Haru Sento

Haru watched as Erin’s figure passed the medical door as he wrapped a man's ankle. A sigh passed his lips as the elderly gentleman said that was his granddaughter passing by to check up on him. The man was clearly experiencing Alzheimer's yet none of the women here seemed to have the heart to break his. It was good to a point but now whenever a girl passes it was the same claim. ” I understand Matt. She's worried because you keep taking on too many chores and your granddaughter is right to worry. Now then I'm going to help you to your room after we examine you. If I think there is something wrong I would like you to stay here or else Janice will worry.”

The guy nodded as if he understood perfectly. 93 years old and still being able to keep kicking was impressive but time was a limited thing in this kind of world and his was slowly running out. Nikki and Kyle seemed to figure this out during the weeks. As a precaution the elder was to stay here in case of death granted that the man's family was long since dead. Janice was six and had gotten too close to the fence. When the guards tried to save her it was too late. This seemed to trigger the disease as well as his age.

The younger man placed a stethoscope against the older man's chest and told him to breathe. There seemed to sound like there was liquid in his lungs, meaning it wouldn't be long before the beloved man passed away, the best thing they could do was to make him comfortable and wait. ” Alright.” he went to help the gentleman lay down only to have his hand hit. ” W Who are you. Where is Janice? Where is my granddaughter?" Haru explained for what seemed like the thousandth time this week.

After the elder seemed good he went over and waited. If they were going to lose one in a peaceful way it was best for someone to stay and make sure he had a nice burial. After all the guy had became rather close to the old guy.

Nikki had seen Kyle and Erin enter the office to talk. Nikki had also seen Raven's bloody head dripping a path into the same room and Kyle was holding it like it was some kind of grand prize. Matt caught sight of it as they had closed the door and so he stood and watched his sister listening at the door that Erin and Kyle were on the other side of. He walked up to Nikki and asked, "Now do you believe me?" Nikki looked up and opened the door to the office. Seeing Raven's head up close was nauseating to Nikki.

"Erin....what the fuck did you do?" She gave her husband a dirty look and caught his smile and she glared at him. "Don't tell me you are condoning this?!!!" Nikki called for the guard to come in and take Erin into custody. Ingrid came in and saw Raven's head and she immediately began to beat the living hell out of Erin. "You fuckin' little bitch! She was my friend!" Matt rushed in and grabbed Ingrid. Before he could get her off of Erin she elbowed Matt hard so he had to catch his breath. "Dammit Ingrid!" Matt hoisted her over his shoulder and carried her out of the room screaming about Erin murdering her friend. "Matt let me go I'm gonna kill that little bitch!" Nikki looked at Erin as she was taken into custody. Ingrid had gotten her good. She was beaten pretty good and would be bruised for a while.

Matt called Jon over the walkie and told him to come get Ingrid. The other guard members he sent in to get Erin.

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Kat looked up at Sadie and grimaced. "Nothing to worry about sweet, just a burn."
The child was adorable and had seen and experienced far too much shit for someone so young. Kat, already sort of the mother of the group, felt protective towards Sadie as she did towards her own daughter. No one was going to harm this little girl in any way and live.

Nikki came in injured as well. "We need to stop synchronizing our injuries Nik," Kat said drily as she gingerly wrapped her hand.

"Kiki!" Gracie shouted happily and banged her pot a few times to make sure she got her favorite aunt's attention just in case the shouting didn't work. She then began to babble in her baby/toddler language.
Kat shook her head. "Give her a couple of years and a hammer and she'll be smashing walker heads with Daddy and Aunt Nikki," Kat predicted. Even before the world ended there was never any doubt that her child was going to grow into a badass female. With a mother like Kat, a father like Matt and an aunt like Nikki there was no possibility she would be a girly girl.

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@Demonic Angel

Rose watched as the body was brought in. Rose turned away from the sight, not wanting the horrific corpse to be the last memory she had of Raven.
Vincent took things about how Rose expected him to. She had watched him these weeks and learned a great deal about him, most of which she kept to herself, some of which she doubted even he realized about himself. He wasn't a good man, but he wasn't the worst she had seen.

They had returned and killed the people in the church. Rose had wanted to go in with them, but Vincent had insisted she remain back with him and Raven while the others did the dirty work. The man had the silver tongue of the Devil himself, Rose would give him that. If she had been a normal girl she no doubt would have followed him blindly just as the strays they had picked up along the way had. But she could see too much in his eyes to be swayed into blind faith and trust.
But he hadn't run her off, so she had stuck with him and Raven. Rose was not an idealist. She knew that she wouldn't survive on her own. Morals took a backseat to survival. As long as there was protection and safety, she didn't give a shit how Vincent went about attaining it.
Besides, if people were stupid enough to follow a stranger blinding on words alone the sheep-like fools deserved to be cannon fodder.

From the way Vincent's face contorted and everyone scrambled out of the room she knew he had to have been shouting and she was glad she couldn't hear it.
Say what you wanted about him but Vincent had to courtesy to look at her when he spoke, making sure she caught every word he spoke so there was no misunderstandings between them.
She nodded at his words. "You think Erin kill Raven?" She asked doubtfully. "You tell me Erin is little girl, shy sweet mild. The other half, Clara, I believe she kill no problem. Suppose you find Erin, bring her here. How you stop Clara from kill you?"

Erin McGarth

” We protect the school Kyle. As of recently Clara and I are working together. What are you going to do when Nikki finds out? She's not going to be happy about this. At least our supply routes are safe once more granted we are rather fucked if Vincent catches wind of this Boss,” Erin said empathizing the word as her other eye opened up naturally. God it feel weird having full vision again. She noticed it happened when the girl snuck out of the compound, as if Clara was mentally agreeing to working together, and since then it's stayed like this.

She listened to the combination numbers and mentally repeated them. 9-11 was just like the date the twin towers fell so it would be the easiest to remember and 12 could be the year part. Now the lighter half wouldn't forget and neither would Clara since they shared one mind.” Easy enough. May want to add these to your collection then Kyle because I intend to use them again. As for your wife I'll leave that to-,” not soon after she placed the bag down did the woman rush inside.” Speak of the woman herself.” Nikki didn't look to happy as her eyes flicked from Erin to Kyle. She frowned when the mother figure asked what she was doing but then again the woman wasn't supposed to find out.

” Long time no see to you too. It's called an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. Or in this case a life for a life. No one else was doing anything so I did. Raven was a problem and I fixed it.” the girl said it like it was no big deal and to her it wasn't. The life taken wasn't even worth crying over. Vincent's head would follow with time and then mounted up one the spike beside his sister. No harm. No foul. When Nikki started ripping into Kyle the girl frowned. Her eyes gave the man a stern ‘Keep your mouth shut or else’ look before answering.” Kyle was just about to escort me personally to where I'm to be for now on. I was going to come quietly. No use to let Clara have too much fun for one day.” it was a total lie yes but at least, if Kyle kept his mouth shut and not be an idiot, only they would know the truth.

What happened next was so fast Clara wasn't able to even keep her end of the deal. And who could with a mad woman suddenly popping up out of nowhere like the Irish women did with fist of fury and a temper the devil wouldn't even touch with a 100 foot pole. Erin had always kept her distance from Ingrid. There was just something about her that made her uncomfortable. Maybe the woman reminded her of what little she remembered of home or maybe it was because of a more personal reason? The young woman just couldn't wrap her finger around it until Ingrid lost her temper.” You're lucky Matt got you out! Do that again and I'll let Clara kill you in your sleep!” she screamed in their native tongue.

” Fucking A. I hate Irish women. So hot headed and always ready for a fight. They're always ready with fist swinging.” Erin said keeping to her Irish heritage. Her lips was busted open, two broken ribs or maybe a bruised lung maybe, and massive bruising. Not bad for a day back into town. Last time the young woman was this injured she had croaked from an infection granted that wasn't her greatest moment in history. Robert walked inside followed by someone else, who looked a lot like Camy, but then again she couldn't see well due to a swollen eye and blurry vision.” Well Erin it's official. You're just like your older brother now. Are you happy?” she spitted out some blood on the floor.” Dad was a soldier who murdered to protect his country and Vincent was a money shark first before becoming a soldier for a get out of jail free card. Murder is in my blood Robert. I just use it to avenge the fallen victims and be used as a weapon. That's the difference between us.,” the girl stated as he patted her down.” You won't find my knives. I never have them on me anymore because I thought hey why not go home and see my boyfriend and the others.” she said sarcastically.

