when others were around she would act as if nothing was wrong in the world. But today was different. Today was always different since her childhood accident years ago. The girl shifted her laying position before releasing a loud sigh and then moving out halfway just to stop when she became stuck between the seats. The teenager silently looked around before managing to crawl back into her hiding hole.

” If you want to know why Alex is avoiding you then why not ask him? I mean it's been several days since Clara has slithered out of her cage. Not to mention it's the anniversary of your parents death as well as your birthday. You're not wanting to commit suicide are you?” Haru asked in a concerned voice. Instead of words he felt a gentle knock on his leg. ” I was just checking. I would much rather not check up on you just to get eaten. Not to mention if you did do that then Nikki would most likely never forgive me. Not to mention Matt would have my head.” the guy turned a page just to feel the something as earlier.

He just sighed before shutting the book close. ” Aright. I think it's time for you to get some fresh air.” the lighter half shifted and stuck her tongue out at the teenager. ” Don't make me come in after you.” Haru threatened. She didn't move so he went under the table and pulled her out. ” Thank goodness no one else is here or this would be hard to explain.” he thought to himself. When Nikki arrived she would find the two in a very awkward situation and not in a good way.@Wick

Kyle Hishamie

Kyle went with Matt and tried to pay attention to his lessons, but Kyle really hated guns. When it was his turn to shoot the gun, Kyle grabbed the gun and quickly aimed down his sights, relaxed his arms and locked his legs, then fired off a few rounds, hitting all the targets. He didnt get any grouped shots, but every bullet hit the mark.

"Listen man please dont tell Nikki but i know how to shoot a gun. I have at least some experience. I just really really do not like guns man."

Kyle laughed a bit, then threw on his serious face and aimed down his sights again, popping off a few more rounds at the targets.

@wick

Matt looked at Kyle's shooting. "So why do you hate guns and why are you lying to my sister about being able to shoot well?" Matt asked him as Kyle handed the gun back. "I don't lie to Nikki so if you want me not to tell her, I want to know everything." Matt looked at Kyle's expression. "Where did you learn to shoot like that? I would say military or police maybe."

@dabombjk

Nikki tried to sit down and found her jeans had just gotten too tight if they were zipped. She hadn't realized how tight they were on her til she unzipped them and changed into sweatpants. She went into the gym and she could still do almost everything she would normally do. She just couldn't do any of the crazy or dangerous stuff. She was still able to do her flips and training she just couldn't take any hits to her stomach so she was on the sidelines til after the baby was born. Matt had stepped up to handle security and Kyle loved making his bombs and things.

Nikki had taken to working on arrows and cherry bombs and all manners of weapon building that she could. Matt even showed her how to make a potato gun. It was hilarious but it worked. Nikki found the sewing room and she got to work making protective vests and defensive pads for anyone going outside the fences. She was very happy she was getting a chance to make use of her one girlie talent. She was also looking to make a few baby outfits. She wasn't happy about the material for baby outfits. She was also running out of the more durable materials.

Nikki hit the cd player and she began to dance like someone who was truly happy for the first time in her life. She was certain that if her mom could see her now she would be proud of her and Matt both. She often thought of her mom when she was dancing.

Nikki heard something unusual and she opened her eyes and stopped dancing. Walking over to the music she hit the stop button and called Darius over the walkie.

"Hey Darius? have you seen or heard anything from James since he left?" Darius answered "No I haven't Nikki. I doubt he would talk to me anyway. I kept telling him how stupid he was to mess with you." She smiled when he chuckled after that.

"Is everything ok Nikki?" Nikki didn't see anything but then again James did do most of the door fixing so he would know how to get in if anyone could. When she didn't answer right away Darius said, "I'll come check out the gym and make sure it's all good and tight." She nodded, "Ok" Darius burst through the door maybe a minute later. For a bigger guy he was pretty quick on his feet.

