A/N: Season 3 of Telltale's The Walking Dead is nigh! Pretty stoked! I also want to point out that I appreciate all reviews even though I didn't get much. All the followers and people who faved this story, THANKS GUYS! People get caught up in stuff, i'm no different sooooo, I'm not dead! Anyways, let's get right on it!
"What was that?' My heart was beating in an alarming rate. So many things are going through my head right now. Did somebody find us? Did Ellie lead them here? I was stealing glances from Ellie and the door thinking of that to do. My hand automatically went to my holster and I quietly walked towards the door.
I look back at Ellie, she is right behind me ready for what's on the other side of the door. She gave me a nod and I, to my best of my abilities, opened the door as quietly as possible. As I opened the door, the men's voices started to become more audible.
"-god this better not be a waste of our time." One man said.
"Usually when Ray tells us that there might be stuff to scavenge this way, he's on the money. So quit your complainin' and keep looking!" We crept closer to the edge of the floor to get a good look at how many goons are occupying the lobby. There were four that we can see, and from the looks of things it looks like they're just standing around like they're waiting for somebody. Someone then suddenly emerged from a room walking into view.
"Nothing in there. Should we go back?"
"We didn't even check the other floors... stop being a lazy ass and go up there and check." One of the men went up a flight of stairs on the far right. Ellie then tapped me and cupped her mouth.
"I'll take care of the guy going up the stairs, you stay here and watch them." she whispered as she unsheathed her knife. I nodded, but I was kind of nervous on how this situation is going to be played out. I have no idea what Ellie is going to do to the guy and if any of the others notice that they're people in here other than them, it's going to be a huge problem. There I waited, patiently, looking at these people standing around, cracking jokes to pass the time.
"Why haven't Ray killed that guy yet?"
"Huh?"
"You know... That dude that had that girl with her but she ran off."
"Oh. I heard that he wanted him for something but the sonuvabitch ain't talkin'"
"What for?" The guy shrugged. For some reason, this story sounded a little familiar. My thoughts have been interrupted by a muffled scream that had been abruptly stopped and the sound of dragging.
My eyes shot towards Ellie coming into view with the now dead corpse that was supposed to check the second floor.
"You, you killed him." I accused.
"And?"
"Why? We could of just tied him up."
"And what? Give him a chance to escape and tells us to his buddies? I don't think so." She continued to drag the body to a empty room. As Ellie opens the door, it creaked... really loud. At this moment, the remaining guys downstairs caught wind of it.
"Mack? Is that you up there?" The only thing that answered back was silence. Now they're all on high alert.
"Check the second floor." He commanded. They spread out taking different flights of stairs, but there were only two main staircases that they can go up so we knew where they're coming from. We looked at each other and Ellie went close to my ear.
"Take care of those idiots on the left, and I'll take the ones on the right." she whispered. I nodded and we dispersed. It was no easy task to be frank, each of us got two guys to take care of and we have to be quiet about it too; which was a drag. I crept to the far end corner and peeked around it to see the two guys slowly walking up the stairs, armed and dangerous. The guy behind the other tapped him, and pointed to a room. Each one walked into a separate rooms to cover better I guess. This is my chance.
I snuck out the corner and carefully made my way into the closest room. He's still searching in there for someone, fortunately, he found nothing. Which made him more aggravated than he was coming up the stairs. I hid myself behind the room's couch to stay out of sight of the intruder. I took a peek to see him checking the closets and rooms in the suite, kicking and pointing his rifle at vacant spaces.
"Come on. Where the fuck are ya?" He whispered. He then put his gun down concluding that no one was in this room. He then turned his back to look out the window, Now! I crept up behind him with my gun drawn. When I got close enough, I whacked him in the head, causing him to collapse in my arms. This was also a bad idea because the other guy heard the interaction and came over to this room to investigate.
"Dude! What the hell was-" He paused as he seen me with my gun pointed at him. He tried to lift his rifle but I noticed.
"Don't even think about it... Drop it. Now." I said with venom. He dropped his gun, smirking at me.
"You know, you're pretty good looking. What's a pretty girl like you doing out here all alone?" He asked. Is this dude for real?
"That's none of your business." I spat. I got behind him to tie his hands up only to be met with resistance. The guy turned around quickly and got a hold of my wrists. He's strong. He tossed me on the couch which got me dazed for a moment which gave him the opportunity to get on top of me. I fought but he's too large, his frame holding me down rendering me immobile.
"Now listen here girly, not much pretty girls are around anymore which is a shame really. So I can't pass this up, I hope you understand." My eyes were saucers and my heart feels like it was about to break out of my chest. What is he going to do to me? He answered my question by going straight for my belt. I panicked.