” Aright Erin. Enough with the sarcasm. Shoes off and we have a change of clothes inside your new home. I think you will remember the basement which will be your permanent room until otherwise told and your stuff is already down there. Will what you will need. The stuff animals were given to Alex’s siblings.”
She glared at him as she painfully took off her shoes. He picked them up and forced her forward. As they passed Ingrid Erin spoke in Irish so the woman could only know what was say. ” I wished I killed Raven sooner.” the woman gave a small smile at Alex with an attempted ‘Don't even do anything’ look.
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For the next few weeks Camyllia kept her distance with everyone. While Robert being stubborn stuck to her when he could. The teen had started doing stuff with Robert but one of her favorites was patrolling the perimeter and shooting Walkers that got to close with a home made arrow. Whenever they weren't doing that she would be working out or going on small runs. She was trying to throw herself into helping the group the best she could even if she is only a teen.
When she came in from outside Robert had been teaching her how to defend herself on a one on one when she saw Erin. Camyllia hadn't seen her in a while but then she saw what Robert was doing to her.

"What the hell Rob!" Camyllia said outraged. "Rob stop!" The teen girl ran after the two grabbing Robert and stopping him."Will ya fuckin' stop!"

"First off lan-"

"Fuck language what the hell are ya doin' wit' Erin?" Camyllia snapped glaring.

"She brought back Raven's head-"

Camyllia looks at Erin with a raised brow wondering why but then she remembered their conversation a matter of week's ago and looked back at Robert." So she's bein' reprimanded fer doin' what she thought was right an' protectin' us? Huh? Is that wha' t'is come ta wit' 'er?" Camyllia pushes Robert away." Fuck. That! She has more balls then any o' us 'ere an' we treat 'er like a monster?"

"Cam, you wouldn't understand."

" Oh an' ya can right? Having your siblin's tryin' ta hurt the group then ya get blamed fer it. Totally know how that feels Robby-boy!" Camyllia snaps stepping between the two."You obviously don' Rob. Now back off." The teen sighs and looks at him." At least le'me take 'er. Alright? I had a talk wit' 'er a few weeks ago an' we never really got ta finish it."

Robert looks at Camyllia studying her when she gave him her puppy dog eyes he sighs. He finally grumbles."You can take her to the Basement then." Robert says as Blitz came padding over tail wagging."But if she does something-"

"I think I can handle it, Rob." Camyllia says smiling a bit and flexing her arm." I've been working out remember?"

Robert rolled his eyes and Camyllia lightly grabs Erins should." C'mon. Let's go." She says pushing her lightly towards the basement. When they were far enough away Camyllia puts her hand back at her side and nudges Erin slightly," Why is it whenever we meet it's always when yer in trouble?" She asks joking a bit.

@Demonic Angel

After Erin was removed from the room it was Kyle and Nikki left staring at each other. "I can't believe you would condone that! That was her SISTER, and let's face it Raven just went along with Vincent she wasn't proactively hurting anyone. Raven tried to help me. She was probably the best one of the bunch. Don't give me any bullshit about her protecting us because that is what it is, bullshit! Protecting us is what we do as a group, what Jon and Ingrid and the guard, you and Matt and I do. We train others to fight and we work together as a team. What Erin did was plain murder and not a damn thing else!" Nikki was so furious with her husband people could hear her yelling all throughout the main floor. She stormed out of the office and went to the gym. She needed to be violent.

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Vincent McGarth

” Clara is indeed dangerous yet somehow if it involves hurting Erin she won't do anything. Or at least what we’ve all witnessed. My sister was also on some pills to make her darker have stop coming out hence when I told you about the attempted suicide granted most of that was my fault but it was unintentional nevertheless. No, Clara should be long gone by now and now we need to get to work. I would like to cremate the body first, find her head second and cremate it, and lastly I want Kyle’s head for what he's done.”

The man slowly shift out of his place, groaning in pain, as he did. The makeshift cast was not far from him which would make things better but only slightly. It didn't matter. Not in the slightest because the guy was on a warpath which only would stop if death claimed his soul. This wouldn't happen. Not in a million years. The brother placed the cast on his leg and awkwardly walked outside. The people were scared and shivered with his every step. His eyes flicked towards a woman, she was tall and blond, a bit filthy, but other than that not bad looking. Marlin was her name if Vincent remembered correctly. She had arrived with the first batch of survivors and proved to be the strongest so far despite her looking that way she was a voodoo master.

He shook his head and went farther towards his exclusive him to plan. This time Vincent wasn't going to get caught with his pants down again. Two people on the right, two on the left, maybe two in the back would provide a good idea of where to attack.
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Haru Sento

Haru watched as the elder gentleman passed away before actually making sure he didn't come back as an undead. This was or at least seemed to be one of the many new rules that Nikki and Kyle placed on this place. No killing. In their minds it seemed like there had been enough deaths. The only time that this was allowed to be broken was when they were no good. And everyone wanted a piece of Vincent’s ass for what he had done.There was quick knocking on the door, causing him to stab the body’s brain quickly, before calling the person inside.

The guy smiled as his girlfriend Maxine walked inside with her cute mini skirt and purple glasses. Everyone knew he was in love with this girl, granted she seemed like a second child to the leaders, since the last boy who hit her had to deal with Kyle and Matt. Haru went to give her a kiss before she placed a hand up.” Erin has been arrested babe. She's hurt and we need to move fast if we are going to get her out of her without the guards knowing. Camy seems to be with her so Let's go quickly.” He quickly tried to calm her down. Thankfully this woman knew that there was nothing romantic between the young woman and him and was willing to do anything to help.” Alright baby. I'll gather up everything and we can hurry up. Nikki must have seen something that they did which means she'll be in the basement.”

Kyle stood there Erin got the living shit beat out of her. He stood there as she was dragged off. He stood there as Nikki yelled at him and walked off. The entire time he was half there, half somewhere else in his head. He could not understand they viewed him as they did. He wanted to make sure something like Nikki's miscarriage never happened again. To do that, steps had to be taken and not all of them were going to be pretty. If he thought he would be able to get away with it he would have Ingrid killed off, simply for being part of Vincent's group. He knew that the drama with him wasn't over, and anyone with personal ties to him was someone who could not be trusted in his eyes. Haru had proven himself, and he was very attached to Erin/Clara so he was in the clear with Kyle.

Kyle scratched his head and sighed. He wanted to leave the school, stop being part of all this drama. He never had these problems when he was by himself. But he knew, since he was married, he could not do that. he made a vow to Nikki and he wasn't willing to break it so easily. But at the same time the soldier in Kyle screamed at him, to do what needed to be done and damn the consequences. Kyle cracked his knuckles and walked out of the office.

Kyle walked to the gym, where he knew Nikki would be. He knew his wife pretty well. As he entered he watched as Nikki was going ham on a punching bag. Kyle leaned against the wall with his arms crossed, just watching and not saying anything.

Nikki was reliving the scene in her head. Raven's decapitated HEAD. WTF was wrong with that girl? Had the humanity completely left her? This was the type of thing that worried her. What if they all lost the ability to reason like normal people? What if killing before something happened was the new normal? She punched the bag hard and her hand slipped sideways spraining it a little and she cried out. Cradling it she turned and saw Kyle watching her. Her rage had dwindled a little bit.

She sat down on the bench and massaged the sore wrist. She looked up at him trying to see something in his eyes. "Did you tell her to do that? Because you were sure as hell condoning it. Why?"
Kyles eyes were still, looking straight into Nikki's eyes, and were as cold as stone.

"No I did not tell her to do what she did. And I am glad I didn't. I am glad she took the initiative. I do more than condone it, I accept it with open arms. Nikki...we live in a world where people do not think twice about killing someone, just because they looked at them funny. People rape, and steal, and murder, and kidnap.....they cause people to miscarry."

Kyle looked away at the end of his sentence, unable to look Nikki in the eyes. He still felt horrible and felt guilty over what happened. No matter how many times Nikki has said it, he still believed he could have been faster, could have been stronger, could have been colder.

