This is the Episode 3 Finale for All Our Flaws, don't forget to like or leave a review if you enjoyed!
All I could feel was the crisp coldness of the winter air, it wasn't this cold yesterday. I couldn't help but shiver as I walked over to Rebecca, waking her up so she could get her bearings before we go.
Jane leaving left people confused, angry, and betrayed. Most importantly it reminded us we need to leave as well, it was getting colder and we were out of supplies.
"Come on, we gotta head out." Luke's voice sounded drained, all ours did. We were running off of no food and barely any sleep.
I headed over to my bag, pulling it over my shoulder. Oh, something fell out? Picking it up I took a good look at it, of all times for her picture to show up... I shook my head, shoving it back into my bag. You need to be on top of your game today, James, there's a storm brewing.
As we started walking it felt as if the temperature dropped ever further. I could feel a pair of eyes watching me, looking over I saw Mike, "How're you two doing? You and Carlos."
"We're just... not on good terms, I guess.", I groaned while I shrugged. What other way could've I have said that? We're both too stubborn to come to an agreement.
He pointed over to Nick, who was biting his thumb. "He's been avoiding you all morning, something happen?".
I sighed, "I noticed. I don't know what's got into him..." Perhaps I was just a quick phase, something to get his mind off of the world for the moment. I wouldn't blame him... but it'd be disappointing to say the least.
I couldn't help but notice how slow Rebecca was walking, the poor woman feels exhausted more than any of us. I walked up and supported her with my arm. "You need anything Bec?".
"No, no I'm alright... My sister had it so easy... her birth was only two hours." her humor was the only thing keeping her going, if she'd have lost hope long ago she would've never made it.
"Um, if you need help with AJ I'd be glad to help ya...", It's been so long since I've helped raise a baby. At the same time it feels like it was yesterday.
Her head lowered, staring at AJ, "Honey, I appreciate it, but we all know...".
I tightened my grip on her, securing her position more,"Hey now, don't go talkin' like that Bec. We're gonna get you-".
I was cut off, "I'm not going to be there for him...". Her voice sounded broken, as if she was going to sob.
I knew what she was saying was true, but I refused to acknowledge it, "All of us will be there for him, Bec.".
Who was 'All of us' though? Is this group even together at this point? We have so many differences, it's almost as if we're all somehow alone yet together.
All I could feel was the cold of the winter, it was probably near Christmas considering this snow. Christmas was my favorite holiday, like most children. It left me with memories of my Grandmother and I making Tula Gingerbread. Though the homemade caramel was my favorite, still is. All this thinking about food made my stomach growl, when was the last time we ate?
As I was lost in my thoughts I almost didn't notice Rebecca's weak body falling to the ground. I barely grabbed her, making sure she didn't drop AJ.
Bonnie helped me pick her up, "You alright?". We took a look at each other, we both knew she was getting too weak. The group had to stop, letting Rebecca sit down on a tire we saw on the side of the road.
Luke turned to us, "She's exhausted. We all are.". I couldn't help but notice his obvious glare at Kenny, non of us really needed this tension.
Kenny turned around, his face red. Was is from anger or the cold? Probably both. "We should've left earlier, instead of waitin' around.".
Mike stopped, pointing behind back from where we came, "We could turn back if we-".
He was cut off by Kenny. "That's not an option." he turned back around, stomping faster than before. "Everybody keep going we're runnin' outta daylight."
This time Luke stopped, staring Kenny in the eyes. "You don't even listen to anyone else. You just go on barkin' orders! You gotta lighten up, okay? You're pushing 'em too hard.". I gulped, this could set him off... Kenny hits hard, that I know for sure.
"Can you two shut the fuck up?!" Troy stepped in, causing Kenny and Luke to stop their stare down. He looked over to me, I mouthed a 'Thank you.' to him, causing him to grin.
The storm was horrible, it's as if the temperature had dropped another 10 degrees. It felt like my bones were being frozen, I could never stand the cold. The view of the snow falling was pleasant though, I feel like I could drift away watching it... We all sat down in the snow, resting our sore legs. Laying back I shut my eyes, crisp flakes of snow landing on my chilled body.
I could've fallen asleep if it weren't for the voice that rang out from far away, "Hello?!". It was a russian accent, like the boy from the deck. Could it be him again? If so, why?
"Who is this?" Luke questioned, tightening his grip on his gun. I didn't like how this felt, something was wrong about this. I look my knife out of my bag, clenching it tight in my hand.
Clementine tensed up, her face twisting as she got up off the ground,"Arvo?". Judging by her tone this boy wasn't a welcomed guest.
It was only best to get up, brushing off the snow from my hair. "Who's he?", there must be more. One teen alone wouldn't hold up a group unless he was stupid.
"Jane and I met him on the observation deck, before everyone else came.", shit, this is the guy they held up?
