The Sun Will Be Rising Soon

Nightmare

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Clement rises early in the morning, looking over (Y/N) with a gentle expression as he sits on the side of the bed. He sighs softly as he stands, walking over to the desk and setting down a sketched out map of Ericson that Tenn had made for him.

His eyes flick up, a look of concern crossing his face as he thinks about what they face. He breathes out deeply as he turns to (Y/N)'s sleeping form, his expression hardening with resolve as he firmly nods and heads out.

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AJ rises not long after him, scurrying to get ready as he runs out to help Clement however he could.

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Clement and AJ check on (Y/N), (Y/N) smiling in greeting as she slowly sits up. Clement offers her a cup of warm stew, making her stomach grumble as she takes it with a soft 'thank you.'

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Clement and AJ leave (Y/N) to rest throughout the day, Tenn dropping by with a bundle of his old shirts. He noticed AJ's shirt was looking a little rough, and decided to give him some of his old ones. After speaking with (Y/N), he takes his leave.

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AJ climbs into his bed with a tired groan, falling asleep and snoring within seconds of his head hitting the pillow. Clement removes his hat with a quiet yawn, setting it down on the desk and climbing into bed with (Y/N).

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(Y/N) and Clement sit side by side as he looks over the map on the bed, (Y/N) braiding a braid into his hair as they speak.

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Clement uses a marker to draw on the blank map of Ericson, marking what they have done. He closes the marker up, setting it down and leaving as AJ follows after him, wearing a new shirt.

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(Y/N) wakes up, Clement and AJ already gone. She pouts lightly as she remains in bed, a knock gaining her attention.

Ruby enters with a mug of hot coffee, a soft smile on her face as she makes her way over. To (Y/N)'s surprise, Mitch was lingering in the doorframe as well, leaning against it with a neutral look.

(Y/N) and Ruby speak to one another for a bit, Ruby calling to Mitch to invite him in. With a defiant look, he turns away, (Y/N) deadpanning and calling him a child.

Ruby laughs heartily at this, Mitch's head snapping back to her as he glares her way. His gaze falters as she smiles at him, making him slowly nod before huffing and marching off as Ruby leaves as well.

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(Y/N) manages to fully rises, taking a second to slowly stretch as she exhales through her mouth with a tense expression. Her face brightens when she feels little to no pain, and she removes her jacket and shirt, leaving only her tank top on.

She looks over her bandaged stomach, brushing her fingers against it before walking over to the desk and looking over Ruby and Violet's shirts.

Clement starts to walk in, halting in his tracks. His eyes widen into saucers as his face turns red, the boy retreating back into the hall and slamming the door shut.

(Y/N) snorts in amusement at this, pulling the new shirt over her head with minor difficulties as Clement slowly re-enters, the brim of his hat tilted over his face to cover his eyes as he swiftly marches towards the desk. He runs into the metal bed post with a grunt as (Y/N) yelps in alarm, him rushing to the map crumpling it into his hands hastily.

He swiftly exits, (Y/N) rolling her eyes fondly as she gets back into bed.

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2 WEEKS LATER...