A/N: Sorry I haven't been uploading as much as I want to but my computer crashed and everything was a huge mess but now that's all over, YAY! Anyways I hope you all enjoy this chapter. I'm sorry it's so short but I'm not very good and writing long chapters. Also in case there is any confusion on my time line it kind of zigzags with the television series. I'm trying to keep close to it but I don't really want a canon fic again, even though this sort of is...anyways enjoy and please leave a review. Thanks!
The sun was rising above the horizon and Lilliann awoke to the sound of Daryl dressing. He only had so much space for movement in the tiny tent and Lilliann found herself giggling lightly as he tried to carefully not to bump her or tried to make as little noise as possible.
"Your awake?" he asked, stopping his struggling.
"Yeah, you sort of made a lot of noise." she giggled.
"Well I tried not to. Let me finish getting dress then I'll leave and you can dress, Amber left your clothes on the edge of your bed." Lilliann sat up and began to feel near the edge, rough fabric brushed against her palm and fingertips. she unfolded the clothes and felt the outline of a short sleeve top and Capri pants. She quickly gathered the clothes into her arms while her ears picked up the sound of the tent door zipping close.
"Guess he left," she sighed, slowly getting dressed. When she finished, Lilliann opened the door and walked into the sun shine. The group had hit a calming time, for last week there has been no sign of Splicers or danger.
Everyone was working together to reinforce the farm's defenses. Lilliann and Maggie along with others would go into woods, not far from the farm, and gather fruits or berries. Of course Lilliann didn't venture too far from the farm during such a peaceful time, something always goes wrong eventually.
She knew what would go wrong; the person locked up in the barn. She was told he was dangerous yet injured. Rick and Glenn brought him back, gagged and blind folded, when they went to retrieve Hershel. The boy's been in there for about a week and a half now, Lilliann wasn't sure what the plan for him was. The group gave him protection from the Splicers and food but they didn't allow him out. The girl had overheard Shane and Rick fight over what to do with him, no conclusions would be made and they boy would continue to rot in the barn.
"Hey Lil, let's head inside, it's getting late and dinner will be ready soon." Andrea laid a hand lightly on Lilliann's shoulder and directed her towards the small house, the smell of chicken drifting into their noses. The group had just sat down for dinner when Lori dropped her silverware.
"Where's Shane?" she asked, looked at everyone's faces.
"He went on watch i think." Rick stated, taking a bite out of his chicken. Lori accept what he said and began dining with the rest of the group. About five minutes into dinner Lilliann dropped her silverware and rushed towards the door, her blind eyes squinting.
"What's wrong Lilliann?" Amber asked, standing next to her friend.
"Out there, there's someone walking this way. They're injured." Lilliann pointed North, towards the fences and just coming out of the forest. The two girls were pushed against the door frame as everyone rushed out of the house.
"He knocked me out and I don't know where he went." Shane heavily breathed out trying to catch his breath. Lilliann caught the faint scent of blood as everyone gathered their weapons and charged into the forest. Shane and Rick went one way while Daryl and Glenn went the other, the rest of us stayed at the house and waited.
"We should pack our things in case we have to leave." Lori stated as she closed the door behind everyone. Lilliann and Amber rushed upstairs, followed by Carol and Beth. Maggie, Hershel,T-Dog, Lori, Dale and Andrea packed downstairs and outside. When everything was packed they slowly began to load their belongings in the cars.
"Is that everything?" Maggie called out.
"Yeah, wait, where's Carl?" Lori asked, her voice growing frantic.
"I'll check the house, Lilliann can you do a scan of the area?" Carol asked.
"Yes, I can but just a quick one," Lilliann closed her eyes and focused all her energy on the vibrations, "I got nothing, there's no one near other than us."
"Not even in the house?" Lori's voice cracked into a sob.
"Not even in the house. He must've followed Daryl or Rick." Lilliann said, feeling pity for the mother. She broke down into a sob with Andrea and Carol on her sides.
"Shit, I wonder what that kid was thinking." Amber sighed, clutching her pistol.
"Wait! They're coming!" Lilliann's eyes grew wide, fear circulating in them.
"Who? Rick? Shane?" Questions went flying towards the girl and all she was able to mutter out was one simple, fear striking word.
"Splicers."
"You have to be fuckin' me." Amber said, her voice barely above a whisper.
"We have to go!" Glenn's voice rang throughout the camp, invading their ears. The two boys ran towards the group and relayed the information they received. It was all a set up, Shane took the boy snapped his neck then ran off. He wanted Rick alone.
"The Splicers from the road are coming this way they'll be here in a few moments. We have to go." Amber demanded, rushing into one of the cars.
"I saw we listen to the girl and get the hell out of here!" T-Dog yelled, starting one of the trucks. Amber sat in the passenger seat while Glenn started the car. The noise of the vehicles starting made the Splicers walk faster, trying to the food they desperately needed. The first one to scream was Beth. Everything was disastrous after that. They were all screaming and rushing off towards the cars trying to get away but all the confusion killed more people.
"Lilliann come this way!" A man roughly pulled the girl towards him and into the woods, "we'll run this way. There should be a road and hopefully a place to hide out." Lilliann finally distinguished Dale's voice as they ran towards the highway.
"What about the others?" She cried out trying to keep up with the man.
"They're smart and will find a way to find us."
"But won't winter be here soon?"
"Yeah, it will but we'll be fine. I promise you Lilliann, you saved my life and I will save yours."
This was hell, everyone was screaming and running the barn was set on fire and now we're driving down the highway. It's too dark for me to look out the window to see if Lilliann is alright buy I'm sure she's with Redneck and he'll keep her safe. The group finally pulled off into a small, partially protected area. There were concrete walls around and slowly we set up camp. I could feel everyone questioning why they survive and what's going to happen next but most importantly, they questioned Rick's leadership. We quietly discussed our next plan beside the fire, snuggled next to each other for warmth.
"Redneck?" I looked over towards Daryl as he walked away from Carol, towards Rick.
"Yeah?" he stopped and stared at me with confusion.
"Where's Lilliann?" I asked, getting to my feet. We both surveyed the area but her fiery hair was no where in sight.
"I thought you grabbed her?" Daryl asked, panic picking at his voice.
"I was sure I saw her running with someone. I thought it was you!"
"Now calm down I'm sure she is fine, She's most likely with Dale, he's not here either." Maggie pitched in, trying to cool down our worried emotions.
"I sure hope so, especially since winter is approaching." I sat back down and stared into the flames as they flickered lightly. I really did hope my friend was alright, I'm suppose to be her protector and I failed.