Beth
"Carl, will ya run to my cabin an' get Jude's blanket an' a couple of toys?"
"Sure!" He smiled brightly, before tipping his fathers Sheriffs hat back on his head. It's still too big for his head, but he wears it everywhere he goes. While I waited for Carl I played with Judith, her smiles big an' she's cooing happily. It only takes Carl a few minutes to come back. We talked about the newest comics he's read-Superman and Iron Man. Michonne always brings them home for him, an' I'm almost positive for herself as well. I let Jude play on the blanket with her toys while I worked on folding the laundry that we had drying yesterday.
Occasionally I interrupted Carl's talk about his comics to toss clothes at him to fold. This finally resulted in us throwing clothes back and forth. I had to refold everything, but it was worth it to hear Carl's laugh. He doesn't laugh much anymore. Carol joined us around the table shortly after the clothing fight.
"I'm going to check the fences," Carol announced after a bit. She's been fidgety for the last few minutes so I wasn't surprised. Having everyone gone is weird and we're both a little nervous about it. I offered to go with and keep her company but she wanted a few moments to herself. I can understand that.
I didn't pay any attention when Carol came back 'cause I was focused on quieting Judith's cries, with Carl leaning over my shoulder watching me. "Beth." Carol said, her voice wavering. I looked behind me an' saw Carol with a man behind her, pointing a gun at her back. Before I could say anything he raised the gun and hit her in the back of the head, knocking her out. I gasped, quickly moving so Carl's behind me, and I handed him Judith.
"Protective, ain't ya?" The man asked, with a smirk. I stared into his blue eyes, wondering why they looked so familiar. "Come here, Blondie. I ain't gonna hurt your kids. I just want you," Why does he want me? I looked at Jude an' Carl, wonderin' what options I really have. None, really. If I want to protect them I have to do what he wants. My knife is nothin' in comparison to his gun. Carl an' Carol both have guns, but Carol's out cold an' Carl's got Jude.
"What's yer plan, here?" I asked.
"Yer comin' with me. You co-operate an' I'll leave the lesbian bitch alone, an' yer kids. If ya don't…" He trailed off, he didn't need to finish his threat.
"Lemme talk ta…my son for a moment, please?" I asked. After a moment of hesitation he nodded. I turned to Carl, placing both my hands on his ace, making him look at me. "It's okay, Carl. Merle an' Daryl will find me. I need ya to protect Jude. Ya hear me, Carl? Protect yer sister an' help Carol. Everyone should be back soon. I need you to be strong. Take Jude to my cabin, an' then get Carol in there. Stay put 'til our family comes home. Tell Merle I love 'im. I love ya. Be strong." I kissed his forehead an' wiped away the tears that he was tryin' so hard to fight back. Then I kissed Judith, before walking to the man.
He guided me out of our camp and into the woods before my vision went black.
A/N: I'm sorry this one is short too! I promise the next chapter will be longer!
Also, if I didn't respond to your review last chapter I'm really sorry. I've been fighting a monster headache, and I barely got this chapter out, because of it. Just know that I appreciate every word you guys say and that you guys are the reason why there was even an update today.