If Lee Survived

Chapter 18: Preparing for The War

Lee

3 hours later

I couldn't sleep, so I was up the whole three hours as Clem and AJ slept. Once James was ready, I woke them up and we all headed back towards the Boarding School.

As we approached the gate, Willy stood on the lookout with Kenny. " They made it back! Open the gate!" Kenny called out once he saw us, as he started to climb down from the lookout.

"You should stay... with us." I suggested looking over at James. He sighed looking around.

" Thanks, but I'm not ready to be in a group again, right now." He shook his head turning to walk away.

Clem held AJ's hand as she watched. "Thank you.. for helping us." She called to James. He looked back and nodded.

"It was the right thing to do." He smiled as he continued off into the forest.

The gates opened and Kenny rushed out with Violet and Louis behind him. "Thank God, you're okay." Violet sighed walking up to Clem.

" Clems a natural. She knows how to handle herself." Louis smiled. I chuckled as Kenny pulled me into a hug.

"I thought we lost you guys. It's good to see you, Pal." He smiled placing his hand on my shoulder.

" We're alright. Let's get inside ." I suggested, and we all went inside, closing the gate behind us. Sarah rushed over to Clem pulling her into a hug as tears slid down her cheeks.

" Clem! Oh my God... when Sam came back without you... I didn't know what to think." She said as she held a tight grip around Clem.

" It's okay, Sarah. I'm okay." Clem said hugging her back as Sam wagged his tail sniffing at her legs.

" Lee? Was I goin' crazy, or did I see you guys with a Walker?" Kenny asked.

I chuckled. " You weren't goin' crazy, but he wasn't walker. He just blends in with them I guess. His name is James. He helped us." I said shaking my head.

" What happened?" Kenny raised an eyebrow looking concerned.

" You're never gonna believe this, but... Lilly's alive." I spoke

Kenny's eyes wide. " No way, she's still alive? " He asked shocked.

" Yeah, and she's the leader of the group that took the twins. She wanted us to help them convince everyone here to come with them. Brody and Louis showed up and distracted them while we got away. It's only a matter of time before they come back for us." I explained as Kenny eyes burned with anger.

" Fuckin' evil bitch. Lee, I will kill her and her people before I let them take these kids. We should have killed her when she shot Carley." Kenny spat, his voice laced with anger and seriousness.

"Calm down, Kenny. Let's just get these kids trained and ready for when they show up." I said placing my hand on his shoulder.

"Alright everyone! We need to have a meeting. Now." I called out making my way towards the school.

Everyone followed Kenny and I inside as we all went to Marlon's old office. "What's going on, Lee?" Marlon questioned with a frown as Clem sat down behind the desk with Violet and Sarah behind her.

" We ran into that guy again. He isn't dead. That group you let take the twins, they're back and they want to come here for all of you. The leader of the groups name is Lilly, we have some history with her from back when all this started. We need to get this place secured and ready for when they show up, knowing Lilly, it's only a matter of time before they come. " I explained.