Y/N Pov.
After getting the animal crackers out of the car, Clementine and I walk back over to the rest of the group. As we make it back over to them, we notice Kenny and Katjaa are still sitting on the logs.
Y/n: I guess nothing interesting has happened ever since we left, huh?
Clementine: Nope. You think Lee and Carley are still working on the train with Ben?
Y/n: Probably.
We finally make it back over and walk over to Katjaa as she still holds onto Duck. She looks up at us like she always does, and I show her the box of animal crackers that we'd found a few minutes ago.
Y/n: Hey Katjaa, look what we found.
She sees the box and seems surprised, but happy.
Katjaa: Animal Crackers? That's nice, kids.
Clementine: We were thinking we could give them to Duck. He's probably really hungry.
Katjaa: Thank you, kids. That's sweet.
I hand her the box, looking at Duck afterwards. He isn't looking too good. His skin is turning a sickly pale color and his eyes look a little sunk in; I know I shouldn't stare, but it's kind of hard not to. However, I feel Clementine tug on my hand and I look away. We look at Katjaa, calling it no problem before sitting back down.
Clementine: (Sigh) I don't think Duck is feeling too good.
Y/n: Me neither. I hate to say it, but he's running out of time.
Clementine: Yeah.
I look at Clementine and I can tell she's sad like me. Sure, we used to pick on him a lot, but he is still our friend. He wasn't as close to us as we are to each other, but he's still someone who we grew to like.
Y/n: Y'know what?
Clementine: Hm?
I sit my baseball bat down and pick up my guitar, sitting it on my lap. I look at her and then at Duck.
Y/n: Duck has always liked my guitar. How about I sing him a song?
I look at Katjaa and Kenny.
Y/n: Think that's okay?
Kenny nods and Katjaa looks at me.
Katjaa: Of course, dear.
Y/n: Have any song he likes the most? I never really got the chance to ask him.
Kenny looks at me again, this time smiling as he speaks. Probably thinking about the old times with Duck and Katjaa.
Kenny: On the Road Again, by Willie Nelson. It always helped put him to sleep on long car rides.
Y/n: You got it.
I tune my guitar a little bit and look at Duck as Clementine scoots a little closer to me.
Y/n: This one goes out to a good friend of mine.
I start to strum my guitar a bit as I tap my foot.
Y/n: ♪On the road again♪ Just can't wait to get on the road again♪ The life I love is making music with my friends♪ And I can't wait to get on the road again♪
As I play, I can feel the mood lighten up a little bit, so I can to do so.
Y/n: ♪On the road again♪ Goin' places that I've never been♪ Seein' things that I may never see again♪ And I can't wait to get on the road again♪ On the road again♪ Like a band of gypsies we go down the highway♪
I remember listening to this song before, a long time ago. It was something my dad would listen to every once and awhile. I tap my foot to add to the music and even though Duck still feels sick, I think I'm at least helping him ignore it for a second.
Y/n: ♪We're the best of friends♪ Insisting that the world keep turning our way♪ And our way♪ Is on the road again♪ I just can't wait to get on the road again♪ The life I love is makin' music with my friends♪ And I can't wait to get on the road again♪
I slowly come to a stop as I finish the song, and I put my guitar down. Putting the pick up as well. Katjaa and Kenny seemed a little less sad than they were before, though Duck of course doesn't seem any different.
Clementine: That was great, Y/n! I forget sometimes how much I like hearing you sing.
Y/n: Thanks, Clem.
I look at Kenny and Katjaa, but Katjaa seems to be tearing up a little bit.
Y/n: Katjaa, are you okay?
Katjaa: Yes, I'm alright. The song just brought up some memories. It was lovely.
Y/n: Well I'm glad I could be a little more helpful. Even if just barely.
Suddenly I hear footsteps and turn to find Lee walking over to the rest of us with Carley by his side. He waves to us before walking over to Kenny. I notice him pull a paper out of his pocket that he unfolds, handing it to Kenny. Clementine and I start to listen to the two talk as we're a little curious.
Lee: We found this in the boxcar.
Kenny's face changes again, looking happier than he did before.
Kenny: Whoa, is this what it looks like?
Lee: I think so.
Kenny: These tracks lead right to Savannah. Holy hell... can you guys see about moving that thing. We could have something here.
He hands the paper back to Lee and I get a glimpse of it, seeing that it's a map. It looks like it shows where the train goes.
Lee: Yeah, we're on it.
Before Lee leaves, he and Carley kneel down in front of us.
Lee: Hey, kids. You guys doing alright out here?
Y/n: Yeah, for the most part.
Clementine: Y/n played a song for Duck.
Carley smiles.
Carley: Must've been good. Sad I missed it.
I look at Carley and pat her shoulder.
Y/n: Don't worry, I can play you a song later.
Carley: Sounds like a deal.
Clementine looks at Lee.
Clementine: We also found some animal crackers and we gave them to Duck.
Lee: That's nice, Sweet Pea. You stayed by Y/n, right?
Clementine: Yes.
Lee: Alright.
The two stand up and they wave at us before starting to walk away, but Lee quickly goes into the RV for a second before coming back out. I watch him go back onto the train with Carley and Ben, going to the front. Some time passes and suddenly, we hear a quick "Fwoosh" noise. Clem and I turn around as Kenny stands up.
Y/n: Whoa, so the train does work!
I see Kenny quickly run over to the small ladder than leads onto the train and he climbs up, going up to the front where I can see the others are. I can't hear what they're saying, but it shouldn't be anything negative now.
Clementine: I can't believe it still works!
Y/n: I know, right? Maybe things are starting to turn around for us. Well, just a little.
After a second, Lee walks back outside and I see him open up a panel on the train. He does something and the train suddenly turns on fully. I watch as Kenny walks outside and talks with Lee for a moment before going back in. The train slightly lurches ahead, but suddenly stops out of nowhere.
Y/n: What's going on now?
Clementine I think the train is stuck.
Y/n: I guess that means we have to go get it unstuck then. Then we can take the train and it'll be our new ride.
Clementine: That would be a lot safer than the RV, I think.
Lee walks back out and climbs down before going back into the boxcar with Carley, the ladder of the two holding some kind of wrench. Suddenly however, I hear the sound of footsteps. I quickly turn around and find some old guy walking toward us, so without thinking I step in front of Clem and Katjaa while picking up my baseball bat. Getting a better look now, I can tell that the old guy looks sort of like a hobo.
Y/n: Hey you, stay back!
The old man looks at me.
Old Man: It's alright there, kid. I'm not trying to hurt you or your friends here.
He turns his head and nods to the train.
Old Man: This here is my home. Well, it has been for the last couple of months.
I look at the old man, confused, but letting him speak. Suddenly, I notice Ben come down from the top of the train and look at the old man. Though he doesn't do anything, just stays staring at him. I shake my head.
Y/n: Firstly, I don't even know who you are dude. Secondly, I don't like that you're over here just walking around. How am I supposed to trust you when I don't even know your name?
The old man grins at me, raising a hand.
Old Man: I'm Chuck.