Chapter 30: James

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Y/N POV

After some time looking we found James and asked for his assistance but he wanted us to see something first.

James throws a rock to distract a walker.

I see Clem roll her eyes in a cute manner.

James: It's safe. Just a little further.

We reach a dilapidated barn.

Clem picks up a toy.

Clem: Beet-Nick.

Y/N: Is he disco broccoli's cousin or something?

Clem: Shut up you dork.

Y/N: Your dork.

Clem: My dork.

Me and Clem pick up some wind chimes then see AJ next to a salt lick.

Clem: Whatcha lookin' at goofball?

AJ: Mom, Dad what's this?

Clem: It's called a salt lick.

AJ: Salt lick. Ugh, sounds gross. Or maybe it's actually good. Like chips. Those are salty, right? Like the snack bag in the car. Can I lick it?

Clem: Whatever you do, don't lick it. It tastes horrible.

AJ: Wait a minute, how do you know? Did you lick it?

Clem: I don't know...

Y/N: I'll lick it.

AJ: Really?

I squat down and give it a giant lick. I then start gagging and spitting.

Clem and AJ start dying laughing.

Y/N: Why the fuck did I do this?

Clem: Idiot.

Y/N: Your engaged to this idiot.

Clem puts her hands on my waist.

Clem: Yep, and I love him.

Y/N: I love you too.

We kiss.

AJ: Ewww.

Y/N: When your older you'll do this too bud.

Clem: Maybe with Scarlett...

AJ: Shut it!

Me and Clem laugh.

We then talk to James.

James: My people, my former people. They had a practice. They called it... collecting.

James briefly opens the door to reveal the barn is full of walkers.

James: They used them as a weapon. I do this... to protect them. I know it sounds strange. But that's why I brought you here. To see them as I do. As people.

Y/N: As... people? The fuck?

James: Well, not people, exactly. But... something in between. Part of us is still in there. Deep down. So few of us die anymore. We turn. Not dead, not alive.

Y/N: That's gotta be the most retarded thing I've ever heard.

James: Like I said, I know how it sounds.

AJ: Do you really think there's people inside of monsters?

James: Somewhere, yes. Think about it this way... Has someone you cared about turned?

AJ: Mom and dad's friend, Lee.

Y/N: AJ, zip it!

AJ: Sorry! I don't want mom to cry.

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