Thread: Ruin And Rebirth (Mech Pilot and darkangel76)

Cordy tried her best to stay positive and smile, though it was difficult. Her mind was riddled with morbid thoughts of what had just happenedRick's death, the trauma of what had happened to Ellen and the others and then there was the fact that everyone had made it clear that she was an outcastnot to mention worry over what crazy fate would befall her now that she was with this new mysterious man who had miraculously shown up and saved her along with the others. She had to admit, she felt a good deal safer with him than with Harry or Gordon given how things had gone, but she did fear that her lack of skills would eventually cause him to become annoyed. She would become a burden or even compromise their safety depending on how things went and that could mean trouble for her. She knew nothing of this stranger outside of his most recent actions, which wasn't much to go on, but... Why did she feel as though she could trust him? Rick would tell her it was her gut talking. He'd often times told Cordy that was how he knew what to do and figured things out. But still and all, this was new territory for her, new ground. All she could do was hope for the best and hope that her instincts wouldn't betray her. Would they? Cordy got onto the motorbike, her legs straddling the thing as she shifted her body close to Six's. Carefully, she brought her arms up so that she could hold onto him. She recalled the way he'd driven the thing back when he'd first found her and rushed to the scene and that meant they'd be driving fast. Very fast. No sooner had her arms taken hold and they were off, the wind whipping her blonde hair and kissing her skin as they raced along the road, heading north toward the farms she hoped would actually be there and not be just a rumor. Her heart told her to believe in the words and stories she'd heard buzzing about her people back at her settlement. Some had been mere fairy stories she knew that full well. But others had that essence of truth, something she knew that gave everyone hope... even Rick. There had been times when Cordy had been much younger when she'd asked Rick about those fanciful farms. And always the answers were the same they were too difficult to get to, too far away, too treacherous a trip for the supplies and connections they had available. But now... now things were different. Desperate times called for desperate measures and somehow she found herself believing, hoping that with Six, they could somehow find them, make it there despite how hard it could potentially be. She had no idea of what dangers might cross their paths on the wayRick had never mentioned what was out there, then he'd always kept such things from her. So Cordy was now learning. Cordy's grip suddenly tightened as Six's speed increased, his maneuvers on the bike only becoming more and more intense as he continued to drive along the desolate, yet littered, interstate. She buried her face against his back and nodded. It's all right, Cordy spoke, her breath almost sucked away as the wind zipped about their bodies. She could feel her adrenaline coursing through her veins as she tried to adjust to the speed and everything that was now new. I... I don't mind. Cordy continued to hold on tightly to Six. Briefly, she glanced over her shoulder so that she could ensure that the back pack was still secure. Of course, she knew it was, but it was something she did out of nervous habit. Giggling softly, she then buried her face against him once more as he continued to drive along the deserted roads. Hopefully we'll find those farms and our water, Cordy then whispered against Six's shoulder. If we have troubles there we'll have to come up with something else, but hopefully... her voice trailed and she swallowed hard. Hopefully we won't have to.