Survivors - (Tsuki, Shadowfax and AmyMarie)

[Tsuki]

Gabriel relaxed slightly as the girl lowered her gun and backed away to move her wound. Though he did frown as she mentioned that the kid meant nothing to her and he glanced over at the kid. He saw his lip wobble slightly.

Poor kid. I wonder what had happened to him

He then turned back to the girl and was about to tell her not to apply a wipe to a gun wound but too late. He grit his teeth as he imagined the pain. Sometimes it was worth putting up with the pain from the wound than applying an anti-septic. He watched her try to apply a bandage to to wound but he knew that if he offered his help, it would be refused. Gabriel turned to look at the kid as he asked him a question and he shrugged his shoulders.

"Days. Weeks. Months. Who knows? Lost count anyway. I don't think days should have numbers attached to them anyway. Just makes you feel old."

He glanced over at the girl and then turned back to the kid.

"I bet you are hungry. I could cook you something if you like?"

[UncoordinatedPisces]

"Edward...do you ever think of your family?" The question came out of nowhere; it unsettled Edward. Rhian hardly ever mentioned them. The treatment she had received from his own flesh and blood was disgusting and the two rarely talked about it, even though Edward could see it haunted Rhian.
"Yes, occasionally" was all he replied. His hand gripped her's a little tighter.

"Do you think they're...they're-" Rhian was stumbling over her words.
"Dead?" The teenage girl nodded at his correct answer.
"I'm going to to assume they are. Unless being immune to this virus is genetic". She wondered how he could sound so unsympathetic. Deep down, they both knew he was hurt. They were his family, despite what they had put Rhian through.

They hopped over the little stream leading into the lake together. Ahead of them were little frost covered flowers. Edward curiously picked at them.
"Only dandelions" Rhian caught his hand before he put them pack down.
"Flowers all the same". He handed them to her with a chuckle and pecked her cheek. In little time, they had made a full circle of the lake and had got back to the horses.

Both Annabell and Joey had blankets over them to keep them warm. Even during the day it was cold. It was February and the couple didn't think it would be getting warmer any time soon. They were both wearing coats with jumpers underneath, and they were both sporting a pair of corresponding scarves and gloves. Even in the tent they left jumpers on.
"We'll brew some tea over the fire in a little while to keep us warm" Edward said with a smile, one hand around Rhian and another on Joey's nose.
"We should move Anna and Joey a bit closer to the fire too, they'd appreciate the warmth" Rhian suggested.

[Shadowfax]

Sam placed a hand on his stomach as Gabriel said this and he nodded enthusiastically. He hadn't eaten for the whole day and the gang had stolen his food before Ashelin scared them off.

"That.. would be great. Thanks" Sam said, grateful the man was being kind to them now.

Ash looked over at him. What was his angle? She finished tying the bandage and watched them both closely for a moment. The loss of blood was making her feel both dehydrated and dizzy, but her stubborn streak kept her conscious... For now.

"Hospitals a strange place to hide out. With all the dead bodies in here you'll catch something if not the virus" She said with an eyebrow raised.

She wasn't sure how long Gabriel had been here, but she intended to find out.

[Tsuki]

Gabriel smiled at the kid and turned to head out the door he had entered through. He didn't like the idea of kids suffering. He never had. And it was clear that these two didn't have the virus. In these times, they had to help one another. If they didn't then there really was no hope for the human race. But when the girl spoke he looked over his shoulder at her and shrugged.

"I haven't yet. Besides, I was here way before the virus broke out. Now come on. I'll feed you both."

He turned back towards the door and started coughing. He glanced over at the girl who looked a little worried and he raised his hand.

"Don't worry. What I have you can't catch."

With that he opened the door and held it open for the other two. When he saw then hestitate he smiled.

"Oh Come On. It's not everyday I have decent company. Least we can do is help one another."

[Shadowfax]

When Gabriel started coughing, Ashelin raised an eyebrow. Had he got the virus? No.. People with the virus burnt up and couldn't even stand up. Momentarilly, Ash's mind wandered to Sarah her younger sister. A picture of her lying in her old bed came to her, but it pained Ash to think about it so she shook the thought from her mind before looking up at the other two.