"People like Vincent exist, and people who have ties to those people cannot be trusted. I mean c'mon do you really think Vincent isn't coming back? That he just forgot I crippled him, stabbed him, killed a lot of his men, and tried to be the father of his blood borne child? He will be back, and the fewer people who feel for him when he gets here, the better."

Nikki looked at him and opened her mouth several times to speak and shut it again not sure where to begin.

"Kyle there were two people in Vincent's group who helped me, Raven and Ingrid. Ingrid had befriended Raven and she hated Vincent. She did everything she could to get me out taking the risk that he would find out and kill her. If anything happens to Ingrid and I find out you had anything to do with it....I'll never forgive you. She has become very important to so many of us here, especially Jon."

"Raven is dead. My biggest problem with that is that it was ERIN and she decapitated her own SISTER. We can't allow humanity to disappear. I'm all for killing Vincent. Send someone else to do it NOT his little sister."

"Don't use the miscarriage as an excuse...." Nikki looked up at him. "I'm late...."

"You can be late for wherever you need to be right now, we need to talk this out. And like I said I never sent anyone to kill anyone. Contrary to popular belief that isnt how I lead. I will NEVER order someone to take the life of another. If someone does kill someone who threatens us I am not saying I wont respond happily, but I will never give that order."

Kyle sighed and brushed his hair back.

"I wont order Erin to kill Ingrid. I wont order her to kill Vincent. But I wont stop her or bind her. She will do what she needs to for everyone else to live. I love you Nikki....I hope you can see that I am not trying to be a dictator or a tyrant or a killing crazed maniac."

Again Kyle could not meet Nikki's eyes when he spoke again.

"And dont say im using the miscarriage as an exuse. Do you know how.......Can you understand....."
Kyle teared up slightly.

"I really thought.....I could bring some light into this shit hole of a world. And the thought of being a dad......I mean I went all out. I really trained myself for the role I was going to fill. And to have that taken away..........It isnt an exuse. It is something that will happen often in this world and something I want to prevent."

Nikki put her hands over her ears getting pissed off at him. "Are you fucking done? I'm trying to tell you something!"

Nikki stood up and looked him in the eye. "I said I'M LATE! I think I'm pregnant...again." Nikki didn't seem happy about this at all. She started biting on her fingernails.

"This can't be good. My body is barely healed. What if it's not fully healed what if I lose this one too? I need to have a test done but it would be too early to tell I think. What the fuck am I going to do?!!!"

Kyles eyes widened and he started to breathe faster. His pace quickened, his senses widened, he was instantly on red alert. Kyle looked around for anyone else, and when he saw no one he walked over to Nikki and embraced her. He held her close and was not willing to let go.

"Nikki......no one else can know yet. We need to keep this between us and Matt......but just know that whatever happens.....I am willing to support any decision you make. I just.....cant believe this is happening. But we will get through this.....together. I can still say "Together" right?"

Nikki looked at him oddly."Why do we need to keep it secret if I am? And "support any decision I make?" Are you wanting me to get rid of it?"

Kyle looked slightly guilty.

"I thought that is what you just hinted at. No I dont want you to.....but I know its your body and you have been through hell already. Any normal women might have thought of getting rid of it. And we need to keep it a secret because If Vincent finds out........hell if any of his supporters find out I am one hundred percent certain they will try to kidnap you again. I would rather keep them in the dark for as long as possible."

Nikki sighed. "I would keep our baby. I am just frustrated at the timing and worrying probably needlessly. And Vincent doesn't have any supporters in this school. Ingrid is my biggest supporter next to Kat. There is not a chance in hell that she would ever choose to help Vincent. Let's go get a test and see if it can tell yet."

Kyle nodded, and held Nikki's hand as they walked out of the gym together.

@Alexfangtalon@demonic angelCollaboration with @dabombjk

Day 65 4:30pm


collaboration with @kurai assassin

Matt carried Ingrid to the medical room and closed the door. She was kicking and screaming about killing Erin and she came close to rupturing his manhood at least once. "Ingrid STOP KICKING ME!"

Matt grabbed his walkie. "Jon get to medical stat it's Ingrid!"

Jon got the call from Matt while he was on the roof with Nick trying to sort out next weeks guard assignments. "God damnit, Im on my way Matt, word of advice id create as much distance between yourself and her as possible." Jon passed his plans over to Nick. "Just post the assignments over the tanoid, Ok?" with a quick nod from Nick, Jon made his way to the medical room.

"Matt, get away from the door. I'm gonna kill that little bitch. First I'm gonna torture her then I'm gonna make her pay for what she did to 'er." Matt had noticed that the angrier Ingrid got the thicker her irish brogue was. At this point he had to really try to understand what she was saying.

"Ingrid I can't let you do that." "Why the fuck not? If it had been one of yours you'd 'elp me do it!"

Matt nodded, "You're probably right but two wrongs don't make a right."

Visibly agitated Ingrid charged him. "Don' gimme that shit Matt!"

Jon got to the door as he heard Ingrid screaming at Matt. He entered the room as he saw her charge Matt. He lept into action quite quick and kinda rugby tackled her and held her on the floor. "Matt, i'd take your leave if i were you. And you need to calm the fuck down."

Matt left the room and let Jon handle his woman. Ingrid held onto Jon and the feelings of sadness finally bubbled to the surface and she cried. "Tha' little Erin bitch killed Raven and cut 'er 'ead off and brought it in like it was a trophy 'er somethin'." She couldn't get past the shock of seeing her severed head toted around like it was a purse.

"I'm gonna kill tha' little bitch fer it."

Jon lowered his head. "Im sorry. i know she was like family to you. I promise ill find a way to bring justice for her but right now you need to look past this. Ok? There is an entire school needing you to show that you are above what that bitch did. You need to show them that your strong but not insane. You need to show them the woman i know. Which reminds me we really should stop starting conversations where one of us is on top of the other." Jon kissed her forehead and stood up offering her his hand.

Ingrid took his hand and let him pull her to her feet. "I don't know Jon I like it when you are on top." She said mischievously. She moved into his arms and kissed him and let him hold her. "Now what do we do and I'm giving ya fair warnin' if I see her I'm no' gonna lie, I'll kill 'er."

About this time Nikki, Kyle and Matt walked in to get something. Nikki walked over and hugged Ingrid. "I'm so sorry, I know she was your friend." "Aye she was and Erin killed her because of that piece o' shit bruther o' ers. If I see Vincent or Erin again I'll kill 'em Nikki. Ya won' fault me fer it will ya'?" Nikki shook her head. "No, I wouldn't Ingrid."

Matt handed Nikki a pregnacy test and Ingrid saw it. "Oh my god you think you are?...already?" Nikki held it up and said, "We'll see." She walked into the bathroom and came out a few minutes later with a somber look on her face. "Matt? How dangerous is a pregnancy this soon after a miscarriage?" She turned the test around to show them the results was positive.

Nikki showed Kyle, "Okay Daddy. We are going to have to be extremely careful."
Matt nodded. "Yes you are, VERY careful." Matt confirmed.

Jon looked astonished. "Jesus, Congratulations to the both of you. Kyle ill keep a guard posted with Nikki at all times to avoid any problems like last time. Infact..." Jon turned to Ingrid. "It might be smarter if you looked after Nikki, i mean you guys have that kinda connection if you get what i mean. But we can worry about that later. I think now is the time for celebrations." He said looking back at Nikki, Matt and Kyle. "I confiscated some vodka, jack daniels and some non-alcohoholic cider from a couple of my guards while they were on duty, sounds like now is a better time than any to crack them open eh?"

Nikki smiled and took Kyle's hand. She looked up at him and saw the look in his eyes and she reached up and kissed him lightly.

Ingrid was watching and smiled so big she couldn't help it, she laughed. "How much irony is it? God took the baby spawned by the devil and gave you a new baby with a clean spirit. Nikki, I would be thrilled to be your guard." Nikki turned and hugged her. "I'd love that too Ingrid."

Nikki gave Kyle a look because she knew what he was thinking. She knew he was skeptical of Ingrid but that was because of location not anything with any proof or even suspicion. Nikki and Kyle went next door and Matt went with her to go over the rules.

Ingrid looked at Jon and wondered if they would have a family one day. She took his hand and said.... "What would you say if I came to you one day and said I was having a baby?"

