We're A Team

by jamese765

When we last left Clementine, she had lost everyone she ever cared about. But she won't be alone for long, as the figure mentioned in the Epilogue of "When It All Goes Wrong" takes her under his wing and helps her keep her promises. (mildly altered Season 2 story) (For those who had trouble reading the first story, I will try hard to make sure this story is easier to follow)

1. Prologue

"You have to survive."

The words rang in Clementine's head, as she watched the mysterious figure get closer and closer. Finally, she could see that it's a young man approaching her. Without hesitation, she pointed the gun at him, fearing he may be trouble. "Whoa," he said, putting his hands up. "Easy, kid. I don't want to hurt you." "Are you lying to me?" she asked. "My group was tricked by people who said that before." The young man looked at her. How did she end up alone? He thought. "Where's your group?" He asked her. "I- Th- they're dead," she said, lowering the gun. "One of the group got bit and turned before we could put him down. Killed everyone but me and two men who were in the engine of the train we were using to reach Savannah. I survived the fall, thanks to the sacrifice of the other who fell out with me, then found the rest, who had joined two others." She paused, wiping a tear from her eye. "The adults that were left gave their lives to make sure I got out. As far as I know, I'm the only one left." Her story finished, she broke down and cried for the first time since her escape. Moved by her story, and seeing her so upset, the young man carefully sat next to her and offered his sympathies. "I'm sorry that this happened to you," he said. "It'll be alright. Might take time, but it'll be alright." Clementine found some comfort in the words, as she wiped the last of her tears away. "By the way," the young man said. "I don't think we've been properly introduced. Name's Jeff, and you are…" "Clementine," she replied. "That's a nice name," he told her, smiling. "Thank you," she said. "Now, I can't leave you all alone out here," he said, with a bit of concern in his voice. "How'd you like to come along with me?" Clementine thought about it. Could she really trust a man she just met? Then, she remembered how she had trusted Lee when he offered to look after her, until they found her parents. She needed help with survival and this could be her only chance for a long time to have someone to watch out for her. "Okay," she said, giving a weak smile. "Alright," he said. "That's settled. I promise to help you keep any promises you likely made to your friends, when they gave their lives for you. We'll get started first thing in the morning." "Sounds good," she replied, as she helping him set up camp.