~~ I'll Be Your River ~~

[Violet Crowthorn]

Finally, there was daylight, and the river sounded the way it should. It wouldn't burn in her ears as a toxic liquid would her throat. It sounded gentle, calming.. maybe even peaceful. How strange was that? The world was falling around her, but she still had time, and she still had a place to relax. Of course, she wasn't alone. Now she had someone who wasn't going to leave her, who wasn't going to push her away.. someone who wouldn't die on her. She had Glenn.



Violet was laying on the mossy floor, her shoes right on the edge of the river, the occasional droplet jumping onto them. Her eyes were staring up at the soft sky, a gentle smile on her lips.



After chopping through some meat-munchers, the two could finally rest, their packs of goodies laying beside them. The river had quenched their thirst, and refreshed them. They'd cupped some of it's water with their rough hands, raising it to their lips and sucking it all in.. and then Violet picked some up with her hands, pouring it down onto his head while he wasn't paying attention. All he did in return was splash her. Afterwards, they cleansed their faces and soaked their hair before plopping down in silence.



After a few moments, she broke the silence, humming softly. Then when her tune came to a certain part, the words slipped past her lips. "If all you want are answers to your questions, and you can't seem to find no love.. for free..~", she sang, closing her eyes now as she continued, "If you're looking for the right direction.. then darling.. look.. for me..~". Her eyes opened and she turned her head to look at him, Violet's smile growing. "See I can make the load much lighter.. I just need you to confide in me..~"

[glenn rhee]

Glenn was sat on top of a medium-sized rock, his knees pulled up onto it. He stared out into the trees, his mind lost in thought.



He went from thinking about how many things must be out there, to how many people must be out there.. then his mind went to asking if his friends were out there.. and then to his friends being things.. He thought about this constantly. How shitty it would be to see his friends, that he tried so hard to find, to wind up a monster.



Violet had a good way of getting him from thinking those kinds of things. She always did something that would distract him.. she was always right there and ready to help, whether she realized it or not.. Her gentle voice trickled into his mind as he started to hear her humming. However, it wasn't until she actually began singing that he turned to look at her.



He knew that song, and it wasn't a very recent one. Glenn wasn't too sure how she knew it.. or why she was singing it.. and then he listened to the words. How someone would be there for whatever the other needed, just as long as they trusted them.



Glenn felt a light stare and looked down at her, smiling softly. He then picked up where she left off, "..But if you’re too proud to follow rivers.. How are you ever gonna find the sea..?"



The two of them then closed their eyes, raising their heads to the sky as though on cue. Violet and Glenn's voices sang out, but not too loud, as they both sat there near the water. "So follow me, I’ll be your river, river! I’ll do the running for ya...", they sang..



Lucky for them, they had rather nice singing voices.. so if anyone were passing by, they might hear their smooth tones flowing through the air.. walkers included.

[carl grimes]

I used to think maybe you loved me, now I know that it's true

Sophia and Carl had been playing at the edge of the camp; suddenly they realized they had moved far from the camp. Carl frowned looking at the trees that surrounded them. He had no idea which way the camp was. “Soph, which way should we go?” – He asked his friend. Sophia huffed as response and smacked the back of his head mumbling loud enough for him to understand – “I don’t know, idiot. You were the one who started playing ‘you’re it’ and got us here. I was just following you.” – Carl gave her a shy smile. It was true but, he just wished she was gentler with him.

He thought about it for a while, trying to guess what Shane would do in a situation like this. Then he realized. Shane would not get lost in the first place. None of the adults would. He looked over at her; he was a bit scared however, he tried to put a brave facade. Carl didn’t know how well would it work. Since Sophia started to stifle a giggle, Carl knew he had failed. He couldn’t imagine how funny his face was at the moment. Finally, she added – “Let’s just wait here; someone will come looking for us.”

Carl frowned answering – “But, what will we do if we find one of the dead people?” He got a shrug as an answer. Carl lowered his head feeling frustrated, he wanted to cry but, he didn’t; he didn’t want her to make fun of him. They started to hear the tune of a song sung out loud. Both of them looked around and at each other. “We shouldn’t g--” – Carl started saying but, before he had the chance to finish that sentence, Sophia was already sprinting in the direction of the singing. Carl followed her; in truth he was just as curious as her.

Carl managed to catch up to her and tackle her into the bushes before she could step out into the clearing. They both peeked out and saw Glenn and a girl with him they were singing together. Their voices traveled in the air with a sweet melody that almost seemed like a dream. Sophia elbowed Carl – “See? We found Gleen. I told you.” Carl rubbed his side. “Soph, that’s not wh--” – once again he was cut off when he saw she stepped out of the bushes and starting singing the chorus: “River, river…” Carl started laughing. Geez, Sophia always found it so easy to talk to other people.

