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This chapter takes place where the last left off, with Jade meeting the rest of the group. Also, I'll hint at something that may or may not be a big thing later.

Disclaimer: I don't own 'VicTORious' or any characters.

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"So, when will we meet this new girl?" Robbie asks as they wait for Tori to return with Jade.

"Now." Tori says, pushing the double doors open and walking in, Jade following suit. "Jade, meet Robbie, Andre, Beck, and you know Trina and Cat's the girl trying to sneak in behind us." She says, doing the introductions and making Jade turn around at the mention of Cat.

"Pretty sneaky. Impressive. I didn't hear you at all." Jade says, nodding in approval at Cat sneaking in behind them, her sniper rifle over her shoulder.

"Thanks." Cat says, moving to the stage where the others are sitting. "So, what's the deal with you?" She asks, setting her rifle down beside her.

"What do you mean, deal?" Jade asks, standing beside Tori, glaring at Beck and Andre who's eyes seem to be locked onto her chest. "STOP STARING AT MY TITS OR I'LL SHOOT YOUR DICKS OUT!" She yells, making the guys jump, and protect their crotches, and the girls laugh. "So, what do you mean, deal?" She asks again, looking at Cat.

"Well, why were you traveling alone and why did you never try to join another group until now?" Cat asks, the others staring at her.

"I was a part of a small group, all but myself dead because of the infected attacking us." Jade starts, leaving the details vague. "After they all died, I started wondering around myself until I found the place I was staying at when Tori and Trina found me. Thinking it's best to rejoin a group, and after Tori invited me, here I am." She says, looking around at the others.

"How'd you end up not getting bitten or scratched like the others?" Beck asks, a hint of distrust in his voice.

"Because I, unlike the others, was able to pay attention. That, and my ex was an idiot who thought themselves the boss who didn't care what happened to the others, ended up getting a friend infected because they chose to run instead of fight." Jade explains, staring at him.

"I noticed you didn't exactly state a gender." Andre asks, leaning forward a bit, a small smile forming on his face. "I take it the ex isn't male?"

"Yes, the ex is female." Jade says, rolling her eyes. "Yes, I'm a lesbian, not you can't watch me have sex with Tori." She says, knowing what he was thinking.

"Tori? Damn, girl. You move fast." Andre says, nodding his head at Tori.

"Okay, is the interrogation done?" Tori asks, not liking the way Andre is staring at her and Jade. "I'm going to show her a room to stay in." She says, grabbing Jade's arm and attempting to pull her away.

"Wait, not yet." Trina says, stopping them. "Ground rules, Jade."

"What, are you? My mother?" Jade asks, glaring at Trina.

"No, but I am the official-unofficial leader of the group." Trina says, returning the glare. "First, all members much help in some way. Not just on runs and the rare raid, but around here. Tori teaches the use of firearms and occasionally with blades. Cat trains us in endurance and keeping in shape. I train with martial arts and yoga. Beck keeps track of weaponry care and inventory, Robbie clothing and bladed weaponry, and Andre's in charge of the food inventory and cooking." She explains, an expected look on her face. "How can you help?"

"Well, I'm pretty good with my sword, and I'm good with bats, clubs, stuff like that." Jade says, shrugging. "Other than that, I'm good with traps, and I'm good at tracking. I can teach all of you how to track zombies to know how close they are and a rough count of how many are near."

"Pretty good." Tori says, nodding.

"Starting tomorrow, you'll start helping us know how to keep a better eye out on them." Trina orders, watching Jade. "After Tori shows you a room, the four of us will head to your base and start collecting supplies." She says, indicating herself, Tori, Jade, and Cat. "You three, stay here and keep an eye out." She says, nodding to Tori to leave with Jade.

"So, these rooms." Jade says as she's lead to the second floor. "They used to be classrooms, or something?" She asks as Tori leads her down a hallway.

"Most of them. You'll need to start cleaning it out, since we put the old desks and chairs in random rooms. We all have rooms in the same hallway, the guys on one side and us on the other. You'll be beside me, since Cat's at the end and Trina's beside her, and me beside her." She explains, opening a door and showing Jade the room.

"What's with the door over there?" Jade asks, nodding towards a door in the back of the room.

"Supply closet. All the rooms here have them. That's why we picked them. You can use it to store your weapons, or whatever you like." Tori tells her, giving Jade a key. "We lock our rooms for safety-slash-paranoia reasons." She explains the key.

"Cool. Let's get my stuff." Jade says, putting the key in a pocket on the inside of her jacket.

A half hour later, the four women stand in what used to be Jade's safehouse, most of her weapons, ammo, food, and water in the living room. "This everything?" Trina asks, helping the others put the supplies in whatever bags they can.

"Most of it. I have a couple of guns still in my room, and some more clothes. Rest of the food and water are in the fridge." Jade answers, putting a handgun she's had since the beginning in her messenger bag, along with some handgun and rifle ammo.

"Tori, collect the rest of her guns and clothing. Cat, get the food and water." Trina directs, grabbing one of Tori's bags and putting some shirts in the bag.

"Tori told me you're not usually bossy." Jade says, filling up her messenger bag with the rest of whatever ammo she had out. "It's because of me, isn't it? Not liking or trusting me yet?" She asks, closing the bag and grabbing a second bag to fill it up with some clothes.

"Look. You were alone, good at setting up traps, and don't seem to keen on giving details of your past group. I just want to make sure you're not going to kill my sister or friends." Trina explains, holding up one of Jade's bras. "Do you have any underwear that isn't lace or silk?" She asks, filling up a second bag.

"Look, my ex girlfriend let our friends die because she didn't give a shit about anyone but herself. We fought to keep each other alive, but she had no problem leaving us to die." Jade says quietly, knowing Cat might hear from the kitchen. "After my friends died, and she got infected, I left her to fend for herself. We broke up months before this, so don't look at me like that. She deserved to become a zombie." She says, grabbing the underwear from Trina and putting it in a bag. "And no, just lace and silk. I like how they feel on my hairless body." She finishes, smirking.

"Wait, hairless? How do you shave?" Tori asks, entering the living room.

"A razor. No water, since I shave every day, and I use a straight razor, no easy task, so it's easier to clean the hair off. I'll show you later." Jade says, winking at Tori.

"How many trips do you think we'll need to take everything back?" Trina asks after everything is packed, except for their main weaponry.

"Two, if we want to move somewhat quickly and still be able to defend ourselves." Jade answers, counting the bags and figuring out each of them can carry a backpack and messenger bag while still being able to fire their guns.

"Let's move." Trina says, shouldering a couple of bags and heading for the door.

"What about her traps?" Cat asks, her machine pistol in hand.

"I'll collect them tomorrow after training. When I collect my bike." Jade says, not leaving it open for discussion about her bike.

"Deal. Let's move." Trina says, smirking as she kicks the door open, hearing Jade growl behind her.

Not very actiony. That'll change in later chapters.

Any ideas on who/what will be important in a later chapter? Hint: A survivor from an unexpected course.

Thanks for reading. Hope you like it and review.

Blessed Be.