Hey everyone! Sorry about the long wait, but I finally have Chapter 11 ready :) Please leave me reviews! I haven't gotten any for quite a while, and it makes it hard to have motivation to write if I don't know if anyone is reading it! I hope you guys like the chapter! :)
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All the survivors rushed inside the large, thick metal shutters, pushing and pulling each other into the safety of the building. Once everyone was in, Shane and Rick pulled down the shutters and rushed up to the rest of the group.
"Watch out for walkers!" Shane yelled as he paced around the group.
"Hello! Anyone there?" Rick called out loudly.
"What do you want?" A loud voice replied. Everyone's head whipped around at the sound of the voice, seeing a large man in a white lab coat holding up a large gun.
"A chance." Rick pleaded. The man took in the group's appearance, noticing the small children and sighed.
"That's asking an awful lot these days." He muttered.
Rick nodded. "I know. Please?" He begged.
"You'll all submit to a blood test. That's the price of admission." The man said sternly. Again, Rick nodded in agreement.
"We can do that."
The man lowered his gun. "You have anything out there you need, you get it now. Once these doors close, they won't open again." Daryl, Shane, Rick and T-Dog ran out to the cars, pulling out all the bags they could hold and rushed back inside. "Vi, seal the exits. Cut the power up here."
Once they were all gathered together and introduced, the man led them to a large elevator where they squeezed in. Piper was still clutching a visibly shaken Bailey and stood beside Carl and in front of Daryl.
The silence was tangible and awkward on the long ride in the elevator. Daryl eyed the large gun in Jenner's hand. "You doc's always packin' heat like that?"
Jenner looked down at his weapon and smirked. "It was laying around. I familiarized myself. But you lot seem harmless." He then looked down at Carl. "Except you, I'll have to keep an eye on you." Carl smiled shyly and Jenner chuckled.
They got off the elevator and walked down a narrow hallway. "Are we underground?" Carol asked as she held Sophia close to her side.
"Are you claustrophobic?" Jenner turned to ask her. "A little." She replied.
"Try not to think about it." Jenner told her with an apologetic smile. He continued to lead the group into a large room that was filled with computers lining multiple small cubicles.
Empty cubicles. There wasn't a single other soul in the building, making the group nervous and anxious.
"Where is everybody?" Rick asked nervously.
"I'm it. I'm the only one left." Jenner said sadly.
"But what about all the doctors…and scientists?" Rick continued desperately.
Jenner shook his head. "I'm the last one. The others either left, or opted out."
"But what about that person you were talking to earlier? Vi?" Lori asked hopefully. Jenner gave her a sad look.
"Vi, say hello to our guests. Tell them welcome." A computerized voice echoed throughout the room.
"Hello guests. Welcome." Jenner smiled sadly at the group. "I'm all that's left." Nobody said anything else as they were led into a smaller room, which contained a patient chair and a counter with some medical supplies and equipment littered across the top.
"Okay, who's up first?" Jenner asked the group. Nobody spoke up, still unsure about the lone man left in the CDC. Piper let out a sigh and stood, holding Bailey and walked up to him.
"We'll go first." Bailey whimpered at the sight of the needle. "It's okay baby, it's just a tiny prick. You won't even feel it!" Piper said enthusiastically. The little girl was not convinced and continued to squirm and whine.
"Hey, you're name is Bailey, right?" Jenner asked. Bailey looked up at him shyly and nodded her head.
"Well Bailey, what's your favorite color?" While she was thinking, Jenner gently wiped the crease of her arm with an alcohol swab.
"Pink!" Bailey finally answered cheerfully.
"Ahh, that's a great color for a little girl! Now, what's your favorite animal?" He poked her arm with the needle as she thought. She was so deep in her thoughts that she didn't feel him stick her with the needle.
"Wolfies!" She cried out happily. Jenner put a band-aide on her arm and patted her shoulder gently.
"That's a good favorite animal! And guess what?" He crouched down to her eye level. She sent him a confused look. "You're all done!" She looked down at her arm and gasped, causing the rest of the group to laugh.
"Momma, momma! You was wite! I didn't feel anyfing!" Piper chuckled as she ruffled Bailey's hair affectionately.
"I told you so sweetie! Now it's my turn…" She finished much less enthusiastically. She was terrified of needles, but couldn't show her fear in front of the impressionable little girl, so she put on a brave face and managed to hide her shaking from Bailey, even if the others still saw it.
Daryl walked up to her and bumped his shoulder with hers. "Whats the matter? 'Fraid of a little needle?" He joked with a small smirk.
"Shut up, Daryl." Piper snapped as she felt Jenner prick her arm with the needle. She gasped quietly and the shaking became more apparent. Daryl chuckled a little before once again nudging her.
"What, Daryl?" She asked anxiously. She looked up at him and he smirked.
"Didn't know a lil' girl would be braver than you." Piper snorted at this and she felt the fear gently releasing its cold grip on her heart.
"All done." Jenner said with a kind smile. Piper smiled back and hopped out of the chair, allowing Daryl to take her place. She lifted a sleepy Bailey into her arms and walked up to stand next to Shane.
"Not so bad, was it?" Shane grinned at her as she huffed.
"Of course not." Shane chuckled at her response and patted her shoulder.
"Don't worry, your secret is safe with me. And the rest of the group." Piper groaned and shoved him with her hip. He laughed briefly until it was his turn to get his blood drawn.
Each person went up to the chair and had their blood drawn. Last to go was Andrea. After she was done, she stood to rejoin the group, only to stumble suddenly. Jacqui caught her and saw Jenner's concerned look.
"What's the matter?" He asked.
"She hasn't eaten in days. None of us have." Jacqui answered quietly.
Jenner looked thoughtful for a moment. "I think I can fix that."