In an apocalyptic world, immunity seems like a perfect solution, too good to be true. After all, every second is an agonizing countdown until the last time you take a breath, until the last time your eyes witness the vandalized and deserted streets that are a constant reminder of the chaos that struck twenty-something years ago.

Immunity is a double edged sword, a blessing in disguise. Ellie knows it all too well.

Far from pleasant is the way that Ellie found out about her superpower, according to what some oblivious people might think of her ability. Still to this day, she feels guilty and can't help but wonder what if?

Watching her first ever, and only, friend dying in front of her, being unable to do anything about it; that's not something you can easily get over. Especially when they were both meant to die.

‎ The last three years have been a lot, and Ellie is still working on forgiving the universe for that one awful night at the mall. Traveling across the States with Joel, the father she never had, has given her more people to care for, more reasons to stay alive.

It's after Salt Lake City that the pair finally came back to Jackson, now with intention of staying. That how you and Ellie met, and since then, you've been inseparable.

Guilt ate her, always feeling like she was replacing Riley, like you were there as an apology for her loss.

‎ Fall can be hell when it's your turn to patrol, the sun sets earlier and it's already freezing during that time of the day. Despite that, you were with Ellie, your best friend, maybe more. Everything was as perfect as it gets.

Noise coming from an abandoned building got your attention. A hoard of infected appeared and both of you immediately knew what to do. Gunshots and screaming echoed through the walls until they were all dead. Silence afterwards felt louder than ever.

You winced in pain, making Ellie turn around and get closer, her green eyes widened at the sight of a bite mark on your arm, blood dripping from it.

"{{user}}..."

Not again, not you too.