The Walking Dead: Carver vs. The Governor
A/N: So this is the last chapter and the conclusion of Carver v. The Governor. This might just end similar to the season 3 ending of the show.
The Day of Reckoning
(A/N: Uh, okay. Let me just clear this up now. I've decided to skip everything that happened with Andrea and Milton. So let me tell you what happened in between last chapter and this chapter.
The Governor started drafting Woodbury citizens into his army to take out Carver and the prison group.
Andrea finally decided to run away to the prison. She had the whole chase with the Governor from the show and she was captured.
Milton found out about The Governor's plan to feed Carver's crew to the walker pits and burned all the walkers. The Governor found out it was him and now we pick up here.)
Woodbury
The Governor is in the secret chambers with Milton on the ground bruised and bloody. He is repeatedly punching him in the face viciously. "I have to say I was impressed, you've taken a risk. Getting your hands dirty. You know, we were gonna have those biters for our little Carver meet up." The Governor said.
"You...were gonna...use them...to kill his...crew." Milton said bruised and bloodied up.
"Yeah, that's right." The Governor said.
"Hey, hey." He said waking him back up from almost passing out.
"Because we didn't have them, you burned them up, I could lose a lot of men because of you." The Governor said before punching him again.
"Now, you know those men. They keep you safe, keep you fed." The Governor said.
"As long as I look the other way." Milton said.
"Yeah. Well, it can't be like that anymore. Time for you to graduate." The Governor said.
Milton started to pass up but he was picked back up.
"Hey, I'm gonna tell you the secret. There's a threat, you end it and you don't feel ashamed about enjoying it. When you smell the gunpowder and you see the blood, you know what that means? It means you're alive. You've won. You take the heads so that you never forget. You kill or you die."
Milton shook his head. "What would your daughter think about what you are?" Milton asked.
"She'd be afraid of me. Bit if I was like this from the start she'd be alive today." The Governor stood up.
"Did you kill Andrea?" Milton asked.
The Governor picked Milton up and shoved him into the room where Andrea was. "Milton?" Andrea said.
"See? She's still alive. I'm gonna need her for something." The Governor said.
"I heard you in the other room. You don't have to lose anymore men. Just stop this." Andrea said.
"After I deal with Carver, your friends at the prison-I'm gonna kill em' all! People are gonna help me. I had to stretch the truth a little bit, but just a little." The Governor said.
"You get those tools. Go on." He said to Milton. Milton went over and grabbed the tray of tools but dropped them on the floor.
"Careful! Pick that up." The Governor said. Milton picked up the tools but decided to leave one behind Andrea. Milton started to walk out but The Governor stopped him.
"Hold up." He said and grabbed a knife from the tray. "You're gonna kill her now. You're gonna show me that you've learned something. Milton...there is no way you're leaving this room without doing it. So don't make it hard. Just...just do it." The Governor said holding the knife up to him. Milton took the knife. He slowly walked towards Andrea with his knife up. But he then, he quickly turned around and stab the Governor. The Governor was quicker and blocked his stab, grabbed the knife, and stabbed Milton with it. He slammed him against the wall and continued to stab him while Andrea watched in shock. "I told you you were gonna do it. Now you're gonna die, and you're gonna die, and you're gonna tear the flesh from her bones." The Governor said before ripping out the knife watching Milton fall to the floor.
"In this life now, you kill or you die...or you die and you kill."
(INTRO)
Howes/Carver's Camp
The herd that was going through a while back has already passed by but the camp is still surrounded by lingering walkers. Carver, Troy, Tavia, Hank, Russel, Wyatt, and Vince are getting more weapons and ammo from the armory. "Grab everything. Clear the whole d**n thing out." Carver said.
"What're we supposed to do now?! Wait around for the Governor to come back and finish us off?!" Wyatt asked.
"Calm down, Yellow-Beard. We'll figure it out." Troy said.
"I don't know, man. I don't think I can be a part of this. Did you see what he just did?! He wiped out the entire camp, Bill! We're all that's left. Let's not get ourselves killed, here!" Wyatt said to Carver.
"Wyatt, listen here. It's okay. We're gonna win this, we're gonna kill that sonuvab***h, and we're gonna rebuild our community, okay?" Carver asked.
"Man, Bill's right. We need to finish this now, Wyatt. Now are you with us or not?" Russel asked.
"Yeah, I guess." Wyatt sighed.