"What happened?" He said looking around the gym for anything suspicious. "It was just a very odd noise, like someone was in here with me." Nikki didn't like this feeling one bit. Matt walked through the door all business. He followed Darius and they searched the outer doors to the gym first. "Nikki come here." Kyle had walked in right after Matt. She grabbed Kyle's hand and pulled him with her. When they got to Matt Nikki gasped. The door that had been bent and repaired in the beginning was now on the ground. What Nikki had heard was the bar banging back and forth. Matt called on the walkie. "Security check in." Everyone checked in and there were no missing guards. Nikki turned, her walkie already to her lips as she took off running "Jenna! Are you there?"

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Kyle Hishamie

Kyle looked down, slightly ashamed that he was lying to his now wife and brother in law, but he guessed as long as it was just Matt he could know.

"Yea...i am sorry man i really am. But for a few reasons I dont want people to know. Yea I am ex military. I was active duty army after high school, spent about a little over a year enlisted."

Kyle looked Matt in the eye.

"I got deployed to Baghdad pretty much right after my training ended, and while I was over there......well..stuff happened. Stuff I am not super proud of. Its why I became a pot head. Smoking just made everything....easier. Now that I am going to be a father, I dont know if im gonna quit or not. But so far its been hell. Its the real reason I have been making morning runs. Well that and it is a good workout."

Kyle tried to laugh, but could barely manage it.

"I have been able to find pills that dull the nightmares and the pains, so Nikki has no idea. I got out of the army after a few explosives sent my flying. Messed up my back, and since i wasnt fit for active duty they kicked me out. My back got better, but the scars and wounds are all there."

Kyle looked at the targets, all hit by him.

"I was a communication expert, i dealt with operating, maintaining, and fixing all the armies communication equipment. But I was at sharpshooter level. I hit forty out of forty targets, every time. My grouping is shit but,"Kyle said shrugging"Oh well."

Kyle couldnt tell what Matts expression was, he wasnt looking, but he decided he had enough. He walked back with matt back inside, bothing finding Nikki. Kyle gave Matt a serious look, and then gave Nikki a kiss. He was slightly confused on the situation.

"Nikki, babe, whats happening?"

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Matt looked up as Nikki took off and he told Darius to stay there. She was already across the gym when he took off after her.

Nikki had trouble with the door to the cafeteria. It was jammed. Matt got there right before Nikki would have bashed into it with her body. He shot the lock off and broke the door. Once inside Nikki yelled "Jenna! Where are you?" as she ran into the kitchen.

Nikki's heart leapt into her throat as she turned the corner and there was a lot of blood on the floor. Fear like she had never known had her looking all around her. James was here or had been. She followed the blood trail and as Matt passed her he pushed open the outside door to the loading dock. The look on his face made Nikki push passed him.

Nikki ran to the truck which was bloody all over one side and pulled the gate down on the truck where Jenna's body had been dragged and positioned to be sitting up after her throat had been slit. "Nikki! Don't!" Matt called out futilely.

Nikki had learned not to scream since the walkers would come but this was Jenna. Beautiful, sweet Jenna who would do anything for anyone to help them out.

Kyle could tell that the door was not suppose to be in its current condition. He was smart like that. Kyle followed in suit behind Matt and Nikki, not bothering to get their attention. Kyle could see it would have been futile. Kyle followed behind them across the gym and to the cafeteria. Kyle slightly jumped at the sound of the gunshot. When they saw the blood on the ground and for a second Kyle nearly grabbed Nikki and and Matt and almost made them walk away. But he didnt. Kyle was not a genius or psychic but he could see where this might end up. Kyle followed, already prepared for the worst and he kept silent through it all. But when Nikki ran to the truck, Kyle ran after her. He tried to grab her and pull her away before she had a chance to look but she was too late. All Kyle could do was embrace Nikki and try to calm her down, or at least be the body pillow she needed.

