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!

27. Chapter 27

Next chapter is up! This is pretty short but it leads into action chapters so I guess that makes up for it!

Chapter 27

The next day Daryl, Rick, and Shane were all up before everyone else. Shane was helping Rick and Daryl get their supplies together for their hike. Lori was the next up surprisingly and then Glenn followed. Shane covered a yawn and nodded to Glenn, "Why are you up so early?" Glenn shrugged, "Figured I would help you guys pack." Daryl smiled, "Yea? Here pack my stuff." He tossed the bag at Glenn and sat down on the couch. Shane snorted and turned away from Glenn who was trying to figure out what had just happened. By eight in the morning the two men left the house, promising return before sunset. Shane watched the two leave and then turned to go into the house. He was surprised to run into Lori who was coming out at the time. "Where are you going?" he asked. Lori just brushed by him, "Just out. I won't go far." Shane shrugged, "Whatever."

Glenn came over to him, "So now that we have a good twelve hours before they come back, what should we do?" Shane shook his head, "I have absolutely no idea. We're not short on food. We don't have any walkers to kill. I'm out of ideas." Glenn laughed, "Well, I'm going to go and check out the garage. There might be something useful in there. Oh, I think Hershel wanted to talk to you." Shane nodded, "Alright I'll go and see." The two parted ways and Shane headed up to Hershel's room.

He knocked and the opened the door when Hershel said to come in. "Hey what did you need?" Shane asked as he sat down in a chair. Hershel glanced over at him, "That Governor fellow is a threat to this group. I think we need to do something about him." Shane frowned, "You mean like kill him?" Hershel shook his head, "We just need to make sure he can't mess with our group. If he does we will have a serious problem. He could kill us." Shane nodded, "What should we do about him then?" Hershel thought, "I'm not sure. Killing him might be the only option." Shane nodded again, "Ok. So next time we see him we shoot him in the head?" Hershel shrugged, "I guess so. Or try and get him to leave us alone first." Shane smiled slightly, "You mean make an agreement and if they don't say yes then shoot him in the head?" Hershel frowned at Shane, "Don't twist my words." Shane laughed, "I'll talk to Daryl about it when he gets back." He stood up and left the room.

He headed to Carol's room. He knocked quietly and waited. "Come in," Carol said from inside. Shane opened the door and walked quietly inside. "I'm really sorry about Sofia," he said. Carol nodded sadly, "She's probably in a better place now anyway. It hurts to lose her but she's probably happier." Shane nodded, "I need some help. Now that Rick is back and everything I feel like I can't talk to Daryl without Rick getting mad. I also feel like if I talk to Rick then Daryl feels uncomfortable."

Carol nodded, "I've seen that happen. You just have to keep it even between them. Let them adjust to the way you lead. Daryl's afraid that you will push him away because you were close with Rick before and Rick is afraid that Daryl has replaced him. I swear you three have the drama sessions of teenage girls." Shane glared at her but couldn't stop the smile, "Shut up. We aren't that bad." Carol nodded, "Yea sometimes you are. Anyway, Rick and Daryl are adjusting to each other so it will get better. You just keep doing what you're doing." Shane nodded, "Thanks Carol." He heard Glenn yelling outside and got up, "I guess I should check that out." Carol got up as well, "I'll come with you."

The two headed towards the front door where Glenn was. "Glenn what's up?" Shane asked. Glenn looked at Shane with wide eyes, "I went out into the woods for a little walk around and I-" the kid stopped to take a breath and then continued, "I found this." Glenn pulled out Daryl's crossbow. "Oh shit," Shane said as Carol gasped. "Did you see Rick?" Shane asked. Glenn shook his head, "No, they were both gone." Shane shook his head, "What could've happened?"

Cliffhanger? Yea I guess so! Thanks for reading guys! Reviews are always nice. Next chapter will be up soon!