Chapter 7- Finishing up
With Dean, John, and Glenn
Glenn and Dean follow John up the stairs to the roof. The sunlight beams down on them. The Georgia heat was beaming, making sweat form on their heads. They stop at the edge of the roof. Glenn looks down at the walkers in the alley. "We have to jump," John says. Dean looks at his dad and nods. Glenn pulls off his bag and throws it over to the other roof. Glenn backs up and runs. He jumps across the roof and lands on the other side. Glenn turns and looks at the two Winchesters with a smile on his face.
"Piece of cake," Glenn says. John smiles as he does the same as Glenn and stops by the younger man. John looks at his oldest son.
"Come on, Dean. Daylights burning," John says. Dean walks back and does the same as the other two. Once Dean lands over. Glenn and Dean grab their bags. They put them back around their backs. "Follow me, boys," John says as he walks across the roof. The two follow him.
With Daryl, Charlie, and Alicia
Daryl was sitting on the porch while waiting for Alicia and Charlie. He had a cigarette in his hand. He hears footsteps behind him as Charlie and Alicia walkout. "Is the kid joining us?" Daryl says as he flicks the cigarette on the ground and stomps on it. He picks up his crossbow.
"Yeah, is there a problem with that?" Alicia asks.
"Nah, come on, we still have a few hours before night. We should look at some of the other houses in the area," Daryl says as he walks towards the truck. He opens the door and climbs in. Charlie climbs in the middle as Alicia gets in after her. Daryl grabs his gun out of his holster. He turns and looks at Charlie, who stares back at him. "Do you know how to shoot?" Daryl asks. Charlie gives a small nod. Daryl holds his gun out to her. She grabs the gun. "Don't want you getting hurt, kid," Daryl says. Charlie nods as Daryl turns on the car and pulls out.
Camp
Shane watches as Jim, Victor, Travis, and Mason walk back into camp. He walks down to Madison. "You and I have next patrol," Shane tells the blond, who nods. Shane walks over to T-dog.
"Can you take Ofelia on the patrol downhill?" Shane asks T-dog. T-dog nods as he stands up and goes to find Ofelia. Shane and Madison walk out of camp. T-dog walks down to Ofelia's tent, which was beside her parents. T-dog opens the flap and looks outside. He doesn't see her inside.
"Is there something I can help you with?" Daniel asks. T-dog looks up at the man.
"Yeah, do you know where Ofelia is?" T-dog asks.
"May I ask why?" Daniel asks.
"I'm asking her to go on patrol with me," T-dog says.
"She went up to the Rv about a minute ago. Said she was going to be on watch," Daniel says. T-dog nods as he walks up the hill. He looks at the Rv and sees Ofelia on top of the Rv. He walks up and blocks the sun from his eyes with his hand as he looks up at Ofelia.
"Can you get somebody else to take over watch? I need you for something," T-dog says. Ofelia nods as she climbs down the ladder. She walks over to Sam and says something to him. Sam nods as Ofelia walks over. She had a 357 magnum on her hip.
"So what is it you need me for?" Ofelia asks.
"We have downhill patrol," T-dog says. Ofelia nods as they head down the hill.
With Daryl, Charlie, and Alicia
Daryl pulls the truck into another house and stops the truck. He turns off the truck and climbs out. Charlie hands him his crossbow. Daryl grabs his crossbow and looks up at the sun. "I would say we have about two hours left of sunlight. We might be staying here tonight if we have to," Daryl says. The two nod as they head to the house. Daryl opens the door and stops before the other two can enter. "Take her outside," Daryl says.
"What wrong?" Alicia asks.
"Take Charlie outside now," Daryl harshly says to Alicia, who nods as she goes outside. Daryl walks inside and shuts the door slowly. He looks at the two people hanging behind them were two dead teens. The two teens behind them were no older than fifteen. The two people who hung themselves. Daryl assumed they were the parents. He aims his crossbow at one of them and shoots it. Daryl walks into the kitchen and grabs a chair. He walks back in and looks at the fan the two were hanging on. Daryl pulls his knife out and stabs the walker. He cuts the ropes making the bodies fall to the ground.
"Daryl, are you okay?" Alicia asks.
"Yeah," Daryl says as he grabs the legs of one of the walkers and drags it out the back door. He does the same to the other three and sets them behind the house. He walks around the house as Daryl and Charlie look at him. "Don't go behind the house," Daryl says to them. They nod as they head into the house. "Let's search this place," Daryl says as they head into the house.
Atlanta
Dean and Glenn follow John down into an apartment building. "This place should be filled with supplies," John says as he pulls out his knife. He walks to the first door and walks in. He looks around. He walks over to the master bedroom and walks in. He walks to the closet and opens it. He grabs a bag out of it and throws it on. He walks outside and sees his son and Glenn getting supplies. John starts to help them. "How many people are in your camp?" John asks. Glenn looks at him.
"Twenty-nine. Thirty if you come back with us," Glenn says.
"Have you lost anybody?" John asks.
"One person," Dean says. "He was a real piece of shit. He attacked one of us and was shot and killed," Dean says. John nods.
"Well, it will be getting late soon. We should search for what we can and stay here for the night," John says. Dean looks at his father.
"This is our run," Dean says.
"I know," John says. Dean nods as they continue to search the apartment.