"I need'nt say a thing. Cause for you to come and tell me that would make my face light up. But i dont think its a smart idea at the minute. with everything thats going off. Maybe one day when the world is a better place, or when Nikki eventually decides to abandon this place and head further north like i keep suggesting." Jon smiled and took her hand and led her away. "For now though, what says me and you go get some pre-celebration drinks ay?"

Ingrid smiled and nodded her head. "Aye, right now I'll have to keep Nikki safe and ..." Ingrid laughed. "I'm probably the only female here more stubborn than she is...well maybe Kat but it would be close."

She let Jon lead her upstairs to their room and while he poured alcohol Ingrid was thinking about their future at the school.

"Why would you think Nikki should have us move up north? With the bad weather there is less chance of having electricity or working heat and with the cold up there.....those are necessary."

"I can be certain that the electricity and heating should be fine. The only bad weather there is the snow and that is more of an advantage. See, im not sure if youve seen them but in the more central areas that have a decent tempreature ive seen zombies that can run. In the north their flesh stiffens meaning they cant run and are slower than usual so our only problem would be other survivors. Ive thought about this enough to have a plan B if shit hits the fan." Jon said smirking as he poured himself and Ingrid two rather large glasses of jack daniels whiskey.

Ingrid grinned, "Walkers running? I've not seen that since watching World War Z before the outbreak. Snow also means ya can't bury the dead for months because the ground is frozen. That leads to more airborne illnesses because of the dead rotting. People are going to be a problem no matter where we are. I still think it's better here than up north."

Ingrid accepted her rather large glass of jack daniels and took a gulp of it. "Jack always has that bite to it." She put her glass down and her arms around his waist. "Promise me that you;ll not go north without me. I don't want to go there but if you said we were going I'd go with you."

"What we cant bury, we burn. Should be doing that anyways. Less chance of them coming back to bite ya. but i promise you i wont go north without you. ill take you with me if i need to leave. Im gonna speak to Nikki about it anyways first. " he said looking down and then downing the entire glass in one.

"Theres nothing of strategic interest here, we need to be somewhere with higher temperatures or lower temperatures. The heat will speed up the state of decay and the cold will cause walkers to move slower."

Ingrid tipped her glass back and guzzled it down. "So, you think that if we went north that the electricity wouldn't be a problem. Even though the power grids were knocked out due to terrible storms last year and it took a long time to get them back up. That the cold would make the walkers slower and we could burn them rather than bury 'em....But what about the walkers that would be attracted by the fires? There are more dead up north than there were in the south. Weather kept them from getting out. I know, I was up there. I got out fast but not many did."

Ingrid sat down and smirked at him.

"Okay, Then we go south towards Arizona. The heat will mean theres less walkers cause their bodies decay quicker." Jon said. He sat down beside Ingrid and started to kiss her neck. "But we can worry about it later."

Ingrid giggled and kissed him back and let him push her back onto the bed.

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Alex waited near the door for the moment that Erin or Kyle would exit when out of the corner of his eye he saw his little brother, Micky, gagging from the smell of the blood. Alex quickly rushed over to him and took him father down the hall and around a corner, "Micky, you gotta stay upstairs as often you can. Just don't worry. No one is hurt. If you need food just walk the long way and then hurry back to our room got it?"

At this the younger brother nodded his head and walked off with a grimace on his face from the smell. Just as Alex walked back around the corner he noticed the commotion. Matt was carrying a screaming Ingrid and Camyllia getting in between a bruised Erin and Robert. He quickly rushed down the hall to catch the tail end of Camyllia and Robert's conversation. Then Erin gave him a look. She shot one right back at her full of disappointment and sadness. She had to know he was going to do something.

First though he quietly followed Erin and Camyllia so that they wouldn't notice him. Once he made sure that Camyllia wouldn't try anything Alex began searching for Haru. It took him a few minutes but he found the boy with his new girlfriend, Maxine. Alex cared little what they were doing at the moment and walked straight in, "Haru, you got a moment to talk." Anger clear in his voice. But by now Haru would easily be able to tell it wasn't pointed at him this time.

@Demonic Angel

Erin

Erin tried best to hide a yawn as Camy and Robert talked. She was a bit tired but she was mostly in pain right now since the bruises were starting to slowly show for all to see. There was a couple of people that were passing by as they softly chuckled. Another group was a couple of feet away and cheering on the man, as if this kind hearted person, had beaten the living crap out of her. None of this bothered the girl. Not in the slightest of way due to being numb for recent events. Her eyes snapped towards the teenager when she offered to take the lighter half to the basement after a talk. She opened her mouth to protest, only to be ignored. The young woman shook her head as the girl gently grabbed her shoulder and pushed forwards in a light manner.

The nudge caused the adult to flinch but her facial reaction was stern.” Are you trying to get in trouble with Nikki? Stupid kid.” with that said Erin's features softened.” It's good to see you kid. You've grown up since I left.” there was something about this kid that made the young woman become soft. Maybe it was because the teenager reminded her of Ava or at least what the small child would have been if she had survived. Who knew. Maybe they knew each other in another life. The lighter half watched the girl carefully. She seemed stronger than she had been when she arrived here. They all did granted Erin was a bit upset she hadn't seen Alex before the commotion started.
@Aintitfun1997

Camyllia had felt Erin wince and removed her hand."Sorr-"

" Are you trying to get in trouble with Nikki? Stupid kid." Erin says stern. Kinda reminded Camyllia of how Robert was with her the last few weeks." It's good to see you kid. You've grown a bit since I left."

The teen smiles a little," I've been workin' out, helpin' wit' patrols ,an' goin' on runs." She says before looking down." An' I don' want ta get in trouble wit' Nikki 'r anyone. It jus' pisses me off how t'ey treat ya..even if ya did what ya did come back with what you had. Everyone actin' like yer a monster..I don' see it though." Camylluia says."Everyone is so hell bent on makin' sure not ta forget their humanity when it's humanity that will end up gettin' someone killed," her frown turns into a mean scowl."an' has."

Camyllia takes a breath calming down before looking at Erin."So anyway, uh let's get ya to yer prison- I mean new room an' get ya cleaned up alright? I can get ya some med's fer yer pain and ya can sleep." She says as they made their way to the basement.

@Demonic Angel

Haru Sento & Alex Hill
A Collab with @alexfangtalon and me

Haru looked at Alex as he placed the last item inside his bag. This was rather unusual even for the guy. Maxine looked at him and then to her boyfriend, catching a nod telling her everything will be okay, as he gave her the bag.” Wait for me before you go near Erin. She doesn't know you and I'm not sure if Clara is out or not. Alex would you follow me to the Library?” the young man asked before walking towards the room. Once inside he locked the door and took a deep breath.” Okay. May I ask what is bothering you and how I may help?”

”First I have to say this. I don’t fully trust you. I don’t know if I ever will. That being said you are the only person I can turn to for this. You talk to the people here more than I do. I need you to point out someone other than yourself who can track. I need to find Vincent and kill him before Erin can do anything about it. After that I am going to make sure that she isn’t stuck at this school anymore. I know you’ll do what you can to help her. This school isn’t safe anymore, and as long as Vincent is alive out there isn’t a good idea either. So, who do you know that will help me out?”

Haru sighed and walked around. He was making sure they were alone and undisturbed. When he walked back inside he crossed his arms.” Tracking is more of a natural skill Alex. You have to have the instincts more than the skill set or at least that was what my step dad would say. There isn't really anyone else who can teach you to track as well as I can and no one who can teach you to disappear as well as Erin. Either way I see it you're stuck with me.” the man said as he went to the hunting books. The young man hummed as he searched, finding a hunting for idiots book on the lower self behind all the book, and grabbed it.” Good thing delinquents went here huh?”

He then walked over to Alex and placed the book in his arms. The guy knew what the other one was asking but he just felt like being a smart ass for now.” Best teacher on the house. If you want someone to track for you I would see Nikki or Kyle for that advice. Now I must be off because Erin had gotten to become a moron these past three weeks.”

Alex took the book while pulling his knife out and stabbed it straight through the middle. He wasn’t amused. He was pissed. ”I can’t go to Nikki because she would probably realize what I’m doing and I’m kinda ticked off at Kyle right now. You need to stay here to either keep Erin safe or get her out if the coast is clear. I need to go kill Vincent. Stuck at a crossroads here. If you are being honest about wanting to help Erin then you know that keeping her from killing Vincent is the best thing to do. Letting someone take out revenge is never a good thing. I also never want Erin to want to choose to kill someone. Leave that to Clara, you, and I. The more you kill the worse you become. I’ve already lost that part of my humanity. I don’t want to see Erin become Clara.”

