Life is Strange: Burden of Proof
Chapter one of Episode 2 of my Life is Strange story, enjoy.
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Episode 2: Flight
Chapter 1
Chloe blinked a few times, trying to clear her sight, feeling stiff and awkward, then even more so when she saw the young man sleeping next to her, as well as the fact they were in the back seat of a worn looking car. Then she remembered all that had happened and sighed.
'Shit, that's right, I'm now on the run, the police after me for something I didn't do...' She thought sadly. 'This guy, Kyle Sherman, helped me escape and we just...took shelter in the first place we could.'
Shaking her head she decided to let him sleep for now and got out the car, looking around at their surroundings. It was little more than a simple courtyard like area, with a large parking lot on one side, a large fence behind the car and large mesh fences with sheets of iron covering lower areas of said fences. She looked at the various piles of trash and then, finding the trunk was locked and curious about what was inside, she picked up a discarded crowbar.
'Here we go.'
So with that she got to work and soon forced the trunk open and found to her disappointment, there wasn't much inside, except a few bags of clothing. Looking from the clothes, back to the car again, Chloe thought for a moment.
'Hmmm, could be useful though, the police are after me and are looking for me...with my distinctive appearance...' Moving back to the front of the car and looking at the mirror, noting her blue hair, she knew she'd have to do something about this.
Making her mind up, Chloe hurried back to the trunk and grabbed some of the clothes that were about her size, and then looked around, spotting a doorway not too far away, leading towards the parking lot, it was set far enough into the building that it offered shelter from the rain and hid her from view. That was all she needed. She sighed as she noted Kyle was still asleep when she returned to the back of the car.
"Hey, wake up." She said sharply, shaking him.
He started and looked around. "Huh, what, oh...Chloe, what the�"
He blinked, startled, clearly realizing their situation sooner than she did, yet was more than a little surprised when he saw her. Mainly her new outfit, a black long sleeve T-shirt with a skull design, a grey beanie, ripped jeans and simple boots.
"Figured we should get changed, I mean, you saw how I was running yesterday, don't wanna take that risk again." She explained. "Especially as they might have realized you were helping me...Plus, how long have you been wearing those?"
Kyle rolled his eyes. "Yeah, yeah, point taken."
Shaking his head he went to check the trunk as Chloe directed him and soon found clothes that would fit him too. So she waited as Kyle went to get changed, soon emerging in a red T-shirt under a blue hoodie, along with simple jeans and sneakers. He observed Chloe as he approached her, standing by the car, looking around warily. He knew the police were after her and she was trying to avoid them. However one thing was nagging at him, something he didn't understand and that was why, why the police were after her.
He couldn't get any answers from Chloe however, for at that moment she was standing by the mesh fence which also acted as a gate and allowed them entry last night, staring wide-eyed.
"Fuck, oh fuck." He heard her mutter.
He hurried over. "Chloe?"
She didn't reply, so he followed her gaze and saw that there were several police officers in the area, far too many for it to be coincidence or casual, they were looking for someone, likely Chloe.
"Shit, how do we, where do we even..." She muttered.
Kyle sighed; before looking up. "Look, the train, that's our way out, we just...need to get past all the police."
Chloe grimaced. "What choice do we have, we've gotta get over there to the train station and catch a train before it's too late...We'll have to sneak past all these cops however."
"We'll figure it out." Kyle remarked.
However he was becoming more confused and uneasy by the minute, seeing Chloe's reactions to this. He couldn't fathom why she was on the run and why the police would be after her. But right now, all that mattered was getting out of here. So, slipping out of the area they had been hiding in, praying their change of clothes would help make them less recognisable as they prepared to sneak past the police and escape to the train.
They tried to be as unobtrusive as possible, but also knew if any police officer got too close, they would recognize Chloe. So they had to be careful. Sure enough as they made their way down the street, two officers turned the corner and began walking towards them. They quickly ducked into a nearby bus shelter. The officers passed and they slipped back out, hurrying on, the rain wasn't make it any easier, especially when they had to take cover at least twice more on the way and even cross the street to avoid more officers.
"Chloe we..." Kyle began quietly.
She hissed. "I know, shit...um..."
She looked around desperately, two officers were walking towards them, but they couldn't cross the road, and there was no shelter. Then Chloe saw it, an umbrella stand. Acting quickly she pulled one out and opened it, using it to hide them from view, while making it look like they were just browsing the shop window. Kyle peeked out.
"Okay, they're gone." He told her.
Chloe nodded, closed the umbrella and put it back before they hurried onwards, crossed the street and took cover in another bus shelter. Once the path was clear again they made their way onwards once more until they reached the stairs leading up to the train station. They arrived just in time and got onto the train just before the doors closed, stopping to catch their breath.
"Holy shit, that was close."
"Yeah." Kyle gasped. "What the fuck, is going on?"
Chloe shook her head. "Let's...not worry about that now, we're runaways remember, we've gotta watch out for each other."
Kyle nodded slowly, uncertain but left it for now. They sat down in their seats and remained where they were as the train drove away, now left to the mercy of the tracks, especially as the train had a long distance route. They just hoped they'd make it safely, without any further incidents.
Max sighed as she dusted off her clothes, considering the day ahead and the challenges she faced. She was clad in a light blue T-shirt under her usual grey hoodie, simple jeans and converse.
'This is still...God, Chloe, where are you...I can't believe you, you didn't kill her, I don't believe it.' Max reflected. 'But how do I prove it; I need to...Rachel is still...'
She grimaced but then heard her name being called. She turned quickly and saw Warren approaching her, as well as Kate, both dressed up for a new day. Warren in a grey T-shirt over a long sleeved white undershirt, jeans and sneakers, Kate in a white blouse, whitewashed jeans and slip-ons.
"Max, are you okay?" Kate asked. "You look a little...out of it."
Warren nodded. "Yeah, you've been so worried lately, what...what's going on?"
Max sighed. "I'm, I'm worried about Chloe. She's disappeared and, and the police looking for her, for something she didn't do..."
"Whoa Max, slow down, what exactly happened?" Warren said quickly.
Max sighed and told them all about it, Chloe being accused of murder, Chloe being on the run, the police pursuing Chloe, the issues with Rachel, as well as her belief in Chloe's innocence. There was a momentary silence before Max spoke again.
"I can't just leave this, Chloe is innocent, I know it, I just need to prove it."
Warren nodded. "Let me help Max."
"Yes, me too." Kate said, just as suddenly.
Max was shocked. "What, you mean, you guys..."
"We believe you and we want to help." Kate confirmed.
Max smiled, relieved, now she actually had some hope that she'd get to figure out the truth, before it was too late for Chloe.
End of chapter, hope you enjoyed it, read and review please.
