TWD: Last (Clementine X Male Reader Book 3)

Espionage-15

Your POV...

Clem: Are they following us?

You've left the stadium, walking the dark streets. The moon is the only thing giving off light.

You: Probably.

You quickly glance over your shoulder, two dark figures follow from a distance. You only barely spot them.

You: Yeah.

Clem: Where do you want to go?

You: We could go to the Arch. Sit out in front of it and admire it against the starry night sky. 

Clem: Are you trying to woo me?

You: I just thought it would be nice, but if it's working, then yes.

Clem: What do you think happened to it?

You: What?

Clem: The Arch. It's all damaged.

She's got the right idea. You have to look and sound like you're just out for a walk. You grab her hand and lace your fingers with hers.

You: It's been standing for... twenty some odd years without any maintenance.

Clem: That's boring, though.

You: When the apocalypse started, a Walker was born in a helicopter. It tore into the pilot's throat, and then the co-pilot's arm and the helicopter crashed into the Arch.

Clem: There would be more damage.

You: Then you come up with a story.

Clem: No.

You: Then we're going with mine.

Clem: What do you think it was like before?

You: I don't know. There was probably more life. Did you ever come?

Clem: No.

You: I didn't either. I wish my parents had taken me to more things like this. But I was young, so I get why they didn't.

Clem: I probably wouldn't really remember it anyway.

You: Yeah.

Clem: It really is tall. I don't understand how you build something like that.

It towers over almost all of the buildings. From the angle you're at right now, you can only see the top.

You: We've built a lot of crazy things. Seems kind of stupid and useless now.

Clem: To them, they had nothing to worry about, so why not?

You: I guess. But they could have been a little more practical.

Clem: I agree, but they were comfortable, so they built what they wanted.

You: Wish we could be that comfortable. Build something like that nowadays, and it's a beacon for death.

Clem: Maybe when Walkers aren't really as much a problem, someone will build something crazy.

You: Doubt it. No law and order, and everyone does what they want.

Clem: I'm sure people are already banding together like our alliance and us.

You: Do I need to remind you that half the alliance is out to get us?

Clem: But they're banding together.

You: True.

Clem: Things will get better. We may not be here for it, but they will.