Disclaimer: These characters belong to the Walking Dead game which is the property of Robert Kirkmen and Telltale games.

A/N I've been getting such wonderful reviews from you guys. Thank you all so much. Because of the wonderful reviews and since this is chapter 15 I've decided to let the cat out of the bag per se. At the end of this chapter in the A/N I should reveal the main point of this fanfiction. So after this chapter is over don't skip the A/N or you might miss it. God bless


How badly I want to wipe that smile off your face. Thought Lilly as she stared at the overly joyful woman in front of her.

"What's up?" Molly asked.

Lilly didn't answer. Things had sort of gone away from the original plan.

"All right, I get it." Said Molly. "I'm sorry for nearly giving your father a heart attack."

Actually Lilly's thoughts were pretty far from her father at this moment, but it did feel good that she apologized nonetheless.

"Thank you." Lilly almost whispered back. "Not like you were the first."

"I know Lee told me." Molly replied.

"Oh did he now?" Returned Lilly "What else did he tell you?"

Molly shifted her position slightly. "Oh nothing much. Well he did say that you and Super Mario up there can't seem to stop fighting."

Lilly fought back the smile that was making its way onto her face. She wanted to be mad at this woman who had ruined her chance of being alone with Lee, but at the same time, comparing Kenny to Super Mario was just too funny.

She gave a slight chuckle after realizing how much resemblance he bore to the red capped plumber, especially that mustache.

"Well, I was leading the group and then Kenny constantly came in and usurped my authority right in front of everyone." Said Lilly

"Yeah I could see him doing that." Replied Molly with a smile. "He's seems like the stubborn kind."

"Oh he is. He's been fixated on this boat for weeks now."

"Well to be fair that seems to have paid off." Molly stated.

Lilly leaned against the kitchen counter. Technically Molly was right but at the same time she didn't know how badly Kenny had been pushing them the past two months.

"Seems to but we won't know for sure until we get those supplies." Lilly replied

"Skeptical are we?"

"Always."

"Guess you and Lee have that in common."

Lilly once again became intrigued at Molly's statement. "He said that?" She asked

"Not outright but he said something about working on a plan B just in case this whole sailing out to sea thing didn't work out." Said Molly.

Lilly thought to herself for a moment. Lee never really showed any doubt when it came to Kenny's boat plan, but then again Lee hardly ever chose sides. Not outwardly anyway.

"Why do you care so much about what he thinks anyway?" Molly asked breaking Lilly's concentration.

"What? I don't, I was jus…." Lilly started saying but lost the words halfway.

There was a moment of silence between the two. Though Molly still bore that fiendish smile.

"I just wondered, he always seems to be the mediator between me and Kenny and it would be good to know whose side he's on beforehand." She said trying to break the awkward silence.

"Who's side?" Molly asked "This isn't about sides, this is about survival. You start worrying about trivial things like who's on your side and you'll end up getting yourself killed."

"Oh what do you know!?" Lilly snapped "You're alone."

"But I wasn't always!" Molly snapped back "I had a group too you know."

"Oh really where?"

"It was…" Molly began but suddenly stopped mid-sentence.

"It doesn't matter; I know that playing "Who's the leader" only causes trouble."

Lilly stood up straight. "Now you're starting to sound like Lee." She said.

"Good. Cause as far as I've seen he's the smartest in your lot."

"You don't think I know that?" Lilly asked. "Even Kenny knows that. Though he'd never admit it. Lee was like the glue that held us together back at the motor inn. Me and Kenny probably would have killed each other by now if it wasn't for him."

Lilly paused expecting Molly to say something, but the young blonde just leaned against the sink and stared at her.

"Even now, he's the one leading this group. Kenny won't admit that but I will. He's been leading us ever since we left the motor inn."

"I can tell." Molly commented "I can tell many things just by observing your group."

"What's that supposed to mean?" Asked Lilly truly confused.

"Oh, nothing really. Just… nothing." She replied.

"You're real frustrating, you know that." Said Lilly.

"Well like you said. I'm alone; guess I'm a bit rusty when it comes to conversation."

"You seemed to converse pretty well with Lee." Lilly pointed out.