With T-dog and Ofelia
T-dog and Ofelia were walking down the hill with their weapons out. T-dog looks at the water and sees the boat Amy and Carl were in. He could see the two as they fished. "Wish that was me," Ofelia says. T-dog looks at her.
"Your dad take you fishing before?" T-dog asks.
"My dad wasn't the most interactive person when I was a child," Ofelia says.
"I have gone fishing a few times," T-dog says as they continue down the hill. T-dog sees a walker that comes out of the woods. "You want it?" T-dog asks. Ofelia nods as she pulls out a dagger. "Where did you get that?" T-dog asks.
"My grandfather gave it to me," Ofelia says as she goes down to the walker. She grabs it by its shirt and stabs it in the head. The walker falls to the ground. Ofelia grabs it and drags it into the woods. "Let's get this done," Ofelia says. T-dog nods as they continue.
With Shane and Madison
Shane and Madison were walking up the hill. They stop when they see a walker come out of the woods. A group of five more walkers shortly follows it. Shane pulls out his radio. "This is Shane. Does anybody copy?" Shane asks.
"I'm here. What's up, Shane?" Sam asks.
"There is a group of six walkers heading towards us," Shane says.
"What do you want to do?" Sam asks.
"Madison and I will lead them into the woods. I don't want them to fall into the water," Shane says.
"Do you want backup?" Sam asks.
"No, you might hear gunshots," Shane says.
"Okay, we'll see you soon," Sam says. Shane puts the radio away and looks at Madison. "We both take three. Use your gun if necessary," Shane says. Madison nods as she pulls out her knife. Shane pulls out his bowie knife, and they walk towards the walkers. "Come on," Shane says as they head into the woods. Shane and Madison split beside a tree. Three walkers follow each. Shane stabs the first one and pulls his knife out. A walker reaches for Shane from behind the body. The third walkers push them to the ground. Shane drops his knife and reaches for his gun. He pulls his gun out and puts it into one of the walker's mouth. He pulls the trigger three times. The two walkers are killed as Madison comes over and pulls them off. She helps Shane up.
"Are you okay?" Madison asks.
"Yeah, come on. Let's head back," Shane says. They head back to camp and meet T-dog and Ofelia at the bottom.
"Are you okay?" Shane asks.
"Yeah, come on. I will be dark. Let's go get some rest," Shane says. They nod as they head back into camp.
With Daryl's group
It was dark. The light of the moon shined outside. Daryl was sitting in the kitchen, his back against the fridge. He had barricaded the front door with a couch and the back with a table. He walks into the living room and sees Alicia sleeping. He hears movement upstairs as he heads up the stairs. He walks to a door and opens it. Charlie looks at him as she sits on the floor. Charlie had pictures in front of her. "I'm sorry. Did I wake you?" Charlie asks.
"Nah, I was keeping watch. Alicia is sleeping," Daryl says. Charlie looks at Daryl's arm, which still has the bandage on it. Daryl looks at his arm.
"Don't beat yourself up. It's just a cut," Daryl says as he walks into the room. Charlie nods as she starts to put the pictures into piles. "What are you doing?" Daryl asks her. Charlie looks at him.
"I know this family is dead. That is what you didn't want me to see. Someone could be coming to look for them. They should be able to remember them. These pictures will help," Charlie says. Daryl nods as he sits with his back against the door. "Do you have any family left?" Charlie asks.
"My brother. His name is Merle. Those people back at camp are my family too," Daryl says.
"What about your parents?" Charlie asks. Daryl looks away from the girl.
"I don't talk about them. They weren't good folk," Daryl says.
"I miss my parents," Charlie says. Daryl watches the girl.
"Come on. You should get some sleep," Daryl says. Charlie nods as she grabs the pictures and follows Daryl down the stairs. Charlie lays down on the chair as Daryl covers her with a blanket. "Get some sleep, kid. I'll watch you," Daryl says. Charlie nods as she closes her eyes and goes to sleep.
Daryl opens his eyes when he hears movement. He looks at Alicia, who was moving the couch. Daryl stands up. Alica turns and looks at him. "We should get back to camp," Alicia says. Daryl nods as he stands up. He walks over to Charlie and shakes her. The child opens her eyes.
"Come on," Daryl says. Charlie nods as they walk outside. Charlie sets the pictures down in front of the door before they head to the truck.
Camp
Daryl pulls the truck into camp and stops the truck. Shane walks down the hill as Daryl climbs out. Shane looks at him. Shane looks in the truck. "You found a kid?" Shane asks.
"This is Charlie," Daryl says to Shane, who nods. Charlie climbs out of the truck and stands by Daryl.
"Do we have an extra tent?" Shane asks.
"No, she can stay with Merle and me," Daryl says. Shane nods as they walk up to the group. The group was introduced to Charlie. Daryl walks down to his tent and sees Merle grabbing his sleeping bag. "What are you doing?" Daryl asks.
"The kid needs more room. I'm going to sleep in your truck," Merle says. Daryl nods as Merle walks up the hill as they hear a car. Daryl walks up and sees Glenn and Dean step out, followed by a third man.
"Dad," Sam says as he walks up to his father and hugs him.
"Hiya Sammy," John says.
"This is our father. John Winchester," Dean says.
"We have supplies now. We did pretty good so far. Let's all relax for the day," Daryl says. Everybody nods as they separate.
Thanks for reading. We have some new people, and I have some new ideas. We may head into season one very soon. Feedback would be great. As always, suggestions are welcomed. Until next time