((Firstly, sorry for the delay, reviews weren't coming in as you all know. Secondly, I'd like to apologize for not answering some questions. I'll answer them now. This is the final chapter of Kenny's story before we get into the meat and potatoes of season two! Get hyped for tomorrow. As such, this chapter will also include alternate choices for this short fill in episode. Without further ado, here are the rest of your questions answered:
From: DTLTD
"About the QNA, I do have a few things I'd like to ask.
Are we going to meet Sarita with Kenny in the story, or we only going to have the chance to meet her in the ski lodge?
Will we ever see Brie and Stephanie again?
Who will we control in the next season, Clem or Lee, or maybe both in turns?
How does it feel to have more then 2k reviews, making you a record holder in this fanfiction page?
We've got a guest character from another franchise showing up in the story in GTA's Eddie. Will there be more?
If so, can we get a vote to add a character from another franchise, provided they're not too broken or out of place? (Like Master Chief, Garrus, and Naruto are out, but a character from another zombie themed story like Bill from L4D, Ellie from TLoU, or Dr. Neville from I am Legend, could be nominated?)
And speaking of other zombie franchises, what are your favorite zombie games beside Telltale's The Walking Dead?
How and where is Russell, Nate, Brie, and Stephanie? Will we ever see them again?
I also was about to ask if we could finally rest easy because you no longer out to cut down on our numbers?"
I love how many you asked haha! So, first one about Sarita, she meets Kenny in this chapter! Not too big of a spoiler, so I might as well tell you that we at least get to meet her. Secondly, Brie and Steph will not be returning again. Those two do live until season four though, so don't worry, they're safe and thriving! Third question I've already answered, both in different situations similar to Lee and Mark and Carley, but much more frequent. Plus, I'm gonna try and restrict it to just those two.
Fourth question, it feels amazing. I used to have a decent following in the Total Drama community but my writing was usually overlooked by most of the fandom. I was a huge fan of TWD ever since I watched PewDiePie play it all the way back in 2013, and I've played the game at least one hundred times. Season 2 I've played around fifty and season three/four is most likely around six times since I didn't get them until way later due to issues in money. I realized one day that I was unsatisfied with TWD's inconsistent choice consequences and wanted to try to write a story about changing that with viewer voting. It took a while to plan out, but now both season one is finished and season two is almost all the way planned out. I've met great people and fans on this journey and hope you all stick around to the end.
Fifth question, Eddie wasn't exactly like Eddie Low from GTA. He was a weird guy, but he never tried to hurt Kenny's group. I would love having other characters in this story from different franchises as background characters, off screen characters or even villains/side characters! Feel free to suggest some.
Sixth question, YES! As long as I know the character I'm super down! I LOOOOOVE Left For Dead and the original Last of Us (Sequels fine but never played it), so like I said previously, if you have any suggestions please do start suggesting in reviews or PM's!
Seventh question, I love the Last of Us, Left for Dead (ESPECIALLY 2) and Resident Evil. My favorite games in general are Grand Theft Auto San Andreas, GTA IV, The Walking Dead, Mario Galaxy, Team Fortress Two, The Last of Us, The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild and Dragon Ball Fighterz in case anyone was wondering!
Eighth question, and this is from another review, Russel is currently with Nate. We will see him again, because I love both of them to death, but not for a while. They're currently coming back from Statesboro after.. Well, you'll find out.
Ninth and final question: In Lee's words, HAHA nope!
From: Mircross
"Who were those unavoidably dead characters? I guess one would be Katjaa, but I can't place the 2nd one."
Nobody. Scrapped the idea entirely, but they would have been Ben and Travis. Then the idea of bringing them with Kenny popped into my mind. They are still scared teens after all. They loved Lee's leadership, but boat beats run down mansion in a walker infested area.
From: Who
"How far do you want to stay to the cannon storyline."
I think I answered this already, but I want to stay with it while also changing a LOT. Season two is the season where shit changes heavily so get ready for that. I have a lot of plans for episode three and four in specific.
And that's it! I'll see you again at the end of the chapter.
One last important message: I've given you enough warnings. I'm sick of duplicate reviews. I know which accounts are yours and will no longer count your vote ever. Apologies to the rest of you, but user Lol is not taking anything I've previously said seriously. His accounts are Sunny D, Lol, Who, Victor, Albert, a bunch of random guest accounts, "Mircoss" (Trying to imitate another user is childish beyond belief), and Deez Nuts. If I'm wrong about any of these, someone tell me in private message only. Anyways, enjoy!))
