This story switches between narratives, is done in segments, and will sometimes be taken from the characters' point of view. Thank you for reading, and I hope you enjoy this story.
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THE WALKING DEAD ALTERNATIVE.
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Chapter 6: UNKNOWN ENEMY.
After receiving his new arm, Lee went to the training grounds the next day with Alice and Klaus.
Klaus:
So… are you gonna test out your new arm?
Lee:
Test out?
Alice:
Don't do anything foolish. You don't have superhuman strength or anything like that.
Klaus:
Wait… he doesn't? I thought he would, since his arm is robotic.
Alice:
No, he doesn't. This isn't a movie.
Lee:
So what can I do?
Alice:
You can probably punch down a door. Nothing more than that.
Klaus:
Anyway, I caught some walkers for training. I'm gonna release them when you're ready.
Alice:
Be careful, Lee.
Alice and Klaus exit the training ground and release two walkers for Lee to fight. Both walkers attack him at the same time. Lee dodges their attacks and strikes back. He punches one walker in the face and knees the other.
Alice:
Impressive. Brother, release all the walkers.
Klaus:
What?! That might kill him!
Alice:
Just do it.
Klaus releases eight more walkers into the training ground. Lee turns around and sees them approaching. With the first two still alive, it becomes a one-versus-ten battle.
Lee:
I need to get stronger… If I'm going to find Clementine, I need to be strong enough to protect her. Clementine…
Lee dashes toward the walkers. He pulls out a knife and stabs one in the head. Two walkers charge from the left and right. Lee grabs the one on the left and throws it into the one on the right—both fall to the ground. Lee stabs them both in the head.
A walker sneaks up behind him and grabs him. Lee struggles before elbowing the walker in the face, then turns and stabs it in the jaw. He forcefully cuts the walker's mouth open, then stabs it in the eye.
Lee:
Four down… six to go.
Alice stares at Lee in shock, unable to believe what she just saw.
Klaus:
Lee's one bad motherfucker.
Alice throws Lee a sword and tells him to use it. Lee picks it up and nods in thanks.
All six walkers rush him at once. Lee swiftly cuts off their heads one by one until they all lie dead. He wipes the blood from the sword and exits the training ground.
Klaus:
That was pretty badass.
Lee:
What can I say? I'm a very cool guy.
Klaus:
Let's head to the cafeteria. I'm starving.
Alice:
I can see you're good with a sword.
Lee:
Thanks… but to be honest, that was my first time using one.
Klaus:
No way. For real?
Lee:
Yeah.
Alice:
Then I guess you're a natural.
Lee:
By the way, why do you have walkers imprisoned here?
Klaus:
We use them to train new survivors—show them how to kill.
The three continue talking when suddenly, a loud explosion shakes the ground. Shaw runs over in a panic.
Shaw:
We're under attack!
Klaus:
By who?!
Shaw:
I don't know!
A teen girl rushes in.
Teen Girl:
Sorry to interrupt, but it's not looking good at the front gate.
Alice:
What's happening over there, Tash?
Tash:
A Bolt showed up… and not only that—a Gorilla as well.
Klaus:
What?! A Gorilla?
Lee:
Why are you shaking?
Klaus:
"Gorilla" is the name I gave to a mutated walker.
Lee:
What?! Judging by the name, I bet it's insanely strong.
Alice:
More than insane.
Lee:
So how do we kill it?
Tash:
We… don't.
Alice:
It's extremely hard to kill.
Lee:
Alright… let's evacuate the people first.
Tash:
Right.
Klaus pulls out a walkie-talkie and connects to the base's PA system, instructing everyone to evacuate. Alice calls Lee to the back of the training grounds.
Lee:
Why are we back here?
Alice:
Change your clothes.
Lee:
Can you turn away first?
Alice turns around while Lee changes. When she turns back, she compliments him.
Lee:
I look like a ninja.
Klaus:
Okay, are you two done flirting?
Lee:
We weren't flirting.
Alice:
Let's get the hell out of here.
The three head toward the west exit.
Woman:
Help me!
A woman screams as a walker eats her alive.
Lee:
How did walkers get in?
Alice:
Someone must've been bitten and hid it from everyone.
Klaus:
We don't have time for this. We'll take the submarine and head somewhere new.
Suddenly, a Gorilla appears and flings a truck at them. Lee pushes Alice out of the way, but the truck hits him, slamming him into a wall.
Lee stands up and pulls out his knife. Klaus opens fire on the Gorilla, but the bullets do nothing. Alice throws a grenade, but even the explosion has little effect.
Klaus:
This is one tough fucker.
Alice:
Lee, can you walk?
Lee:
I'm standing, aren't I?
As the three brace themselves against the monstrous enemy, the rest of NAVINE burns. Shaw and Tash do their best to evacuate the remaining people.
Lee lets out a sigh… and charges at the Gorilla.
The End of Chapter 6.