Reunions

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Reunions

Clementine gripped AJ's hand as the pair approached New Richmond's gates. They'd spent the past couple of months walking from Ericson's to New Richmond. She tried not to scowl, after stopping Marlon from bashing Brody's head in, she'd opted to back Marlon up. Not for the first time, Clementine found herself wishing that AJ had shot Marlon in the back of the head instead of the ear.

A bullet impacted Clementine's ankle, forcing her onto one knee.

"Clyde, you fucking idiot!" Someone shouted, before the gates opened.

"Holy shit, are you okay?" Asked a woman, Clementine glared at her.

"Yeah, I'm fan-fucking-tastic, Kate," Snapped Clem, her hands gripping her blood-soaked foot, "it's not like I need my foot anyway."

Kate stared down at her, before whispering "Clementine?"

Clem sucked air in through her teeth and started to stand, only for her wounded leg to buckle under her weight, "MOTHERFUCK-"

AJ tried to catch her as she fell, but ended up trapped under his guardian, "Clem, you're heavy."

Clementine grunted, as Kate pulled her to her feet and hook her arm around her shoulders.

"Sorry about Clyde, he's new." Apologised Kate, as she helped Clementine into the settlement.

"Really, I couldn't tell." Grunted Clem, trying not to focus on her foot.

"Kate, we heard a gunshot, is everything-Clementine?!" Gasped Javi, with Gabe just behind him.

"Hi, guys." Groaned Clem, "Your guard fucking shot me."

R

Clementine tried not to wince as Lingard examined her foot, Eleanor was checking over AJ, smiling whenever he giggled. Kate and Javier were watching from some seats up against the wall.

"So, how bad is it?" Asked Clementine, making Lingard look up at her.

"Well, you're not going to lose it, and if definitely isn't going to kill you." Lingard informed her.

"That's a relief," Sighed Clementine, "just imagine surviving for nearly ten years, just to be killed by a bullet to the foot."

"You are going to have to be in a cast for a while, though." Said Lingard, dropping a couple of pain killers into Clementine's hand, "These should help."

"Yay." Muttered Clementine, sarcastically.

"The cast will be on for six-to-eight weeks," Lingard told her, "Although, knowing your modus operandi, it may as well take an entire year."

"What's that supposed to mean?" Demanded Clementine, indignant.

"You need to get plenty of rest, to make the healing process work as effectively and as quickly possible." Continued Lingard, ignoring Clementine.

"You look adorable when you pout." Teased Kate, getting a glare from Clementine.

"I'm not pouting."

"Aw, your chin crinkles."

"I will bite you."

"And your cheeks go all puffy-SON OF A BITCH!" Kate withdrew her hand, which now had a bite mark on her thumb, "You bit me!"

"In her defence," Said Javi, "Clem did say she'd bite you."

Kate threw a glare in Javi's direction, before looking at her thumb.