the aftermath - twdg clouis fanfic

12.fight

Clementine's heartbeat sped up. Carefully, she silently slipped out her knife. She stayed under cover until the voice spoke up again.
"I'm not fucking kidding. Get out here or I'll shoot."
Clem slowly raised up and limped over to the gate, her hands clutching to her crutches.
"Who's there?" she asked, trying to sound more confident than she felt.
A loud clanging sounded and Clem jumped back as the gate swung open. The person lit a torch, illuminating the group.
Two people she didn't recognize stood, armed with guns. Cato and Harper accompanied them. Their leader stood in front.
Gabe.
He stepped towards her with hungry eyes. Gripping her shoulders, he looked her up and down. "You have two choices here, Clem. Leave Louis and join our group, with me. Or watch all your friends die."
"What the fuck, Gabe?!" Clem screamed, twisting out of his grasp. "You've changed since Richmond. What the hell is wrong with you?!"
Just then, an arrow fired, missing Gabe by an inch. He jumped back and glared up at the source. Willy was visible for a second, then he quickly ducked down. Violet, Aasim and AJ all ran out, holding weapons.
"BACK AWAY FROM HER!" AJ shouted, pointing his gun at Gabe. "OR I'LL KILL YOU!"
This was somehow funny to Gabe. He chuckled, slowly crossing his arms.
"You," he said slowly. "Kill me? Huh, I'd like to see you try, buddy." The way he pronounced the last, seemingly harmless word was menacing, a hiss like a snake.
Clementine's heart dropped as she saw AJ's face turn. His innocence was suddenly gone, replaced with a look of pure anger. She hated when he was like this.
And all of a sudden, Clem knew what was going to happen.
"AJ NO!" she screamed, diving for the gun.
But it was too late. AJ had pulled the trigger. Everyone turned in shock as they watched Cato's body fall to the ground.
Gabe stared down at Cato, shaking his head in disbelief. "No..." he whispered, his eyes turning glossy.
His sadness quickly shifted to anger. He spun towards AJ, lifting his rifle. AJ didn't move; he stayed firm to the ground, still pointing his pistol to Gabe.
"Back the fuck away from him Gabe!" Clem lifted her knife and moved in front of AJ. Suddenly, everyone's weapons were drawn, pointed at someone else.
Gabe approached Clem. "What's it gonna be, Clem? We can end this all right now, if you come with me."
Before she could speak, Gabe was knocked onto the ground. He rolled over, holding his side, where Louis had hit him with a chair leg. Clem and Louis made quick eye contact. She could see the fear in his eyes; he was obviously scared he had done the wrong thing. Clem gave him a small nod and mouthed "thank you."
But Gabe wasn't down for long. He shoved himself up, running at Louis. "KILL THEM!" he yelled to his group, who immediately began attacking.
Louis and Gabe were now in a full on fight. Gabe shoved Louis to the ground, but Louis was stronger. He pushed Gabe off and kneed him between the legs. Gabe rolled around in pain. Meanwhile, the other three people in his group were either searching for her friends or already attacking them. It was a terrible feeling for Clementine, not being able to do something because of her amputated leg.
She noticed AJ beside her, looking as frantic as she felt. They watched Louis and Gabe fight. Up until this point, Louis had been winning. But now, she saw that Gabe had Louis pinned on the ground and was dangling a knife above his chest.
Clem panicked and turned to AJ.
"AJ, SHOOT!" she screamed. Shaking, AJ aimed, cocked his gun, and pulled the trigger.
Click.
Clem and AJ came to the horrible realization at the same time: He was out of bullets.
Clementine felt her heart drop as she heard the sound of a knife entering flesh, followed by a shrill scream.