Chapter Two
Alice whips out her machete, quietly stalking up behind the walkers. She swiftly jammed the machete into the head of one of the walkers. The impact of the machete and the head made a crunch sound, almost like celery breaking except deeper. Blackish\red goo oozed out onto her and the machete. She didn't seem to mind though. After all she is a country girl that doesn't mind getting dirty. She did this with the other three. After that, she tried to open the doors to the convenience store. She gave it two sharp jerks,no luck. She put her ear to the doors,she heard walkers moaning, survivors screaming. If it wasn't for the screaming of survivors,she would have left for the gas station about one two miles from the convenience store.
She knew this city like the back of her hand. She knows that there's a weapon shop up ahead across Maple Street,the convenient store,the gas station etc. Plus her father would take her into town during hunting season. Suddenly, she heard an ear splitting screech from one of the survivors, she went around the back to the back door. Another walker was in front of it."Don't these thing have something else to fuck'n munch on!"Alice thought in annoyance. Of course she killed the walker. She shoved the dumpster over and reveals a key. She unlocks the backdoor with the key. Her hand hovering over the handle of the machete and opens the door quick. Nothing. This kinda bummed Alice because she wanted to kill a walker. When she wasn't mourning for her father, she killed walkers as a hobby. She cautiously walks in.
She flattened her back against a wall. She peaked around the corner and saw two survivors. One older lady maybe in her mid thirties and an either Asian or Korean man in his twenties. Alice couldn't tell which from were she was standing,though. Two walkers were with them,one distracting the Asian or Korean, one was on top of the woman. Alice drew her machete;she sprang into action! She took out the walker on top of the woman first. She pierced the back of the walker's head but careful not to stab the woman by accident. Next she dealt with the walker distracting the man.
Once Alice was done, she looked at the two survivors. The man had black hair,brown eyes,and tan skin. He was wearing a blue T shirt, blue jeans,and a baseball cap. The lady had gray hair,pastel skin and blue gray eyes. She was wearing a purple tank top and jeans. They both looked at Alice stunned. "I guess they have never seen a kid my age kill walkers."Alice thought. "Are you okay?"Alice asks. The man spoke up but words were a little shaky "Y..yes...we're fine b..but are you okay?". "Uh yeah. Why?" Alice asked. It was the lady spoke this time "Honey... you just killed two walkers.". "Plus the ones outside." Alice corrected her with a smirk. This shocked them even more!
"You weren't scared?" the man asks. "Ummm. Why would I be? It's not like I haven't seen'em before." "Well it's just that you're a kid." "And? Nowadays there is no time to play." Alice said. "Anyway, What brings ya ta my town?". "We were trying to find baby food and..."the lady's sentence was cut short by Alice. "Baby food? Well you're in the wrong place. The place ya are looking for is the gas station about a mile up the road and if ya are looking for guns and ammo there is a weapon store on Maple street.". Again they were shocked. How did a little twelve year old girl know where all these places are? "You sure do know your way around here."the man said. "Well, I explored a bit when the apocalypse started. "Alice shrugged. "Could you take us to this gas station?" the lady asked. "Sure ah...?"Alice pause as she realized,she didn't know their names. "I'm Glenn and this is Carol. "Glenn said. Alice put out her hand "Nice ta meet ya". They shook her hand.
Alice took them to the gas station,which took up most of the day. Alice would have to hurry because midnight snacks are the walkers favorite part of the day. They arrive at the gas station. There was only one walker by the gas station. "Wait here." Alice told them. She slips her machete out from her sash,slowly she crawled towards the walker and killed it. She motioned them to come over; they walked over to her. Then the duo walked in with Alice leading. Alice went ahead just in case there was a walker. Not that Glenn or Carol couldn't take care of the walkers themselves. It was just Alice had the feeling that was gnawing at her since she met them. This feeling, the gentle wind said 'stay','stay'. Alice had no idea why she had this feeling but somehow something great was going to come out of it. She could feel it! Whatever the cause of the feeling was,she planned to protect Glenn and Carol no matter what!
