the living are hungry hodnes [ lexark ]

5] where are we going hodnes?

After we heard the third gunshot I was teetering on the edge of hysteria. I needed to leave and go find out what happened and see if Elyza was ok. Nick had me backed into the corner holding me back from leaving.

"Get the fuck off me Nick, now! I have to go find her!" I was pushing him back with all my strength but he was not budging. My mom was looking at me like I had lost my mind. Travis had everyone else packing up our belongings in case we had to make a quick exit. I was trying my hardest not to let the tears of anger fall from my eyes, while standing my ground about leaving to go find Elyza.

"What's the matter with you Alicia?" My mom asks. "You met her yesterday and you already want to go running into danger because she MIGHT be in trouble." She shakes her head at me.

She doesn't understand. No one understands. Yes, granted we only met yesterday, but I feel like I have known her for much longer than that. I already feel connected to her on some level. More importantly, I know she would do the same or probably even more for me without even batting an eye. We feel protective over each other. In this infected world, I don't see how that could be a bad thing.

Travis walks over to me and says "Listen it's almost daylight. If she is not back by then, we will go out and look for her. But before then could be suicide."

I failed to hold the tear that escaped my eye. "It could be too late by then Travis." I stifle a sob that is building in my chest. Nick hugs me and I let him.

"Hey listen to me Alicia." Nick says getting my attention. "Someone as hardcore as Elyza Lex is born for this new world. I really don't think you have to worry about her." Easier said than done.

I think back to a little while ago, when I saw her take out that man by the car in less than a second. Then, I think back to watching her throw her knife at that infected with nothing but a flick of her wrist. I know Nick is right. She is made for this new world. That still doesn't calm the worry in my heart. He squeezes my shoulders and I nod to him in thanks. I know everyone thinks I have gone off my rocker, but I can't help it. Maybe it's because I'm a stupid teenager with stupid fucking hormones, growing up in a stupid mother fucking zombie apocalypse! Or something.. I don't know, FUCK!

Nick makes me promise not to do anything stupid and backs away from me. I would be lying if I said I didn't briefly try and calculate how far I would get if I made a mad dash for the back door. I looked at Nick and he gave me a look reminding me that I promised. I rolled my eyes at him and fell into the chair to my right.

Once I see the first signs of day light fifteen minutes later, I jump out of the chair and start to put on all my gear. I see Elyza's long dagger she left here and pick it up. Its beautiful. It has a dark brown wooden handle that is curved at the end. I run a fingertip over the little star shaped brass knob on the handles edge. Then I pull it from it's sheath. The blade has intricate dark grey designs from being molded with two kinds of metal. I take it and decide to strap it to my thigh in place of my own. I feel immediately stronger once I do.

"Alright, let's go." I turn around to look at everyone and they aren't moving. They are all looking to each other on what to do. I roll my eyes at them and head for the door anyways. My mom hurries up and grabs my arm, spinning me to face her. I glare at her. Doesn't she know I don't have time for this shit! There is a hot damsel in distress out there begging to be saved! Maybe.. And actually I'm probably more like the damsel in distress that gets in the way and fucks shit up more for her knight in shining black leather jacket. Whatever! I'll play it by ear when I find her.

"You are not going out there, Alicia!" She yells, pointing the mom finger at me. I look at her like that's the stupidest thing I have ever heard. Which it fucking is, by the way! "You're going to get yourself killed!"