Tears were running down her face and Matt was already on the walkie Calling everyone of the guards in to help search the school. He also grabbed the PA and announced that everyone in the building needed to return to their rooms and lock their doors that there may be a killer in the school. Everyone could hear Nikki's cries and screams in the background so there was an urgency that no one denied. Jon came running and out and when he saw Jenna there was no way to describe it.

Nikki buried her face into Kyle's chest and she was almost inconsolable. Nikki was always the calm one but this was just too much. Kat, Nikki and Jenna were very close and this was a direct message to her and she knew it.

Jon got up, covered in blood after puling his girlfriend to him and holding her. He ran into the building and not long after that he ran outside in full gear looking to go find James.

"Hun..im so sorry about this. She did not deserve this. She deserved so much better than this. I promise....this will not go unpunished."

Kyle stroked the back of Nikki's head, slightly rocking her side to side. Kyle spoke softly and full of warmth but his eyes shined coldly. He was so sick and tired of people dying. They already lived in hell, why does everyone insist on making it worse. Kyle took Nikki back inside, slowly but persistently. Kyle sat Nikki down inside their room and on their bed.

"PLease get some rest. Im here for you now, and we can grieve together."

Nikki was adamant. "This was a message for me." She couldn't figure out why just yet. She knew that the door was supposed to tell her who was sending the message. But the rest looked more like a mob hit sent to tell a message. Nikki just had a horrible thought cross her mind. "Oh my god! Kyle, I think James and Vincent are working together." This thought was just horrifying to her. James was extremely strong, he was even stronger than Matt. James had been the only person, since the MA tournament that she lost, who had ever pinned her with sheer strength.

She was afraid to tell Kyle too much. He was too innocent in her mind. Her cuddly buff teddy bear. She didn't want him to worry any more than he was.

Kyle tried to smile but he couldnt. He tried to put on his nice guy persona, to hide the anger and fury, the wrath and pain, but he could not. His face was blank but his eyes showed more than his words could express. Kyle was ready, ready to break his self made promise of no firearms and no cold blooded murder, but one look at Nikki and he realized how selfish he was. He could not leave Nikki right now, she needed him. Underneath the leaderhship coating she bore, she truly was a gentle soul. The world they lived in forced her to become this and he could not have been more proud to call her his wife. She may not have been carrying his child but the child was her blood, and he could love it based on that. The child was going to be a younger Nikki, and he would be there to raise it no matter what. Kyle curbed his feelings and went back to Nikki, on his mental level.

"Nikki...we should give her last rights. You know as in a funeral. Not right this second, I think her boy toy is guarding her body like a dog or hunting down the killer like a dog, but we should do it. To honor her memory. I did not know her for very long but Jen....was really sweet."

Every man on the school grounds came together and worked together checking every room, cabinet, bathroom and office. Some of the guard took care of wrapping Jenna's body up and hosing down the truck, dock and kitchen. James had wanted her to be found a certain way and he had kept her from turning. He had done that so Nikki would see her as Jenna not one of the walkers.

Matt had called Kat over the walkie and told her the basics of what had happened and told her to stay in the room with the baby and lock the door. Once the school was cleared and declared free of intruders Matt and two of the other guys went to do something with the door. Darius was in tears when they got there. He had been close with Jenna and he was feeling the loss too.

Nikki nodded about the funeral and she locked the door. For the first time she was really frightened. James and Vincent working together meant she could really lose everything. She lay down in bed and cuddled Kyle. She cried for her friend but also for her baby who's future she was so unsure about.

Kyle shifted his position to let Nikki get comfortable in their bed, and he layed there cuddling with Nikki. Kyle wondered how his life had gotten to this point. He felt like he was going to go crazy. He felt like he needed to be out there, finding whoever did this or hurting something or someone or something. But instead he was here. Sure it was not the worst place to be, but Kyle could not help but feel useless. The most he could do was try ot make Nikki feel better.