” Don't you think I've tried talking her down? You know as well as I do that when she sets her mind on something then you need to get out of her way. The woman is doing this for everyone here and doesn't care if she lives or die.” the guy said as calm as one could be. He knew Alex wanted to save the lighter half and that was good. But what if she didn't want to be saved? What if Erin wanted this more than she wanted to stay?” I'm starting to think, that in her own way, she's trying to save the school. Besides me and Maxine were already going to spring Erin free but from what we are hearing from the guards-,”

His jaw clenched as he tried to word his next sentence carefully.” She's cold Alex.”

YAlex looked intently at Haru. The face that seemed angry was beginning to look saddened, ”You don’t think I don’t know that. Look, even if she doesn’t care if she lives or dies, I do. And because I know she won’t stop until she kills Vincent that is precisely why I have to do it before she can. I don’t care if she ends up being mad at me for it. I don’t care what she will say to me afterwards. Even if she said she wanted to kill me for doing it first I DON’T CARE. If she never wants to see my face again it doesn’t matter to me. I will do what I have to to keep her safe. If you do find the opportunity to get her out do so. If you can find the time get my brother and sister as well. I trust you way more than I trust the people here and I barely trust you. If you can’t that’s fine. I can get them out myself later. Just, make sure to stall Erin long enough for me to finish all this crap once and for all.”

” Alex, this is something Erin needs to do. So please, as much as it kills me to say this, let the girl free herself in her own way.” Haru said trying not to tear up himself. He didn't want to say it but there was no other option, after all he promised the woman he would keep Alex safe, and he intended to do so.” Visit with her and have one night to remember together. That will show her how much you care and maybe. Just maybe she will stop hunting.” it was hopeful thinking granted but what choice did they have?

Alex just couldn’t deal with this. Showing his emotions was so foreign to him. Being in this world made it even worse. How much he wished that he could convince Erin to stop, but he knew that as long as Vincent was alive it would never be over. He would keep coming and she would eventually try and kill him. Alex honestly didn’t know which outcome of a fight between the two would be better. He wouldn’t be able to deal with it if Erin lost who she was. He also wouldn’t be able to handle it if she died. The only possible choice in his mind was for Vincent to die before Erin had the chance to do so herself. Alex knew that at this point he wasn’t going to be able to get Haru to help him. So, in a matter of seconds, he thought up a plan. He hated the idea of the plan. It would keep everyone safe though. ”Fine. I see you won’t help me here. I’m going to go spend some time with Erin. Since I’m staying here we should be able to get her out tonight. I’ll speak to Sadie and Micky before I go talk to Erin. They will be ready when it’s time to leave. You get whoever you know is on our side and ask them for help. One way or another some of us are leaving this school tonight.”

” I'm not doing this by choice Alex. Before she left Erin asked me to take care of you. So, I'm doing as she asked. The girl is madly in love with you that she can't handle it. The woman doesn't know love really. Yes, Vivan tried her best and Ava loved her like a sister, but you're the only one who can show her more. I suggest doing whatever you need to in order to make her see where she belongs. If you really love her so much show her sides of you that no one else knows and show her love that only a lover can. After all, our time is limited here.” Haru felt so bad using Alex, but it was most likely the only way to snap Erin back to reality. To save the lighter half killing isn't the only thing in this world.

” I would keep near her Alex. Ingrid is pissed right now and we both know the Irish is rather unpredictable when they're mad. Micky and Sadie can stay in my room. I never use it anyway and I don't feel comfortable leaving Nikki unguarded. I'm trusting your girlfriend with you.”

When Alex heard Haru say that he had known Erin left it took all he had not to get angry with the boy again. If it had been someone else that said that to him he probably would have beat the crap out of them right there, but Haru was trying to help right now. Alex couldn’t get angry. He had to stay calm. It took him only a few seconds to calm his mind and at least attempt to think logically. ”Alright then. I’ll quickly go tell Sadie and Micky to head to your room and be waiting. You and Maxine find whoever is willing to help us. I’ll be with Erin until it’s time to leave. Stay safe.”

Haru nodded and unlocked the door. He allowed Alex to leave first before going to find a book. The guy picked one with a strange title and searched for a certain page. This was how him and Maxine were communicating without anyone knowing about what they were planning. The words didn't matter only the page numbers. When 36 came up he ripped the small section off and smiled. This would tell her to pack up and help the kids pack as well because it was time to move. He left with the tape and stopped by their bedroom door. The guy tapped the number to the door firmly and then left to find Nikki.

Sadie Hill

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Sadie was relieved when Kat told her that she was fine, but wasn't to sure if the woman was just trying to make her not worry. Sadie decided to try and forget about it so as to not bother Kat to much. She was about to get back to work when she noticed Micky walking into the cafeteria. She knew he was most likely there for food. The young boy who use to have energy that went through the roof was now almost always hiding in his room and only left to get food or go to the restroom.

Sadie quickly grabbed a small snack and took it out to Micky. When she got over to him she noticed his face was a bit pale. "Are you okay Micky? Come on let's go sit down." The two quickly moved over to a table off to the side and sat down. Micky pulled out his notebook and wrote, "There was a trail of blood leading to the school office. Alex told me that no one was hurt, but it smelled horrible."

Sadie sighed and handed Micky the snack. "Well, you should eat up. If anything was wrong Alex would tell us." The two sat there and 'talked' for a while. It didn't take very long before Alex showed up in thee room. He had known that Sadie would be there and was glad to see Micky was still there. That way he could talk to them at the same time.

Sadie smiled and waved at their older brother. Neither Sadie nor Micky have really seen much of him over the past three weeks with him going out so much and him being on the roof. However, when he sat down they both could tell something was up because he was looking around, "What's wrong?"

"Look, I know neither of you may like this, but you need to keep quiet about this. The people in charge here are not safe anymore. We need to leave. Tonight we are going to try to sneak out with Erin, Haru, and a few others. The two of you are going to go ahead and get ready then hide out in Haru's room. Got it?" No. NO! Why now? Sadie was finally starting to feel safe again. What had been going on that Sadie didn't know about. She knew that her brother saw much more that happened here than she did, but waas it really that bad?

"Why? Is it really that bad? Can't we just try and change things here for the better?" Alex sighed and put his hand to his head. "Unfortunately it isn't that easy. The ones in charge are setting up their own rules. They think that they can make the rules here. Eventually we won't even have the ability to try and leave. I'm sorry but we have to otherwise it may end up being to late."

Both Sadie and Micky looked at each other they both lowered their heads and thought. Eventually they both looked up and nodded their heads. Before anyone could notice them they slid out of the cafeteria. They parted with Alex and solemnly went to their rooms to gather their things. Once they were done they sneaked out and went into Haru's room without being seen. They both sat their in silence waiting for the time to leave.

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Alex slowly made his way towards the school office that the head was in. He made sure no one noticed him. Before going to Sadie and Micky he had switched out his backpack for a near identical one he'd found earlier that week. Once he got to the room he noticed that the head was still there. He looked at the lifeless head and felt saddened. He didn't like seeing Erin become like this. He hated it even. He would stop it one way or another. Making sure no one was around he quickly walked it. He grabbed a few towels and clothes out of the bag to wrap the head up. He did his best to work the thing into the bag without causing blood to go everywhere.

The blood was his only worry. Mainly because blood leaves a trail. He knew he'd be able to hide it in a place that the smell wouldn't draw attention. The next few minutes was time that he took to sneak around so that he was unnoticed so he could hide the bag without anyone realizing it. Once that was done he decided to finally go to Erin.

When he got there he lightly knocked on the door, and waited for her to answer.

@Demonic Angel

Erin McGrath, Haru, Alex Hill, Camyilla
Part 1 Collab between @alexfangtalon, @Aintitfun1997, and me

Erin was crawling up the walls inside the room. The knock was a great distraction and one that was welcomed. She walked towards the door and opened it thinking Camy had come but, low and behold that wasn't the case. The lighter half was glad to see Alex, but there was also a small feeling of sorrow. Her eye had gone down, but there was quite a bit of bruising. The girl sighed.[skyblue]”This wasn't what I had in mind, Alex. Would you like to come in or not?”[/color] she asked shifting to allow the man inside.

