First story here is based on the first cut scene from The Last of Us. I figured Gray and Lyon with Ur would fit the scenario the best. Yeah, I could have used Juvia but that could leave her open to play Ellie if need be. Sorry for starting off with a heavy one but, I plan on writing some lighter ones when I can. For now, enjoy the feels.

It was late at night and both Gray and Lyon were watching TV. Gray kept looking at his watch every five minuets.

"Will you stop that? She told us she had to work late tonight," said Lyon.

"But not this late. She promised she'd be home by now."

"Relax, we still have time. You did get her present right?"

Gray held up a small white box with a blue ribbon. Then, they heard the front door open. Gray signaled Lyon to the kitchen to bring the other part of the surprise while he met Ur, wearing hospital scrubs, at the door.

"Hey mom. Long day?"

"You have no idea," Ur exasperated. "What are you doing up so late?"

"Well," Gray began till he saw Lyon walk up with a big chocolate cupcake and a lighted candle on top.

The boys sang happy birthday to her and with a big smile on her face she blew out the candle.

"You boys are so sweet," she said giving them a kiss on their foreheads. "You didn't have to do this."

"But we wanted to," said Lyon.

"Here, open it," said Gray handing her the white box.

Ur carefully opened it to reveal a tasteful woman's timepiece.

"Oh you boys! It's lovely, thank you!" She gave them a big hug and then immediately proceeded to put it on. "Thank you again, but you kids better get to bed."

They said their good nights and went to their rooms. A few hours later, Gray was deep asleep when he felt someone shaking him.

"Gray! Gray, wake up!" Gray blearily opened his eyes to see Lyon looking scared out of his mind. "Get up! We gotta go!"

"What? What's going on?"

"Mom called and said get your stuff together and come down. She's coming to get us."

"For what?! Tell me what's happening!"

"Mom got called in! There was an emergency at the hospital but she never made it! Said there were people attacking each other! She tried calling you but you wouldn't answer!"

Gray checked his phone to see he forgot to charge it and it was dead.

"She on her way," Gray asked as he packed a bag and followed Lyon down the hallway.

"Yeah, hopefully," said Lyon as they walked passed a window. They just happened to look out as an explosion happened.

"What the," cried Gray.

"That's pretty close," said Lyon.

They went downstairs. They noticed three police cars fly by through the living room window. They heard a dog barking outside but then heard it cry and went silent.

"Poor Reggie. Mrs. Howlick isn't gonna like that," remarked Lyon.

They went into the office and Lyon found the gun box Ur kept locked.

"What are you doing," cried Gray.

"Mom said we might need it. Hopefully, we can get more bullets later."

As Lyon loaded the gun, Gray heard movement outside. He saw someone stumbling around in their backyard.

"Hey, it's Mr. Howlick. What's he doing?"

Mr. Howlick ran into the glass sliding door which startled both of the boys. The man kept ramming the glass till he broke through.

"Mr. Howlick! Stop," cried Gray. Next thing he knew, Mr. Howlick lunged for him but Lyon shot him in the head and Mr. Howlick was dead. "Why did you shoot him?!"

"He was going to attack you! What was I supposed to do?!"

Then, they heard a car drive up and they ran out to see it was Ur.

"Boys! Are you ok?! Lyon! What happened?!"

"Mr. Howlick, I shot him. He went after Gray," said Lyon still in shock and with blood spattered on his clothes.

"Come on, we have to go," said Ur as she got in the car. Gray got in back seat while Lyon sat up front.

"What's happening, Mom? What's going on," cried Gray.

"Half the city has gone to hell. People, seem to have lost their minds. A parasite or something. I'm still not sure. The hospital is overrun but, I couldn't get there so I came back for you guys."

"I'm turning the radio on," said Lyon.

Unfortunately, nothing came on. It was dead air.

"That's just great," Gray growled.

"Before it went off, the Army is putting road blocks on the highway. We can't get to Travis County. So, looks like we'll take 71."

"How many are dead," asked Gray.

Ur kept silent. Not wanting to scare her boys anymore than they were.

"Mom, how did this happen," asked Lyon.

"No idea honey. But we aren't the only town. At first, it was only in the South. Now it's the East coast and the West coast."

They drove by a farm house that was on fire.

"Is that the Lowery farm," cried Gray.

