Hey! I'm back! sorry it's taken me a bit to update. Most of this drama with my friends have been resolved, but we all still need time to cool down. I'm a bit busy with school work and everything. BUT! Christmas break starts after Friday, so I may update a bit more.

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Kristal-Dynamite: I do not mind, when I was starting I would get about 1-3 reviews peer chapter. But, lately it's turned into about 10-11 :D I love you guys too! I'm still loving your fics! They're quite good. Attention: Kristal has started an AMAZING AND MOST BEAUTIFUL fic called, "Whiskey in Jars." It's an Eddie/Nick fic. At first I was like, "Eddie and Nick? Weird." But now Im like, "NEDDIE FOR LIFE! THIS IS Beautiful!" I mean it... if I didn't have so much pride I would've probably cried. you should check it out ;).

maejhao5: There will be some similarities to the story line, BUT a lot of things will also be different. Omids presences and a couple other things will change a bit of the sotry. Just you watch :)

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FAN FACT:I was originally going to kill omid off at the stream instead of Pete, but I thought that I might as well not even brign him in, but then a got a good idea with him and scratched it out.

ONTO THE STURY!

Bonnie.

The redhead still aimed her head to the ground and her foot kicked the ground beneath her. She twiddled her fingers and I heard her sniff. She lifted her head, so that her icy blue eyes now rested on me. Her expression was apologetic and her left hand came up to move red hair that dangled in front of her face. She gave a half smile, before taking a look at Kenny and Walter, who both looked puzzled.

I backed away slowly. If Bonnie's here, then that means...

My eyes widened and I dashed back to the front of the lodge. Fear and adrenaline carried my legs up the stairs as I tried to ignore the sharp, painful, burning sensation that running sent to my stomach, right on my bullet wound. I pushed the doors open without stopping. I ran past Sarah, who was talking to Rebecca about one of her books, and went right up to Nick and Luke.

"We have to go!" I panted and rested a hand on my midsection, a if that would stop the pain, "We have to go now!"

"Clem?" Luke asked, concern laced within his southern voice, "Are you alright? What's wrong?"

Nick kneeled down to my height, "Something wrong?"

"We have to go!' I repeated, still having light pants that came out in quivers.

"Go?" Luke asked, "Clem, we're leaving in the morning."

"No," I mentally slapped my forehead at my own stupidity. Of course they don't know about what I had just witnessed, "Bonnie, she's here."

"Wait, Bonnie?" Luke asked as if he didn't believe it, "Our Bonnie?"

"If Bonnie's here," Nick's eyebrows knitted together as he was about to verbalize what I was thinking moments ago, "Then that means Carver isn't far behind."

The three of us exchanged glances. There was a dramatic pause and I shifted uncomfortably, looking around to make sure we were safe. Luke shook his head.

"ALRIGHT, EVERYONE," He raised his voice for all to here, "BONNIE WAS SEEN. WE NEED TO GET WHAT WE NEED AND THEN GET THE FUCK OUT OF HERE!"

Carlos picked up on the urgency in his voice and jogged to his daughter, helping her get ready. Pete had been helplessly laid on the couch while Nick had placed my bag around me and tucked hair behind my ear, whispering words of comfort. Luke had grabbed his machete and was running around all over. Alvin was looking after Rebecca while everyone of the lodge members had a puzzled look on their faces. Kenny came back, rifle in hand, looking more confused then anyone.

"What the hell was that, Clem?" Kenny asked.

I ignored his questions as I kept my eyes on Nick. I took one of his hands in mine (Earning a disapproving glance from Kenny) and stayed as close as I could. I was in one of those moments where I felt like the child that I was suppose to be. The child that would hold his mothers hand and whine and beg for candy. But the difference here was that I was holding Nicks hand while silently asking him if every thing was going to be alright. It was as if he read my mind. Answering the unspoken question with a quick nod, he released my hand to tangle his fingers thought my curly hair and press my head into his chest and pet my head.

"It's gonna be alright," His rough voice kept pouring honey in my ears, "You'll be alright."

"Now what the hell is going on?" Kenny yelled at us.

Nick turned his head, "We have to go!"

"Go?" Kenny scoffed and folded his arms, "You cant just up and leave! Clementine just got here!"

"Guys!" Alvin interrupted before Nick could say his piece, "We cant leave right this minute! Rebecca's having pains!"

I left Nick's comforting embrace before responding, "ANd that baby will be in a lot more trouble if Carver gets here and takes us back!"

"I don't know if it would be good for traveling," Carlos came in with a frown on his face, "Rebecca's pains are normal, caused by kicking and soreness. But, if she works herself to hard it could cause a lot of stress on the infant."

