Flower Petals and Flesh - A Violentine Story

Coward or Killer

As Clementine watched the horrific scene unfold in front of her a strong waft of disinfectant filled the air as Ruby poured more of the strong antiseptic onto a cloth and placed it on Lee's wound.

Clementine was frozen for a moment, her whole body shook and suddenly she could move.

"Hey you, get me more bandage and make it quick!" Ruby demanded looking at the startled Clementine.

She looked around frantically, the room looked like a blurry mess: she searched through the rotten cabinets, opening every possible draw in search for anything that could vaguely resemble a bandage.

After what felt like minutes of looking she found a small toolbox filled with all kinds of medical equipment, primarily a roll of bandage.

Grabbing it quickly she handed it to Ruby who immediately began to wrap it around the now sterile but bleeding wound. Ruby worked with speed and within a matter of moment the wound was wrapped and clean.

Lee remained still for a moment, the infection that had gripped his arm was subdued for now but with a lack of proper medicine keeping the infected lump under control would be difficult.

"Thank you, I didn't know it was that bad." Lee mumbled as his head hit the medical beds dusty pillow.

"Bad? I've seen nicer wounds on a walker. You need to take better care of yourself." Ruby tutted.

Violet looked at Clementine kindly, "We should leave him with Ruby, come on I'll help you find Marlon."

Stepping into the corridor the air was much more breathable and the atmosphere significantly less tense. Together they walked silently, a strange anxiety gripped them both.

"So...your friends. They seem..."

"Stupid?" Clementine interjected.

Violet shrugged, "Why would they be stupid? They seemed pretty interesting to be honest."

"Their smarter than that, getting locked in a room surrounded by walkers. Someone could have died or worse." Clementine said angrily.

Violet giggled, "I'm pretty sure you and your friends have been through worse, I mean I'm pretty sure you have more scars than all us combined."

She looked at the long bite scar across her arm, she couldn't help but agree to the blonde's broad statement.

"Ah there you are!" Clementine and Violet were suddenly met by a nervously shaking Brody. "You do realise that Marlon is furious with you both."

Quickly she turned around and began to stride down the large stairs. Suddenly turning around Brody huffed dramatically, "Come on, follow me. We need to find Marlon before he goes and does something rash."

They quickly rushed forward to catch up with the nervous woman and began to follow her. She lead them outside into the rain, where Marlon stood; sheltering himself from the rain near the entrance to the dorm rooms.

"Nice of you to drop by again, oh and it seems you've brought some friends."

Marlon tapped his his foot condescendingly. He stood arms crossed, glaring out into the rain.