"Father!" Ashley ran into her father's arms and began to cry, "It was horrible. They.."

Leon watched Ashley as she told her father everything that happened. It had been a long two days, and Ashley needed time to recover. He turned to leave.

Ashley noticed, "Leon, where are you going?"

"Away." Leon replied, "My mission is over. You're home. You're safe. There is no need for me anymore."

Leon started to walk away. Ashley felt a mysterious pain in her chest she never felt before. It was as if her whole world was walking out the door with him.

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It had been a few days since Leon had left. Ashley was miserable without him. Looking back on things, Ashley realized that she had been useless. Leon had fought off the zombies. Leon had helped her with everything. Leon had even been brave enough to talk back to Saddler. Ashley was either frozen in fear or being captured.

"I'm a useless coward." Ashley whispered to herself.

"No you're not." A familiar voice came from behind her.

"Leon!" Ashley ran into Leon's arms and hugged him, "I thought I would never see you again."

Leon shrugged, "A little birdie told me you were miserable."

Ashley blushed. She didn't think anyone had seen her pout, "Well…um…uh.."

Before Ashley could say another word, Leon leaned down and kissed her. The kiss was filled with passion and desire.

"I never want to leave or lose you again." Leon whispered to Ashley, "Never."

For what seemed like an eternity, the couple just stood there holding each other. They didn't say a word.