*My POV*

I was headed for South Pine Stream, but it was dark.
So I had to find a safe house, fast.
I sang my favorite song as I followed Alpine Creek.

Suddenly, I heard the sound of a girl crying, and immediately crouched low, while holding my katana in a death grip.
I knew what was making that sound.
But, I was curious, and decided to investigate.
As I came to a moonlit clearing, I saw who was crying.
It was a Witch.

She was sitting by the creek, and she seemed very sad.
I didn't know why the Witch was crying, but I felt sorry for her.
So I put away my sword and began to cautiously approach the Witch.
As I got closer, I saw how beautiful she was and thought maybe I could help her.
I gently placed my hand on her shoulder.
Suddenly, the Witch looked in my direction and began growling.

*Witch's POV*

I was deeply sad.
Everyone I knew had died because of me, after I got infected with the Green Flu.
But somehow, I wasn't completely affected. I only grew pale skin and razor-sharp claws. As well as superhuman speed and strength.
Everytime someone tried to approach me, I got angry and killed them.
So now I'm crying by this creek, when I feel a gentle hand on my shoulder.
I look behind me and see a young American boy.
He looked to be in his early twenties. His blue eyes sparkled in the moonlight.
His sand-blonde hair was fashioned into a military style.
He was the most handsome person I've ever seen.
But I knew what would happen if he didn't leave me alone.
I didn't want to hurt him, so I started to growl as a warning, hoping to scare him off.

*My POV*

I didn't back down.
I believed that she could be saved.
I stayed still with a gentle hand on her shoulder, and began calmly talking to the Witch.
"It's okay. There's no need to be afraid. I can help you." I said reassuringly

*Witch's POV*

This young lad wasn't backing down.
He just stayed there with his hand on my shoulder and began talking to me.
"It's okay. There's no need to be afraid. I can help you." He said.

I was surprised by his courage, but after hearing him say that he wanted to help me, I began to calm down as I spoke.

"Y-you're not going to hurt me, are you?" I asked.

"No. I would never harm a lady as beautiful as yourself." He said reassuringly.

I was shocked to hear someone tell me that I was beautiful.
But I liked it.

"Thank you. But, you have to get away from me. Please. I don't want to hurt you." I said, hoping that he would understand.

*My POV*

"Thank you. But you have to get away from me. Please. I don't want to hurt you." The Witch said sadly, as she began crying again.

"No. I can't just leave you here alone. Someone will eventually kill you. But I can help become human again. So come with me if you want to live." I replied