Title: What courses through your veins
Disclaimer: I wish i owned RE, specially Claire Redfield *Cough* but unfortunately, i dont only not own Claire but the RE movies as well buh.
A/N: Set during Extinction movie, though it doesnt spoil anything for those who havent watched the movie yet (go match it like now, if thats your case xD). Femslash Alice/Claire. Feedback is very* much appreciated due to hard work and sleepless nights? xD
Morning had started as usual, every member of the convoy carrying out their chores and assignments and preparing everything to leave for the road again.
In the meantime, breakfast, which consisted in a warm soup, was distributed among the survivors by K-Mart and Claire. Once everybody received their share, Claire allowed herself to have whatever was left in the pot for her.
With her mug half filled she headed for a log to sit in. The redhead spotted Carlos talking to K-Mart and some other people not far from her and went to join them. But as she was heading there, she caught sight of the lonesome blonde who had saved them from a horde of infected crows two weeks ago. Alice was sitting on the sand alone.
Claire approched the blonde and sat on the sand beside her. She turned to look at her and saw the woman lost deep in thought.
"Breakfast" Claire pressed her mug agaisnt Alice's arm in an attempt at bringing her back from her absorption.
The blonde met her eyes for what appeared to be an eternity and then lowered her gaze to the mug being offered to her.
"Thanks" She said drily and took the mug from the redhead's hand.
Alice's sight went back to the horizon as she drank the first sip of the liquid.
Claire knew the woman wanted to be alone so she stood up and headed back to camp.
When Alice returned, half an hour later, the camp had been already lifted up and the members of the convoy were all ready to leave.
The blonde had still the empty mug in her hands and was looking for the convoy leader. She hadnt realised the younger woman's compasionate gesture at giving Alice her own share of food and was now feeling the need to make up to her somehow. She looked for Claire all around the camp for nearly twenty minutes but the young leader was nowhere to be found. She was getting worried at her misterious absence until she spotted the redhead leaning her back against one of the trucks, seemingly just resting. Alice sighed relieved and walked down to where she was. As she got closer she noticed that the young woman had her eyes closed and her brow in a frown.
Alice saved the distance between them and placed a hand on Claire's shoulder. It surprised her to find it damped at the touch.
"Hey...everything ok?" Alice's voice made Claire startle and jump off her reach adopting a defensive stance "Hey.. it's me, Alice"
Alice looked at Claire surprised by her sudden reaction and watched how the realisation shook Claire's features.
"Im sorry, Alice. I guess i must have fallen asleep" Claire's words didnt sound very convincing to her but she decided not to push the younger woman any further.
"Ok.." She said "We should be going back, everyone is ready to go" The redhead nodded her agreement and attempted to move but Alice stopped her before she was able to "Uhm I.." Alice fought to speak the words but was having a hard time bringing herself to do so "Claire, i wanted to thank you for.." She was silenced by two fingers on her lips and an amused smile.
"You're welcome" Claire said, seemingly enjoying the blonde's inner struggle.
Alice smirked and lowered her head briefly in a silent thanking manner, making the younger woman burst into laughter. When she brought her head back up again Claire's laughter had turned into coughs and all trace from joy had been erased from her face.
Alice frowned at the sight but waited until the convoy leader's coughing subsided.
"Are you sure you're ok?"
Claire locked eyes with her for some seconds before silently nodding.
Alice mirrored her actions and then turned on her hills to leave, but Claire's voice stopped her in mid track.
"I'll ride this one today" She said, refering to the truck she was leaning agaisnt.
The blonde didnt give it a second thought.
"I'll go with you"
When everyone was on their assigned vehicles, the convoy began its journey again. This time heading for a small town in search of gasoline and food supplies.
At first Alice had insisted on driving but Claire had made it very clear that she would be the one at the wheel, so the blonde had to relent and let the younger woman take over.
Alice and Claire's truck was on the lead, closely followed by Carlos' and the school bus closing the line. They had been travelling for over three hours before the blonde decided to break the silence that hung between her and the redhead.
"You look tired"
The convoy leader gave her an annoyed glance as an answer and returned her attention to the road again, ending with the conversation, but Alice kept staring at her, more precisely at her hands that were gripping the wheel as if her life depended on it. The blonde snapped her tongue when she saw her knuckles white as stone due to the tight grip she held on the wheel.
"Look, Alice. I know you wanna drive but it aint happening unless you knock me out, so stop looking at me that way. It gives me the chills"
Alice couldnt help but to chuckle at the younger woman's attemp at being serious.
"Ei, dont laugh! I mean it" Claire nudged Alice teasingly which made the blonde chuckle even louder.
"Ok, ok... I'll have to find a way to knock you out then" Alice grinned archly.
Claire saw her grinning maliciously and gulped, knowing that the blonde already had an evil plan to take her out of the way. She reluctanlty fixed her eyes on the road again, and much to her relief saw the small town taking shape in the distance.
"Look..." The redhead pointed out at the growing form of the town ahead with her eyes "Seems that we've arrived" Claire gave an 180ยบ spin with the wheel and got off the road to drive over dried earth. She looked over the rear mirror to check on her partners and then stopped the engine, having already parked at the Gas Station.
Alice gave her a complice look and then got off the vehicle to meet her next to the fuel tanks. Carlos and TJ joined them as well and the rest of the group waited anxiously for them behind.
"Carlos take a group of five with you and fill the tanks with as much gasoline as you can find. Alice and I will check inside the store for supplies" Carlos nodded approvingly "Oh, and Carlos..." The man turned around to look at her "Dont let anyone follow us inside... might be dangerous"
"Dont worry, Claire. I got you covered" Carlos smiled and went to meet the rest of the group, followed by TJ.
Claire and Alice both headed for the store. They checked on the door, which they found unlocked and opened it. They shared a brief look before going in. The second they stepped on the store, they pulled out their guns.
"Smells like rat" Alice hissed, eyeing the place carefully.
Claire didnt respond. Instead she went to the back of the place, where the supply aisles were. She checked every shelf for food, but found nothing in good state. She continued walking through the aisles until she found one half hidden on the back wall. She smiled at what she found there.
"Alice, here!" Claire picked up a pack of potatoes and waved it in the air at Alice's direction "I've found fo..."
Claire's words were suddenly interrupted by a crack coming from the roof and four undead landing right in front of her. She started to run to where Alice was stading just at the same time in which she heard the first gunshot being fired.
To be continued...
What do you think of it guys? Shall i go on or not? I promise a good share of action, angst and romance *Wink*