The Prison
Everybody is gathering around outside near the bridge. Rick is about to address the group. "So, we're gonna go out soon. You all should no what we're about to do. They won't stop till' we're all dead. We need to eliminate both threats to make sure we're all safe. To guarantee that we're safe. Another thing. What I said last year, that first night after the farm, it can't be like that. It can't. What we do, what we're willing to do, who we are, it's not my call. It can't be. I couldn't sacrifice one of us for the greater good, because we are the greater good. We are the reason why we're still here. Not me. This is life and death. How you live, how you die. It isn't me. I'm not your 'governor'. We chose to go. We choose to stay. We stick together. We vote. Or we go."
When Rick's speech was over, Clementine came over to talk to him on the watch tower. "That was a very nice speech, Rick. Of course, most of that didn't apply to me." She said.
"Yeah, I wanted my people to know I really care about them." Rick said.
"My best friend, Lee, was also a very good leader. But...I never really new what drove the group totally insane." Clementine said.
"What happened?" Rick asked.
"Lots of things. Kenny and this girl, Lily, didn't get along well. They argued over what the group should do all the time. I don't know why because I always saw Lee as the leader." She said.
"That's why it's best to vote and be a democracy. One person can't make the decisions for everyone." Rick said.
"Things really started to fall apart when Kenny had to kill Lily's dad right in front of her before he turned. After that, Lily went nuts. I've seen her do something I didn't know someone would do." Clementine said.
"What did she do?" Rick asked.
"I don't want to talk about it." She said.
"I understand." Rick said. "I heard Kenny lost his family."
"Yeah, his son, Duck, was bitten during a bandit raid. His wife didn't want to face shooting her own son and took herself out. Kenny was broken. Lee and I were the only ones who didn't have any problems. We were kind of the 'outsiders', but Lee stepped up and became more of a leader along with Kenny. Rick, you don't know how much I've witnessed. It's a lot. I'll tell you that much."
"Don't worry, Clem. Things are gonna be a lot different here. I promise."
Later, Rick and the others are planning on what they'll do. "Alright, we'll split up into two groups. One will go to Woodbury and deal with the Governor, while the others goes to Howes and takes care of Carver." Rick said.
"In case you don't mind, I would like to volunteer to go kill Carver. I wanted to kill the f****r for ages." Kenny said.
"Fine." Rick said.
"Alright, I'll go to Woodbury with Michonne, Jane, Mike, Bonnie, Tyreese, and Sasha." Luke said.
"Okay, I'll take Kenny, Daryl, Glenn, and Maggie to Howes." Rick said.
"Remember your groups." Luke said.
Clementine was sitting in a cell reading a book when she noticed Becca talking to Sarah and Sarah looked sad. She got up to see what was going on. "Now what are you saying to her?!" Clementine asked angrily.
"None of your business. Why are you even talking to me anyway?" Becca said.
"I've done nothing to you." Sarah said.
"Just leave her alone! What as she done to you?" Clementine asked.
"See? That's just the thing. She doesn't do anything. The b***h is useless. How did she even make it this long?" Becca said.
"What is your problem?" Clementine asked.
"What's your problem? Have a problem with me?" She said angrily.
Clementine just ignored her.
"Come on, Sarah. Don't listen to whatever this bully has to say." She said walking off with Sarah.
(A/N: You see what I'm setting up here? Didn't really like. This part that much but I'll just keep it in here to set up the future.)
Woodbury
The Governor and his army are getting ready to deliver the final blow on Carver and his people. The Governor is clearly overreacting because there are only 7 people left. "Remember, they killed over 20 of our men! They're no different from the biters. And they are not gonna stop till they've killed every last one of us! Taken everything we've worked so hard for! We're gonna end this once and for all!" The Governor yelled putting on his coat.
"Let's go! Move out!" Martinez yelled on top of one of the army trucks. Everyone got aboard all the trucks and drove off towards Carver's camp.
Howes/Carver's Camp
Carver and the others are still hiding out in Howes. They are the only ones left in the entire camp. "Alright, we need a plan. Like, right now." Vince said.
"What could we possibly do against an army?" Wyatt asked.
"Just shut up for a minute." Carver said thinking. "I got an idea. We'll use flashbangs and smoke grenades. Troy and I'll run em' out while the rest of you will take em' out from the roof. That clear?" Carver said.
"Well s**t, great idea." Wyatt said sarcastically.
"You all wanted a plan, this is as good as it gets. Alright, everyone to their positions." Carver ordered.
Everyone went to their positions. Carver and Troy made sure all the lights were out while Wyatt, Tavia, Hank, Russel, and Vince went to the roof with their AKs. "Don't fire when they first get here, okay? We can't let em' know we're here until Bill and Troy runs them out." Hank said.
The Prison
Rick and the others are getting ready to kill their assigned targets. Kenny seems to be the most ready to kill Carver. He wants payback for losing his eye. He's in his cell getting his things together. Clementine came to talk to him. "Hey, Kenny." She said.
