I was thinking about doing random chapters of Ellie and Joel living in the Community in Jackson, I'm not sure how many chapters I will do but there will be random stories. There will be different events and holidays they may celebrate has a community, but be warned people who are sensitive... there maybe horror in some chapters.

I thought I'd begin where Ellie and Joel arrive at the Jackson Community, then we can venture through the years until the present day game. I finished the game now, it was a different. If anyone would like to discuss the game my dms are open.

-The Last Of Us is owned by Naughty Dog/ Sony Computer Entertainment

-Some of the parts of this fanfiction are in the game, other parts aren't in the game.

-Spoilers may happen.

- Sorry for the late update, I've been busy - My charger is broke for my laptop, I've got my phone to write fanfictions on but it's a slow process.

Snowflake Warning

-Ellie grew up in a world of monsters, TLOU isn't about butterflies and rainbows... it's horror.

-If you're playing the game I know, I know the story has thrown heartbreak at us. I'll give us some happy times.

-Sensitive material, Ellie likes girls... get over it!

Thank you for all the Faves, Alerts and Reviews.

Keep safe and enjoy!

Chapter 13!

Ellie woke just before dawn, she could see light creeping through the basement's window. Tommy had taken the first watch and Jesse volunteered for the second watch, Ellie would take the early morning watch until mid day. She yawned while she stretched out on her makeshift bed, it wasn't the most comfortable place to spend the night. She got to her feet and made her way over to Jesse, it looked like he was about to doze off. She whistled at him and punched his arm, he jumped slightly at Ellie's wake up call.

" Hey there sleepy head!" Ellie said, she sat down next to him on the crate. " Go and get your head down for the next few hours, I've got this."

" Are you sure?" Jesse asked.

" Yeah, it's my shift anyway." Ellie said.

" Thanks Ellie." Jesse said.

Jesse left Ellie sitting on the crate, he lay down on Ellie's makeshift bed and got comfortable while she took her riffle that was leaning against the wall near the crate. She aimed her riffle towards the door and listened to the noises around her, she could hear Tommy snoring softly not far away from her. The upstairs part of the house had gone quiet, but they were unsure if the Infected were still up there.

Ellie looked around the basement before she looked up at one of the windows, she was tempted to smash one of them. But it may attract some unwanted attention, it had been quiet for the last few hours so she didn't want to chance it. She looked over at Tommy when she heard him stir in his sleep, he soon woke up and yawned.

" Morning." Ellie said.

" Morning little lady, how's the watch going?" Tommy asked.

" Good." Ellie replied while she itched her nose. " Jesse just settled down, he'll be out of it until we're ready to move."

Tommy got up from his makeshift bed and joined Ellie on the crate, he sat down next her while he picked his water canister up from the side of the crate. He took a gulp of water and offered his canister to Ellie, she took it from him. Tommy told Ellie that they would check the upstairs area out in a few hours time, it had been quiet so it may be clear by now.

" It sounds quiet up there, do you still want to chance it?" Ellie asked.

" Well we can't sit down here forever, we've got no other choice." Tommy replied.

" Okay." Ellie said, she looked at him. " Do you think anyone is coming to look for us?"

" You're worried about my big Brother too, huh?" Tommy asked.

" You know what Joel is like, he'll come out here with all guns blazing." Ellie said while she looked down at her riffle. " Just like a cowboy out of one of those western movies he loves so much..."

" You've got that right." Tommy said with a slight smile. " We'll be out of here by then, just give Jesse a few more hours and we'll head upstairs."

" Alright, cool." Ellie said.

Ellie sat with Tommy for the next few hours, but the slience was soon disturbed by a noise coming from upstairs. They could hear something moving around above them, there was footsteps and a loud crashing sound. It sounded like someone had smashed a tray of glasses, it wasn't long until there was screaming coming from the kitchen above them. Ellie got to her feet while her grip tightened on her riffle, she looked over at the basement's window when she heard something hurry passed it.

"Jesse wake up!" Tommy said.

Jesse jumped up from his makeshift bed and asked them what was going on, they didn't have a clue themselves. Tommy put his backpack on and grabbed his riffle, he told them to ready themselves because they were going to make a run for it. Tommy began to move the crates away from the door of the basement while Ellie and Jesse got their belongings together, but Tommy soon stopped what he was doing when he heard some gunshots.

" What the fuck is going on up there?!" Ellie asked.

" I don't know, but it doesn't sound good." Jesse replied.

Tommy told them it could be a search party or something else, they were going to have to keep their guard up. Ellie asked Tommy about their horses, she didn't want to leave them behind. Tommy told her they should be safe for now, they needed to find out what was going on up there first before they even attempted to get to their horses.

Jesse and Tommy began to move the crates away from the basement's door, it was long until Tommy unbolted the door. He told Ellie to be their backup while he and Jesse took the lead, she told him okay as she followed them up the staircase. They reached the top of the staircase and Tommy unbolted the door to the hallway, they couldn't hear any sounds coming from the other side of the door.

" Don't do any reckless, just head for the front door." Tommy said.

" You too, dude." Ellie said.

