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Glenn and Lilian trekked through the crunchy leaves. Lilian's bow stayed ready, and Glenn kept his hand on his gun. Bang! A single gun shot echoed through the woods.
"You think they found him?" Glenn asked.
"No," Lilian said. "None of them would risk one gun shot. Plus, Daryl has his bow. Coulda been Randall though..."
They followed the sound of the shot, before coming to a clearing. There was a stand off between Liam and Daryl. Lilian's heart was pounding so loud in her chest.
"Finally, once and for all you can keep your dirty inbreed redneck hands off of my Lilian."
"Even if yew shoot me, she won't want yew. She neva did."
"We'll see," Lilian saw Daryl's cross-bow laying about ten feet away from Daryl. It was up to her. Liam's gun was raised, with his back facing her.
Daryl saw movement in the bushes, before Lilian stepped out with her bow aimed. She released the arrow she was holding and it flew. Liam shifted to the left, still no realizing what was going on. All Daryl saw, was the arrow head sticking out of Liam's chest.
Lilian ran from her place to where Liam crumpled to the ground. She kneeled in front of him. Phyco or not, he'd been her friend for years upon years. It wasn't suppose to end this way.
"Damn you! I aimed for your damn arm! Why the hell did you move!?" she shouted while sobbing.
"I'm sorry," Liam coughed up blood, his brown eyes swam with tears. "I love you..."
Lilian felt the need to force herself to say it back. She did love him...but only like a brother. She let out a sigh before choosing her words. "I love you too, brother..."
Liam too one last breath, and he closed his eyes before he died. Despite everything that happened she kissed his forehead and moved his charcoal hair from his face. Daryl helped Lilian to her feet, she sobbed into his chest.
"He wasn't a bad guy before this...he used to make me breakfast...and was a great listener..."
"I'm sure he was," Daryl said, in attempt to comfort her. His arms wrapped tightly around her waist.
The sound of a walker moan entered their ears. To their surprise, they turned and saw Liam. Lilian's jaw dropped. How is that possible? she asked herself. Daryl took Lilian's bow and shot him in the head, before retrieving her arrows and his cross-bow.
"We should head back..." Glenn said nervously.
"He's right," Lilian agreed.
They all began walking back to the farm.
When they opened the creaky screen door, Mason rushed up from his spot when he saw his sister crying.
"What happened?" he asked.
"Out in the-"
Another gun shot grabbed all of their attention.
"Can you get back out there and find my husband?" Lori asked Daryl, who gave a look to Lilian, to ask if she'd be okay. She nodded and moved to her brother's arms.
"Yew got it."
Daryl went out onto the porch when he noticed a huge horde of walkers making their way towards them. The rest of the group came outside, and was in utter shock.
"Andrea, get the guns," Lilian said in a commanding voice. She nodded and ran to the house.
"Where's Carl? I can't find my son!" Lori shouted.
"Did you check upstairs?" Lilian asked. Lori nodded her head. "I'll find him. Watch Emily," she started to run but Daryl caught her arm.
"Don't git yerself killed, Princess," he planted a kiss firmly on her lips.
"You neither."
She ran off with two hand guns and her bow. She'd only use the bow if she had to. Guns were quicker. She saw the barn surrounded by walkers and she figured Rick or Shane must be in there.
"Rick!" she yelled, slipping through a loose board. Yes, it wasn't the smartest idea but she had to go with her gut.
"In here!" he called back, just as she met up with him.
"Oh, good, you have Carl! Lori was worried sick!"
"Yes, take him to the top. I've got an idea." She nodded and helped Carl up the latter. "Drop this when I say," he handed her a lighter, before pouring gas everywhere. Rick opened the doors and hurried to the ladder. "Now!"
Lilian dropped the lit lighter and the barn around them ignited. The RV suddenly pulled up and they used it to climb down. Jimmy unfortunately was trapped inside. We ran back to the farm house, Hershel was the only one there still shooting walkers.
"We have to get off the farm now!" Rick told him.
"This is my farm and I will die here!"
"Not tonight," Rick grabbed him and pulled him into a big red SUV. Lilian followed, she hoped everyone else made it out safe.
"Go to the highway, where we left supplies for Sophia," Lilian said. "That's where they'll go."
Nobody argued, Rick drove to the seemingly deserted highway. They got out of the car and Carl began yelling.
"We have to go back! She's not here! This is mom, we can't just-"
"Carl, you have to be quiet," Rick said. "We don't know what's out here."
"Rick, take your son. I'll stay here. You have to find somewhere safe," Lilian said.
Rick nodded agreeing with her.
"I'll stay too, I have to see if my daughters made it," Hershel said.
"Be careful," Rick told them, but Carl became angry.
"We're not leaving without-"
The rumble of a motorcycle interrupted him. Daryl and Carol were on Daryl's motorcycle, followed by a blue truck, and then a green car. Emily jumped out of the blue truck as soon as it stopped and ran to Lilian. She jumped into her arms and began to sob.
"Lily, I thought you..."
"It's okay, I'm fine."
Lilian saw Daryl, and ran to him. Without a single hesitation, he wrapped his arms around them both.
"Were ya bit?" Daryl asked. Lilian shook her head. "Me neither."
"Is this everyone?" Hershel asked.
"I guess so," Lilian said refusing to leave Daryl's side, which he was okay with.
"Jimmy?" Beth asked.
"He was with the RV..." Rick said. "It got...over run..."
"Patricia?" Hershel wondered.
"I was holdin' on to her daddy...but they took her from me..." Beth said, sobbing.
"Andrea?" Rick asked.
"She saved me then I lost her," Carol said.
"We saw her go down," T-Dog said.
"Liam?" Rick asked. Lilian quickly shook her head before leaning closer to Daryl.
"Shane?" Lori asked.
"He was bit!" Carl exclaimed. "I shot him," he began to cry.
"Okay, we'll leave the truck here, and head aways from here." Rick brought their attention back to what was important right now. They could mourn later.
Lilian quickly did the math. The SUV could only hold eight, and the other car could only hold four. Someone would have to ride on the bike with Daryl.
"I'm gonna ride with you," Lilian told him.
"It's cold..."
"You'll keep me warm," she grinned.
"How can yew be so sure, Princess?"
"'Cause you will..."
"Uh huh," Daryl smirked.
Lilian walked with Emily to the SUV.
"Mason, can you watch over Emily...I'm riding with Daryl."
"Oh, with your man," Mason grinned. Lilian blushed. "Yeah, I'll watch her."
"Thank you," she hugged him tightly. "I'm glad you and Olive are okay."
"Me too. Be careful up there."
"I will."
"I love you Lily," Emily said.
"I love you too, Emie."
