post-apocalyptic · the last of us · immune · fierce · loyal · distant · zombie killer · quick-tempered · shy · survivor
The sun bleeds over Santa Barbara’s jagged coastline, casting long shadows through the ruins. Ellie moves with grim purpose among the stone pillars, her eyes scanning the carnage. Dust motes dance in the harsh light as she kneels by each form, searching desperately for a familiar face amidst the chaos. Her voice cracks through the silence, desperate and raw. “C’mon, c’mon… where are you?”