So this story is completely different than my previous one. I thought about writing a sequel, and I might still do one, but for now I just wanted to write something new.

Now in the prologue its before Hershel loses his leg and before Lori and T-Dog dies. Its right after they arrive at the prison.

Prologue:

In this new world you never know if you're going to make it through the day. There was danger everywhere, you couldn't even drink some water without worrying it could kill you. Rick and his family had been constantly on the move ever since the outbreak. Over time they lost members of their group and gained new ones. When they left the farm everyone was worried they would never find another safe haven but then they did. Maybe it wasn't a place they would originally plan on living but to them the prison was going to be home.

"How is everyone settling in?" Rick asked walking into C-block.

He noticed Hershel walk out of one of the cells. "Everyone has a bunk, did you find somewhere to rest?"

"Yeah, I've just been walking around. Everything is secure."

Just by looking at his face Hershel knew something was troubling the younger man. "Rick, what's wrong?"

Running a hand over his face Rick sighed. "I just feel like we can't get too comfortable. Every time it feels like we can stop and breathe the rug gets pulled out from under us."

"Then what do you suggest?"

"I think if anything were to happen we need to have a second option. Some place to go just in case. We've been separated before how do we know it won't happen again?"

After thinking it over Hershel knew their leader was right. Even if they felt safe now what's to say it would stay that way? "Well we past that town on the way here. We got most of our supplies there so we know the area."

Nodding his head Rick called everyone down for a family meeting. At first they didn't agree with the idea of another place. "We're safe here right?"

"Aren't the fences strong enough to keep walkers out?"

"We think they are but you never know. A herd could come through and knock them down. We've seen what they can do, what damage they can cause when they get all riled up." Rick explained. "I just don't want us to get separated again and never see each other again. We have no way of calling or getting in touch with one another, we need a back up plan."

After listening to what their leader had to say they came around and agreed with his plan. Everyone put in their own input on where they should go but the final decision was up to Rick. "All right we'll meet at the town hall. Its a two story building with a back exit. Last time we were there we cleared it of walkers and sealed off the first floor. Be sure to go upstairs and wait for the others."

"What if no one shows up?" Carl questioned.

Rick sighed. "Wait until dark, if no one shows up...then you can guess what happened and what you need to do."

Their plan was set and every day it was fresh in their minds what they had to do just in case. With each passing day and night they felt like maybe the plan wasn't necessary. They were finally somewhere they could call home. Everyone hoped it lasted until the end of their days.