Alex lifted his hand in a wave and slowly walked in past Erin. He had come up with what he wanted to say on the way, but now it was just like he had written note-cards and dropped them all onto the floor mixing them all up. He stood there scratching his head for a bit then finally turned to Erin and said, ”Are you alright? Nothing hurting to bad?”

”Not that I’m aware of. Just bruising and pain when I breathe or talk. Could have been a lot worse considering that I was practically dead when my arm was infected.” the girl said awkwardly. She shifted to the right and looked at Alex showing him something familiar as well as new in this world.”May I ask why you're here, Alex?”

Alex sighed slightly. At least it was stuff fairly easy to heal from. He looked at Erin and responded to her question, ”What, I need a reason to see the girl I love?”

She shook her head.”Not really. I was just curious was all. How have you been these three weeks?” for once the woman was trying to act like normal. Which in itself was rather hard to do.

Alex didn’t want to tell her that he’d been out searching for her everyday the past three weeks, but he didn’t want to lie to her. ”Well, I’ve been fine. I’ve taken it upon myself to try and study these things. See if we can figure more out about them. I’ve found a few interesting things but not much. It would have been much better and nicer if you had been here.” He had unintentionally played a slight guilt card. He really didn’t mean to. As soon as he said it though he frowned at his words, ”Uhh, sorry.” He then looked down to the ground not really sure of what else to say.

”Missed me much?” the lighter half asked trying to find something in the mess of papers on the desk. She was looking for the notes she had made while staying here, but then remembered that they were somewhere else. Erin sighed.”Well, that's disappointing. Ask Haru where my notes are from my old room.” she said before turning around.”I was going to tell you. I just couldn't do it Alex. I hope you were able to find someone else who is better than me.” she said tearing up a little bit.

It started to hurt Alex deep inside when Erin began to cry. Usually he wouldn’t have a clue of what to do. However, he would do his best to make her feel happy. He stood up and walked over to her and wrapped her into a big hug. ”Erin. There is NO one on this earth or that ever was on this earth or ever will be on this earth who would be better than you. You are the best thing that has ever happened to me. To tell you the truth, before I showed up at the school I was going down a seriously dark path. If it had kept going that way I would have become similar to Vincent. Only difference is that I found someone that I fell in love with. You saved me from becoming a horrible monster. I can never repay you for that. Erin, please believe me when I say this, but I love you. I never really realized it. I guess I was just so close to you for so long that it didn’t hit me. Erin, I won’t let anything else happen to you as long as I’m around. That is how I’ll start repaying you for saving me. So, please. Just stay with me.”

”Alex, you need to let go before you get hurt. I'm the only one who can get close enough to Vincent and he's my brother. If you really do love me than give me a solid reason to stay. To stay by your side and never let you go.” she said as she leaned into the man. It felt good to be inside his arms and feel safe once again.”Alex do you think we could be a normal couple?”

”Heh. I don’t even know what normal is Erin. To me nothing is normal, and that’s because no one is the same. So, technically normal doesn’t exist. Also, if you want a reason to stay with me forever then how about this. I love you. That should be all the reason anyone needs. After these past few weeks I can’t think of what it would be like if I had never met you. Or if I hadn’t stayed. You are the only girl for me Erin. I just want to be the only guy for you.”

” Alex, you were always the only one.”
~Meanwhile~
Maxine skipped down the hallway trying to figure out where Erin was. She skipped past her room and then stopped and went back to see the number taped to the door. A smile slowly worked it's way on her lips.

Camyllia had been looking through her stuff for some bandages when there was a tap on her door. Standing as Blitz ran over barking Camyllia opened the door to see a girl standing there,”Uh, Howdy what can I do ya for?” She asked.

“ Huh? Oh. No, I just wanted to see if Haru was around and got lost is all. Do you know where Erin McGarth is?” She asked casually.” Baby we need to make this escape quick before-,” Haru said as he slowly saw Camy standing with his girlfriend.” Crap.”

The teen stiffened when the girl had asked for Erin but when Haru came around she relaxed looking at him. The look on his face when he saw Camyllia almost made the teen laugh but she just smiled at him. ”What? Cat got yer tongue? What are ya plannin’?” She crosses her arms and leans against the frame of her door,” An’ I want in.”

” Nothing at all Camy.” the girl looked at him and bounced on her feet. She sighed and then spoke.” We’re springing Erin free. That's what is going on.” The man just groaned.” Sorry babe.”

Camyllia gave a smirk,”Why don’ I help? ‘Cause that’s exactly what I’ve been wantin’ ta do for a while now.” The teen gives a bit of a snort.”Plus, I know where she is so. Ya’re gonna need my help anyway.”

” Maybe. Why do you want in Camy? You seem like a decent girl alright but why do you want to help Erin?” Haru said trying to learn as much as he can within a short amount of time. “ Haru. Please be nicer to Camy. She's offering to help which is more than anyone else is doing.” He sighed as she turned her attention towards the teenager. “What's your idea?”

The girl was going to respond when Haru’s girlfriend intervened. When the spotlight was put on her Camyllia spoke.” She’s in the old Detention room but she’s injured. I have been lookin’ at medical books for the last week ‘r so. I was goin’ ta try an’ get ‘er bandaged an’ treated before gettin’ ‘er outta ‘ere.” She looks at Haru.”That’s why I wanna help. Also, I know the guard switch off for tonight so I could also help wit’ that.” Camyllia says bringing her voice down a few notches so no one would hear her.

Haru planned to tell Camy no but the girl had a point. No one really knew the guard’s schedules and Maxine wasn't one for really keeping secrets from people who claimed to want to help. One of the girls many downfalls but he loved everything about the girl. Maxine smiled brightly at the new comrade.” Alright. We know where Erin is at and the schedule but where should we go out? The front door isn't an option and the one in the kitchen has been locked since Jenna’s death. Granted I didn't have the pleasure of meeting the woman before her passing.” The man sighed and shook his head.” What about the gym doors or the window in Kat’s room?”

Camyllia thought for a moment,” We should keep Kat’s window as a plan B. I would go for the gym doors because we can’t see much unless we’re right there at night.” She says shifting her weight,” How ‘bout we finish talkin’ ‘bout this where we won’ be heard?”

Erin's room was a nice place to talk or at least that's what Haru thought until Maxine sounded off.” The Library is usually empty and we can lock the door. Haru does it all the time for our make out sessions.” The young man blushed as she gave him a wink and a devilish smile.” Or we can go bandage Erin up first and the go to the library. Just a suggestion.” he said rubbing the back of his neck like a weirdo.

She tried not to laugh.” I think we should go bandage Erin then go ta the Library. Only no making out, Haru.” Camyllia teases him standing straight.”I'll go get the supplies.” She says walking into her room.

Matt had gone up on the roof to get some air. One of the men downstairs grabbed a mop and started cleaning up the blood off of the floors. It was a putrid smell and luckily they had a couple fans to get a breeze through the front door. Matt had assumed somebody took the head out since the scent had diminished considerably. He climbed up and sat on the ledge, one leg hanging on the inside and one on the outside.

He was positive that Ingrid gave him several huge bruises. That girl fought with her entire body. Every part of the body. Now that Nikki had been teaching her how to use Martial Arts she was even more dangerous. Matt grinned at the memory of Jon tackling her to take her down a notch. Matt actually chuckled. If he ever thought of tackling Kat...well he couldn't even picture a reason that would ever happen.

It was almost dinner time now. He got up and looked out on the horizon. Nothing to look at out there. He went down wondering what the menu was for dinner. Matt was really missing Jenna's cooking. Some of the ladies couldn't cook very well or they didn't work well together whatever it was Matt's stomach missed Jenna's cooking.

@Belle@Demonic angel

Ethan Blackledge

Roads in the US always seemed endless to Ethan, the country was so massive compared to England. The thoughts of home led him to his family and whether this infection was worldwide or just in the US. All he wanted to know was whether his family was still alive but it was too hard to think about. That question would not be able to be answered for a long time if it ever could be answered.

The last sign Ethan had passed said the next exit off the highway was Ramona. Ethan had heard people mention the place but had no idea about what was there. He hoped that there might be some supplies in the town or maybe even people. No one had crossed his pass since the attack and that had been a few days now. Only the odd herd of walkers roaming about.

