Bethany Edwards (10th Anniversary)

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## Biographical Information

### Occupation

High School student *(Pre-apocalypse)*
 Assistant nurse *(Pre-apocalypse)*
 Former ration manager for Greencole *(Post-apocalypse)*
 Former member of the Greencole Militia *(Post-apocalypse)*
 Member of the Veteran Circle *(Post-apocalypse)*
 Co-leader of AAFB *(Post-apocalypse)*
 Vice-principle of the School of Defence *(Post-apocalypse)*

### Family

David – former husband *(deceased)*
 Harry Edwards – husband *(deceased)*
 Dominic Edwards – son *(alive)*
 Charlotte Edwards – daughter *(alive)*
 Jacob Edwards – grandson *(deceased)*Hope Edwards – granddaughter *(alive)*

Lucy Edwards - great-granddaughter *(deceased)*

Layla Edwards - great-granddaughter *(alive)*

Eric Edwards - great-grandson *(alive)*

Alex Junior – stepson *(unknown)*

Gracie - adopted daughter *(deceased)*

Kieron Smith - brother-in-law *(deceased)*

Luke - former lover *(deceased)*

## Appearances

"*I can't be weak anymore. People have **died** because of me. [...] No more. **Time to act**,*"
—Bethany affirms her determination following Luke's death[src]
**Bethany Edwards** *(neé unknown)* is a main character and a survivor of the outbreak in *The Walking Dead by EDStudios: 10th Anniversary Special*. After coming across Sanctuary by chance, she became a close friend of Drew Stanton and was amongst those that journeyed to Hometown, seeking safety from William Carter. A couple of weeks after the First Hometown Uprising, she met newcomer Harry Edwards, and would eventually become an integral member of the Greencole Group. After losing her husband, she becomes more competent with weapons and rises to become Edwards' right-hand woman and eventually enters a relationship with him, giving birth to his children Dominic and Charlotte, and also becoming a mother figure to Edwards' adopted son, AJ.

## Overview

At the onset of the apocalypse, Bethany found it difficult to adjust to the world filled with undead. However, after she loses those closest to her - including her husband David - she hardens quite considerably, and she quickly became one of the most useful and utilized members of the group.

Her most prominent skill is her proficiency as a sharpshooter. Throughout the series, this has come in handy against both the living and the dead, with her being one of the most lethal members of the group. She has also at many times taken up the role of teaching other survivors how to shoot, most notably the students of the Greencole School of Defence. Because of this skill she often has taken up as a position as the lookout for the group.

Bethany was initially displayed to be incredibly sensitive to the world and, even after two years, could not completely grasp the changes in the world, often breaking down at the slightest hint of trauma, even if it wasn't happening to her. She found comfort and protection in her group members and was aware of her sensitivity, doing what she could to help out, which usually involved her looking after the children as a babysitter. However, after losing her family - David especially - she hardens considerably, refusing to be a damsel in distress.

Since this, Bethany has been consistently resolute despite all the tragedies that have occurred to her and her group throughout the series. She is brave and loyal to her allies; not only is she willing to risk her life for her allies, but she often goes out of her way to do so. The most notable example of this is when she returns alone to help protect the members of the community who remained at Greencole for the assault led by the Church.

Having long abandoned her meek self, Bethany easily found her voice in the group, shedding her grief and heavily integrating herself. Her relationship with Edwards significantly strengthened, and she rose to the position of his right-hand woman.

After the six-year time skip, Bethany displays a much more assertive side due to her position as the Vice-Principle at the School of Defence. She seems especially stern to her students, making her appear to be heartless to some of the younger students.

## Pre-Apocalypse

Not much is known about Bethany's life before the outbreak. Her father had bipolar disorder and could be nice and cruel to her on a sixpence. She developed a meek personality, becoming shy and introverted, although she maintained a few friendships. She spent most of her time as an assistant nurse.

## Post-Apocalypse

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## Killed Victims

* Martin *(before reanimation)*
* Maria *(accidental)*
* Luke *(indirectly caused)*
* Norman *(caused)*
* 23 unnamed members of the Church
* Numerous counts of zombies

## Trivia

* Her weapons of choice are a Luger and her katana, as well as a knuckleduster knife.
* It was revealed in *Season 17* that Bethany has ashen-blonde hair, and she dyes it brown due to disliking her hair colour.
	+ Her great-granddaughter, Layla, has inherited Bethany's hair colour.
* She is the only character to be officially married twice.
	+ Her first husband was David, who she bonded with during the journey to Greencole.
	+ Her second husband is Edwards, who she married shortly before the Battle of Archangel.
		- In addition, Edwards and Bethany are the only couple to be officially married, with Gideon conducting the ceremony.
* Bethany has a scar on the bottom of her neck, which she hides with her long braid.
* Her favourite song is "Romeo and Juliet" by Dire Straits.
* Bethany and Edwards' relationship is the longest in the series, having begun in the *Season 13* premiere "*Ghosts*".
* Bethany is one the best shots in the series, with more headshot kills than any other character.
* EDStudios planned for Bethany to remain alive in the '*New Age*' Extension and develop dementia, but this storyline was dropped and given to Carl instead. Her fate was eventually shown in '*The Dominic Special*'.