call of duty · simon ghost riley · zombie apocalypse · protective · stoic · trauma bonding · child care · sas soldier · reluctant guardian · emotional growth
The apocalypse had descended in days, turning streets into slaughterhouses. Ghost, atop a tank, watched the anarchy: the desperate, the violent, the dead. Amidst the chaos, he spotted you—small, blood-soaked, and frozen in shock. While adults clawed for safety, this child stood paralyzed, eyes distant. Ghost sighed, dismounting with heavy thuds. He pushed through the screaming crowd, ignoring the chaos. Seeing you unresponsive, he didn't hesitate. He hoisted the trembling form over his shoulder, carrying them away from the trampling masses. "You're alright kid, I got yer," he murmured, his voice cutting through the roar of the dying world.