"I hope they're ok," said Lyon.

"I'm sure they're fine," said Ur, wanting to give her boys some type of hope.

"Mom, are we sick," asked Gray.

"No, it's just people in the city," she replied.

"Mr. Howlick worked in the city," said Lyon.

"Yes, he did," Ur said melancholic.

They kept driving. Seeing ambulances and police cars fly past them. They finally reached the main road only to find it gridlocked.

"What now," said Lyon.

"I'll try to back track," Ur started.

They looked to see someone get out of their car to get people to move. Then they saw someone attack him and other one go into the car. The three of them sat there in shock, watching the man get brutally beaten. It soon noticed them and started heading towards their car.

"Mom! Move," cried Gray.

Ur quickly turned the car the other way and went down a different road.

"What are we gonna do," cried Lyon.

"Relax! We'll be ok," yelled Ur. She then saw people running towards the car. "Come on! Move!"

"What are they running from," cried Gray.

"Mom, just go," yelled Lyon.

"I'm trying to not hurt anyone!" She then saw an opening. "Hold on!"

Ur drove through down another street. Gray turned and noticed a truck barreling down the other direction.

"Look out!"

The truck T-boned their car and flipped it on its side. Ur was the first to come to.

"Gray! Lyon! Are you ok?!" She looked up to see someone getting torn apart. She knew they had to get out of the car and fast. "Gary! Lyon!"

Lyon woke up next and noticed they were in bad shape.

"I'm gonna kick the windshield out. Gray, you ok back there'" asked Lyon.

"Yeah, I'll get mom," he said as he climbed out. "Mom, you alright?"

"My leg, I think it's broken."

"Gray!"

Next thing Gray knew, a man ran up to him and tried to attack. But Lyon still had the gun and shot it in the head. The two of them helped their mom out of the car. Ur leaned on Gray while Lyon walked ahead with the gun drawn. They followed the crowd of people, hoping that safety would be close by. But there were so many explosions and people being attacked. Lyon looked and found an alleyway.

"This way!"

Gray lead Ur down the alley and saw several of the sick trying to tear down the fence.

"I hope you know where you're goin' Lyon," yelled Gray.

"Just keep moving," Lyon yelled back.

They heard more of them coming up from behind; Lyon found a bar and ran through the patio area and to the door. He opened it so Gray and Ur could get through and managed to close it somewhat while their assailants tried to get in.

"Get to the highway," cried Lyon.

"What," said Gray.

"Go! You got mom! I can out run them!"

"Be careful Lyon," cried Ur.

Gray then helped Ur through the bar and back outside. He saw a hole through a brick fence and ran through it down a small path by the river. They ran past a crashed ambulance where it looked like a sick worker was crawling out of. They heard grunts and moaning behind them of the sick till they heard gun shots and the sick fell down dead. They saw it was a soldier aiming his weapon at them.

"Hey! We need help," cried Gray.

"Stop," yelled the solider.

"Please! My mom's leg might be broken!"

"Stop right there!"

They obeyed.

"We're not sick," said Ur.

"Got a couple of civilians in the outer perimeter. Please advise," said the soldier to his radio.

"It's ok, mom. We'll be fine."

"Sir, there's a woman with a...but...yes, sir."

"Hey! Cut us a break! We just had the worst night ever and we need," Gray started till he saw the soldier getting ready to fire. "Oh my..."

Ur then pushed Gray out of the way just as the solider fired. Gray was on the ground and rolled to the left. Soon, he was staring at the end of the solider's gun.

"Please, don't!"

But then the soldier was shot in the head and fell down dead. Gray looked to see Lyon running up to him. Then, Lyon's face had a look of horror.

"No," he said softly.

"Gray turned to see Ur lying on the ground in a bloody mess.

"MOM," Gray yelled. He crawled over to her to see the damage. Lyon knelt next to her as well.

"Mom, move your hands," said Gray nervously.

"No honey. Don't. It's ok; as long as you two are safe," Ur said trying to smile. "I'm proud of both you. So, take care of each other ok?"

By now, all three of them had tears in their eyes.

"Come on, mom. Quit talking like that. We'll get some help and..." Gray noticed Ur wasn't moving anymore. "Mom? Mom, don't do this please! MOM!"

The two boys sat there on the ground, weeping for their mother's death.