Carl slowly also stepped out of the bush, a little embarrassed. Even his ears were burning red. “Hey Glenn” – he said in a quiet voice while Sophia started clapping her hands at the couple.

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[Violet Crowthorn]

Violet looked back at them, furrowing her brows. She stood up, grabbing her bag and tilting her head a bit. "..Glenn..", she said softly, "..Who are they..?"

Violet was a young girl, but still older than Sophia and Carl, but she wasn't really one to make friends with other kids. They normally just pissed her off. She looked them over, frowning softly. They looked so young, so innocent. They shouldn't be out here. It didn't matter if the girl was confident, she was small and fragile.. and the boy's lack of that same quality was also a disadvantage. 

[glenn rhee]

"Huh..?", he turned his head, furrowing his brows as well and opening his mouth. This was the confused face the others probably knew too well. However, that face was soon replaced with a gentle smile. Glenn stood up, facing the two kids. "Hey, you guys!", he said cheerfully. Glenn then reached up, adjusting his hat. "This is, uh, Violet."

Glenn stepped aside and looked at her. "..But uh.. you.. didn't see her.. yeah..?", he slowly turned to the kids again, realizing his secret was about to be blown. "..She.. doesn't wanna be in a big group again.. but I can't just.. leave her alone..", he admitted. "..Could you guys, please keep her a secret?"


carl grimes

[carl grimes]

I used to think maybe you loved me, now I know that it's true

“That was so pretty!!” – Sophia said with a big grin. Carl ignored her enthusiasm and his attention went to the sad frown of Glenn’s friend. He frowned too, out of reflex. “I’m Carl this is Sophia.” – He said making the introductions since Sophia was so busy squeaking like a fan girl. It made him feel embarrassed; he had to admit they sang beautifully. Nevertheless, he found Soph’s enthusiasm over it, mortifying. Girls. He would never understand them. He made the same face his father did whenever his mother was nagging him around about his feelings.

“Nice to meet you, Violet” – he said with a tiny shy smile. “We didn’t see her?” – Sophia asked furrowing her brows and then turned around to conference with Carl. She more or less tugged him a bit away from Glenn and Violet and started to whisper in his ear until Carl pushed her away. He convinced her to walk a few steps away so they could talk without her spiting in his ear. They were like a team making a strategy. They went back and fort with pro and cons.

They finally decided. One: Violet must be Gleen’s secret girlfriend. Two: Glenn must be really whipped by this girl. Three: they could negotiate their terms. After all, if they were going to keep his secret they should get something in exchange for it (Sophia’s idea). Carl wasn’t so sure they should extort Glenn but, nodded ready to go along with her. They turned around and walked back. “We’ll do it.” – Sophia declared, – “but, you must bring us all the toys you can because we don’t have many to play with.”

Carl nodded a bit but, looked rather ashamed of the request. Ah, if Shane of his mother were to find out he would surely be in trouble. Not for keeping Gleen’s secret. But, for making irrational dangerous demands. They still could play with each other and like his mother said it was more important to stay safe. Carl glanced at Glenn sort of hoping he would put a stop to their childlike behavior. Maybe he would tell them to keep their mouth shut and go away. Though, Glenn was not the type of guy to do something like that.

He sort of finally mustered the bravery to say something about it on his own (Even if it meant to break their previous agreement about forcing toys from Glenn). “You don’t have to do that if you don’t want to” – he muttered in protest. He was quickly elbowed by the angry blonde.

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[Violet Crowthorn]

"Glenn, they're gonna rat me out!", she whisper-screamed, turning to the pizza delivery boy. "If your friends find out about me, I'm leaving. I'm not going to be a part of that--not again!", her brows furrowed and her lips curved into a heavy frown. "Please, just.. whatever it is..", she looked up, giving pleading eyes, "..do it.. I'll get you back for it, I promise.." She was so scared. She didn't want to lose Glenn, but she didn't want to be with other people again. All they did was cause drama.. and in this world.. drama got you killed.

Now she turned, looking over at Sophia and Carl. Violet was surprised, the kids would actually do something for them? It was clear people liked Glenn. Hell, she did, and Violet barely liked herself. Would he really be able to get a couple of kids to keep a secret for him though? There had to be some kind of condition... and of course, there was. Toys. She was right, they really were kids. Violet thought it over for a second or two, looking at the two of them. The girl seemed tough, but her rainbow shirt proved she had something girly in her.. while the boy seemed like a total milkdrinker. "Hm.", she hummed, crossing her arms now. 

