Alicia’s Final Choice

The Passage (Justin Cronin Edition)

This thread follows Alicia’s transformation from Watcher to Expeditionary soldier and the final cost of her promise to Peter.

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A Fighter Raised Outside A Fighter Raised Outside from "The Passage". A Fighter Raised Outside The Colonel’s student The Colonel raises Alicia after her parents are killed and teaches her how to fight, survive, and accept risk.

A Fighter Raised Outside from "The Passage". A Fighter Raised Outside The Colonel’s student The Colonel raises Alicia after her parents are killed and teaches her how to fight, survive, and accept risk.

A Fighter Raised Outside The Colonel’s student The Colonel raises Alicia after her parents are killed and teaches her how to fight, survive, and accept risk. His lessons make her formidable but leave her identity bound to his unexplained history. A role earned Alicia’s skill earns her rank on the Watch and eventually makes her a leader. She becomes a central defender of the Colony.

The Last Expeditionary The Last Expeditionary from "The Passage". The Last Expeditionary An oath disclosed Alicia reveals that she belongs to the First Expeditionary, whose members swear to serve and die for the unit.

The Last Expeditionary from "The Passage". The Last Expeditionary An oath disclosed Alicia reveals that she belongs to the First Expeditionary, whose members swear to serve and die for the unit.

The Last Expeditionary An oath disclosed Alicia reveals that she belongs to the First Expeditionary, whose members swear to serve and die for the unit. Her past gives her a claim to a military identity beyond the Colony. A divided loyalty She chooses to leave Peter and join the soldiers. Their separation is painful, but it follows an oath she made before their friendship began.

A Return from the Mine A Return from the Mine from "The Passage". A Return from the Mine Survival with losses Alicia returns from the mine raid after the General and many soldiers are lost.

A Return from the Mine from "The Passage". A Return from the Mine Survival with losses Alicia returns from the mine raid after the General and many soldiers are lost.

A Return from the Mine Survival with losses Alicia returns from the mine raid after the General and many soldiers are lost. She has led survivors through an operation that could easily have destroyed the whole unit. Leadership grows She receives a battlefield commission and becomes a lieutenant. Her role is no longer only to protect her friends; she must carry responsibility for soldiers and strategy.

A Soldier’s Farewell A Soldier’s Farewell from "The Passage". A Soldier’s Farewell A final conversation Peter tells Alicia that he understands why she must follow her oath.

A Soldier’s Farewell from "The Passage". A Soldier’s Farewell A final conversation Peter tells Alicia that he understands why she must follow her oath.

A Soldier’s Farewell A final conversation Peter tells Alicia that he understands why she must follow her oath. He finally recognizes that their bond cannot determine her future for her. A loving separation Alicia and Peter share a goodbye without resolving everything they feel. He leaves with Amy, while Alicia remains with the Expeditionary.

The Last Stand in the Cabin The Last Stand in the Cabin from "The Passage". The Last Stand in the Cabin A promise tested Alicia is bitten while defending the group. Peter faces the promise to kill her if infection takes her identity.

The Last Stand in the Cabin from "The Passage". The Last Stand in the Cabin A promise tested Alicia is bitten while defending the group. Peter faces the promise to kill her if infection takes her identity.

The Last Stand in the Cabin A promise tested Alicia is bitten while defending the group. Peter faces the promise to kill her if infection takes her identity. A changed survivor Amy’s virus allows Alicia to survive as herself with extraordinary strength. Her transformation answers the immediate crisis but opens a future no one understands.

After Dark Night

At the Texas garrison

After the failed attack on the viral mine

Before the group returns to California

During the viral attack at Lacey’s house