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A/N: This chapter was inspired by one of my favorite songs, Iridescent by Linkin Park. I don't own anything except the fictional characters in this story, but I hope you enjoy the chapter!
No copyright infringement intended!
Chapter 4: Iridescent
"Run, K-Mart!" Claire screamed. The huge beast charged toward her with unbelievable speed. The impact of the hit sent Claire flying into a wooden sign with as much force as an eighteen-wheeler. K-Mart sped over and looked at the redhead's pained face.
You were standing in the wake of devastation…
You were waiting on the edge of the unknown…
With the cataclysm raining down, Insides crying, "Save me now…"
You were there, impossibly alone…
Tears poured down K-Mart's face as she watched the life slip out of Claire's body.
Do you feel cold and lost in desperation?
You build up hope, but failure's all you've known…
Remember all the sadness and frustration…
And let it go…
K-Mart held Claire's hand, feeling it grow ice cold in her own palm.
Let it go…
"Claire," K-Mart sobbed. "Please, Claire… Don't leave me…" Her voice cracked and she drew Claire into her lap. Alice was behind them fighting the monster that had torn the life from Claire's fragile being.
And in a burst of light that blinded every angel,
As if the sky had blown the heavens into stars.
You felt the gravity of tempered grace, falling into empty space.
No one there to catch you in their arms…
K-Mart felt the anger bubble up inside her. The giant roared and K-Mart matched it with a low snarl.
Do you feel cold and lost in desperation?
You build up hope, but failure's all you've known…
Remember all the sadness and frustration…
And let it go… Let it go.
Picking herself up off the ground, K-Mart dusted off her pants and shirt. Her eyes were pitch-black and her knuckles became white. She raced toward the bastard and pounced.
Do you feel cold and lost in desperation?
You build up hope, but failure's all you've known…
Remember all the sadness and frustration…
And let it go…
She snapped its neck and ripped it limb from limb. She screeched in pain at her loss and continued her torture. Finally, the creature lay strewn in various parts on the ground; K-Mart whined. Alice picked up Claire's body and moved slowly toward a bridge in the distance, allowing K-Mart to have one last glance.
Let…it…go…
K-Mart awoke in a cold sweat. Andy had woken up two hours before and was now trying to calm the distraught girl in bed with her. "Baby, it's okay. It was just a dream," Andy whispered softly. K-Mart whimpered and Andy let out a protective growl. She could tell that whatever she had dreamt about had upset her partner greatly. She felt K-Mart nuzzle her neck. A soft purr escaped Andy's lips, resonating in K-Mart's sensitive ears.
Soft kisses were planted along Andy's thin jawline and hands rested on her sides. Shortly after, Andy felt sharp teeth nip at her neck. "Ahh…baby," Andy moaned. K-Mart looked into Andy's identical blue eyes and smiled when she saw the smirk on her lover's face. She moved her hands down to rest them on Andy's thighs, drawing shapes on the soft fabric of her jeans. Andy could smell the arousal from her mate, which made matters worse. She was jerked from her daze when she felt K-Mart tugging on her shirt. She lifted her arms and watched as K-Mart discarded the tee onto the hardwood floor.
Her nipples were extremely hard, as if they had been frozen for a year. Every touch sent Andy into oblivion and as K-Mart's lips brushed against her perky breast, she couldn't help the moan that slipped off her tongue. K-Mart's smooth tongue glided over soft skin as her hands unbuttoned Andy's tight-fitting jeans. Her mouth released its victim for a fraction of a second, just long enough to pull Andy's jeans and boy-shorts off. K-Mart licked Andy's tight pussy, extending the pleasure for both of them by leaving her tongue on Andy's aching, tender clit.
Andy almost screamed as K-Mart went down on her. She felt the need to rip K-Mart's clothes off with such lust that she grabbed onto the light-gray shirt and heard a satisfying tear as she jerked her hand upward. K-Mart giggled and moved up to capture Andy's full lips with her own. Andy played with a belt loop on K-Mart's pants as her tongue traced the blonde's bottom lip, pleading for entrance. K-Mart opened her mouth and moaned as her tongue did an enticing dance inside Andy's mouth. Without breaking the kiss, Andy stripped her partner down.
