Thread: To Break Down The Walls (Kravin5150 & darkangel76)

Kyle tried her best to hold back the tears. The man already looked put out, but she was desperate, terrified. And this man had just saved her for reasons unknown and shown her that he was a true survivor. All for which she admired him greatly and she didnt even know his name. Fearing the worst, Kyle felt her heart rate speed up a little as the sound of his sigh reached her ears. Hes going to just leave me here to die, she thought. Just then, he suddenly gripped her shoulders, his hidden eyes somehow piercing her own as he began to speak. Kyle was it? he began. Kyle felt his words wash over her like warm water. A gently caress. Despite his expression, his tone hinted at something deeper inside of him. Was it compassion? She let him speak his piece and absorbed every word, even though the facts he laid out before her made her blood want to curdle within her veins. stay as close to me as possible, he finished up, his grip loosening until he broke contact with her all together. Kyle let out a breath she hadnt even realized shed been holding. Her muscles relaxed and she could feel her heart rate slow a bit in relief. He wasnt going to leave her. Oh thank god, she thought to herself. She watched him walk over to Tucks dead body and lean over it. At first she wanted to shout out, but she thought better of it when she saw him take Tucks gun and check its ammo. The man looked up at Kyle, holding Tucks gun in his hands. He cocked it ready for use and slowly approached her with it. Kyle couldnt help but notice the way this man moved. It was almost as if he were a part of the land and the land a part of him. It was so strange, yet so very beautiful. He handed her the gun and she took it, though she felt a little uneasy about taking her now dead friends gun. She didnt want to displease him further, especially since he was being kind enough to help her. Kyle swallowed as the man looked up into the sky. She figured he was concerned about the time, about how much light was left before night fell upon them. Her thoughts were confirmed when he spoke again. But then he mentioned leaving the sector paths, traveling via an alternate route. This made her shake with fear. The paths were supposed to be a means of not getting lost as one traveled between sectors. Her sense of direction was already hopeless. To leave the paths would mean shed have to place her complete trust in this man to get her where she needed to go, that he would ensure her safety. Strangely, as she thought about it, she realized that she did trust him. She had no reason not to. He could kill her in an instant or worse if hed wanted to and he hadnt. Plus there was something about him she couldnt quite place. Something intriguing. Now is there anything you can do or know how to do that will make this trip just a little bit easier? he finally asked her. From his expression, Kyle could see that he wasnt expecting much and that upset her a little. She had her inadequacies she knew that. But still, she was capable of some things. She felt the need to prove herself to this man. She wanted his approval. Tilting her head, Kyle spoke. Of course. Im not a totally hopeless person you know. She winced a little as she said that. Back at Sector 8 shed been considered totally hopeless, not worth much when it came to most things. The only thing they could count on from her was a smile and kind word. Sure, they all loved her despite this, but it pained her that everyone felt like she wasnt dependable when it came to certain things. I do know how to shoot a gun, Kyle added. Sort of, came the afterthought. And I can use a knife too! she shouted, squaring her jaw. For cooking and whittling. As Kyle tried to defend herself, she felt like she was in a battle where no matter what she did or said, shed come out the loser. Kyle heaved a sigh. Look, all I can promise is that Ill try my best. Ill try to learn from you what I can to make it easier. She hung her head a little feeling stupid. I do have sharp ears, she mumbled. I just dont always pay attention to them, I shrug things off to paranoia or something. She then looked up at the man. I promise not to do that. If I hear something, Ill tell you. I swear it. Biting her lip, Kyle hoped that even this little skill would prove helpful. At least in his eyes, though shed yet to see them without the dark lenses hiding them. By the way, she added quietly. You know that my name is Kyle, she hesitated a little. So, whats yours?