"Well he's easy to converse with." Replied Molly. "I mean weren't you planning to come down here and have a pleasant "conversation" with him?"

Lilly noticed the emphases placed on that statement and immediately realized what Molly meant.

"That is none of your business." Said Lilly calmly.

"Never said it was, just….. making conversation."


Lee walked up the ladder which lead to the attic. He had never officially been given a room but he figured Mark wouldn't mind sharing.

As he reached the top of the ladder, his eyes spotted something which genuinely surprised him.

"Oh hey Lee" Mark called in between grunts.

"Mark?! You're walking?" He asked in shock.

"Well I wouldn't… argh call it that. Katjaa….argh said that I should try to put some real weight on these things. Help strengthen the connection between the thigh and leg part you know."

"Oh, well that's good I guess." Said Lee as he rolled out a sleeping bag he found in a box nearby. Next to it laid a bottle of whiskey, but he decided there was no point in getting drunk right now.

"Thought you were going to be on watch?" Mark asked as he lay on the couch above Lee.

"Was but Lilly volunteered to take my shift." Replied Lee.

"Well that was nice… and unusual of her." Said Mark.

"I guess." Lee stated. "Uh, Mark can I ask you something?"

Mark adjusted himself on the couch so his left ear was facing Lee's direction.

"Ask away." He said.

"Kenny told me to pick six people to join help us take supplies from Crawford." Said lee. "You got any advice on who I should choose?"

Mark took the shattered glasses off his face and closed his eyes. "That's a tough one." He said.

"It's just big enough to include almost everyone, but just small enough to ostracize one person."

"What do you mean one person?" Asked Lee. "We have fifteen in our group."

"Yeah but only nine that can go to Crawford." Mark replied. "Omid's leg is busted, Mine's aren't any better, Larry's heart is acting up again, Katjaa should stay here to watch Omid, and then there are the two kids….. whom I hope you aren't planning on bringing."

Honestly Lee had thought about bringing them. Especially Duck after witnessing his aim back at the train station. However in the end they would probably be safer here.

"So that means I have seven to choose from, not counting me or Kenny." Said Lee.

"Well I feel for you man. It's gonna seem like you don't have any confidence in the one person that gets left out." Mark stated

"So…. You're telling me to pick Ben?" Lee asked jokingly, though he was partly serious. The Collage boy only seemed good at running and screaming….. he was barely good at that.

"Now I didn't say that" replied Mark. "Let's just put everyone into perspective. Doug isn't good with zombies but he's smart which could be useful when sneaking in to this place. Carley and Lilly can handle themselves, plus you can't bring one without the other."

"Oh because of that rivalry they got going?" Asked Lee interrupting.

"Yeah….. that's it… Anyway Christa is going to want to go since Omid's in this position, and Molly…. Well I doubt she'd stay even if you asked her too. That just leaves the College boys."

"Between them there is no completion." Lee replied.

"So you are going with Ben?" Asked Mark.

"Seems like the most logical decision, but I gotta find a way to tell him without getting him angry. He'll think I don't have confidence in him."

"Do you?" Mark inquired.

Lee lied down on the sleeping bag and closed his eyes.

"I plead the fifth on that one."


"Listen up everyone, I got us a ticket out of here." Said Vernon to the other survivors.

"What do you mean?" Asked Boyd

"Those people found a boat, an actual boat that Crawford missed. If we help them fix it up we could all sail away to paradise."

"They just gonna let us hitch a ride?" Asked Clive

"No, the boats to small for all of us. We're just gonna... borrow it." He said.

"You mean steal." Stated Boyd. "I don't wanna be apart it."

"Boyd don't worry no one will get hurt. Listen we help them get medicine and supplies from Crawford and we leave some food so they can get by. But we've been stranded here a lot longer than they have. We deserve this boat."

Boyd still seemed uneasy but he gave out no further complaints.

"You really gonna steal from Crawford?" Asked Brie.

"Yup and I could use you. You know that place better than anyone." Said Vernon.

"All right. If it could help get us out of here then I'm in." She said

"Good." Vernon turned his attention to the remainder of the group. "The rest of you... start packing."