"That's the guy?", Luke obviously heard about him as well. He was advancing pretty slow, did he have something wrong with his leg?
"You know this sonuvabitch? What's he want?", Kenny put his hand behind his back, fingers barely brushing his pistol.
"I don't trust him. Also, he might be mad at us." What did Clementine mean? Why would he be mad at as? This made everybody more tense, raising their weapons.
Carlos ushered Sarah behind him, "Sarah, get behind me.". Arvo was here now, only a few feet away from us, it doesn't seem like he has a weapon either. Just like the others, I don't believe it.
"Hello! You are Clementine." Arvo smiled, he looked so young... He couldn't be more than 18. I was right about his leg too, it has a brace on it.
"What's goin' on here, friend? You got people with you? Where are they?" Kenny eased his pistol out of his back pocket, fully into his hand now.
Luke walked closer to Arvo, lowering his gun a bit, "You're not out here on your own, are you?".
That's when people started coming out from the trees, two men and a woman. The bigger man went behind us as the woman stood next to Arvo, the last man stood in the trees to our side. They all had big guns, aimed right at us. Everybody raised their guns up higher, looks like this turned into a standoff.
"These are my friends. We stay hidden for safety, but you we know. You're Clementine." This Arvo guy didn't sound too happy right now...
The woman spoke in Russian, all I could translate was "Them?". I was very rusty on my Russian, but I definitely knew some.
Arvo looked back at her, "Yes, them.". What did we even do to him?
The big one started laughing, and not the happy type of laugh, it sounded menacing. He also started speaking in Russian, "Tell them put on the ground and that we are taking everything.". What? They want to take everything? It's not like we had much of anything to begin with, but no way!
Arvo nodded, speaking in English this time, "I told them you are the ones who robbed me. They think its funny that you're just a little girl...". They robbed him? That does explain where our pain killers came from... I just thought Bon snagged them at Howe's.
"Robbed?" Kenny didn't seem too happy about this either, by his tone and the disappointed look he was giving Clementine.
"... and they want you and your friends to put down the guns so we can take your things." Arvo didn't look too happy about this himself, was he put up to this? His face looked... guilty.
Everybody started getting excited, pointing their guns at eachother. It was weird being the only one without a gun, I feel almost helpless... I didn't want this, I had to do something. I tried my best to remember what little Russian I knew "W-Wait!". This caught their attention "We can... d-deal. Give for give.", I wasn't sure what we'd give to them.
I could hear Kenny grunt from behind me, "What the fuck are you-".
"Lay off him, Kenny." Nick came to my defense, those were the first words I heard him spoke all day. It was a relief to know he somewhat cared.
I watched Arvo look over at his group, frowning as he looked back at me,"I am sorry, but we are not here to make deals. Buricko is saying that we will take everything.".
This made everybody start yelling, waving their guns around carelessly. No, no I can fix this! Can I? I speak like a child to them, I barely know anything! All I can do is try.
I put my knife back in my bag, raising my hands, "We can sort this out, a-act like adults! This is... childish!".
Mike also tried helping in being a voice of reason,"This can be easy for you. Just put your guns down.".
Clementine also tried to stop this tension, "We have a baby!". That should help, who could hate a baby? They're so small and adorable.
"You have a baby with you?" Arvo sounded shocked, understandably. He started speaking to his group, all I could assume he was saying was what he already told him.
"Back the fuck off!" Kenny was talking to the bigger man in the group, the bald one.
"Put down or we shoot!" The man didn't seem like he was joking around at all.
I grabbed Kenny's arm, "Put yer guns down! Th-They'll shoot!". Kenny knocked me back, making me stumble on my feet.
Arvo started pleading in Russian, "Buricko, Buricko, stop! Put down! You don't want to do this!". I was right, this kid didn't want to do this at all. I wish I could help but this situation is clearly out of my hands now.
"Last chance!" the other man to our side shouted. I saw the big one, Buricko, put his finger on his trigger.
In one last attempt I yelled, "Listen to me they're gonna-". It was too late, Buricko had already shot, hitting Rebecca straight through the head.
I fell to the ground at bullets started to fly, a searing pain started to flare in my side, I tried my best not to yell but I couldn't help myself. I wasn't the only one either, I heard a few others yell too. This was the storm.
Avid-8Cancer - It was hard not to hear about the two when Kenny went on screaming about them haha, I'm glad you enjoyed the chapter!
Overrated Fiction - The little typos I miss always make the funniest jokes later with my friends!
Shyguy117i - I'm not sure if Kenny can be taught manners, he's from Florida after all, shit just comes out of his mouth. ;)
MastrMARIOMastr - Arvo was one of my faves also, I hope to give him some development as well!
lllooneytoonbro - It's fine, my updating schedule is very random! Thanks for the review, they're always so nice to read!
EpicPerryQuest66 - Oooh, I love that idea! I'm a sucker for sad endings. ;)