Short chapter. Next one will be longer. Anyways, thanks to gaara king of the sand for helping me out.
The truck carried for a few more miles, turning a right turn, then a left.
Clementine remained still as she could, but the longer she sat there the harder it became.
Clementine sighed as the truck pulled to another stop. Lowering the blanket from her face, she spoke, "Are we there yet?"
Kenny jumped, briefly swerving the car, but quickly regaining control. "What the hell?!"
Carley looked back to the teen in surprise, "How did you get in here, Clem?"
"Door was unlocked." Clementine shrugged. "Anyway, are we there yet?"
"Who said you were coming?" Kenny demanded, voice filled with annoyance.
Clementine cocked a brow, "You're not really going to drive all the way back, are you?"
Kenny didn't bother answering her question. "Get out the car. We're here."
He pulled a backpack onto his back and got out, practically slamming the door.
Carley rolled her eyes, and got out as well, followed by Clementine, who was wearing a grin on her face.
Once they we all out, Kenny turned to the girl, "Want to explain to me how you got in the truck?"
Clementine paused, "I walked..."
Kenny let out a groan while Carley stifled a giggle.
"How didn't I notice you back there?"
"Invisibility cloak." Clementine joked with a smirk.
"Knock it off." Kenny grumbled, "What the hell do you think you're doing here?"
Clementine replied, "I'm here to help."
"Well we don't need your help, kid." Kenny said. "Go back to the inn."
Clementine pouted.
"Don't give me that look." Kenny shook his head, not letting her puppy dog eyes convince him. "Go."
Clementine put on a cheeky smile, turning she started walking toward the street. "Three... Two... One..."
"Clementine, get back here!" Kenny called, sounded greatly annoyed.
Clementine made her way back over.
Kenny shoot her a look, "Get in the truck."
"Are you kidding me?" Clementine asked.
"Definitely not." Kenny replied, motioning for her to get in the truck.
Clementine sighed, and start opening the door. A smile crossed her lips once she was about to get in.
Carley quickly noticed her smile, "Come on, Clem."
"What?" Kenny demanded.
"She's just going to follow us when our backs are turned." Carley said. "We might as well take her with us."
Kenny let out a heavy sigh as Clementine gave him a mischievous smile.
"Lets just get this over with." He said. "Stay close."
Clementine nodded.
The three of them walked silently, keeping an eye out for walkers.
"Looks like we're good." Carley said.
Kenny nodded. "Yeah. Seems that way."
They continued to walk until they came to a large van that had a ladder on the side.
"Now what?" Clementine asked.
"We climb." Kenny said.
"Alright!" Clementine smiled.
Before Kenny could say another word, the girl was already climbing up the ladder.
Kenny sighed, and followed behind the teen.
Carley glanced around, making sure there were no walkers in sight, before following as well.
"Come on, let's hustle." Kenny carefully made his way off the van and onto the ground before helping Clementine and Carley down.
The trio made their way into the drugstore, Kenny making sure Clementine didn't wander off.
"Alright, let's be quick." Kenny said, "In and out. Grab what you can."
Both Carley and Clementine nodded.
"Not you." Kenny said to Clementine.
"I can help, Kenny." The teen said. She sent him her best puppy dog eyes.
"Fine." Kenny agreed. "You stay close to me."
Clementine nodded and started gathering supplies.
They were making out good, when suddenly gunshot rang through the air. Kenny froze for a second. "What the hell was that?"
Carley glanced around. "Came from outside." She said.
"No shit." Kenny grumbled.
"Whatever it was, it's probably going to bring those things this way." Carley said. "We need to hurry.
Kenny sighed. "Well let's hurry up, and get the fuck out of here."
They knew if the way to their truck got blocked off, they'd be trapped. They couldn't let that happen.
Gathering supplies was turning out to be a dangerous task. The store had been stripped of bottle water and canned goods. It would be a surprise if they were able to find any.
They managed to grab countless amounts of energy bars and other snack type foods. They picked up a few band-aids and other medical supplies.
Carley ran to check out the window. "Shit..."
"What?" Kenny called to her.
"Walkers..." Carley replied.
"How many?" Kenny asked.
"Just a few. We should be able to handle them." She said. "But that means more are probably on their way.
"Think we got enough?" Clementine asked.
"I think we're going to have to call it here." Kenny said, zipping up the backpack before slinging it over his shoulder. "Let's go."
Kenny led the group outside, but they froze at the sight that met them.
There were several zombies, clearly attracted by the gunfire. Once they got outside the were quickly noticed by the group of walkers.
"I thought it was only a few of them..." Kenny grumbled.
"There were only a few." Carley replied, pulling out her gun. She started shooting the approaching creatures.
Clementine let out a squeak as one started approaching her, but Carley shot it before it could touch her.
"Get to the truck, Clem." Kenny ordered.
Clementine quickly broke into a jog towards the truck, while Kenny and Carley focused on the walkers.
As the girl approached the truck she noticed more walkers approaching, putting a wall between her, Kenny, and Carley.
More walkers than anticipated were showing up and eventually, Clementine had gotten separated from Kenny and Carley, both physically and visually.
She became nervous, that as she noticed the truck was blocked off by walkers as well so there was no hiding in there. As she was frozen in fear the walkers soon took notice of her and started to advance towards the girl.
Clementine's heart was pounding, she didn't know what to do. She was trapped.
The walkers continued to approach her and Clementine immediately panicked. She glanced around for an exit.
Eyes full of fear, the girl dashed off. Clementine dodged one zombie, it's hand brushing against her arm, but not close enough to grab her.
She continued to run, the walkers followed behind her, but she didn't slow her pace. She wouldn't until she was sure she was safe.
Carley continued shooting any zombies left standing.
"More are coming," Kenny said, pointed towards the incoming walkers.
Carley sighed, "We need to clear a path to the truck."
Kenny nodded, clenching his teeth as he watched the still approaching zombies. He looked around and noticed an opening. "Come on, run!"
Carley quickly followed after him, still shooting away walkers that were blocking their path.
The walkers tried to keep up, but they weren't fast enough and eventually the two managed to make it to the truck.
They took a moment to catch their, breath the walkers were still a good distance away, but they need that wouldn't last long.
They needed to leave, now.
Clementine pulled out her father's gun and looked into the chamber. It was full, she mentally thanked Carley for giving her bullets the other day.
She ran a good while, shooting her gun at any walkers that got too close. Her feet had started to get tired from running so much. She didn't know how much time had passed before she finally slowed down. She had managed to lose the walkers. She glanced around realizing she had no idea where she was. She not only managed to lose the walkers, but Kenny and Carley as well.
Now she was faced with the task of returning to the group. She had to find a way back to the truck. Hopefully they didn't leave without her.
Her heart pounded with the thought of being left behind. She was starting to regret sneaking in the truck. She hadn't expected this to happen.
She was terrified. She didn't know what to do. She tried to think positive thoughts, but the possibility of dying out there alone scared her, and the thought of being stranded out there scared her even more.
She had to make a way back, she knew at this point she only had herself to rely on and no one else.
Maybe Kenny and Carley would come looking for her, but until then, she was on her own.