Work Text:
The mountains were always cold, this was something Chrissy and Jensen knew, but during the winter however, the temperatures could drop into the single digits, leaving it more difficult to find food.
This duo was always good when it came to finding food, but during these months, the options were scarce. It got so bad to the point of possible starvation. So, they had no choice, they had to head back into society (scary, ik)
And so, they put on their hoods, got their weapons ready (just in case of possible danger/Chrissy's parents/Tom), said goodbye to the cabin, and began to venture off.
After a few hours, they ran into a small town, bustling with people trying to get things for the holidays. It seemed just as unbearable as when they left. They got onto the streets and started to look around.
Jensen: Hmmm, I don't see any wanted posters around
Chrissy: Maybe the cops just gave up, we have been gone for years now
Jensen: Maybe, can't be too careful though
They stopped by a local grocery store, sign beaming so bright that it could blind anyone if you looked at it for too long.
Jensen: Okay, you go in there and find us some food, I'll find somewhere where Rufus can get some energy out
Chrissy: Alright
Jensen continued down the sidewalk as Chrissy entered the building. While in there, she realized that she didn't even have any money. She cursed under her breath until she saw a man checking out with a wallet very visible in his pocket, she saw an opportunity and took it. She snook up the man and very sneakily stole the wallet from him, grinning to herself.
Chrissy: Heh, still got it
She looked over to see a woman staring at her intently, almost as if she was studying her ever move. She looked to be older than Chrissy, with long, brown hair with eyes that matched the hair perfectly. Chrissy looked back at this woman also.
Chrissy: You saw nothing
She turned her head and made her way to the canned food isle, since that's the kind of food that could last for A long time.
Chrissy: Oh, shit, they got the good beans!
She put some in a little basket she picked up earlier. She also got some fruit, tuna, veg-
???: Friend?!?!
Chrissy screamed and jumped back in surprise, but most fear. She reached for her sickle, but didn't bring it out quite yet
???: I'm sorry, I didn't mean to scare you
Chrissy: Well, what did you mean? To let my guard down?
??? (Extremely fast paced): Well, I noticed the cloak around your head and I thought it was just Mrs Ulrich with a new style, but I took a closer look and remembered "She doesn't steal anything! She too pure!" And that could only mean one thing: A new friend! Hi, I'm Amelia! What's your name? Where did you come from? What's your favorite color? Do you actually want to be my friend?
Chrissy could only look at this girl with confusion. She did not want to give anything about her life, especially to a person she just met, but this girl seemed like one of those people who wouldn't leave her alone until something came out of her mouth, so she had to think of something
Chrissy: Ummm, Christine, A...different part of Canada, Dark Green, and no
Amelia: What? Everyone wants to be my friend! Did I come off to strong for you?
Chrissy (Sarcastically): No, jumping out of nowhere and scaring the shit out of me was completely fine
Amelia: Good! I was worried there for a sec!
Chrissy could only grumble at this girl's ignorance
Amelia: So, anyway, I have to say that your name is really pretty! There's so many possibilities for cute nicknames! Chrissy, Chris, Christian, I like Chrissy! Can I call you that?
It now became clear to Chrissy that this girl didn't know who she was, but she still didn't fully trust this girl. She lowered her sickle back into her pocket
Chrissy:... Sure
Amelia: Perfect! Chrissy is just a fun name to say! It just rolls off the tongue! Chrissy! Chrissy! Chrissy! Chrissy! Chri-
Chrissy quickly slapped Amelia's mouth shut
Chrissy: Do you ever just shut up!
Amelia: Oh, sorry! I'll shut up now
Chrissy: Thank you
She turned back to the isles and began to keep looking
Amelia: Hey! Have you seen the new episode of Race to the Place? I mean, what a twist!
Chrissy: Wow! You didn't even last 5 seconds
Amelia: Whoops! Hehe, sorry. I'm just a natural talker, sometimes I can't even get myself to stop talking, hahaha!
Chrissy: Well, I for one prefer to be left alone, something that, oh, I don't know, you're not doing!
Amelia: Why are you being so rude? What did I ever do to you?
Chrissy: Come up and talk to me
Amelia: But I always talk to new people, it's my thing, it's what I'm good at
Chrissy: And some people don't like to talk to people they just met for their own safety!
Amelia: Safety? But-
Chrissy: Just leave me alone!
Amelia: Oh...Okay
Chrissy turned her head a began to walk off. She tripped over her own feet and something fell out of her pocket. Amelia noticed this and went to pick it up for her. Her eyes widened in surprise as she realized what it was: A sickle
She was shocked, but also very intrigued and curious. "Why does she have this?" She thought to herself. "Was it for self-defense? Safety? Murder?!?! Well, probably not murder, but still"
She wanted to give it back, but when she looked in the check out line, Chrissy was nowhere to be seen. She walked outside, and she saw her! Along with a mysterious man and a wolf?
Jensen: What did you get?
Chrissy: Just got some canned stuff. Namely beans, fruit and meat
Jensen: That all?
Chrissy [Sarcastically]: No, let me pull out the mountain of ice cream and donuts I have
They both laughed as they started to make their way towards home. On the way, Chrissy could feel something off, something uneasy
Chrissy: Someone's following us
Jensen: How do you know?
Chrissy: I just feel like something's off
She suddenly felt a tap on her shoulders and a chill immediately went down her spine. She quickly turned and grabbed this person by the arms, pinning them to the brick wall. She took a glace at this person and immediately realized who she was
Chrissy: Ugh, you again, what do you want?
Amelia: I-I just w-wanted to give you t-this
She held out the sickle to Chrissy and her eyes went wide
Chrissy: Where did you find this?
