I don't know that it's wrong that I pick up all the money before running over to Cade.
My new friend groans holding his leg.
I think it's broken, He cries. There's a nagging pain in his voice that he tries to cover up by pretending to be hard. Like he's worried I would call him a wimp or a wuss. For Christ sake we were just attacked by some kind of massive beast.

I defeated it, Omg, I'm the one who defeated it. Is it bad that I wish I could send home an instagram pic.

"Your smiling," Cade grits out annoyed.
"I'm sorry," I say immediately, "I was wallowing in self glory."
Cade grips his leg again in pain. That's when it occurs to me. It's just a game. All of it is supposed to be a simple act of pretend. So, why the heck is my friend here really hurting. He shouldn't be really hurting.
"Cade," I say quietly.
"What," He snaps.
"Why is your leg actually broken? How?"
Cade's eyes meet mine. "I don't know," he says."But it is."
I grab a hand under his arm and lift. But Cade doesn't even try to help me lift his body off the ground. It's like he's completely given up.
"Cade, come on," I snap. "We have to keep moving in case another monster comes."
"Just leave me here Rocky," I'm useless yells.
"What are you talking about," I yell confused.
"I'm useless okay." I couldn't even help you defeat the stupid snake!
I sigh, are you seriously having a pity party right now. We don't have time for this Cade we have to get going.
In case you haven't realized Rocky, I cannot walk.
I sigh. Cade we have to go. You can't stay here. It isn't safe. I don't know why I'm telling his something he knows already.
"Your going to have to go without me," he says. Your halfway there anyhow.
"Here take this," Cade said. He handed me a large sword, the one he'd used to stab the monster with. I should have given it to you when we set out.
I shook my head. "What if another monster comes." You'll need something to defend yourself.
I should be safe, Cade whispers. He knew he was lying when he said it. I could here it in his voice. He didn't believe his words anymore than I did.
"I have a few other weapons stored away Cade said. He swiped his screen and pulled out a bow and arrow.
Poisonous Arrows, Cade smiled. "Go on, I'll be fine here." Go to lapels, find the blacksmith shop. There is a girl there by the name of Andy, tell her Cade sent you, and that I'm hurt. "Hurry, Cade groaned."
I nodded, taking Cades sword and setting off into the night.
Being alone was different than being with Cade. Every noise creeped me out. Every slither of a bug and every movement of a bush gave me the chills. I couldn't be scared, because there was no one to hide behind. It was eat or be eaten, and I had almost been eaten a couple minutes ago.
As I took more and more steps into the dark. I began to worry about Cade, and whether he would really be alright, and whether he would even be there when I returned. I started to wonder if maybe Sam was right, and going out was dangerous for people like us. People who were filled with hacks and wore invisible target on their backs.
I suddenly realized why being alone could be a dangerous thing. My mind went to all the terrible things that had happened along this short trip, and suddenly I wanted to leave. If someone had offered me a piece of black licorice in that moment, I would have eaten it with no hesitation. I would have left Cade in the alley, not knowing what would happen to him, just for a chance to save my own life. I realized what kind of person I was then. I was selfish, I wasn't a good friend, but I was smart. Because there is quite a difference in being a coward and being smart. Cade was a stranger to me. A person I had no ties with whom I had only met a few day ago. I wasn't willing to die for him. I wasn't that brave and I wasn't that stupid. But, I still wanted him to risk his life for me, and so in the end. I was very unfair.
Luckily, there was no one in the dark streets to offer me a piece of black licorice, and as hours passed the street turned into a dusty trail. A rusty old sign said Lapels in red words, like something you'd find in an old cowboy film.
I was grateful that I hadn't come across any other monsters. The streets of Lapels were empty. All I had to do was find the blacksmith shop, should be easy as pie. But, it was still early in the morning. I wasn't even sure something like the Blacksmith shop would be open yet.
I wandered the streets for a moment reading the sighs on old make shift lumber. Grocery, Doctor, School, blacksmith. Bingo, I though running over to that area. I wanted to get there as fast as possible. It was a matter of life or death now that Cade was waiting in the alley.
I gave a light tap o the door. For a second, I was positive that no one was going to answer. I was just about to walk away and wait til the sun rose when I heard a crank of the door.
Standing on the other side, was a girl. Long brown hair, light blue dress on and a tool belt trapped around her waist. He lips were a pretty pink color that glistened under the last bit of the moon. She was beautiful, and for a moment I was sort of breathless.
That is before I reminded myself that she was a figment of my imagination. She had probably generated herself the most beautiful Character she could. Spending most of her money on her looks. If anything that probably made her an idiot.
"May I help you," She said annoyed.
"I'm I'm I',m, Cade sent me," I said.
Just like that her face seemed panicked she dropped the tool belt, and she grabbed my arm pulling me in.