Mark of Cain (Clementine x male reader story)

Chapter 12: On the move

*The next day*

You lean against the outer wall of the school; facing the courtyard. You've been talking to Cody about the trip. You have your backpack filled with three days worth of supplies. Your pistol and knife sit holstered on either side of your waist.

Cody: So when are u leaving?

You: As soon as Clem is ready.

Just as you say that you see her walk out of the admin building.

You: Speak of the Devil.

She approaches.

Clem: You ready to go?

You: Sure am. C'mon.

Clem nods.

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You and Clementine have been walking in the woods for around fifteen minutes. You decide to make small talk.

You: We should reach the outskirts of the woods soon.

Clem: Yeah, this way will lead us to a road. We head East from there.

You look down at her new leg.

You: You seem to be getting the hang of that thing, huh?

Clem: Yeah, this definitely made the trip a lot easier. Thanks again for making it.

You: My pleasure.

Clem: So...how did you and Kenny meet?

You: I'd uhh...rather not talk about it.

Clem: Bad memories?

You: Painful ones.

Clem nods in understanding.

You zone out of reality for a moment; thinking back on those memories. You can never truly escape the past. You're brought back to reality when Clem speaks up.

Clem: Oh, shit.

You: Huh?

She points forward; alerting you to a large herd of walkers. You both crouch down.

You: Shit...

Clem: There's been a lot more in the area since the boat incident. I hate the idea of a herd lurking about so close to the school.

You: Well, they don't seem to be heading in that direction; so that's good at least.

Clem: Yeah, you're right. But who knows, there could be more out there for all we know.

You: Hopefully not.

Clem: Well, we need to get around them; how do you wanna play this?

You: let's just wait here; see if they pass.

Clem nods.

The herd slowly makes its way past you; almost out of sight.

Suddenly, you hear rustling in the bushes behind you. Three walkers step out. You and Clem were so caught up in the herd that you didn't even notice them sneaking up on you.

Clem: Shit!

Clem kicks one of the walkers knees out before bringing a knife down on its head.

You step to the side, making one of the two remaining walkers follow you; breaking them up.

The walker pushes you back into some shrubs.

You step the walker in the eye and push it off of you.