"Hey hun,"Kyle whispered to Nikki"Tell me about Jenna. I did not get to know her really well."

Nikki remembered that first day when she met Jenna and smiled a little. "Jenna was a supermodel. She was on the cover of most of the magazines the month before everything turned to crap. So that is why you might have recognized her. See, look." Nikki reached over and grabbed the copy of Vogue and there was Jenna on the front.

"I saved her butt from getting eaten and taught her how to kill them. After that we just became great friends. She was sweet and she adored Gracie and Kat. She and Jon were...perfect for each other. I feel terrible for him."

Nikki got quiet a moment. "She was killed because of me."

"Why because of that guy who runs the other place umm yea what was his name. Lance...Vance....Vince...Vin-Vincent yea no thats his name. You mentioned him before. He has it out for you, and its his blood inside our kid right? Or was it that other guy who left the school? James wasnt it? Yea pretty sure I stink bombed him good when we first met."

Kyle chuckled as he looked back at the memory.

"Baby listen, whoever did it does not implicate you in any way. You could not have stoppped it even if you had tried. If someone really wants someone dead, in this world someone will die. It sucks but that is life here. I mean if we are gonna play the blame game everyone is responsible for every death after the dead started walking."

Nikki looked at Kyle and she didn't know how to respond to that. "I am responsible for the people in this school and she was my best friend. The guy who tried to rape me killed her to let me know he can do basically whatever he wants and I can't stop him or protect my people or even my own child if it came to that. THIS is my fault." Nikki's voice escalated enough to let Kyle know she was really upset and she really did blame herself.

Kyle kissed the top of her head.

"Nikki...do you want him to die?"

I want both of them to die.

Kyle leaned in and spoke softly into Nikki's ear.

"Nikki...I give you my word. They will both die. I dont know how and I dont know when. But i promise you Nikki that they will both die. They will not haunt our home and will not threaten our kid."

And Kyle meant it. Already in the back of Kyles mind he was planning, scheming. He knew that he could invent something life hazardous, and that he could get close enought to at least one of them. He figured with his training, and with his skill set, that he would be able to keep his promise to Nikki.

Nikki became angry. "Don't say that. I love you Kyle but you can't stink bomb these guys to death, and you don't know how to fight or shoot and almost got yourself eaten this morning!"

Kyle leaned over to Nikki's side of the bed and pulled out a nine millimeter handgun from her side of the bed. Kyle sat up and without looking at the handgun once, he did something that would change his and Nikki's relationship forever. Kyle swiftly and accurately took apart the handgun, placing each part down gently and quickly, then put it back together. Kyle cocked the hand gun, then uncocked it and put it on safety. Kyle flipped the gun in his hand so the handle was facing Nikki. Kyle realized then what he had just done. Kyle snapped back into focus.

Nikki watched as Kyle took apart the gun and then put it back together. She watched his eyes as he did it and then she watched them go back to normal. Trying to understand in her mind why he didn't tell her she got really mad.

"Which branch was it?" Before he could say anything Nikki said, "Nevermind it doesn't matter which one. Why wouldn't you tell me this? Was it funny watching me fall apart worrying about you?"

Kyle tried to look Nikki in her eyes, but as soon as he tried to he failed. He simply looked away.

"No. No Nikki it wasnt. But you were right to worry. I am still the guy you worried about. I just know a few things that someone like me should not know. Nothing about me has changed. And I did not say anything about this because...what I know, what I have the capability to do not what I can do, is no ones business but my own. Nikki your my wife and I love you. If you dont believe I love you from just saying I do, then remember the fact that I want to raise our child together. I never said I did not have a past, I just dont like looking back. Back there, in the past, nothing good can come from it."

Kyle brushed his hair back with his hand, and sat on the edge of their bed.

Nikki's eyes teared up and she reached up and put her hand on his cheek softly. "Do you know that is the first time You've ever said that you love me?"