"Wanna take a shower?" K-Mart whispered, biting her lip anxiously. Andy nodded and in less than ten seconds, they were in the giant glass shower with Andy up against the door, K-Mart's hips grinding into Andy's. Her loud moans filled the enclosed space and blended with her partner's groans of pleasure. The water from the showerhead beat down on K-Mart's back.
K-Mart let out a small growl as Andy's nails dug into her shoulder blades. They were both so close that they clung to each other to keep their balance. The orgasms that they experienced were far more erotic than the previous ones that they had shared. Andy's lips sucked on K-Mart's small collarbone.
As the two stood in the warm cascade of water raining down around them, they murmured soft promises to each other. "I love you, Elizabeth," Andy sighed, finally regaining her strength. "I love you, too, Andy." K-Mart's soft, wet hand gripped Andy's sides as she pulled away to kiss her girlfriend's flushed cheek. Andy felt her skin grow hot with embarrassment and she accidentally drew blood from K-Mart's earlobe. She carefully watched as the wound closed within seconds. She smiled at the thought of the scratches on K-Mart's back from her nails puncturing the soft skin. "Babe, I must've fucked up your back really good, because the scratch-marks are still there," Andy smirked. K-Mart shrugged, a huge grin on her face. Andy snickered. "Well, isn't that a shame," K-Mart said sarcastically. The pair laughed simultaneously.
The water began to drop its warm temperature and the girls stepped onto the cool, tiled floor and wrapped themselves up in fuzzy towels, drying off quickly. Dropping their warm barriers, they moved into the bedroom and picked out their outfits for the day. Andy grabbed a thin, green half-shirt that showed off her toned stomach and tight skinny jeans with bright green converse sneakers to match. K-Mart chose a form-fitting purple tank top, thin jean booty shorts, and small purple flats. After they had settled on how they would wear their hair, they floated down the stairs and went into the kitchen to eat breakfast. They both picked out red apples and took small, ant-like bites. K-Mart's stomach growled and Andy smiled, moving closer to K-Mart and tilting her head for K-Mart to sink her teeth into her veins.
As K-Mart fed, Andy felt her stress disappear, as if K-Mart's fangs were sucking it right out of her body. She smiled and hummed a soft melody that caused K-Mart to stop and look up in confusion at her partner. Andy laughed and led K-Mart into the music room she had discovered the day before. She sat down on the stool of an elegant, black grand piano and played a song that sounded familiar to K-Mart. As K-Mart closed her eyes, Andy began to sing.
You were standing in the wake of devastation,
You were waiting on the edge of the unknown.
With the cataclysm raining down, Insides crying, "Save me now."
You were there, impossibly alone.
Do you feel cold and lost in desperation?
You build up hope, but failure's all you've known.
Remember all the sadness and frustration,
And let it go, let it go…
And in a burst of light that blinded every angel,
As if the sky had blown the heavens into stars,
You felt the gravity of tempered grace, falling into empty space.
No one there to catch you in their arms.
Do you feel cold and lost in desperation?
You build up hope, but failure's all you've known.
Remember all the sadness and frustration,
And let it go, let it go…
K-Mart's head snapped up. "Andy, I… I heard this song in my dream." Andy nodded slightly and finished.
Do you feel cold and lost in desperation?
You build up hope, but failure's all you've known.
Remember all the sadness and frustration,
And let it go,
Let…it…go…
Andy stood up and said softly, "I was singing it this morning." K-Mart's face fell as the memory of the nightmare flooded her mind. She broke down and fell to her knees. Andy wrapped herself around her hurting mate. "Baby, it's okay. You're okay, I'm okay. Everyone else is okay," Andy whispered into her ear. K-Mart's whimpers finally disappeared and Andy relaxed. "It's a beautiful song," K-Mart mumbled into Andy's shirt. "One of my favorites," Andy replied. "It was the only song that could describe every part of me." K-Mart sighed and picked herself up off the floor. Andy smiled and led her out of the music room and outside onto the porch.
The convoy was hanging out in small groups around town and the leader had found her way into an old Quikee Mart. Andy watched as the fire-headed woman disappeared into the small gas station. Andy knew what she was looking for, but doubted that she would find any. Her thoughts went toward K-Mart, who was now sitting in a worn out chair on the far left side of the porch. 'She looks happy,' Andy thought to herself. K-Mart swung her legs around and looked out onto the town, taking in everyone's movements. She sighed after a while and closed her eyes, beginning to nap lightly. The first peaceful dream since the outbreak started.