Tiger: Hey every- *ducks chair* Okay, I deserved that but I know that we're all level headed *ducks television* Alright, let's just go straight to the story.

With Willow and Maureen

Willow was throwing punches left and right while Maureen tried to dodge each one. The Creed man managed to connect with a punch and, despite his lack of armor, sent the princess back a few feet. Maureen rubbed her midsection as she looked at Willow who was shaking his hand a bit.

"Strange," Maureen thought, "even without his armor, he still displays a little strength. However, brains will always trump brawns. I'll make quick work of such filth"

Meanwhile, Willow was in his own train of thought.

"Damnit it, that actually hurts. Get it together, you're stronger than this; with or without armor. Plus, she's a Cognitio. I should be able to beat her in under a minute." After Willow's chat with himself, he wasted no time and went for another attack but Maureen picked up some dirt and threw it in Willow's eyes. She then grabbed a metal pipe and struck Willow in his midsection. Willow fell to his needs as Maureen stood above him.

"Such filthy scum," Maureen said, "but don't worry, it'll all be over soon." The princess raised the pipe high in the air but before she could do anything, the pipe was shot out of her hands. The culprit of the pipe shooting was Thomas with Callie by his side.

"You okay Willow," Thomas asked. Willow wipes the dirt from his eyes.

"I had it under control."

"Sure you did, Will. Anyway, what seems to be the problem?"

"This brute attacked me," Maureen yelled with her face turning red in anger.

"You insult my family name, my strength and you blame me for this? I should kill you where you stand!" The two were about to fight again but Thomas and Callie held them back.

"Alright you two, stopped this right now. You're a princess and you're a escort so start acting like you have some sense." Willow and Maureen glared at each other for awhile before Willow spoke.

"Keep your distance from me."

"That's fine with," Maureen said dusting off her dress. Silence filled the area and tenses were high as the Creed and the princess kept glaring.

Meanwhile Ryder, Nickolas, Dan, Raina and Jalen looked around for anyone survivors but found nothing but bones and clothes. Hulk and Ryder's jaguar tried to pick up any new scents but the smell of death lingered in the air.

"I'm calling it," Ryder said mounting his jaguar. "There's no more survivors. We might regroup with the others."

"I agree," Nickolas said, "the only thing we'll find is more more zombies."

"Or some supplies," Dan said carrying a large duffle bag to the group. Inside the bag was some water, canned food, a frying pan and a first aid kit. Jalen took one of the waters before having smacked from his hands.

"Sorry but we need to raison this," Nickolas said and grabbed the bag. "You did good Dan now let's go." Dan and Raina mounted Hulk along with Nickolas as Jalen rode with Ryder. Unknown to them, an undead beast had them in its sights.

A few miles away, Elena, Keiji and Shane found a small hut filled with cloth, yarn and looms. Along with the other things there was also some clothes with a few blood stains on them.

"What's all this," Keiji asked as he played around with the loom. Shane looked at the equipment and the material before coming to a conclusion.

"It appears to be clothes shop."

"Huh, never seen anything like this before," Keiji looks around and noticed something odd. "Hey, where Elena?"

"I'm trying on some clothes," Elena said behind a curtain. A few seconds later, she stepped out wearing a blue loose top with a single medium-length sleeve and a short scalloped skirt, as well as a pair of gold slipper shoes. She also wore a gold necklace and a blue hair ribbon. "So, what do think guys?" Elena then did a few poses to show off her new attire.

"I like it but if you choose a darker blue it would suit your skin tone," Keiji said. Elena looked over her dress before shrugging it off. Just the, Jocelyn ran in and began roaring and growling at the three. Elena jumped on one of the tables as Shane protected her. Meanwhile, Keiji got down to eye level with Jocelyn.

"What is it girl? Is little Timmy stuck in the well?" Jocelyn slapped Keiji with her, surprisingly soft, paw. "Sorry, force of habit."

"You can understand her," Elena questioned.

"No but I can tell she wants us to follow her." Jocelyn began to run away as Keiji followed without hesitation. Shane ran close behind and Elena kept her distance from Jocelyn while taking some clothes.

Elsewhere, Alice and Viviana were heading back to the meeting point when they came across Henrik and Cora. Cora was carrying a few books while Henrik just walked alongside her.

"Cora," Viviana yelled getting the duo's attention. "Find anything good?"

"Just these books," Cora show the stack of literature to the girls as Alice picked out a book entitled The Artful Dodger. Viviana, on the other hand, continued her conversation with the Redneck citizens.

"We're on our way to meet up with the others."

"Smart idea, for an Iron Fist," Henrik said heading back to where they split off."

"What's his problem with Iron Fists?"

"He lost his wife a few years back. He blames the Iron Fist kingdom for it," Cora explained.

"I see but what makes him sure it was a Iron Fist?"

"He heard the sound of a tiger. Tigers, wolves, bears and a lot of large animals live in the Iron Fist kingdom." Viviana sighed knowing that Cora was right. The two began to head back with Alice close behind still reading.

Tiger: Yes, I know it's a short chapter but I really wanted to give you a chap- *ducks brother* Okay, who threw my brother?

Cub: Hey bro. *walks out*

Tiger: *sigh* Let me just reply to the reviews

Review Replies:

Happy77123-

Thanks for the compliment and trust me, with the ships I have in mind, Alice would be a successful wedding planner.

KorianneAnders-

Trust me, Maureen attitude will change after a sudden realization of her love for a certain Iron Fist male. Hint, hint.

Fairiesandtails-

Yeah, sorry I had to ruin your shop but Callie and Thomas is better. But there's nothing wrong with secretly shipping Willow and Thomas.

xxxcideexxx-

Hmmm, I'll go with Calmas because it sounds Kalos from pokemon. And yes, Maureen attitude is nasty but it will change soon enough. Also, don't worry if you review late. I don't post chapter as fast as you guys wants. So, it's a fair trade off.

Starblitz1312-

*Angel singing*

Thank you, anyone who writes you produces any kind of contact feels worried. But that review, that review alone, made me feel motivated to continue writing for years to come. That's not to say all that none of you motivate me but this review lit a fire I thought was long gone.

Shane Wright-

Thanks, you can blame that line on years of rpg games and Sonic and the Black Knight. So it's safe to say I grew up on long winded speeches.

Longboard32-

Believe, if I could be paid for writing fanfiction, I would write all day everyday for all of you. But, sadly, I have bills and I need food so I have to have a real job and make real money.

Toemaetoe Towmawtow-

Thanks for taking the time to skim through my little story and I'm glad you like it. But the reviews is something a lot of people do in the HOTD syoc stories. And I think Willow and Thomas would be embarrassed to see any shipping images or have a mental breakdown from it.

Awesome D.T-

Believe it or not, my friend's parents have an ice cream shop and they make sea salt ice cream. Score one for interdimensional beings. No, there's only one princess for the Cognitio kingdom, Cora is the princess for the Redneck kingdom. And, excuse me for saying this but I always thought you were a yaoi girl. You just had that vibe that said "yaoi for life"; my mistake. Also, no, VivLice will go nowhere past friends. Viviana and Alice share some qualities but they will always be friends.

Tiger: Okay, you forgive me now? *ducks chainsaw* Fine, I get it. Anyway, thank you for read. If you liked it, write a review LIKE A BOSS and high fives all around. And I'll see all of you, *high pitched tone* in the next chapter. And if anyone got that reference, you're a fan of a certain youtuber.