"Shit," Luke cursed softly, putting his hands behind his head. He let out a big breath before saying, "How long does she need?"

Carlos's eyes rolled to the top of his head as he thought, "I don't know."

"Well," Alvin sighed, "We have to wait!"

"Are you crazy?" I asked, disbelief clear in my voice, "Carver could be here in seconds!"

"Alright!" Kenny spoke up, annoyed, "This is going to be the last time I ask-"

"Promise?" Nick lightly scoffed under his breath, probably thinking no one could hear him.

Kenny looked at him and rolled his eyes, "Now tell me, what is going on here?"

Everyone was silent. I started to twiddle my fingers together and I looked to the ground. Hunched over slightly, I looked at the wooden floor and the small specks of dust suddenly became so interesting. I could feel Kenny's burning gaze on me, waiting patiently for an answer to his question. I bit my lower lip and felt Nick rub my back again, warming up a patch of my flesh.

"Oh," I stumbled on my words, "Well, remember at dinner when I told you that someone was looking for us?"

"Yeah," The older man responded slowly.

"Wait," Carlos said out of nowhere, "You told him! Clementine! DO you not understand the danger you could've put us in!"

"Shut it, doc," Kenny snapped at the Hispanic man and looked back at me, "Go on Clem."

I looked up into his brown eyes before shyly adding, "He found us."

Those orbs widened, "What?"

"That girl," I rubbed my neck, "The one with the red hair, her name is Bonnie. She was with me and my group while we were at a place called Howes. We had stayed there for many months before eventually escaping. She was going to come with us, but she backed out last minute."

Kenny looked at his hands while taking this in. HE crossed his arms before looking at Luke and Nick, "This, eh, Carver guy. He's looking for you?"

"And he found us," Luke added, 'Yeah."

"Then I have an offer," Kenny scratched the back of his head, "I can take Clem and Sarah along with my group-"

"No," Carlos said bluntly, "My daughter stays with me."

Kenny shrugged him off before restarting, "I can take Clem with me along with my group and we can go to Wellington. With you having Rebecca and Rebecca having a baby on the way, it may not be a bad suggestion."

"No," This time it was Nick, "Clementine has to stay with us. It's safer that way."

"She sure as hell doesn't seem safe to me," Kenny commented and pointed as my slightly trembling figure, "Look at her! She's scared to death!"

I was about to cut into this senseless argument, saying that I could make my own decisions and that we had to go. But, the wind started picking up. I heard Carlos sigh and mumble something about a storm. Luke and Kenny shortly left to turn the wind turbines of, avoiding noise form being made. Nick stayed near me while getting ready and Alvin left to check and see if his wife was feeling any better.

"This is bullshit," I held one of my arms close to my chest and whispered.

Nick looked at me, "Yeah, it is." I flushed slightly. I would've thought Nick would've scolded me for such language. I didn't even know he heard me. That's something I like about Nick. He lets me speak my mind, no matter what it is. I offered a light smile and he removed his cap to ran a hand through his hair. He turned back to me, "I have to go upstairs, alright? You just stay down here."

I tossed him a worried glance, "Do you have to? Cant you just stay down here with me?"

"Sorry kiddo," He stood up and caressed my cheek with his thumb once, "Sarah's nearby, why don't you go play... or something."

I sighed, "Alright."

With those simple words I was off to find the raven haired, slightly older, girl. It took me a couple minutes, but I found her on one of those benches with a bag packed and ready. She didn't bring much. All she had was the camera she found under the house, the few spare clothes she had, and about three or four books that she would read and babble on to me about. I shyly took a seat next to her. She looked at me with worried eyes.

"Is everything alright?" She asked cautiously, "before my dad walked away to help Rebecca, he told me to be careful."

"Yeah," I lied, 'Everything's fine."

"Are you sure?" Her voice quivered.

"It's fine," I assured, "We're just moving on soon."

"Where are we going?"

"Somewhere else."

"Where?"

Getting annoyed by all these questions, I took a breath, "I don't know. Some place that's safer."

"Are these people coming with us too?" Her fear and anxiety were gone but was now replaced by excitement.

I sadly shook my head, thinking about the friend I was about to leave and most likely never see again, "No, they're not."

"Oh," She said, disappointed, "I was really liking Sarita."

"I like her too," I agreed. Sarah and I kept our banter up for several minutes. It was kinda bumming me out, but it kept her spirits high. I mostly just smiled and nodded. she started going on about her latest chapter in, "The gurgles," And played with her hair.

"And then the character named Elizabeth had too-" she was cut off by the sound of a gunshot.

ANNND there is chapter 39. Wow... the next hapter is number 40... can you believe that?!

BATMAN OUT ;)