The sky resembled the color of a tangerine as the sun made its way behind the clouds. Twilight had always been her favorite time of the day. It was autumn and the leaves were crimson red. The only thing that could make this day any better was the man who drove in the seat next to her. With his muscular arms, low cut hair and…..

"Hold it cut this crap!" Shouted Carley.

Lee brought the car to a sudden halt. "What's wrong?" He asked.

Carley got out of the convertible. "No! No more of these confusing dreams…. I'm done!"

"Ah come on babe." Lee pleaded as he got out of the car.

"No! I just wanna wake up and all will be… hey where's Doug?"

"Oh that guy." Said Lee as he popped the trunk.

"It's really stuffy in there." Doug said as he emerged from the rear end of the vehicle.

"He was in the trunk?" Carley inquired. "What's that supposed to signify."

"Nothing really it's just the car only has two seats." Said Lee.

"All right!" Carley yelled frustrated at the obvious answer. "Now tell me what do these dreams mean."

"She's a winey little princess ain't she." Said a familiar voice from behind.

Carley turned to see Lilly standing behind her, arms crossed and a condescending smile on her face."

"All right I draw the line here!" Carley shouted. "I am straight and certainly not in love with Lilly."

"Oh don't flatter yourself." Said Lilly as she came next to Carley. "I'm here to help you out."

"How?" Asked Carley.

"Why don't you take five guys?" Lilly suggested to the two men.

"Will do." Replied Doug as they disappeared to thin air.

"Walk with me, talk with me." Lilly told Carley.

Not like the brunette had any choice but to comply.

"Think of me as your love guru here to help you make the right decision."

Carley didn't say anything. She didn't think Lilly and love could be used in conjunction.

"Now let's take a look at the men before you. Lee is brave, strong, a leader and a man prone to self-sacrifice. Doug on the other hand is smart, a team player, and he clearly would give his own life to save yours."

That was true. Doug had jumped in front of her when he thought Lilly was about to take her life. It was strange that Lilly in her dream would be the one to point that out however.

"So you have to really ask yourself what do you want in a guy?" Lilly went on.

"That's just it. I thought I definitely wanted Lee more than Doug back at the Motor inn but then Doug goes and just proves he can be just as brave as Lee. Plus Doug's sweet but then again so is Lee. Can you help me choose?" Carley pleaded.

"Well I suppose me being just a figment of your imagination and all. Let me ask you a series of questions and you answer the name which comes to your mind first." Lilly said.

"Okay" Replied Carley.

"Who would you rather have in a battle against a Zombie Horde?"

"Lee."

"Who would you prefer to lead our group?"

"Lee"

"Who do you look up to more?"

"Lee"

"And finally which one loves you more?"

At this question Carley was taken aback. She had spent so much time, wondering who to choose, that she eliminated the option that he may not choose her.

"Stuck on that one huh?" Asked Lilly obviously noticing her struggle.

"Listen, Based on your answers it seems like you would rather be with Doug." She said.

"What?!" Carley exclaimed "Lee's name was all I could say."

"Well yes but the questions were aimed so that the one you chose would be the one that you shouldn't go after."

"That doesn't make any sense."

"It doesn't? Those questions had nothing to do with relationships. It had to do with survival. I'm trying to point out that you think of Lee more as a Leader than a companion."

Carley was now in deep thought. Was that true? Perhaps all this time Lee had simply been like that teacher you have a crush on in the third grade until you realize it was just admiration rather than love.

"See I helped you realize that Doug is the better choice." Lilly said breaking Carley's train of thought. "Aren't I a good guru?"

"Wait a minute!" Screamed Carley "You just want me to pick Doug so Lee would be available for you!"

Lilly smiled again. "Well then everyone wins." She said.

"How dare you invade my drea…." Carley began, but she found herself unable to talk anymore.

"She's had it." Said Lilly. "Kenny if you will."

Suddenly Kenny appeared before her and began to shake her violently.

"Carley! Carley! Carley! Wake up!." Kenny screamed causing her eyes to open.

"Finally, you sleep like a rock sometimes." He said.

She didn't reply. Her mind was still in deep thought.

