Walking Dead Game Collection

"Down By The Pond"

Title: Down By The Pond
Characters: Clementine, Kenny, AJ
Summary: In a bit of downtime, Kenny teaches Clementine to fish while AJ gets his first ever swimming lesson.
Author's Note: Oh Gooood I'm so sorry that this took forever. As I said in my current projects document, it's been finals time and I've been studying opposed to writing. But now, finals are done and I can get back to it. Thanks for sticking around. I hope you enjoy this :)
Requested By: Anonymous
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Finally, they felt at peace.

It had been ages, far too long, since Kenny had felt any kind of calm. With each passing tragedy his "calm" period got shorter and shorter. Maybe it was because he was slowly getting used to the chaos. He often argued that the anxiousness he felt merely dwindled from being external to internal, but deep down Clementine knew that was a lie.

They were getting used to this world, even comfortable with it. Too comfortable maybe. But the concern of loosening up seem to vanish from Kenny's mind seeing the grin that few across AJ's face as Clementine piggy-backed him down the hiking trail.

Too comfortable, maybe. But it was always worth it to see the two of them smile, even if it meant risking himself.

"Look AJ, do you see that?" Faintly, Kenny could pick up Clementine's voice from where he was lagging behind. They had switched off, Clementine giving him the supplies while she took AJ and wandered farther ahead. Not more than a few feet, of course. They had established these boundaries long ago. "That's a beach."

Of course, she never got a response.

It had felt like ages since they had been declined from entering Wellington and had been on the road in search of a place to stay, even if it was just temporary. All Kenny cared about was finding them a place to shield their heads from the rain. However, they didn't have much luck.

There was a squeal from up ahead, and removing his gaze from the forest Kenny capturing AJ's smile aimed towards the waterfront, giggly with glee over the sight of fresh waves.

"Take him closer, Clem."

His voice caught the child off guard, halting her walk and turning towards him. She allowed her chest to remain forwards so AJ could watch the waves in mesmerized awe. "Really?"

"Really." Kenny shrugged. "We'll take a breather."

Clem smiled in bliss, sliding down the slight sand hill branching off of the pathway. "Come on, goofball! Let's take you to the water."

The happiness in her voice and the smile on his face would always be worth it, even if it dented a few minutes of their hike to their future home. A small detour so that they could be happy, so that they could forget about the world for a few minutes, Kenny would gladly sacrifice.

Kenny, remaining behind to set down their few bags of things, watching as Clementine wandered up to the edge of the water, kneeling and taking the youngest off of her shoulders to let him brush at the water with his fingers. The giggle at the contact of water against his skin pushed a smile onto his supervisors' faces. They would both agree that he deserved the world.

"How's it feel AJ?"

The child turned around to face the male speaking to him, waving his arms to get the water off giggling all the way. Kenny took that as an "it feels great".

Instantly, AJ turned and wobbled his way in deeper. The water had only just barely began to climb his shoes when Clementine swept forwards, scooping him off of the ground and into her arms. "Nice try, goofball!" Despite his squirming in her arms, Clementine remained firm, being ever careful to ensure that he wasn't in pain.