As soon as he pulled off the exit, the car started to make a rumbling noise and the engine completely cut off. "No, no, no, no, no, no!" Ethan smacked the steering wheel and then chucked his head in his hands in frustration as the car slowly rolled down the road. Ruffling up his hair he stared straight down the road thinking about what to do next. A sigh left his lips as he dragged himself out of the car, taking the keys in case someone could fix it, and grabbed his rucksack from the boot and chucked it on, his weapons dangling from the bag. There was a cool wind in the air as Ethan lazily strolled down the road wondering what he was going to run into. Another road sign said "Ramona - 1 mile."

It only took around fifteen minutes for Ethan to actually start seeing buildings, even with his lazy walk, he still had a long stride. There was a building in the distance that didn't really seem to fit with the southern part of California. It was higher than most of the other buildings and had fences all around it. There seemed to be people dotted about, but from the distance Ethan couldn't really tell what they looked like. "A pair of binoculars would come in handy right about now... Well lets just hope they're not cannibals..." He said to himself as he clenched his knuckle duster in his coat pocket and walked towards the gate.

Day 66 10am



Nikki was having a hard time with all of her restrictions. This was going to be a long pregnancy. What was worse was Kyle, Kat, Ingrid and Jon and all of the other people who knew she was pregnant giving her these disapproving looks as if she wasn't thinking of the baby. Nikki went to the library and pulled some books on pregnancy and she pulled one that had information about miscarriages and pregnancy afterwards. She found that she had to be careful but not bedridden. She carried the book everywhere and showed those who gave her looks. She figured if she soothed their minds they would stop irritating her.

Nikki also found something else a little annoying. She loved her friend but she couldn't shake Ingrid for anything. She was literally Kyle's dream come true for a bodyguard. The only time she left Nikki's side was when Kyle came back to their room for bed. She also updated him periodically throughout the day. Jon decided to have lunch with the girls daily so he could see his girlfriend. Nikki decided to be a little annoying right back at him. She smiled innocently enough and asked Jon at lunch. "So Jon, I know you guys have only recently become an item but when are you going to make an honest woman out of her and marry Ingrid?" Nikki saw the expression on Jon's face and Ingrid started choking and had to be hit on the back a couple of times. Nikki enjoyed that immensely.

@kurai assassin

Alex Hill, Camyllia, Haru Sento, Maxine Walker, Erin McGarth
@alexfangtalon, @Aintitfun1997, and me

Erin stayed inside Alex’s arms, not daring to get out of them, as her head turned towards him.” Alex, why do you want to leave this school? We’ve both most likely have been out there by ourselves so you know how dangerous it is. Yet you insist that we need to leave.” she said nuzzling his chest. The girl thought she knew the answer but then again the guy have a habit of surprising her.

Alex looked down at the girl he was holding in his arms. She felt so warm. He didn’t want to ever let go, ”Because with the way things are going this group is eventually going to turn into something bad I can just feel it. Think of it like in the terms of countries. With a monarchy there will always be those moments when someone horrible comes in control. Then there isn’t anything you can do to stop it. I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase ‘Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.’ Despite how nice they were at some point eventually Kyle, Nikki, Matt, and the others are gonna think that their way is the best and only way. It obviously isn’t with what Nikki and Matt just did. Staying here just isn’t safe. The larger the group the more power hungry people will get.”

Alex didn’t want to get into this topic about leaving that much, but he knew that since he started he had to give the full reason, ”Also, the general location we are in is just plain unsafe. So, many people means craploads of Walkers and also more opposing survivor groups. I highly doubt no matter how hard we try that convincing everyone here to leave isn’t going to work. If they don’t want to be safe then that’s on them. I just want to get the ones I care about to a place that is safer than this.”

Erin sighed as she listened. They were good points of view but the thought of Micky and Sadie out there made her feel sick. They were just kids yet in a world full of undead they were forced to grow up fast instead of being just kids.” I still think it's a horrible idea Alex. Granted that the reasons make sense when said out loud. It's getting worse out there every single day and yet you want to have your siblings escape into the fire. Please just don't stay away. I don't think that I could handle you leaving me permanently but I do want you away before Vincent comes.” the young woman tried to hide a yawn as the door opened up.

Camy was the first one inside, followed by Haru, and then Maxine who geared up and tackled the couple. The lighter half flinched and groaned in pain as the 19 year old kept her hug. It took a few minutes for the girl to release the two, with the thanks of her boyfriend and Camy, before they all exchanged looks. Erin raised an eyebrow and looked up at Alex.” What are you all planning?”

Alex didn’t really feel like telling Erin he had planned to force her to come with them. He didn’t release the hug and actually slightly tightened so that if she tried to get away she couldn’t. They were all going to leave tonight. Alex was going to do his best to make sure of it.

Camyllia stepped forward showing a bag,”I have medicine and bandages for Erin. Uhm, would ya like me ta dress ya ‘r do ya want ta do it yerself?” Camyllia asked looking towards the woman.

Erin blinked at the offer. It was kind but a bit unusual or at least to her it was.” Umm… You don't have to Camy. Granted I need to find out where Robert placed my clothes.” she said shifting to the right. Haru looked at Alex and gave a small smirk.” I think Alex took all of your things to his room. I'm sure Camy wouldn't mind if you took your girlfriend for a little bit while we gather your siblings.” Maxine nodded knowing she needed to gather her own sibling as well.

”I only heard the last part of what Robert said when Camy got Erin away from him. So, I think only the stuffed animals are in there. Unless Sadie and Micky already grabbed those.” Alex looked nonchalantly at Haru and Maxine. In fact what the two were implying flew straight over his head. ”Either way my room is probably nicer than this one anyway. What do you think Erin?”

The teen eye twitched at what Haru was ‘implying’ she smiles kindly at Erin.” They may be in one o’ the cabinets. I’ll see for ya.” Camyllia says placing the medicine bag down before turning.”Oh an’ Haru?” Camyllia smiles sweetly before raising her hand and slapping Haru on the cheek leaving a red mark keeping her sweet smile she says.” Now’s not the time.” With that she went across the room where file cabinets were. She began to search the cabinets before sighing,” Well there ‘re clothes in ‘ere but uh I don’ know yer size Erin. Mind givin’ me an’ idea?”

Erin chuckled when Camy smacked Haru, even if she wasn't quite sure if the guy let the implying idea out on accident or not, as he rubbed his cheek. Maxine just looked at the two with an innocent look and a head shake.” Camy why did you do that for? I'm innocent of this sudden crime which I was punished for.” this caused his girlfriend to look at him and smile.” Baby. Being a guy is bad enough. The slip up was just plain out sign to get your ass whopped. Be lucky that she just slapped you because I would have done far worse.” The two looked at each other for a little bit before he gave her a kiss on her cheek.

Erin slowly forced Alex to release her. This wasn't what she wanted up it was best to help Camy before her boyfriend finally caught up. She stopped beside the teenager and stuck her tongue. The were her size but it was all bright colors instead of her usual black.” I think we should burn these.” this caught Maxine's attention.” Second drawer from the top. The bright colors are mine and I apologize for that.” The light half slowly nodded and closed the drawer then opened the second with a smile.” Hey Camy. Can you get the medicine bag and help me. That way the boys can visit outside.”

The teen nodded,”Sure.” She turns to the boys and raises an eyebrow,” Ya’ll gonna go ‘r do I gotta kick ya out?” Camyllia says with a smirk before going and grabbing the bag. She heads towards Erin and smiles at her when she got back at her spot.”What do ya wan’ me ta do Erin?” She asks digging through the bag.

Erin slowly peeled her shirt off as Maxine started forcing the two boys outside. There was massive bruising all over her body from where Ingrid beaten on her. She turned her head towards the two girls as much as she could.” How bad is it?” the young woman asked. Maxine sharply inhaled.” Did you get into a fight with a truck or a guy?” This caused a soft chuckle.” None of those. It was a pissed off Irish woman.”

“Damn. Remind me ta piss her off later I wan’ ta see how it feels ta dodge ‘er.” Camyllia said grabbing some pain killers.” Morphine...Aleve...Motrin...advil..ahh and that’s it for pain killers.” The teen says bring the bottles out.

