A/N: Flash Fanfiction Challenge on Tumblr
Rules: 5 minutes of writing. No outlines, no editing. Just write.
It was difficult, Rick realised, to push those troublesome thoughts to the back of one's mind when they were faced with imminent danger. Though, he reasoned, he should be used to it by now, the very moment that you know that you might die is always strange. Strange because he only pondered his own mortality briefly, though the searing pain in his hand reminded him of it. Strange because it brought to the surface things that he had kept hidden; thing he thought only of in his most quiet, private moments.
Michonne.
He pictured her beautiful face and sad, knowing eyes; that sinking feeling in the pit of his stomach returned. If he was to die that day, trapped inside of that recreational vehicle, he would meet his death full of regret. Regretting that he would not see his children's smiling faces again; regretting that they had not much cause to smile and would be left fatherless. Regretting the decisions that he had made that had put him in his perilous situation. Regretting that he had not told Michonne how much she truly meant to him, for she occupied much space in his heart. She calmed so much of the loudness in his head. She gave ease to his soul.
And now, as the sharp pain shot through his injured hand once more, Rick closed his eyes and breathed deeply. He was tired of regret; he was tired of the pain. His resolve could not be taken away; he would not die that day, nor would Michonne, of this he was certain. Rick stood and exhaled loudly. He grew sad and hopeful at once, knowing she would endure the cruel world with him. That she would be fighting just as hard to return to their newfound home. She would not give up.
Without realising it, Rick whispered Michonne as if sending out a gentle prayer for her. He would endure if it meant seeing her face again. She was his northern star; beautiful, steadfast and burning brightly. Always guiding him home. Lighting his journey and the darkness in his life.
A/N: This was quite difficult, but very fun. I love writing challenges!