"Please! Don't do this!" I begged. Squirming violently trying to slow his advances. He held me down with one arm while the other is at my waistline, I used my free hand to unsheathe my knife. Unfortunately the sick bastard saw this and grabbed my hand, prying the knife out of my hand and throwing it across the room.
"Well that's not nice. Looks like I need to punish you after all."
"Please don't-" He put a rag in my mouth, muffling my screams. Tears started to fall down my cheeks, terrified of what this man is going to do to me. This situation is so messed up, I couldn't believe how careless I was that I put myself in this situation. Anyone please help me! Anyone... Lee... Help... Me...
He got my belt off, undid my button and zipper, and now pulling down my pants. I couldn't move a muscle, I couldn't do anything but close my eyes and waiting for it to be over. As he grabbed the hem of my underwear, I hear a shot go off, startling me.
The man's lifeless body fell forward on me almost crushing me. I frantically pushed his body to the floor and breathed deeply and quickly. I looked around for Ellie just to see her shadow on my left.
"Ell-" But it wasn't Ellie...
"AJ... Oh my god." He just stood there with the gun still up, shaking with tears streaming down his face.
"I'm-*hic* Sorry-*hic*" AJ stammered. He bit his lower lip trying really hard to not cry openly. I quickly pulled my pants up and rushed towards him, with my eyes fogging up in the processes, hugging him tightly.
"Oh my god... AJ- why did you have to see that? " I slurred in between sobbing. "I'm so sorry that you saw that." It was unbearable. AJ is too young to have witnessed a lot of things, but this one he wasn't ready to see nor is he ever ready to see.
I held my precious brother close to me as we both sobbed. I run the scene in my mind again and again wondering if there was a way to prevent this from happening, but it doesn't matter now. Right now, we need to get out of this room. I pulled away and looked at AJ's messy face.
"Listen, we have to go. Kay?" I said. He nods and I looked around for my knife and my gun. I then remembered that there was a guy here that was out cold. I dragged him out to the hallway and looked for Ellie. As I look over the ledge of the hallway I see Ellie interrogating the intruders at gun point to my relief. I drag the body downstairs making a lot of noise in the process. Which alerted Ellie.
"Who's there?"
"It's me Ellie." I hollered, casually dragging the body towards the bunch. Ellie relaxed for a quick second and noticed AJ.
"Uh hey AJ." Ellie greeted. He stood silent.
"Shit... They got a kid with them. Hey kid. Where's mommy?" he asked, almost as if he's taunting him This struck a nerve in me. How dare he! I pulled out my gun and shoved it against his cheek.
"Now listen here you pig. He's none of your concern, we're asking the questions here. Got it?"
"Yeah, yeah no prob." Ellie then cuts in.
"Let's start with a easy one. Who are you guys?" The man looked up and sighed.
"The name's Larry by the way, and we are scavengers. We bring whatever we find out here back to our camp, pretty simple actually." Now it's my turn.
"Who do you work for?" Larry took a moment to answer this one, maybe wondering if we were a threat to their camp or not. From the looks of things, he picked the latter.
"Ray, scary dude, but he looks out for everybody. Look, I don't know what you guys want but if Ray finds out that you killed his people, he'll hunt you down."
"Who said that any of you are going back to camp?" Ellie asked. She pulled out a whistle and blew as hard as she can a few times.
"Ay ay ay, w-what are you doing?" Larry panicked. Ellie smirked.
"Just a little parting gift." as if on cue, I hear distant groaning getting closer and closer to the hotel. A few moments later, you can see walkers come around the corner in packs dragging themselves ever so desperate for a snack. Ellie grabbed my shoulder indicating that it's time for us to leave. I nodded, grabbing AJ and following Ellie up the stairs.
We rushed into the suite, grabbing anything we need for our travels. I took a pack and stuffed it with medical supplies, water and a thin blanket. I look over to my side to see AJ stuffing his pack with food and water. With Ellie, she grabbed her bow and arrows, her pack, and a jacket. Everyone met up at the middle of the room.
I suggested we use the fire escape and travel via rooftop until there's a clearing. Everyone complied, wasting no time, we got on the fire escape and jumped our first roof. When everybody made it across, we heard a bloodcurdling yell coming from the hotel.
"Come on guys, let's get out of here." Ellie stated. I broke me out of the trance but I still look back wondering. Was that the right thing to do?
A/N:
Well then. That was unexpected, at least nothing happened to our precious Clementine. AJ on the other hand, not so much. Again thanks for the follows and the favorites. It let's me know that people are actually looking forward to reading my stuff. Sorry for the long delay. You know how life just want to be like "aye you writing a fanfic? Lol not anymore. :D"
So yeah. I still encourage you to review though so I can see how I'm doing... And as always, stay frosty.