Tommy gave them a nod of his head before he opened the door, but the door was jammed. Something was in front of the door, there was enough room for someone to squeeze through the doorway. Ellie volunteered since she was a smaller build than her companions, they told her to be careful. She took her backpack off and began to squeeze through the doorway's gap, she held her riffle tightly in her hand as she managed to make it into the hallway. She soon found out what was blocking the door, it was a Runner.

" I see it, it's Runner." Ellie said.

" Is it dead?" Jesse asked.

" No Jesse, it's taking a nap." Ellie replied in a sarcastic tone. " Give me a minute to move it."

" Hurry up..." Tommy said.

Ellie checked out her surroundings before she cupped her arms underneath the Runner's arms, it smelt of death. She grunted while she began to drag it away from the door, it was heavy and disgusting. She couldn't help but hold her breath, she heard the door of the basement open while she dropped the Infected on the floor. But she froze when she heard a clicking sound, she looked over her shoulder and noticed a Clicker in the living room.

Ellie's eyes grew wide, she signalled to Tommy and Jesse to keep quiet. But without any warning she was rugby tackled to the floor by a Runner, she struggled and tried to free herself from it's grip. She heard gunshots and screams of the Infected, they were in danger. Tommy kept on firing his riffle at any Infected person that ran towards them, Jesse on the other hand was fighting off another Infected person that had surprise attacked him from behind.

" Get off me asshole!" Ellie yelled

Ellie pushed her hands against the Infected person's chest, it snarled and tried to bite Ellie's cheek. It drooled down her neck, she tired to use her feet to get it off her but it was too strong. She yelled when she heard gunshots firing not that far away from her, the Runner soon stopped moving and collapsed on top of her. Ellie groaned and pushed it off the top of her, she had no idea who had shot the damn thing.

" Stay down, Ellie!" Someone yelled.

Ellie looked over to where the voice had come from, she saw Dina and Joel firing their riffles at every Infected person that dared come near them. Ellie grabbed her hunting knife from her leg holster, she got to her feet and stabbed the Runner in the back it's head who was attacking Jesse. It fell dead at her feet, she sat down on the floor and breathed heavily since there seemed to be no other Infected people in the building. She soon noticed Joel walking towards her, she looked up at him and sighed deeply to herself.

" Are you alright?" Joel asked.

" I'm good." Ellie replied.

Joel helped Ellie to her feet before he pulled her into a hug, she wrapped her arms around him. She snuggled her face into his chest, she was so happy to see him. After awhile Joel pulled her away from him and turned his attention to Tommy, he had a hug for his younger Brother too. Joel told Tommy that Maria was worried about him, he was going to be in the doghouse when they returned to The Jackson Community.

Ellie smiled at Joel and Tommy, she knew that there would be words between them both later about the disastrous group patrol training. Dina soon walked over to Ellie and gave her a hug, she told her that she had been worried about her too. Ellie smiled and hugged her friend back, she then asked her if Cat was okay. Dina pulled herself away from Ellie and gave her a nod of her head, she told Ellie that Cat would be calling around to see her later.

" Next time I'm coming with you, Jesse and Tommy." Dina said while Jesse wrapped his arm around her waist " You're patrolling seemed more exciting than mine."

" Oh I don't' know about that, I fancy a quiet patrol next time." Jesse said.

" And a safer one, the basement life isn't that great." Ellie said.

" I don't know about that, it seemed cosy." Dina said.

" More like damp and stinky, I swear a saw a rat down there." Ellie said.

" That could have just been Jesse." Dina laughed.

" Hey!" Jesse frowned.

" Okay lovebirds, break it up!" Tommy said with chuckled. " Let's get back to Jackson before Maria sends out another one of her search parties."

" Sounds like someone is under the thumb." Jesse said.

" Yep, and dont I know it." Tommy said with sigh. " I dont know about you guys, but I could do with a stiff drink right now."

" I couldn't have said it better myself, let's get moving girls." Jesse said.

Tommy handed Ellie her backpack before he walked ahead of her and Joel, the two lovebirds as Tommy called them walked not far behind him. Joel walked with Ellie through the hallway while she put her backpack on, he stopped her though near the front door of the house and touched her arm. He looked worried, but Ellie knew she was going to get one if his safety lectures from him again.

" Are you okay, baby girl?" Joel asked.

" I'm fine old man, I'm tougher than I look." Ellie replied, she glanced through the open doorway before she looked back at Joel. " I was in safe hands, I've learnt a lot from Tommy since yesterday. He's a skilled patroller, you should know that..."

" I know, but I worry about you." Joel said.

" I was worried about you too." Ellie said with a sigh. " I was worried in case you didn't something reckless, but as always you came to save the day."

" And what's that meant to mean?" Joel asked.

" It's nothing, I'm just tired..." Ellie replied.

" Me and you need a long talk at some point, okay?" Joel asked.

" We'll talk tomorrow, I promise." Ellie replied.

" Alright, let's get out of here." Joel said.

Ellie watched Joel walk through the open doorway, she lingered inside the house before she went to join the group outside of the building. Tommy was waiting for Ellie with her horse Shimmer, she couldn't help but fuss over her horse before she mounted her. Joel and Tommy took the lead, the rest of them followed behind them all the way back to The Jackson Community.