The gas station had three aisles plus the one in the back that had drinks in it. Alice had her own problem of food and water,so she left Glenn and Carol alone in the last aisle while she went in the first one. While Glenn and Carol look for what they needed, Glenn asked in a whisper"Is it just me or does she remind you a little of, oh I don't know, Daryl?". "No, it's not just you."Carol replies as she picks up baby formula. Glenn looks at where Alice went. "I wondered where are her parents or her group is?"Glenn asks. "I don't know but she is awful brave for twelve"Carol comments. "How do you know how old she is?"Glenn asks. "I had a kid remember?" Carol said sadly and proudly. "Oh sorry. I didn't mean to..."Glenn was stopped by Carol. "Not it's fine. She kinda of reminds me of Sophia in a way. Maybe it's the sweet and innocent look to her.". "Maybe. After this we are taking her to her group and go back to the prison.".Glenn said. "I wouldn't count on go'n back."Alice commented carrying a basket and three bags. The basket was with filled fruits and canned food,and the bags filled with either water,champagne or beer. Yeah, she maybe a kid, but to Alice there are no rules. Meaning she can drink as much as she wanted! She's not an alcoholic but she drinks. Her favorites are either champagne(red or white) and beer.
"H...how long have you been listening?" Carol asks. "Up to I don't know but she is awful brave for twelve''"Alice replies. "Sorry, we were talking about you, we are curious."Glenn apologized. Alice just laughed "Sorry? Why? Ya have every right ta question about a person ya just met! The one time I didn't . My own uncle back stabbed me!". "You're uncle! You mean he just left you here? In the city where the walkers could get you!" Carol exclaims. "Yeah and I'm still pissed about that! I just wish that he would turn into a walker so that way I can jam my machete right between the eyes." Alice was smiling like lunatic. Yeah it's hateful for her to say this about her uncle but after a few months ago she doesn't care anymore.
Few Months ago,Alice was on a food raid . She finally sees someone she knew and loved. She was crying tears of happiness! She calls out as she runs to him . She thought to herself that just maybe she wouldn't go through this disaster by herself. Then right when she was in front of her Uncle, a man came out of nowhere and had a gun pointed right at her! She stops. The man had brown hair,a blue shirt,and tan pants. Alice was scared but held her ground. Once he realized she wasn't a walker,he lowers his gun. The man said to her Uncle "Who is that?" "That's my Niece.". The man looks at him and points at her, "Crossbows?". He nodded. The man smiles "Hi, I'm the Governor of a town a little ways up. There are kids your age there. Would you like to come?". Alice refused. He whispers to her Uncle "You're her Uncle, maybe you can convince her to stay!". Alice was getting really annoyed and slightly scared. Though she didn't show it.
" Alice, come with us! You will be happier living there!" Her Uncle said. Alice still refused. She didn't care if there were kids her age, or living away from the walkers or being free! All she wanted was to have her father back, but that wasn't going to happen! He frowned. He looks back at the Governor and shakes his head. The Governor shrugs,he tilts his head to the left as if to say 'time to go'. Her Uncle starts to leave. Alice was confused, why is he leaving with him instead of staying with her? She runs up and grabs his arm "What are you doing? Where I take shelter is this way." Alice said,pulling her Uncle in the direction of her hotel. "Kid you're on your own!"He said. He shakes her hand off and his arm flies out of her hand. Alice was shocked,she couldn't move. She watched as they left. She waits there until a walker appeared. She kills it and goes back to the hotel. At first she cried, realizing that her Uncle abandoned her in a city filled with walkers; that and she was once again alone. Now, every time she hears about her Uncle her heart becomes cold and hard. Ever since she hated him,she wanted nothing to do with him.
Alice remembered that Glenn and Carol were there. "Oh..hehehe..sorry. I just REALLY hate my Uncle!" Alice laughed embarrassed. "Hey, I would hate my Uncle to if he did that to me."Glenn said. Alice looked outside,she notice the sun was setting. It wouldn't be long til the walkers would want their midnight snack.
