-AUTHOR's POV-

Later that day, the sun is about to set anytime soon. James agreed to help Clem and the others to save their other friends from Lilly. Clem (YN) and AJ arrived back to the school and has inform everyone about James agreeing to help and using the herd for cover to sneak in the boat by tomorrow night. So, since there isn't much to do aside from the plan, Ruby decided to throw a little party to lift the others spirits before heading to the boat. Which seems like a solid idea have one last fun. And they all agreed to it. Clementine went to help out Ruby making some tea with the rest setting up everything for the party. In the meantime, (YN) and AJ head to the dorm as AJ wanted to draw for some decorations. He then finished and showed them to (YN).

(YN): Heh, nice drawing bud.

AJ: Thanks, im an artist!

(YN): Hehe, You sure are.

Then suddenly, AJ's smile kinda faded a bit as (YN) notice...

(YN): Something wrong?

AJ: I was just..thinking about stuff while drawing. There are three kind of eyes (YN).

(YN): Huh, oh yeah?

AJ: There are alive people's eyes, which we got those. Then there's monster's eyes, usually look like dirty water. Then there are alive people's eyes that end up dead, like you did to Abel. His eyes...looked like a candle was blown away. I know he was a bad guy, and I get this weird feeling when he was begging...I know I hated him...I think there's something wrong with me.

(YN): AJ, everything you're feeling is okay, it makes you a good person.

AJ: ...am I good? I wanna be better (YN), let everyone know.

(YN): Of course, you're the best.

AJ: And, I'm getting real smart.

(YN): Heh, is that right?

AJ: Yes, cause I think a lot of time.

(YN): Hehe, alright what are you thinking right now?

AJ: ...What you and I talked about...you getting bit. Turning into a monster.

(YN): ...Oh.

AJ: Yea, the more I get older, the more I see it. I don't know why. What happens then? Doesn't matter if you're still inside or outside, or how careful you are.

(YN): Even if we did talked about it, but it won't happen.

AJ: You Don't know that.

(YN): No, I don't. But won't happen anytime soon.

AJ: You Don't know that either. You're just trying to make me feel brave. And it does something weird to my stomach, like if I'm gonna get the dookies.

(YN): AJ, I need to know you remember what we talked about. What you're suppose to do when it happens?

AJ: ...

(YN): If I get bit....you and Clem will run away as fast and far-

AJ: No! No, im not gonna do that!

(YN): AJ, you promised.

AJ: I don't care! I'm not leaving you, neither does Clem. If you do get bit...I'd want you to bite me and Clem too.

(YN): What? You don't mean-

AJ: I don't wanna be alone. Clem as well. She loves you, and i do too. I know we talked about it so much, but...

(YN): Alvin "Lee" Junior, you know you're not suppose to talk like this. You're too strong and too brave.

AJ: ...I don't think I am anymore, about this.

(YN): Yes, yes you are, okay? You can't break promises AJ.

AJ: ...

(YN): You're not letting this go, aren't you?

AJ: B-But James said-

(YN): Guess Not.

AJ: That we could be around monsters. Like on the inside. If you got bit, and then bit me and Clem, we'd be still together. Just be different, but still together.

(YN): Let's say James might be right. That part of the monsters have part of the person that were still inside them. The thing is..no one can prove that. And if we can't prove it, we're not going to risk our lives over it.

AJ: ...Okay. Can I go patrol, before the party?

(YN): Sure, be careful.

AJ: I will.

AJ grabs his gun and to walk out of the dorm and Clementine arriving inside and notice AJ leaving...

Clementine: Where's AJ going?

(YN): Patrol. *sighs*

Clementine: What happen? Everything okay?

(YN): Yea, we just had a little talk, me and AJ.

Clementine: About?

(YN): ...What we talked about when "That" happens.

Clementine: *sighs* (YN), this again?

(YN): He brought it up, and...we had to talk about it again, and he understood...sort of.

Clementine: (YN), I get you're helping AJ about that situation, but...does it have to be specifically you??

(YN): Yes.

Clementine: ...You know it can happen to me-

(YN): No. not gonna happen.

Clementine: I don't get it. Why it has to be you only?

(YN): ...Isn't it obviously Clem?

Clementine: What is??

(YN) approaches to Clem, holds her hands and says...

(YN): Like I said, I'd promise to do anything in best to risk it all to keep you and AJ safe.

Clem gently smiles hearing that from (YN), as she gives (YN) a kiss...

Clementine: I don't even know what would I do without you.

(YN): Probably have a harder time changing AJ's diapers back when he was a baby.

Clementine: Oh shut up *giggling*

(YN): *chuckling*

The two laugh together as they hug, and kiss again...

Clementine: I love you.

(YN): I love you too.

AJ: Hey guys!!

AJ charges in the form, startled Clem and (YN) as they then and seeing AJ found a beach ball and tossing it to (YN).

(YN): Woah, Nice ball kiddo.

Clementine: Where did you get a beach ball?

AJ: It was in some garbage behind one of the other dorms. I had to blow up...and was pretty gross, but it works. It's cool right?

(YN): Super cool.

AJ: Haha! Throw it back.