” You will do no such thing Camyllia! No matter what happens you will not make trouble with Ingrid in this school.” Erin said sternly. She didn't want to cause anymore trouble for Nikki and Kyle because the lighter half had cause enough for two people as is. Maxine stayed quiet for a second before speaking out loud.” Erin was born in Ireland right? Then how came you guys don't get along?” The young woman shook her head as she rolled her eyes.” I was born in Ireland but I moved to the USA when I was ten years old due to my Aunt Vivian adopting me. Camy please don't be mad at me. I think of you as a little sister and I don't want you in trouble. As for the pain killers you know how I feel about taking that stuff.”

Camyllia smiled sheepishly at Erin as she was scolded,” Sorry Erin. I won’.” She listened to the rest of the conversation silently wanting to know Maxine’s question herself. As Erin told her story Camyllia couldn’t help but relate to her she wasn’t shocked when Erin told her about Camyllia being like a little sister. It made her feel a little happy though to the teen the woman had become a big sister and for her to confirm it made the teen want to just hug her. But she refrained and just said.” I think o’ ya as my big sister Erin. So I’m not mad an’ sorry Erin I know ya don’ I jus’ want ta help wit’ yer pain just a bit. Cause I know that hurts like a bitch probably.”

“ Wait? I'm confused here.” Maxine said with a raised eyebrow. Erin sighed and hugged Camy tightly as the woman continued.” Who was the one that tried to commit suicide? I'm also trying to figure out the one who was on pills during the kidnapping.” The lighter half seemed to glare at the new group member.” She's not the brightest bulb in the bunch huh? Those were both me Maxine.” the girl stuck her tongue out at Erin, who returned the favor, before looking at the teenager.” Just leave the Advil in the top draw. I'll take some after I eat or when someone bring food. I'm going to go crazy in this room.”

The teen hugged the woman back before looking at Maxine with a bit of a sad look. Camyllia didn’t like thinking about it so when Erin made the comment about Maxine not being the brightest bulb the teen hid a smile. She releases the woman when she asks for the Advil,”Alrigh’ I’ll get it fer ya.” She says walking over to the bag and beginning to dig through it.

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Haru looked at Alex with an uncomfortable smile. They had just been kicked out of the room by three girls and now they were alone, which wasn't a good idea in the least.” So how are you today Alex?” he asked trying to break the silence between them. The guy was gently tapping on the wall trying to hide how nervous he was right at this second.

Alex moved over towards the opposite wall and leaned back against it, ”Haru. I don’t like small talk.” Alex quickly looked up and down the hallway to make sure no one was around then began again while keeping his voice low, ”Have y’all come up with a plan yet?”

” Kinda. Did you tell Erin that we were escaping as well as her coming with us?” the guy had an idea on the answer already yet he wanted to hear the man say it out loud. He frowned slightly, as if trying to figure out what he would thinking about something, even though he wasn't.

”She knows I want to leave the school. I’m fairly certain that she knows I want her to come with, but I haven’t told her that we were coming up with a plan to do so tonight. Tell me though. Is this all we have coming with us at the moment. I need to know in case we get separated from you.”

” Maxine, Anikin, Micky, Sadie, Camy, Erin, you, and me. These are the only ones I know of unless Kat catches us. Though I doubt she would rat us out and maybe come along. Just like you I'm not use who to trust completely. I do know who to avoid though.” Haru said shrugging. He wasn't sure if he said that any of that right or even close to what he meant.

Alex adjusted a little thinking over what Haru said in his head. The fighter to non fighter ratio was somewhat dangerous. However, if they could get the rest to agree to using Walker blood then they’d be able to hide from the Walkers. So many things they had to go over in so little time. ”One thing we need to do is set up a meeting location. I don’t like it but if they notice us trying to sneak out the odds of us getting separated will go up. We need to pick a place everyone can find to regroup. We also need to get the ones who can’t fight to stick as close to the fighters as possible. Also, I know some of them may not like it, but we will have to use the tactic of covering ourselves with Walker guts. Have you picked the exact time we will be leaving yet?”

Haru shook his head.” Nope. We were more worried about Erin’s well being than the plan.” he said trying to figure out the best times to move. The guy began to chew on his fingernail as he thought about this. Camy knew the guard schedule, Jon would be with Ingrid all night maybe, Nikki and Kyle usually patrolled at night, and that's just about it for worries. Granted that this was all what he thought was going on at night.” We were going to talk about a plan inside the library after your girl is taken care of. As for the walker guts part I'm all for one playing invisible man but ew.”

A slight smirk appeared on Alex’s face, ”It’s bad at first, but then the smell starts to not affect you as much. Your nose just becomes deadened to the scent. Takes about 45 minutes to an hour I’d say. Hour thirty if ya get queasy easily.” His face then returned to it more serious look, ”Just make sure you cover every possibility for the plan. We don’t need something unexpected happening.”

” You’re just plain out weird Alex. I can see why Erin is head over heels for you now.” Haru said shivering at the thought of walker guts on him. He was indeed one of those people who become queasy when there was nothing to do. Though in this type of world the guy needed to think of only one thing: getting everyone out of this place in one piece.

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Erin watched as Camy dug through her medicine bag before quickly changing into a different gothic outfit. This caused Maxine to frown. She didn't believe what she was seeing. The girl was in all black, which showed her hourglass figure well, but that was it. She walked over to the cabinet and opened her drawer. The young woman grabbed out a pair of blue jeans and a light pink shirt.” What do you want me to do with those?” Erin said with a raised eyebrow.” Put them on. You're a female and not a gothic person Erin. So it's time to act like a lady instead of some dark natured person, who believes in the devil, or made a pact with him.” The woman rolled her eyes and walked into the bedroom area with Maxine following. They began to argue out loud until the lighter half threw something across the room to shut her up.

Camyllia rolls her eyes looking at Maxine,”Look Maxine as much as that is nice. She doesn’t wan’ ta an’ if she don’ wan’ ta-” Erin threw something across the room shut everyone up. Camyllia holds back a snort.” Now ya’ve done it..Look wearing bright color like pink screams ‘CATCH ME” so even I wouldn’t wear that.” She says bringing over the Advil.” Erin ‘ere. I got a bottle o’ water if ya need it.”

Maxine looked hurt and upset as she placed the clothes back.” Catch me? Alright young lady. What did you mean by that? And don't give me that nothin crap.” as the woman asked Maxine had opened the door for the boys to come inside. When Alex walked inside lighter half glared at the man.” What the hell are you guys planning?”

Once the door was opened Alex casually strolled in to be met with a glare from Erin, ”What do you mean what are we planning. Honestly, I could ask the same about you girls. Especially since two of you are technically dating the two of us.” Alex instantly knew that she was starting to catch on. Now he would just have to make use of his acting skills to try and divert her attention.

Camyllia tried to play of her inner panic as a laugh that to her sounded real.” Alex, we’re not plannin’ nothin’.” The teen says before she smirks.”Though I may be plannin’ ta get Haru other than a slap.” She says playing of as mischievous. Camyllia didn’t like doing this to Erin but she said she’d keep her mouth shut.

Haru just kept quiet and watched Maxine. When she went to open her mouth he shook his head. Erin wouldn't drop this no matter what so it was best if Alex took care of it. With a little help. The guy shifted and pushed the man forward towards Erin, causing them to kiss. He looked away innocently before saying anything.” Well Alex I didn't know that you couldn't wait for the kids to leave. Please do take care of her needs. Ladies shall we go?” instantly he felt another slap to his right. It was his own girlfriend who slapped him this time.

Camyllia giggles as she walks out whisper singing.” Alex and Erin sittin’ in a tree K.I.S.S.I.N.G first comes love then comes marriage here come a puppy in a baby carriage.” She says as she walks out of the room with a skip before waiting for the other two.

As he got knocked forward it took a lot of balance not to fall on top of Erin. He made sure that they didn’t fall over, but he realized that they had technically kissed during the motion. ”Uhh. I guess that was our first kiss.” Then he blushed. Actually it was his first kiss altogether, but he doubted he would ever tell anyone that.

Erin pulled Alex closer, not caring about earlier, and smiled.” I would be upset if you never did it again.” she said in a sweet and innocent voice. Haru chuckled as Maxine giggled. She grabbed her boyfriend’s hand and intertwined their fingers.” We’ll leave you guys alone. Alex, don't do anything I wouldn't do.” They quickly followed after Camy leaving the two alone.