He had no time to think, Roman had already pulled the trigger. Luckily, Kenny managed to grab Ben's lanky arm, pulling him down on top of himself. Travis was shot directly in the gut. Duck's bullet finally collided with Roman's skull and killed him. "No, no, no, no!" Ben yelped out, crawling toward Travis as he got on his knees and began choking. Falling on his face, Travis was unable to respond as Ben came to his side. "Please, don't die on me, Travis! N-not like this! Please!" He shrieked, holding his best friend's hand as tightly as possible. Kenny and Duck knew there was nothing they could do. They stood by Ben's side.
"B-Ben.." Was the only thing Travis was able to say. He gave him a playful smack on his cheek, tears falling down their eyes in unison.
"..I'll live on for you. I'll get stronger, I-I will!" Ben told him with the most confidence he had ever shown before. Travis smiled and nodded before suddenly groaning in pain, his eyes rolling back and his head going limp. The room was silent, but it wouldn't be for long.
"That shot'll draw walkers. Let's get ready to either fight or leave." Kenny announced, grabbing his gun back from Roman's corpse.
"W-we can fight.. I doubt there are that many, dad. Let's just leave them alone." Duck said to his father. Ben couldn't stop crying at Travis' side. Kenny nodded and began leaving. At the door, he peaked back and uttered a few words to the sobbing teenager.
"Stay safe, kid. Take a gun from that sick bastard just in case anything happens, alright?"
"S-sure.. Just leave us alone." Ben mumbled. Kenny took Duck's hand and proceeded out the door, ready to search the area for danger. They couldn't stay here for long, maybe a week or two. Randall would probably try looking for them eventually and this place didn't have much anyways. Wellington was next on their roadmap.
Upon coming back, Kenny and Duck noticed Ben digging a hole using a little trowel. They didn't have many tools, not even a shovel. They suspected he was burying Travis, and their suspicions were proven correct when they noticed his body lying on it's back. It was late at night, Ben knew the risks.
"Hey, kid." Kenny greeted solemnly.
"Hey.. You don't mind me doing this, r-right?" Ben asked, concerned he was breaking some dumb rule.
"Nah, nah.. We brought home some gas we were able to siphon but found only three walkers. Randall really cleared this place out." Kenny answered, putting down his bag. They still had a lot of food and water from the resort.
"And here, I found this! I had a feeling we would be burying him soon, so.." Duck offered a flower to the teen. It wasn't much, barely clinging onto life, but it was still a nice gesture.
"Oh, uh.. Thanks." Ben accepted, pocketing the flower gently as it didn't get in the way of digging.
"You're welcome!" Duck cheered. Always trying to keep everyone happy. He managed to make both his father and Ben crack a small smile.
"Need some help?" Kenny asked, kneeling down next to Ben. He was surprised, but happy. Seems Kenny had changed somehow..
"Y-yeah.. Thank you." They proceeded to dig, Duck with his hands, Ben with the trowel and Kenny with an empty water bottle that used to belong to Travis. It was quite calming. Duck talked about how nice Travis was, Ben decided to open up a bit and tell them stories of their high school days and even Kenny shared some of his younger years experiences. At the end of the night, they were feeling much better. Travis was buried and above his tomb made up of twig branches was a poppy flower, barely alive but clinging onto hope it would survive for a good while.
The next morning was the day they were ready to go. Leave with gas, the car and peace of mind. As everyone gathered their stuff inside, a noise was heard outside. Thankfully not the sound of a gun cocking or a vehicle pulling up, but the sound of footsteps against grass. Sneaky footsteps. "Get down, guns ready and don't reveal yourselves until I say so." Kenny whispered, taking cover with the boys behind the counter. They complied, revealing their guns.
The door opened shortly afterward, a brown skinned, black haired woman wearing a hoodie and jeans and wielding a pocket knife snuck inside. Relieved to see nobody there, she began searching for supplies. Luckily, Kenny and company had already tossed Vernon, Roman and Clive outside in the back and burned them earlier in the morning. 'Shit, maybe the smoke drew whoever this is..' Kenny thought to himself, still not able to see the stranger. He nodded at the boys before standing up and drawing his gun at her. She gasped, raising her hands. Duck and Ben also stood up, but they noticed something extra: Kenny was wide eyed and blushing. The hell?
"I don't want any trouble! I'm just a scavenger. I'm alone."
"O-oh.. Hm. Check her for weapons anyways, or any sort of uh, communications."
"On it." Duck hopped over the counter, getting close to the woman. He began inspecting her pockets from jacket to jeans. Nothing bulged out except for a candy bar and a water bottle. "She's clean!" He backed away, a smile on his face. Duck was always like this with friendly faces.