"I don't want to lose you. I'm scared to death that they will kill you, or the baby or the rest of the family. I couldn't live if I thought you had been killed. It would kill me. And I think if they took me and killed you and I had no way out I would rather die than stay with them."

Nikki kissed Kyle and huggled him tightly to her. "Please, don't keep stuff from me ok?"

Kyle kissed Nikki back, but his eyes were full of sorrow.

"Nikki I love you..I didnt realize that I have never said this before but I do. I dont know when I fell in love with you...I dont know how you feel about that but it is the truth. But these last few weeks, caring about you, looking after you.....I just....Love you so much. I want to be as honest as possible...I just cant always talk about everything in my head. It isnt a good place. But you need to promise me something in return. Give me Two days if I ever go missing. If something happens and I get taken or captured or separated....give me two days before you do something drastic. And if you think you cant get away if you were in a similiar position...give me one day to rescue you. I promise that I will always be there for you."

Nikki nodded and hugged him. She needed to rest and she pulled him to bed with her. Her tear stained face against his chest. Nikki sat up and slipped her clothing off and turned to him. I want to feel you skin to skin with me. Kyle removed his clothing under her watchful gaze and pulled her to him. Nikki fell asleep in his arms.

@Demonic angel@aintitfun1997@belle@alexfangtalon@kurai assassin@ashevelendar@meowgoeskat

"They appear to be in distress...maybe I should offer my help. she thought to herself before turning around and looking at the supplies she's gathered. She was stocked well on ammo, but food supply was diminishing. "First thing, the rotters."

She stepped up onto to roof once again, taking the bottle of alcohol, she stuffed a rag into it tightly. She took a deep breath, praying not light herself in flames and lit the newly made petrol bomb, tossing it into the street below. The bright light of the flames and sound of the glass was enough to attract the large majority of the horde.

She continued down the apartment, avoiding the few lethal traps she made and went outside making sure to avoid any of the walkers still roaming around. She walked forth until she got to the fence where she waited, occasionally stabbing any walkers that got too close.
@Wick

Alexis spent the new few days scavenging how much she can. It was truly a pleasure for her to move around that much. She always liked to travel but she never knew that traveling in the apocalypse would be much more fun than usual , that is of course , if you don't count the part where she always had to take "baths" in zombie blood and that there was constant danger everywhere.

One day as she was moving around the high school she met a guy , Alex Hill. They didn't talk much in the time she spent at the high school but he sounded interesting and decided it was time to talk with him.

" Hello ! I don't think we have been properly introduced. Sergent Alexis Ionescu *she offered him her hand* "

@alexfangtalon

Vincent McGarth & James

Vincent listened as his sister passed him by for what seemed like the millionth time. His eyes flickered towards her, not knowing what was wrong yet in a way he didn't want to find out. " Raven will you please relax. I told James no killing unless it can't be helped. Not to mention just to show his loyalty to grab one of our girls." the woman seemed to glare his way as if ready to yell. His hand went up to stop her from trying to squeak only to be interrupted by a knock on the door. The man walked over and opened it. His lip twitched into a wicked smile as Josh appeared. " It's true Vincent. From what I could see your girlfriend is definitely pregnant. Congratulations man." The guy turned towards his sister. " Looks like we should be able to get my child and girl back soon. Then after that we can get rid of some annoyances inside the high school." he said coldly.

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James snuck up to the one section he knew was going to be most hidden from the guards. While the nearest guard had gone inside. He scurried across to the loading dock for the kitchen. He knew that Jenna had to go out it so many times a day that she usually just kept it closed but not locked. He got lucky on the way into the kitchen and he slipped out the back door of the cafeteria. The gym and hallway shared a short hallway that allowed him to bypass most of the school. He was going to leave Nikki a message that he wasn't going away.

