Life is Strange: A New Dawn

Chapter 1 of my Life is Strange story, enjoy.

Okay, this chapter isn't all that long, but hopefully still good, I hope you all enjoy and we'll see, hopefully the other chapters will be long enough to make up for it :)

Disclaimer: I don't own Life is Strange or its characters.


Chapter 1

It was the start of another day in the Price-Madsen household, Chloe was getting ready to start another day. Already contemplating her plans.

'Let's see, what shit can I get up to today to make up for yesterday being so boring?' She thought to herself. 'Hmmm, well, I'll figure it out, first things first; breakfast and then hit up Max, see what's going on with her.'

Satisfied with this she smiled and, fully dressed and ready, she exited her room. Before she could start heading down the stairs however she heard something, which made her stop, worried. It sounded like someone throwing up, a very familiar someone.

'What the hell?' Chloe wondered worriedly as she approached.

She hesitated only briefly, before knocking on the door.

"Mom?" She called out, her worry coating her tone.

There was a brief pause, then her mother's voice. "Chloe, I..."

Shaking her head, Chloe slowly entered the bathroom to find her mother, Joyce, hunched over the toilet.

"Are you okay, what's wrong, I, you..." Chloe stammered; suddenly recalling. "This isn't the first time after all."

It was true, her mother had been sick, throwing up, a lot lately. Joyce just nodded in response, finally standing up, flushing the toilet.

"I know Chloe, I know." She said softly; looking thoughtful for a moment. "I'll be fine, don't worry."

"But..."

She shook her head. "Relax, I'll manage, just, go ahead and get breakfast, I'll be down soon."

Chloe nodded and left hesitantly.

'Could it be?' Joyce wondered as she watched her daughter departing.

Once downstairs Chloe made a bee-line for the kitchen, intent on getting breakfast, before having to deal with anything else. No such luck however, she realized as she had just entered the kitchen and was considering her options when it happened.

"Chloe." A gruff, familiar, voice called out.

She sighed and turned to face her step-father, David Madsen, ready to respond to whatever issue he thought she'd caused now. But for once, he didn't seem angry, or about to start something; in fact, he looked worried.

"What?" She asked, curiosity overriding her wariness.

He sighed and then replied. "Did I...hear Joyce there…?"

Biting her lip Chloe nodded.

"Again?" He wondered aloud. "This is; this is getting out of hand..."

Chloe couldn't deny she was even more worried now; she actually drew closer. "You mean, you don't even know what's wrong?"

"She won't tell me, to be honest, I don't think Joyce knows herself...or if she does, she's not certain." He replied.

Chloe paused for a moment. "I don't, I don't like this though. I mean, what can we do?"

David shook his head, returning his focus to his food. "Until Joyce tells us, nothing...You know she won't say anything until she's sure Chloe."

"Yeah..." Chloe replied before muttering. "Typical, mom."

Trying hard to put her fears to the back of her mind, she hurried to grab breakfast. Joyce joined them shortly afterwards, but gave no indication of anything being wrong; so they couldn't say anything about it. Once ready they all left the house, ready for the day, Joyce however had a slight detour to make first.


So it was later that Joyce sat, waiting patiently, wondering if what she thought was true. She had been ill a long time, that was true; mostly in the form of throwing up. But as she spoke to Chloe she had begun to notice the patterns; and seeing Chloe had triggered certain memories too, which led her to this. It was a possible outcome, she just had to be sure.

'If it truly is this, it would be...incredible. I mean, who would have imagined…?' She thought to herself; before calming down. 'Okay, don't jump to conclusions, wait until the results are in.'

She did not have to wait long; for shortly afterwards, the timer beeped and she prepared herself. She picked up the test and checked it; her eyes widening in amazement and delight at the sight of the little pink plus sign. It was true, she was pregnant.


End of chapter, hope you enjoyed it, read and review please.