Ash's usual 'Don't trust anyone' vibe kicked in as Gabriel offered them food. She stood up rather quickly, but soon lost her footing due to the dizziness in her head. She crashed onto the floor and bruised her knee on impact.

"Ash!" Sam called to his travelling companion.

Ashelin tutted with annoyance. She hated looking weak. Slowly she sat up again and looked at Gabriel, her eyes looking far away and distant as if she were about to pass out.

[Tsuki]

Gabriel turned round as he heard the girl, who was now called Ash, fall to the floor. He grit his teeth.

"Are you able to walk? If not I can bring you food here. But it'll be warmer in the Doctor's Office."

He looked around the room until he found a pair of crutches. Handy. Not something you would expect to find in an operating thearte but who was to complain. He picked them up and looked down at Ash.

"I know you may not want them but they will help."

He held his hand out to help her up.

"Don't worry. You can trust me."

[Shadowfax]

(Haha, Amy will tell you.. But Ash is a proper stubborn bi*** xD)

Ash looked up at the man and grit her teeth, purely out of her own frustration and for him offering her help. Since her army days had ended, Ash had operated alone and hated depending on others. She knew he was only trying to help, but she pushed his hand away.

"I don't need help" She murmered.

She managed to take two steps forward before she felt a throb in her head. She winced again and felt herself drop into darkness as her body crashed to the floor again.

Sam wandered over to the unconscious form of Ashelin and felt her pulse.

"She's still alive...." He said with relief.

Though Ashelin was harsh on the outside, Sam detected she was caring deep down, otherwise she wouldn't have saved him. His eyes lingered on the hand gun in it's holster around her thigh, but he wouldn't dare.

"Um... Im Sam by the way..." Sam said, trying to make the whole situation feel less awkward if that were even possible.

[UncoordinatedPisces]

(That she is xD Took ages to get her to warm to my characters)

Before long, the couple were sat quietly next to the small fire they had made. Heating up over it was a pan of water, which they intended to add two tea bags too. They had taken the little cartons of milk you get in hotels, and got fresh ones every day. The electricity was still up in there; emergency supplies most likely.

They had also taken two mugs; one was stripy and the other was spotty; not that it really mattered. Rhian had moved Annabell and Joey closer to the fire while Edward was making it. She made sure they were not close enough to be frightened or to hurt themselves. All that mattered was that they could benefit from the comforting heat.

"Here you go" Edward muttered quietly, handing Rhian a perfectly brewed mug of tea.
"Thank you" she replied, smiling a little as she took a sip. It was darker now. Edward gazed at his watch. 8:15 PM, 15 Feb 2014. A little under a month until Rhian's seventeeth birthday; he had not forgotten. "I'm going to go to bed after this Eddie" Rhian mumbled, taking another sip.

"Something the matter?" She shook her head.
"It's nothing, just a headache". In true boyfriend fashion, he began to worry.
"Is it bad?" his eyebrows had positioned themselves into a worried position and the sight of him almost made Rhian chuckle.
"It's tolerable".

He thought to himself for a moment. He didn't want her to be feeling any pain; even if it was mild.
"I'll go to that hospital in the morning and get some paracetamol. I knew we'd regret not packing two boxes just in case". Rhian just nodded, her head was throbbing a little. Lying down would help. She finished her tea and made way for the tent, leaving Edward to finish up for the night.

[UncoordinatedPisces]

(Urrrgh double post x.x)

[Tsuki]

Gabriel tutted as Ash collapsed to the floor. She was dehydrated...and stubborn. He looked over at the kid who finally introduced himself and he smiled.

"Gabriel."

He looked back at Ash and sighed.

"Has this happened before?"

But before waiting for an answer he had lifted Ash up off the floor and drapped one of her arms over his shoulders. He then began to drag her towards the doctors office. As he got there he kicked the door open and placed Ash on the floor, her back propped up against the wall. He then went over to the desk and collected a few mugs. He handed one to Sam and wandered over to the sink to fill up the other. He then placed a mug next to Ash. She'd need it when she came round. He then looked over at Sam.

"I have to go and check the mist nets on the roof. Can you stay here and look after her until I get back? If you do I'll bring food."