Amelia: I found it on the floor. I guess it just fell out of your pocket when you tripped. I just wanted to give it back
Chrissy looked down at the sickle and smile, a shy one, but it was genuine
Chrissy: Thanks, that's actually really nice of you
Amelia: No problem! I'm happy to help!
Amelia looked over to see Rufus in a defensive position, clearly trying to defend his owners from a possible danger
Amelia: Oh my gosh! Who is this cutie?!?!
Chrissy: That's just Rufus
She walked over to the wolf and kneeled down to his level
Amelia: Hi, bud, aren't you just the cutest?
She place her hand on his head and Rufus immediately realized she didn't want to hurt him or his owners, so he leaned into being pet as Amelia laughed
Jensen: So, who is this lass?
Chrissy: She's just a girl I meet in the store, she just went up and started talking to me like we were lifelong best friends or something
Jensen: Why? Do you know her?
Chrissy: No, she apparently wanted to be my friend or something
Jensen: If you want my opinion, I think you should talk to her
Chrissy: What? Why?
Jensen: It could be good for you to make some friends outside of me and Rufus, and she doesn't know who we are, so I think she's safe
Chrissy looked back at Amelia still playing with Rufus, and she began to notice things about her she didn't quite see. Her radiating smile, her colorful bracelets, her chocolatey brown eyes, and especially the fact that she had a warm presence surrounding her. She seemed safe, but a part of Chrissy still didn't want to trust her
Chrissy: Maybe, I don't know
Amelia: Haha! He's a playful little thing!
Chrissy: Heh, he really is
???: FREEZE! NOBODY MOVE!
Everyone looked over to see two police officers staring them down, handcuffs ready
Jensen: Shit!
Amelia: What's going on?
Chrissy: Don't get in our way, we've got this
Jensen and Chrissy stared at the police intently, weapons ready to attack
Police 1: Just stay right there, and no one will get hurt
Jensen: Hehe, we'll take our chances
Jensen immediately lunged for the cop, punching him in the chest and knocking him to the ground in pain. The other cop brought his gun out and tried to shoot Chrissy, but she dodged every single one of his attacks
Chrissy: Heh, that all you got?
Suddenly, Rufus jumped towards the cop with a gun, biting his leg hard
Jensen: I guess we still got it
Chrissy: Hell yeah!
Suddenly, even more cops came on to the scene, ready to arrest them at a moments notice
Police 2: Drop your weapons, now!
Chrissy: Why? You think that'll stop us? Hit us with you best shot!
Amelia: Wait!!!
She placed herself in the middle of this confrontation
Chrissy: Umm, what are you doing?!
Amelia: Officer, you have the wrong people. This are just my friend and her dad visiting town for the day. I just wanted to show them around
Police 2: Are you sure, Amelia? They fit the criteria for these two wanted criminals
Amelia: I trust them, Eric. They would never do that, right you two?
Amelia gave Chrissy a wink and she immediately understood
Chrissy: Yep! Just a couple out of towners wanting to just look around, hehe
Eric: Oh! I am so sorry! You're free to go
Chrissy: Eh, it's no biggie, we're good
Amelia: Thanks, you're the best, Eric!
And so, the cops got back in their cars and drove off. Meanwhile, Chrissy looked at Amelia with confusion, but with a hint of gratitude
Chrissy: How did you do that?
Amelia: My best friend's dad is a cop so I know everyone in the police force, so I just wanted to help you out
Chrissy: But how did you figure out-
Amelia: I knew the whole time
Chrissy: What?!
Amelia [Extremely fast paced]: I remember one time watching the news and I saw you with your criminal records. At first I thought I'd never see you, but I did and it was kind of cool. Mainly because I've never meet a wanted criminal before and thought they were all big scary men with tattoos and stern faces, no offence, sir
Jensen: None taken, lass
Amelia [Extremely fast paced]: But then I saw you and learned that some criminals have motives for what they do a deserve a little help, and that's why I helped you!
Chrissy: Wow, so you put a criminal charge in your name to save me?
Amelia: Wait, lying to the police is a criminal charge?
Chrissy stares at her for a second, before bursting out into uncontrollable laughter
Chrissy: You're awesome!
Amelia: I am?
Chrissy: Yeah, I didn't think you had the guts to do something like that, but damn did you prove me wrong
Amelia: Well, I guess I'm just full of surprises
They both start to laugh once again
Jensen: Sorry to break up your fun, Chris, but we have to get back to the shelter before the sun sets
Chrissy: Damn, well I guess that's it then
Amelia: Wait! There's something I need to give you
She grabbed Chrissy's wrist and put something on it: A friendship bracelet. It was just the simple colorful beads on a string type, but it was still beautiful in it's own way
Amelia: You like it? I made it myself!
Chrissy: It's... Perfect
Amelia smiled and went to give her a hug. When her arms wrapped around Chrissy, she froze out of instinct, but eventually leaned in, giving her a hug in return
Chrissy then started to head towards the direction of the forest, while Amelia started to walk back to her car
She soon caught up to Jensen and Rufus. Jensen took notice of Chrissy constantly staring at the bracelet
Jensen: So, where did you get that?
Chrissy: From Amelia
Jensen: Really? I'm surprised you kept it
Chrissy: Why? You think I won't ever accept a free gift?
Jensen: No, I just thought you still didn't trust her
Chrissy: Yeah, yeah, I guess the human population isn't a total waste after all
Jensen: Really? That's news
They both began to laugh as Chrissy kept looking at the bracelet. She hoped to see her again, and maybe give her something in return