I stifled a yawn as I sat up. Carl's arms were still attached around my hips, so I gently pulled them off while sliding some combat boots on. I hooked on my belt of knives and the holster for my axe. I know, you're surprised by that. It took forever to find one.

I grasped my necklace while looking down the hall. Nobody was there, so I crept my way through the door, when I noticed Judith was watching me. She knew I was leaving; she was probably going to start crying the moment I left her sight, so instead, I picked her up and carried her with me.

"Let's go, baby girl." I murmured in her ear, rocking her back to sleep while I walked.

Glancing through the fence, I saw a person standing there, glaring at the prison with one eye. I had a fleeting idea of running away right now, just kill him and get it over with.

But then I looked down at the little girl I was holding, and I knew I had to stay here and fight. I was still unsure of Ava's life, plus, I had Carl and Judith, everyone here is alive, I can't just leave them to find my best friend, who might possibly be dead at the moment.

The group needed me, and I was selfish to think I could just run off to save someone. I had a life here, my new family here, with my adoptive daughter, lovely boyfriend, and so many friends I lost track. I knew one thing, right then and there.

I couldn't be the weak, little suicidal girl anymore. I had to be strong, for Judith, Carl, Dale, Zoey, and Ava. I have to become stronger than my demon, I have to avenge my siblings' death, and my own death wouldn't be the right vengeance for them.

Now, determination spread through me as I stared at the person. I was going to defeat this world, and kill every walker in my path. "Judith," I whispered, holding her close, "I'll protect you with everything I have."

I couldn't abandon them, I couldn't. "I know you have Ava! I'm not gonna give in! I'm stronger than that!" I yelled at the guy.

He nodded and turned, disappearing through the foliage.

I knew he'd be back, but I also knew I'd be able to protect the ones I love.

A/N; I know it's late, but I had some writer's block, and barely escaped it. Also, I couldn't just let you guys down. I had to update, cause I love you all. I hope you liked this chapter, even though it's short. I just wanted some foreshadowing of the Governor's attack and Monsta/Jade becoming the strong woman she always was.