"See? Nothing. I'm simply looking for supplies." The woman had a thick indian accent, a mole on her nose and looked just as tired as Kenny.
"I see.. Well, feel free to look, we're moving out soon." Kenny muttered, hoisting his bag over his shoulder. Everyone lowered their weapons.
"Oh, really? That's a shame. I haven't met decent people, or even kids in so long. I've been on my own forever." The woman looked down at Duck and smiled back.
"We get that. So have we." Ben said for Kenny, who couldn't stop staring at the woman. 'The hell is his deal? Oh.. Ooooohhhhhhh.'
"I.. I noticed the grave outside. Was it-"
"One of ours. Yeah." Ben again answered quickly, not wanting to discuss that further.
"I am so sorry. I wish them the best of luck wherever they find themselves. My name is Sarita." She introduced.
"H-huh? Oh, I'm Kenny, that's Duck- I-I mean Ben, and that's Duck, or Ken Jr." Kenny stuttered, his blush being hidden away by his godlike gray beard.
"Hi!" Duck excitedly greeted, waving his hand. She waved back.
"Heya. It's weird running into someone alone." Ben greeted as well, putting his gun away. His own growing beard was quite striking.
"You're telling me. So many big groups now, there's no room for kindness or humbleness. I hope you are different." Sarita gently replied, smiling at Kenny.
"Well, uh, you could stick around and find out, i-if you want." Kenny twiddled his thumbs like a lovestruck kid. Duck noticed how strange he was acting and crept up to Ben's side.
"Uh.. Is something wrong with dad?" The young boy whispered. Ben almost laughed at the question but instead just smirked and shrugged.
"I wouldn't mind. Where are you heading?" Sarita questioned, stepping a bit closer.
"Well.. Ever heard of a place called Wellington?"
((And that's the end of Kenny's episode, or as I like to call it, Familiar Faces. Now onto the alternate choices!
Chapter 93: Pull out your guns or remain docile?
You guys chose to be friendlier when Randall first met you. As a result, you got the privilege of being able to go on the island without him. If you pulled out your guns, he would accompany you on the island, killing Vernon's crew early and the episode would have been a bit longer, taking more inspiration from Michonne.
Chapter 94: How to react to Randall's jab.
You guys decided to just ask who Norma was. Choosing "What was that?!" would lead to relationship points with Randall lowering. Choosing to say nothing would cause Randall to simply laugh at you. Choosing thanks? Would give this response: "You're welcome. Maybe we can toughen you and your boys up when you get back."
Chapter 95: Escape or keep going?
If you attempted escape, Randall's guards (who guard the bridge) would have brought you back to Randall, who would not take kindly to treason so early. He would bring you to be interrogated by Norma.
Chapter 96: Split up?
If you guys decided to split up, Ben would go with Travis and experience one of Lilly's traps she had set up for Randall's guards. His leg would be mangled by a fallen tree, causing him to be crippled for the rest of the series or he would die due to poor choice making.
Chapter 97: Lilly's fate
You guys chose to let her go. If you had incapacitated her, she would have had to join you on this journey, running away once again at the very end to find shelter somewhere else away from people. If you had let her go and snitched, well.. This choice doesn't really change much since you still encountered Vernon and his people.
Chapter 98: Resist or Comply?
If you had resisted against Vernon's orders, Roman would offer the Travis or Ben choice. Choose one to die for already being a pain in the ass. There's no saving both of them, someone has to die.
Chapter 99: Doubling down
If you had stuck with the original plan, Duck and Travis would have been shot. But, on the bright side, you would have ended all of this much earlier.
Chapter 100 BABY: Tell the truth or lie? (or the third option)
Telling lies would result in basically the same situation, except this time Vernon wouldn't try and save Travis. It would come down to saving yourself or saving Ben. Saying nothing would warrant the same result.
Chapter 101: Who to save?
To clarify, Duck was getting ready to shoot Roman already. The problem was that his pistol wouldn't be as fast as Roman's adult hands on a shotgun. Anyways, saving Travis would get Ben killed, jumping in front of them would get Kenny killed, and doing nothing would only get Travis killed since that's who he was primarily aiming at.
I hope you're all very hyped for season two, because I sure as hell am! I'll be playing the Walking Dead until tomorrow for even more ideas, though I already have a ton mapped out. QOTC: What characters from other shows, games etc do you want to see cameo in here? This isn't a crossover story but it's still fun to add little easter eggs to other series'.))
