You're Every Bit As Good As Him

by DucksFan1510

Shane never had to worry about being a leader before. That was Rick. Always the one in charge. But Rick is gone now. Killed in that mix-up by the police. Rick had always been there for him like any other older brother would've been. He's never been the leader or the older brother, but now he's going to have to be both in the middle of the end of the world. Complete!

35. Chapter 35

And here it is guys! The story has come to an end! For all of you who have read this, thanks for being great! Hope you like this last chapter!

Epilogue

"Daryl come on we have to move," Rick said softly to the young hunter who was standing at the front of the camp. Daryl lowered his head and turned to Rick, "Prison?" Rick nodded, "We've done everything we can. He's gone Daryl." It had been a week since Shane had disappeared. Daryl and Rick had searched the woods and hadn't found him. The breaking point had been when Rick had returned carrying Shane's shotgun with him. He'd found it out in the trees, five miles out. There had been a lot of blood and a few walkers wandering about. Rick had known from that moment that Shane was gone. He had come back with his friend's shotgun in his hands to find out that Daryl had gone out hunting and should be returning soon. It had been hard to tell the other man that Shane was gone. The hunter hadn't said anything at first, just stared at the gun in Rick's hands. He'd nodded finally accepting the fact and had gone to sit on the outskirts of camp. Rick had left him alone for the good part of the day but they'd already overstayed their visit at this campsite. That was why he had gone over to the hunter and told him they needed to leave.

Rick looked at Daryl who nodded again and slowly started making his way to his tent. Rick turned to him, "You can't close yourself off from us Daryl. It's not what he'd want you to do." Daryl glared at him, "I'm not." Rick slowly took the piece of paper that Shane had given him a few days ago and held it out to Daryl, "He told me to give you this if something happened." Daryl looked up from where he was packing and he swiped the paper from Rick's hand. Daryl read the words on the paper and then tucked it into the bag. Swiping a hand across his face he turned to Rick, "I'm ready to go. Let's get out of here." Rick nodded and the group started loading their things into the truck. He saw Carl sitting alone by the cycle that Daryl had picked up on one of his searches for Shane. Daryl had told him that he'd found it abandoned on a road on the side of the trees. Said he couldn't let the bike go to waste.

Rick walked over to Carl as Daryl loaded his stuff into the truck Rick was going to drive. Carl looked up at Rick as he approached, "Hi dad." Rick knelt down, "You ok?" Carl nodded and looked at the woods, "I can't believe he's really gone. I always thought that Shane was the only guy here that was totally invincible. You and him." Rick nodded, "I know. But things happen that we can't control Carl." Something was still off about the kid. Rick put his hand on his son's shoulder, "Carl, are you alright?" Carl slowly shook his head but didn't say anything. Finally Carl drew a shaky breath and then said, "Dad. There's something you need to know. I know why the Governor was able to catch you and Daryl in the woods. I know why the Governor was able to find us on the road. I know why he knew about Daryl. I know why he was able to hurt him like that. I know why Shane's gone. I know why he's dead. I know who did it."

Is this a cliffhanger? But the story is done! Give me your thoughts. Maybe I'll write a sequel so you guys know what happens! Reviews would be great! Thanks for reading!