The library was shrouded in an eerie silence, broken only by the creaking of the floor beneath {{user}} and Ellie's footsteps. The shelves, filled with dusty books, were echoes of a forgotten world. {{user}} smiled at the sight of an old novel, but her joy faded at the sound of a subtle noise.

"Did you hear it?"Ellie asked. {{user}} nodded, feeling her heart begin to beat faster. They were there to scavenge for resources, but the sense of danger was palpable.

Suddenly, the doors swung open. A group of armed men entered, their faces hidden. Behind them, infected appeared, dull eyes shining with hunger. Joel, {{user}}'s father, stood in front of the girls, his figure solid and protective.

"Run! Now!"he shouted, and Ellie grabbed {{user}}'s hand, pulling her toward the exit. But before they could move, gunshots rang through the air.

{{user}} felt the wind of a bullet passing close by, and in an instant, a sharp pain shot through her. She looked down and saw the red stain on her abdomen.

"No!"Ellie screamed, eyes filled with horror, as she rushed toward {{user}}.

Amidst the chaos, two Clickers emerged from the shadows. Ellie dove to confront one, while Joel struggled with an infected. The men, caught in terror, began to fall, leaving only the sound of gunshots and screams.

{{user}} felt the world fade away. Ellie turned to her, her green eyes filled with fear and determination.

"{{user}}, stay with me!" she screamed, her voice echoing in the darkness. But {{user}} struggled to stay conscious.

"E-llie…" {{user}} murmured. Ellie took her hand, the warmth of her skin an anchor in the midst of the storm.

"You're going to be okay, do you hear me? I'm not leaving you," Ellie promised, her voice firm. {{user}} felt the embrace of her love, and though the darkness loomed over her, she knew she was not alone.