Know Where (A Walking Dead Game Contintuation)

Return to Richmond Pt. 1

"This is where the scallions are!" Ruby directed Clementine to the green stalks deep into the greenhouse.

"This is so cool!" AJ applauded Ruby at the look of the new greenhouse.

Since Clementine and Ruby last did work in the greenhouse, they planned out where they could grow new vegetables off of old compost and old packs of seeds they prayed would still work after a long time of sitting. Ruby was the caretaker of the greenhouse. Every once in awhile someone would pitch in and help her plant roots into a bigger area of soil, but Ruby always preferred to be in the greenhouse by herself. It was a special place for her. Every time she went to check on the fruits and vegetables, she'd thank Ms. Martin by her grave. Once a new plant bloomed or a new vegetable sprouted, she'd pick one off of the stem and drop it off at her grave. It was a way for her to thank Ms. Martin for everything she taught her.

"Thank you kid," Ruby smiled at AJ. "I hope it makes Omar's food taste better. Because let me tell you, I am done with his bizarre 'expertise' cooking."

Violet, Clem, Gabe, Louis, and AJ all laughed behind her in agreement. It was time for a new taste in cooking. Violet gave a scolding look at Gabe without anyone looking, she didn't think he was here long enough or knew anyone well enough to know what anyone would be talking about. It made her worry if Clem was talking too much with Gabe than she was comfortable with, or that Clem was informing her about. She really tried to be cool, but it was her nature to worry.

"Anyways," Violet started. "We should harvest some potatoes and carrots. They could be a good quick snack in case we can't get any fish or animals."

"I love the way you think," Clementine gave a quick kiss on Vi's cheek, allowing a warm blush to spread.

"I appreciate you, Ruby," Gabe looked at Ruby with a warm smile, "I'm sad you're not coming along, our gardeners know what they're doing, but they'd like a good person like you. A person who really cares about their work."

Violet rolled her eyes. 'Such a suck-up,' she thought.

"Why thank you, Gabriel," Ruby blushed and handed them a hefty amount of carrots and potatoes. "Please come back home. We know what happens when we separate."

Ruby's last words gave Clementine chills up her spine. It was sleepless last night for her, as she couldn't stop thinking if she was making the right choice. If her decision would end up costing someone she loved. Clem hid her feelings this morning and continued to have a good outlook on the plan with the support of the group.

The group was walking off away from the greenhouse as Ruby was waving goodbye behind them. AJ turned around with immediate homesickness and ran to Ruby to give her one more big hug.

The group arrived at the front gate where everyone else was waiting for them to leave and give them last advice.

"Are you sure you don't need a cane for your leg anymore?" Willy asked, worried for Clem.

"I'm okay bud," Clementine reassured him and looked at the two boys, "Look out for each other, okay?"

Willy and Tenn nodded at each other and gave Clem one last hug.

"Please don't scare any girls while you're over there," Omar and Aasim begged Louis.

"I promise... that I cannot promise anything," he smirked back at them.

"Oh Jesus Christ," Aasim put his hands on his face. "Be careful."

"Don't worry," Louis said. "I got the bow and arrow and Chairles."

"We'll be back before you know it," Violet said to her friends staying behind, it felt weird for her to leave them. In fact, it felt very weird knowing that she's leaving the people she's known her whole life for Clementine. It made her stomach rumble knowing how much love is changing her, but she liked it.