Walking Dead: Unknown Trials

Episode 2: Fear

Chapter 2 of my Walking Dead story, enjoy.

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Chapter 2

Arriving back at Ericsons, Clem noted Duck's expression and shifted her feet.

'It's no wonder he's so down, he cares about his dad so much.' She noted before speaking. "Hey, let's go find the others, spend some time hanging out with them."

Duck bit his lip. "I'm not sure that's..."

Clem however explained. "Just, trying to cheer you up, make things a little easier for you."

"Yeah, I...I guess you're right." Duck said, managing a small smile.

So they made their way into the school and almost at once spotted something which made Clem nervous. For standing there was Violet, clad in a pair of grey ripped jeans, a black T-shirt with a ripped purple hoodie over it and white scuffed sneakers. Directly opposite her, talking to her, was Minerva, clad in black denim shorts with black leggings, a pink tube top and black flats.

"Hey Vi." Clem greeted her with a warm smile.

Violet returned it. "Hi Clem, what's up?"

Minerva merely nodded in her direction, suddenly no longer talking.

"Are the others around?" Clem asked, trying not to react to Minerva's sudden silence. "I think maybe it'd be good for us to spend some time together."

As she said this she gestured subtly at Duck and Violet, who knew Duck's history, understood at once.

"Yeah, c'mon, we're gonna go join them now...Oh and you'll meet the others too, you haven't met everybody yet." She revealed.

Clem smiled and nodded and soon she and Duck followed Minerva to meet up with the whole group.

As they approached their usual table, Clem took note of the familiar faces right away. Louis, Marlon and Brody were seated together chatting without a care in the world, all dressed their usual styles, Louis in black slacks with a white undershirt, a dark red vest and black loafers. Marlon meanwhile wore distressed jeans, a black T-shirt under a denim jacket and black boots, while Brody wore a denim knee length skirt with a white T-shirt under a dark red V-necked sweater and red flats. Then she spotted Sophie who smiled up at them, greeting them as they arrived, which seemed to calm Minerva down, Clem noticed. She too was dressed up nice in a dark green knee length dress and black flats.

"Hey what's up guys." Louis greeted them.

Brody smiled and nodded to Clem. "Well, I see you're finally getting a chance to meet the rest of us."

With that the introductions began. First she was introduced to the only other girl in the group, Ruby Hillis, eighteen and roughly medium height, with a somewhat chubby build, a round face, short ginger hair and blue eyes, pale skin, she was wearing black skinny jeans, a dark grey tank-top and black converse.

Next were the two boys seated on either side of Ruby. The first was Aasim Rajan; eighteen, dark skinned with Indian heritage, short black hair and black eyes and clad in brown pants with an orange button-up shirt and black loafers. The second, Omar Silverstein, sixteen, of medium height with Arabian heritage, darker skin, dark brown curly hair and brown eyes and wearing brown cargo shorts, a red T-shirt and dark blue sneakers.

Next was a tall eighteen year old young man, fair skinned, with medium length brown hair, brown eyes and wearing ripped jeans, a grey T-shirt under a black leather jacket and black worn sneakers, his name was Mitch Daymond and seated next to him was a boy of twelve, dressed in brown slacks, a dark blue button-up collared shirt and black loafers, he had slightly long brown hair, hazel eyes and fair skin, also being skinny, this was Willy Cowden.

The last person was seated next to Sophie and, as Clem learned, was her and Minerva's adoptive brother, Tennessee 'Tenn' Leigh, he had short brown hair and brown eyes, as well as light brown skin, he was skinny and had a notable burn on the right side of his face and was clad in black jeans, a grey and white flannel shirt and dark blue sneakers.

Clem smiled as she and Duck sat down, joining the group as they began to simply spend time hanging out together, chatting, mostly random stuff, but in some cases, the conversation did steer towards current events like Sarah's disappearance. Thankfully for Clem, other less uncomfortable subjects did come up more often. But then the subject of crushes and, thanks to Louis joking mind-set, ideas for who would be ideal partners and such came bubbling to the surface. It clearly amused the others, but it made Clem uneasy all over again.

'Can't they see the effect it's having?' She worried.

For only she seemed able to see that, several times throughout their time together, but even more so now, Minerva seemed close to losing her temper, to practically blowing up again.

Even now she was gripping the table hard, her knuckles white, and Clem was worried she was actually going to lose it and try to flip the table over. But amazingly, she seemed to keep a grip on herself. While this eased Clem somewhat, what truly made her relieved was that her plan worked. Duck was smiling and cheerful again. But of course something new just had to happen again.

"Shut up, I'm warning you, shut up!"

They all turned instantly at the voice, already knowing what they were going to see. Sure enough they saw Becca standing there, glaring, her hands balled into fists and shaking. She was once again dressed as if she was trying desperately to fit in with the 'in' crowd, in pink crisp skinny jeans, a light blue designer brand crop top and black flats. Facing her, dressed somewhat inappropriately Clem felt, in a navy blue mini skirt, black fishnet stockings with red flats and a tight black T-shirt, was Michelle.

"Awww, what's the matter, little Becca, can't take the truth?" She taunted. "Gonna go crying to your mommy, oh no, that's right, you don't have one, your sister then."

Clem grimaced, sensing Michelle's game at once. She could see Becca instantly rising to the girl's goading.

"Don't." Violet hissed, seizing Clem's arm as she was about to get up. "Remember what happened last time."

Clem shook her head. "But..."

Violet sighed. "I know, it sucks, but you really can't afford to get into trouble again, so soon."

Clem bit her lip at that, but gave up and remained seated.

Michelle sneered as she observed the anger etched into Becca's face at her words.

With feigned surprise she continued. "Oh sorry, I forgot, your sister doesn't want you either. That's why you were dumped here like a piece of trash and-"

"Fuck you!" Becca snapped.

Sure enough it happened and the girls ended up fighting. Much to the cheers of the more juvenile minded students around. Thankfully it didn't last long for at that moment, not even working yet, based on his casual outfit of blue jeans, a brown button-up shirt and brown boots, Carlos arrived and quickly broke things up.

"Alright enough, ENOUGH!" He said sharply.

"She-" Michelle began.

But Carlos was firm. "I don't care who started it, this is unacceptable, Principal's office, both of you. You'll answer to him."

So both girls trudged miserably off and everybody else began to disperse. Seeing her Carlos quickly waved Clem over. She hurried over, seeing the concerned look on his face.

"Clem, I heard you were at the police station, please I have to know." He said the moment she reached him. "Any news, about Sarah."

Clem's heart sank as she answered honestly. "I'm sorry Carlos, there's nothing."

Carlos looked disheartened by the news, as she knew he would be. But seeing him like this only renewed Clem's resolve.

End of chapter, hope you enjoyed it, read and review please.