"We got about 20 minutes, then we head out to Crawford, so get ready." Kenny said as he departed

Carley remained in sitting up position for a few minutes. The dreams had done nothing but give her more confusion on who to choose. She felt as though two people playing tennis in her brain. Constantly hitting that ball back and forth and no one having a clear advantage. Except she was the ball and Lee and Doug the Rackets.

She got up and grabbed her gun. She would have to make a decision soon. If only to stop these ridiculous dreams.


"What? No I can help." Ben pleaded.

This was going harder than expected. Ben who Lee thought would be fine being left behind since he wasn't too enthusiastic about this trip in the first place, was giving every reason in the book to be included.

"Listen we need someone who's healthy and strong to protect the people here, just in case."

"That's Bullcrap! You just think it'd be easier at Crawford if I stayed here." Ben snapped at him.

"Ben you're not making this easy….." Lee began before being interrupted.

"What I think he means." Travis intervened "He can be of use to us. Come on Lee I know he can be, scared, weak, uncoordinated…"

"You're trying to help me here right?" Asked Ben

"Let me finish. Selfish, terrible with a gun….."

"You're really not helping me here."

"prone to make foolish decisions," Travis went on ignoring Ben "prone to panic, but… wait where was I going with this again?"

Lee sighed. If anything Travis had just provided him with a gallon of fuel to add to the fire.

"Hey Lee." Kenny said as he approached the three. "Um don't worry about picking no one anymore okay. I see that despite my advice Lilly's going. so no point in leaving anyone else who can come behind."

Lee stared blankly at Kenny. You couldn't have told me that two minutes ago?! He thought.

"Well yall should get ready it's almost midnight." Kenny said as he headed out the backdoor.

Lee looked at Ben who was looking at the ground with a pitiful face.

"Look Ben… I…"

"Save it Lee. At least now I know" He let out a long deep sigh. "Now I know."


"Can't I come with you?" Asked Clementine to Lee.

"Sorry Clementine but it's safer for you to stay here."

"But what about my parents? They may be at Crawford." She pleaded with him.

"I'll look for them." Lee said

"But you don't know what they look like." She answered.

"Yes I do. I remember their faces from the picture in your house and their names are Ed and Diana." Lee replied

"Okay but…" Clementine started to say but was interrupted by Kenny.

"Lee can I see you for a second?" He asked.

"Yeah sure just give us a minute."

Kenny nodded and headed toward the gate.

"Listen here." Lee said as he gave her a gun.

"What no! I can't?" She replied.

"You have to, in case anything happens while I'm gone."

"It's not that… it's just" Clementine turned her head to the side. "It was me." She said.

"You who did what?" Asked Lee.

"It was me who picked up your gun back at the station. I froze up and couldn't pull the trigger. If Duck hadn't grabbed it from me, you would hav….."

Lee stopped the little girl from saying anymore. "Don't be afraid. You're strong Clem. If a walker or anyone comes in and tries to hurt you I know you'll be strong enough to stop them." Lee assured her.

The child smiled up at him. "Thanks." She replied.

Lee lead her inside and then went near the gate to talk to Kenny.

"You had something you needed to say to me?" He asked.

"I looked over the boat again. It's a thirty footer." Kenny answered.

"So?" Asked Lee.

"Look I know that sounds big but it's not. I reckon only five people can fit on it. Even if two are children."

Lee didn't have an answer for that other than… "There's fifteen of us Kenny."

"I know that." Kenny replied. "That's why I'm telling you. Listen, me and my family are definitely going on that boat. That only leaves two spots if you catch my drift."

Lee caught it.

"Despite everything that's happened your still the best friend I got in this group. So just think about what's best for that little girl and I'm sure you'll make the right decision."

Lee already made his decision, but he wasn't about to tell Kenny. He knew his friend would disapprove, and not in a small way.


A/N Well as said above here is the reason I wanted to right this story. Before I began writing this, a question appeared in my head. "I wonder what would have happened if all of the members made it to the boat." With only five people able to leave on it would there be fights? Squabbles? Betrayal? And the biggest question of all. Would the Cancer survivors be able to take the boat from the whole group. I hope to answer these questions in the upcoming chapters. God bless you all.