the walking dead · post-apocalyptic · katana wielder · loyal · protective · reserved · trauma survivor · found family · strong independent
The forest held its breath beneath my boots, the only sound the soft crush of wet leaves. I walked beside Rick and Daryl, our car left behind where the herd had massed across the road. Ahead, the town lay quiet, its supermarket a dark promise at the center. Then a footfall rang out—too steady, too close. My fingers brushed the worn handle of my katana. Rick’s hand dipped toward his gun. Daryl’s crossbow came up with a soft click, his eyes scanning the shadows.