Existing Hearts
Chapter 1
Hey guys, I'm back :D I'm so excited to be writing this story again, I will be writing about Layla's, Michonne's and Andrea's journey for now until they re-join with the main group which I hope is soon! Check out Surviving Hearts before you read this so you know whats going on and as always please enjoy!
''You're going to do this quick right?'' Layla asks Michonne as they crouch in the bushes outside a pharmacy that is surrounded by walkers.
''Yes as quick as possible. Cover me if anything goes wrong.'' Michonne says.
Layla gives her a look. '' I've been covering you for eight months I don't need reminding.'' She says.
''Yes but you don't have Andrea with you this time.'' Michonne states.
Layla rolls her eyes. ''I know... But we are doing this for her so you get in and out and then we can return to her, boyfriend and best friend '' She says with a smirk. ''I don't know why you didn't bring them with us.'' She says.
Michonne rolls her eyes. ''Because they need to protect Andrea and we don't need protecting when we have each others backs.'' She says squeezing Layla's shoulder.
''Alright go.'' Layla whispers.
Michonne nods and steps out of the bushes and heads for the pharmacy. They had scouted this town before; it had been full of walker's every time they had come to get supplies so they had to be careful. Layla keeps her eyes peeled making sure none of them are following Michonne into the pharmacy. She has her knife hanging in her belt as well as her trusty pistle that she had thankfully found more ammo for over the months she, Andrea and Michonne had been travelling together.
Layla doesn't let her mind wander to her family or Daryl anymore whilst she's out on scavenges, it had almost got her killed countless times. Of course she missed them but she couldn't let them distract her whilst she was responsible for the life of two other people. Doing that wouldn't get her any closer to being reunited with them. She watches as the walkers just roam around unaware of her's and Michonne's presence. Andrea was sick so it was their responsibility to take care of her and get the medication they could. The three of them were on their own now with their two walker companions as their protection as they existed in the dead world.
Layla see's Michonne leave the store and she begins to walk back to where they were staying, an old shop, they had to be quiet as walkers were a regular occurance around them.
''I got some pain killers, took out three walkers in there easy work.'' Michonne whispers.
Layla smiles. ''Let's get back to Andrea then.'' She whispers back.
The women leave quickly and quietly through the small wood separating them from their shelter. They walk in silence both looking out for anything that could jump out on them. All three of them had become a tight unit and they intended on keeping it that way. Once they arrived back at their camp, they sneak in quickly into the shop as walker's prowl around.
''Hey boys.'' Layla says with a smile towards the walker's.
Michonne let's out a laugh before her face becomes serious looking around for Andrea.
''Where is she?'' She whispers to Layla.
Layla shrugs and follows her as she walks after Michonne into another room where they find Andrea lying down on the floor. This causes Layla to panic.
''Andrea?'' She questions with a worried expression as she crouches down beside her.
''I'm fine Lay.'' She croaks.
Layla then proceeds to help her friend up off the ground.
''What are you doing out here?'' Michonne questions.
''I needed some light.'' Andrea moans.
''Here.'' Michonne says shoving pills into her mouth and making her swallow the water.
Andrea places the water on her forehead.
''How is it out there?'' Andrea asked.
''The same. It's quiet.'' Michonne says.
''You're lying.'' Andrea states.
''We should go in a few days.'' Michonne says.
''They're coming.'' Andrea says.
''We can't get away from them.'' Layla says.
''You two should go.'' Andrea says.
''No!'' They both exclaim.
''I'll hold you back, go! I can take care of myself. Saved your ass' all winter didn't I.'' Andrea muses and then she lets a smile spread across her lips.
Layla and Michonne just shake their heads at her. Andrea then begins to cough and Michonne and Layla both rub her back. Michonne then offers Andrea some water but she throws it away.
''I won't have you two dying for me. But you soldiers won't leave your posts. Screw you.'' Andrea moans. But Michonne and Layla know she doesn't mean it.
''We'll go in a few days.'' Michonne finally says.
Layla nods at her and then offers a sympathetic smile to Andrea.
''If we stay, I'll die here.'' Andrea says.
''Andrea don't say that.'' Layla begs.
''Come on Lay you know it's true.'' Andrea says.
''Just be quiet Andrea.'' Layla hisses.
Her and Michonne then walk out of the room and proceed to talk in hushed voices.
''We have to leave now. They are catching us and Andrea being the way she is, it's best we get as far awat from them as possible.'' Michonne states.
''I know. It's time we left here.'' Layla says.
Michonne nods. ''Get the boys ready. I'll get Andrea up and moving.'' She says.
Layla nods and walks into the other room. The two arm less and jaw less walkers let out small moans as Layla props all their things onto their backs. She hooks her belt around her and preps herself. She still wears Daryl's shirt, the only time she takes it off is to give a wash of some sort. It still smells of him slightly, his musty manly scent that intoxicated Layla every time she breathed it in. Oh how she craved to touch him again, feel his lips on hers, have him hold her in his arms and make love to her so romantically and passionately. She missed him so much it hurt. She missed her family, the group; oh how she hoped all of them had managed to survive the winter.
Layla unhooks the chains letting the boys lose. She grips onto the chains tightly and drags the boys along through to where Michonne and Andrea are waiting.
''Come on boys keep your feet moving.'' She says as she passes the chains into Michonne's hands.
''You know they can't understand you.'' Andrea says.
''Yes I know. It's just fun.'' Layla says with a smile.
Andrea smiles at her as they walk out of the building where chopped up trees lie. Michonne walks first with the boys behind her and Andrea and Layla walk behind her. Layla making sure that Andrea is okay as they walk. This was how it was now the three of them with two walkers staying ahead of what could easily catch up with them if they stayed anywhere for too long.
Lalalalalalala! So so so so so so happy that I am writing this again so I hope that you all liked it! I know there isn't much on Andrea and Michonne in the first episode because those are the only parts I've watched so I could get this chapter to you all! Not much happens with them but I'm sure more will in the next chapter! So please follow and favourite my story and leave me a review to let me know what you think! They will motivate me to write the next chapter quicker when the second episode is out!
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