The Heart of A Semi-Broken Survivor

Helping the Hunt

Early A/N: Sooooooo, as we all know episode 3 is fucking intense, I know it's probably unnecessary but I won't say anything for whoever hasn't seen/played it themselves, but damn. Also since this story was published before they revealed what Minerva looks like I'm just gonna keep Sophie's appearance the way it is in this story, not too sure how I'll fix up the error of sorts but I'll figure it out, or hell you guys could help me. Anyways enjoy the chapter.

As Sophie, Marlon and Louis led the way, Clem prepared her knife for anything, they finally made it to the gate where the mysterious blonde from earlier was gazing out beyond it. Clem couldn't help but have a quick look over her, she was dressed in rather baggy looking clothes but they seemed safe enough not to get her grabbed easily by walkers. Clementine was snapped out of her musings as Marlon calls out for this Rosie person again, before turning back to the group of Sophie, Louis, Clem and AJ asking "you guys gave her, her weapon back right?". Clem slipped her knife out to show him as a response, which had him nodding in approval "good. We're gonna need you to put it to good use." He turns to the gate, the mystery girl was still staring out of, saying "we've got a hunting party out there trying to get back inside. Need our help to clear the way. There seem to be a few more deadheads around more than usual these couple days", he says that last part offhandedly but it seemed to catch mystery blondes attention. She turns to Clem and the others slightly, and with a sarcastic tone, quips "It's almost like something drew their attention. Something like... I don't know... an explosion. Or a car crash." 

Sophie sighs obviously disapproving the girl's tone "c'mon vi..", however the mystery- Vi? simply shrugs off the disapproval with "what? I'm just saying. There has to be some explanation". Clem can see AJ frowning out of the corner of her eye due to this girls tone, and sighs inwardly knowing it would do no good giving AJ..or herself any reason to not trust them, she needs to clear whatever bad blood might appear before it does. So she bucks up and says "Look we didn't know any of this was going to happen, we're sorry if it caused you guys problems", this seemed to pacify the other girl, and to her credit, she actually looked mildly apologetic. But Sophie didn't seem to wanna have any of it "Clem you have nothing to apologise for, your car crashing wasn't your fault-", she then pauses and then thinks for a moment "-then again maybe it could've been, but either way Vi shouldn't be digging so harshly into people before she actually get to know them" she finishes this with stern look directed at Vi. Which in turn causes Vi to slump even more so, and grumble out "whatever Soph". Clementine couldn't help but process the interaction, these two would have to be very close in order to talk to each other like that right? I mean this Vi girl didn't seem like the type to take other peoples shit. Her musings were interrupted however by Louis clearing his throat, "'I should introduce myself hello Clementine. I'm Violet. Nice to meet you'" his voice was pitched higher to either mock the blonde girl or to make fun of himself with how off it is. And with the muffled chuckle, Sophie and Clem agree on the latter. Violet sighs and turns to look at Clem with a gentle but stoic look "what he said."

Clem doesn't have much time to ponder on that look before that boy from earlier, Willy she thinks his name is, calls out "All right, boys and girls. They're starting to fill in!". Clem grips her knife tightly at this, before turning her attention back to Violet who was opening the gate and then to Marlon who pulls out an arrow for his compound bow before saying "be careful out there". And with that, he and Violet run out into the woods obviously following a path they have gone on plenty before. Louis, seemingly never failing to try to play peacemaker walks in front of Clem wielding a... chair leg? "uh don't mind Violet. She uh... grows on you. I promise.", and like the dynamic duo they seem to be Sophie adds "yeah..like a bad rash. Now c'mon Lou, prepare 'chairles' for the annual Walker bash" she grins as she pats him on the shoulder, before pulling out a hook like-thing and following after Violet and Marlon. Louis smiles and nods before going out the gate as well, Clem just sighs and shakes her head before, she herself goes to the gate and goes to close it. Which causes AJ to rush over "I can help!" he says as he reaches the gate just as Clem closes it in place and kneels down to talk to him "Look bud, I need you to watch my back. Call out from the inside if you see anything. Cool?", she looks back at him with pleading eyes, which causes his face to scrunch up but ultimately admit defeat "okay...". Clem exhales a breath of relief before smiling confidently as she stands up "see you on the other side", and with that, she follows after Louis and Sophie.