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Kellin

The air was cool but fortunately there was no breeze or wind of any kind, this helped to keep the temperature from falling too low. The train tracks just seemed to stretch out for miles and miles without any stops. The group was now several hours away from the herd that had trapped them in the house and with any luck were also several miles away from it too. Rick and Jason walked side by side in the centre of the tracks, the leaves and gravel crackling under their feet with each step.

“Do you think this Terminus place is even still there?” Jason asked him as they walked. “Those signs didn’t look recent.”

Rick shrugged slightly as they walked. “Probably is. They would need to have fences, walls, weapons and people.”

Jason nodded to this but thought for a moment. “So did you. At the prison.”

Rick narrowed his eyes and threw Jason a glare but kept walking.

“Yes we did and it worked until someone drove through in a tank.” Rick answered, his tone of voice told Jason to watch his wording of things. These were still fresh wounds.

“Hopefully it’s still there.” Jason commented. “We need a break.”

Rick nodded, staring ahead. “We’ll get one.”

Rick checked his bag and looked at the various supplies contained inside it. Their water was running low meaning they would need to find a river or lake or ration the water until they reached Terminus. It was a tough call with the river being the better idea. Carl and Michonne hadn’t been heard speaking for a while so he decided to strike up conversation with them as well.

“I think we’ve got about a day’s worth of water left.” Rick told them as he walked. “We’re lucky that it’s cooled off a little bit but…”

Rick turned to look at them and was confused at the sight he was greeted with. Several feet away Carl and Michonne were carefully balancing on the rails of the track with their arms out and having to place one foot in front of the other. This was taking up all their concentration as they were struggling to keep their balance. No wonder they weren’t talking or answering.

“What are you doing?” He asked, confused.

“Winning a bet.” Carl answered with a smile.

“In your dreams!” Michonne challenged the teen.

Rick stood where he was and couldn’t help but smile. Jason had his arms folded and was also smiling with amusement.

“I’m still on!” Carl declared, trying to reach out and knock Michonne off but only succeeding in destabilising his own balance for a moment.

Michonne laughed. “Spoke too soon, wise guy!”

Rick walked up to them as Carl regained his footing and balance.

“This might go on a while.” He told them and then asked. “Think we can speed this up?”

“Yeah you’re right. We shouldn’t be fooling around.” Michonne answered, breathing heavily from concentration. “We should probably go!”

She yelled out the last word and threw her arm out to startle Carl but ended up losing her balance completely and fell off the rail. She side stepped to keep from falling over and glared at Carl who was grinning with the pride of victory.

Carl stepped off the rail. “I win.” He declared. “Pay up.”

He outstretched his right hand as Michonne went into her bag and pulled out two chocolate bars. A Cruncho which she held out in her fingers and a Big Cat which she kept in her hand. It was easy to tell which one was her favourite out of the two.