He was unfortunate in that Jenna saw him enter the cafeteria she reached for her walkie but she had left it in the kitchen. She ran but James caught her. He grabbed her and covered her mouth with his hand and she cried out as she saw the knife. He had sliced her up from one side of the jugular to the other before she could even scream. Jenna tried desperately to hold her neck closed and watched her life's blood drain away. As her eyes lost all of their light James dragged her body through the rest of the kitchen out to the Monster. He pushed her over the side of it allowing the blood to flow freely over the edge. James climbed in and stabbed her in the top of her head and arranged her body the way he wanted. He wanted to make sure Nikki saw her best friend not a walker.

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Vincent walked towards the ditches full of Walkers. They had been working over time which meant that most of the men were sleeping right now. He grabbed out his knife and cut his hand causing the scent to get their attention. The dead hands lifted in unison and reached as far as they could, not knowing the point of that the whole action was useless, before a slow shuffling caught his attention. The guy moved to his right allowing the undead to stumble forward before kicking in with the rest. " Alright boys. Let's start loading them up." he stated to the others. They began slowly working on getting them out, wearing serval layers of clothing and newspapers underneath.

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James was irritated. He had liked Jenna, she was a great cook and she was funny. He wasn't going to sweat over it though she was all for tossing him out. He would already be out of here but Vincent wanted his sister or Nikki. Now worried about he would get Nikki into the kitchen without suspicion he watched as Erin came in with Haru not too far behind her. Erin crawled under the table and was being a pain in Haru's behind. He could hear him talking to her about what he considered stupid shit. He made sure he had his gun loaded and while they were distracted he walked right up to them and cocked the gun. "Erin get out of there and Haru shut the fuck up."

Erin's eye shifted towards James. She didn't speak except for a simple gesture which told him to fuck off. " Easy there James. I know you don't want to hurt anyone so why don't you put the gun down so we can talk. Clara won't do anything to hurt you so no need for violence." the young man stated as he shifted in place. They knew that they were in a rather bad situation. The young woman shifted out after a minute and placed her arms around Haru's neck much like a child would for her father to pick her up so the guy did. He walked to where James pointed or seemed to yell where to move, which was mainly towards what looked to be a blood trail. When they come to Jenna's body they both felt rage and fear. " Jenna never did anything to you! Why did you kill her James! Why!" the lighter half yelled loudly. " You condemned Vincent for killing people yet you do the same thing. You're no different from what you hate."

James saw Erin flinch as he raised his arm to slap her. "If you don't shut up your brother will get you back in pieces. Now do as I say or you can sit up there with her. He motioned towards Jenna's blood covered body. James checked and the guard was there but it looked like he was pissing and facing the other way. He told them to go and they did. James looked over his shoulder just after they were safe from sight.There was a car not too far away and once he got the kids in it he heard a scream. Nikki had found her friend's body. He chuckled and drove the kids to the trailer park and took them in to see their brother.

Erin's eye shifted from person to person as Haru walked forward. She knew something was up but in a way she wanted to be wrong. Her body trembled a little as the girl's face paled. Vincent was sitting at his desk with Raven beside him like usual. " You're late James. You said that it wouldn't be a problem and could be on time." he said signing another paper. " I should have known this was your idea Vincent. Why did you want James to Kill Jenna? She trusted you with Nikki and gave you the benefit of a doubt." the teenager snared towards his friend's sibling. The man's cold glare seemed to jerk up at the teenager. His once happy face turned into a frown and his eyes turned around cold. It was enough to cause a sudden chill inside the small room.

" I was just sending my dog to receive one of the things missing from my life. If he killed then it must have been for a good reason. Now then would you and Erin please leave with Raven while I speak with James." the two were forced out as the mobster shifted his body up and told James to follow him. Once they were exactly by the homemade cages a demonic smile crossed Vincent's lips. " Good job. I would have thought that you would have kept Erin to yourself. After all all she's one of my many weaknesses but since you have returned her I will let you in on my plan. Inside these cages are Walkers that we have either ran into or were once my men that were bitten and turned."