"Deal.", Violet agreed, "If I find any toys, I'll bring them straight to you, but you keep your lips zipped tight!". She leaned closer to them, using her index finger and thumb to simulate zipping her mouth shut. "Got it?", she said in an almost threatening tone. 

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[glenn rhee]

Pizza Boy "Vi--" "Viole--" "V--", Glenn tried to get her to stop talking, calm her down. It was rather difficult with her though. She didn't let anyone cut her off. So, instead, he just gave a dramatic sigh and listened to her. A smile slowly cracked on his lips as he watched her freak out. Glenn knew she was going to be fine, so seeing her like this, was pretty funny. He held one of his arms with the other, raising both of his eyebrows at Violet. Once the other two kids were done, he watched Violet turn away. His smile grew and he reached out, placing his hands on her shoulders and whispering, "It's okay..". After that, Glenn just listened, looking between the three. He moved away from Violet, a couple of steps, to stand beside her, pushing his weight onto his right leg. Once she leaned in, Glenn smiled even more, laughing softly under his breath. A couple of kids making a deal using toys.. Little things like that made it seem like the world wasn't ending. Made by Zeref of THQ WORDS 177 TAGS carl grimes NOTES This is adorable.

[carl grimes]

I used to think maybe you loved me, now I know that it's true

Carl rubbed a hand over his face feeling awkward. Sophia on the other hand fiercely eyed Violet acknowledging her to be the leader in the relationship while she pondered their offer. Carl shifted his weight from one foot to the other nervously waiting for them to be over with this. Sophia smirked satisfied when Violet said she would agree to their terms. She looked at Carl with conceited eyes as she was saying “I told you so” silently. Carl just looked away shaking his head a little and wished she was a much milder mannered girl.

Sophia eyed Violet with annoyance as she used a threatening tone on the both of them. She wasn’t nearly as scary as her father and she thought, Glenn was really needy if he needed to put up with these things. Carl on the other hand stepped back being scared of Violet now, nodded more times than it was necessary and hid behind Sophia. “Yeah, we get it. Make sure you get it too. No toys, no deal. We’ll meet here and you can bring us what we asked. Remember if you don’t deliver neither will we.” – She imitated the threatening tone and she folded her arms straightening her back. She was feeling proud of how good he was acting like a strong woman.

She extended her hand to Violet with a smirk. “Lets shake it to make it official.” – She looked over to Carl pushing him in front of her. “Come on, Carl. Don’t be a chicken. You’re embarrassing me.” Carl slowly stepped up and shyly extended his hand too. While Sophia’s handshake was strong and confident, Carl’s was soft and weak. Sophia looked at Glenn and she said: “Um, Glenn can I talk to you for a moment?” – She glanced at Violet from the corner of her eye. “In private.” – She quickly added.

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[Violet Crowthorn]

Violet gave a smirk, putting out her hand, the black paint on her nails beginning to chip off. "I like you.~", she said, placing her hand into Sophia's and giving one quick shake. Once they pulled back, the shyer kid was shoved before Ms. Crowthorn. She raised her brows and pulled her lips into her cheek, a half smirk now. Violet continued to try and scare him, slowly reaching out for his hand. She listened to the girl, Sophia, and looked at her and Glenn out of the corner of her light eyes. 

Once the pizza boy and the tough kid went off, Violent Violet's tone softened. She gently took Carl's hand, giving a small shake. "..You're fine..", she almost whispered, "..I'm not gonna hurt you.." Violet looked over towards where Glenn and Sophia went, taking a slightly tighter grip on his hand. "..I'm scared too..", she admitted, before her mossy hues caught Carl's, "..but the world the way it is, I have to act tough." She held his hand now with both of hers and gave a gentle nod. "..We have to act tough.. Okay?"

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[glenn rhee]

Pizza Boy Glenn watched the scene, giving a subtle smirk as he looked over the kids. Violet tried to act so tough, even though she wasn't.. but Sophia? More than enough bite to match her bark. He looked between them all and watched Violet and Carl now. It was hard to believe he was Rick and Lori's kid, other than how he looked. Rick survived all by himself for so long and Lori didn't let anyone boss her around.. but when it came to Sophia and Carl, it was clear who wore the pants in that relationship.  The girl's voice filled his ears and he averted his gaze down to look at Carol and Ed's kid. "Huh? Oh, yeah, sure.", he gave a small nod and followed Sophia. His voice softened as they walked away and he glanced back at Carl and Violet, before asking, "Is everything okay?", to Sophia.  Made by Zeref of THQ WORDS 148 TAGScarl grimes NOTES Sorrryyyy.