(YN) then tosses the ball at AJ and they started having fun with it, Clem joins in as the three we're having a little fun together. After that, AJ runs up to them and giving them both a hug.

AJ: I love you, both.

Clementine: We love you too AJ.

(YN): Always remember that bud.

AJ: I will. Oh! Also, Louis said to come get y'all too, the party started.

(YN): Really? Cool.

Clementine: Well, let's get going then.

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At the music room, Clem (YN) and AJ arrive and to spot everything decorated and the music box playing some classical songs. Rosie was laying on the couch, Louis and Violet playing the songs, Tenn and Willy were fixing a bomb together for the plan together as AJ goes and joins them.

(YN): Wow, this looks great.

Ruby: Well, couldn't have done it without Clementine here. Oh! And also, I have already picked a game for us to play! Hey everyone! It's game time.

Louis: Sweet. Weirdly I be the one calling it.

Violet: Heh, yea.

Everyone then gathered around in a circle as Ruby brought a box filled with filed papers...

Ruby: Okay y'all, these here are our official Ericson's psych evaluations and probationary reports.

Clementine: Okay..

(YN): I don't get it.

Ruby: These here will tell us why we got sent here in this school in the first place.

Violet: From all the bad shit we did and from keeping us from going home.

(YN): So, what's the game?

Ruby: I figured if we're going on this crazy mission together, y'all might as well know what we really are. So, I'll read from the adult's perspective about us. And you get to choose which one of us fits the bill.Okay, here's the first one ... "While otherwise as a remarkable student, 'Blank' continues to be plagued by fits of anger, uncontrollable anger cursing, and repeated physical altercation at the senior faculty." Now, you two have to guess who this student is-

(YN)/Clementine: Ruby.

Louis: Hahaha! Oh man, they're right.

Ruby: Well I be damned, hehe. It is.

Willy: Woah. How you both Guess that?

Clementine: I mean, we can totally see it. The first time we met, she was like "That little Motherfucker."

They all laugh, even AJ too as he finds it funny as well...

Louis: Trust me guys, you should of see Ruby back in the old days. She was like...one of those Tasmanian devils in those cartoons we saw back when we were kids? That was our Ruby. She had a mean streak along.

Ruby: Heh, don't worry. That was a long time ago.

Willy: Oh! Wanna know why I got sent here?

Louis: Willy, dude, please no-

Willy: Chronic Masturbation.

They all stood dead quiet and awkward from Willy's response of he he was sent here to this school...and (YN) covering his mouth to not laugh...

Violet: Trust me, nobody wanted to know.

Willy: ...Sorry.

AJ: What is that?

Willy: It-

(YN): Don't you dare.

Willy: Understood.

Ruby: Umm, anyways...wanna change up the music?

Tenn: Sure, I'll change it.

As Tenn goes to change the music song, Ruby goes through more girls of others students that use to be in this school...

Ruby: Geez, never knew we lost so many.

Willy: Yea, remember that Jasper guy?

Tenn: Theresa, and Jasper, that one girl with color braces. And there's Joey, Maddie, Lamar...

Violet: Aaron...

Louis: Alex, Dewey...

Willy: Trey, Stephanie...holy crap, how many of us died??

Ruby: ...34.

They all felt sad to hear that there were more students before that were in this school, and were dead, and them only remaining.

Violet: Sorry you have to hear that you two, and AJ. We just don't why we were left here to die.

Louis: They didn't even care about us at all...but we got over it afterwards.

Ruby: Heh, sorry y'all. Guess I ain't that good of making up games, only Louis though.

Tenn: ...I have an idea. Remember when Minnie would sing "Don't be afraid" when we all used to be scared?

Louis: I can play it.

Violet: But we need someone to sing it though.

Tenn: ...You can sing Vi. Your voice is really pretty.

Violet: Heh, okay, yeah, yeah...I can do that.

Louis and Vi both got up as Louis sits on his Piano and Violet ready to sing...

Louis: This is for you, Minnie.

And so, once Louis started playing, Violet started singing...

Violet: 🎵never mind the darkness. Never mind the storm. Never mind the blood red moon. The night will be over soon...the night will be over soon. Brush away the sowrrow. Brush away the tears...sing away your heavy heart. The night will be over soon. The night will be over soon. For every night goes quiet...an every moon groves blue. Beyond the dark, comes something new. The sun will be rising soon. The sun will be rising soon. The sun will be rising soon...🎵

With Violet and Louis singing and playing Minnie's song, everyone were enjoying the song, and gathered together to enjoy one final moment before their mission to save their friends. Clem AJ and (YN) hugged together to enjoy the song, and enjoy this moment one more time...before they head to save their people....and end Lilly for good.
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Later on that night, everyone were asleep and to wake up pretty soon to head out....Clem and (YN) were then dreaming again...
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In their dreams, we see a train running to wherever it's going and this train looked familiar, and there...we see two familiar kids sitting down on the edge container. Thea two little kids were none other than (YN) and Clementine, back when they were being taken care of by someone who they will always remember, cherish, and love the person who took cared of them...as of matter of fact, this person happens to be in their dreams too. He sat down with them...and says...

Lee: Hey little ones.

-END OF CHAPTER 20-