James nodded, "Thanks" He listened to Vincent intently. "Okay, and what are we going to do with them?"

' Simple really. We need to load them into a bus. Once that's done we're going to shift it into drive and let it crash into the gate. When they go to investigate the Walkers will spill out and kill everyone in sight. But we will wait until Nikki and my child is safely here." Vincent said. His jaw tightened as he watched James's reaction. It would seem that after Nikki was home the man would serve no more use. Hopefully this guy didn't hear him earlier about Erin being a weakness or else they would have to work with Matt to get them both back unharmed. " Your job is to get Nikki out of there in three days. And if you don't your life will be mine to take."

James nodded, "Three days? Security there is going to be crazy for the next month at least. How do you propose that I get her out of there?" James nodded his head slowly. "Unless she has changed her habits totally I know how to get her. There might be bloodshed of others, is that a problem?"

" No. I don't have a problem with more bloodshed. I only care about Nikki, my child, and sister not being killed or harmed in any way. I'm sure with Jenna's death no one has noticed two teenagers missing from their care. Perhaps it's time for Nikki to learn that they're here with us. I'll be moving the two to a safe house around this area so no one comes in this area without permission. Are we clear James or do we need to sort this out in a way that you'll understand in?" the man coldly asked.

James nodded "We are clear. I'll have her here by the end of the third day."

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Alex watched the lone figure on the apartment building for to long. Once the news of Jenna's death was announced over the PA system Alex became visibly agitated. He had placed himself on the roof to watch for people coming, but he had gotten sidetracked by this mysterious figure that he hadn't even realized someone had sneaked in. He decided investigation into the apartment figure would come at a later day.

He left the roof and decided he would leave the school to do something for awhile. Anything really. He didn't want to deal with these people here and he knew he'd get roped into hunting down the killers if he was around. As he was walking down the hallway the new redheaded girl came up to him and introduced herself. At this moment in time Alex didn't care if she was Jennifer Lawrence. He already knew who she was. He knew at least something or another about everyone who called this school their home. Information was a thing that Alex saw as important so knowing the name of someone was simple and very easy to him.

However, he quickly hid his cold exterior behind a kindhearted facade. Extending his hand, "Hello Sergeant Ionesco. Alex Hill, pleasure to meet you. Unfortunately, I don't have the time to talk today. I need to go do something and I'm kinda on a deadline." He started to walk past her then he thought. *This girl was in the military. Maybe she could help in some way. My injuries aren't fully healed yet and if I run into danger it may not be good.*

Almost as soon as he passed her he turned back around and said, "Actually if you don't mind, I may need help. If you want we can talk while getting what I need done finished."

@Ashevelendar

Kat laid on the bed, her face pressed into a pillow.

Jenna... sweet beautiful Jenna... who always had a smile and a plate of food for everyone...
How had this happened? They were supposed to be safe here. They were supposed to be safe...
Kat was sobbing, unable to stop. Gracie, not sure what was wrong, cried because her Mommy was crying. Kat jumped and grabbed the piece of pipe she kept under the pillow as someone tried to the door. When Matt called from the other side Kat ran to the door and unlocked it. She immediately wrapped her arms around him, sobbing into his shoulder. "We're supposed to be safe here! she cried, pounding his chest with her fist a time or two. "How did this happen?! Why Jenna?! She never hurt anyone!" Kat began to cough, unable to breathe easily from her sobbing and the pain in her chest.

Gracie reached for both of her parents, wanting comfort herself even though she didn't understand what was going on.
"We can't stay here," Kat said once she got her breath back. "We can't. If someone can get in, kill one of us and leave again without anyone seeing them or being able to stop them, we can't stay here. I will not have Gracie and my unborn baby somewhere that isn't safe. If this is Vincent finally coming after us, we have to leave... find somewhere new... somewhere far away that he doesn't know about. We can't live like this."

The whole time she spoke she cried, clinging to Matt like her was her last hope.