"Oh hey, Clem."
"How bad do you think it is?" He asked about his eye.
"You were being hit pretty hard. Carlos said that your orbital was crushed. I don't think there's much hope for it." Clementine said.
"Godd***it. That f***ing a**hole."
"Can I take a look at it?" Clementine asked. Kenny lifted up his blood-stained patch and Clementine examined it.
"You know, you didn't have to take the radio. Carver wouldn't have hurt me like this." Clementine said still looking at his bloodied, bruised eye.
"'Course I had to. No tellin' what that a**wipe would've done to you." He said. Clementine decided to take the patch off to get a better look. "So how's it look? Am I still gonna be pretty when this heals?" Kenny said.
"Carver needs to pay for this." Is all Clem could say at how bad it was.
Rick and the group are now ready to start heading out. Rick tells Carl he'll be back and to stay safe. Kenny talks to Sarita. "Please be safe, Kenny." She said.
"It's okay, hon'. I'm coming back." He said hugging her.
"Alright, everybody grab a walkie-talkie." Rick said. Everyone grabbed one. "Keep your walkies with you at all times. We'll keep in touch. If anything goes wrong, if someone goes down, we'll need to know." He said.
"Only turn it on when you know it's safe to. Don't draw too much attention to yourself." Daryl added.
Before they left, Rebecca came to them.
"Please don't let that b****rd live. Make him pay for what he did to Alvin." She said.
"He's not getting outta there alive." Kenny said.
"Look, I don't know what went down before we showed up, but we'll make him pay." Rick said.
The two groups went off in their different directions.
Howes/Carver's Camp
As the Governor's military convoy was approaching the camp, Martinez pulled out his grenade launcher and shot it at the front of the building exploding off the walls and shredding the walkers nearby. Shumpert got onto the 50 cal and started shooting all the walkers in the area to pieces. Then everyone jumped out of the trucks and started proceeding through the flaming hole in the wall. "They could be anywhere. Stay on your guard and if you see any of em', don't hesitate." The Governor aiming his STEYR AUG and flashlight around corners.
"It's too quiet in here. And too dark." Martinez said.
They came to a locked door and Allen forced it open with a crowbar allowing 3 soldiers to search the room. "Clear!" One of them shouted.
The Governor and Martinez barged into the armory. Everything was gone. "Looks like they cleared this place out and left." Martinez said. The Governor came across a sign written in blood on the wall that says 'turn back'. He looked at it angrily and left the room.
"They're in here, alright." The Governor said aiming his STEYR AUG and flashlight.
The Governor and the soldiers continued into the pen area. It was too dark. The only source of light was from their flashlights. All of a sudden, flashbangs and smoke grenades hit the floor and exploded. The people started freaking out and started moving back out of the area. Martinez shot off a few rounds in hopes of someone firing back so he'll know where they are. "Stay together! Don't fall-" The Governor wasn't able to finish as he was tackled to the ground and then punched in the face. The soldiers were unable to hear the ruckus in the confusion. "Carver." The Governor said satisfyingly, as if he was waiting for this moment.
"I knew you were gonna come to finish me off." Carver said holding him back with his arm.
"I wanted to make sure I gave you a proper farewell before you go." The Governor joked, then slammed him to the wall. Carver headbutted him and pushed him against the table and choking him while holding one of his arms down. The Governor uses his other arm to claw at Carver's face leaving big scratches. "Erghhh!" He exclaimed and his grip loosened allowing the Governor to push him off. He then grabbed Carver and threw him into the bonfire causing the charcoal to spill. "That all you got?" He joked getting back up. The Governor swung at him but he blocked it and kicked him causing him to fall over. When he got up, Carver took out his knife. He tried to jab him with it but the Governor blocked it. Carver lunged at him with more force this time but the Governor stopped it with his arms sending them both to the ground. Carver is trying as hard as he can to stab the Governor and end it. But the Governor is holding him back. "You just had to go and f**k things up! Things could've been all fine and dandy if you didn't decide to take this place over! Oh, but it's too late now, is it, Phillip? Oh, and don't think I forgot about the whole business with Rebecca. No, I very much remember that. You put my future baby's life at risk, and now I'm gonna make your death nice...and slow." Carver said as menacingly as possible.
"I'm the one walking out of here alive today." The Governor said.
"We'll see." Carver said.
All of a sudden, Martinez comes running in and starts firing at Carver with his Mp5. Carver quickly dove behind cover. "Come on! We have people running away like cowards. They won't stay and fight." Martinez said helping up the Governor.
"This isn't over, Bill!" The Governor yelled back to him as he ran off with Martinez.
The lights came back on and Troy came down from the roof. "Holy s**t. What happened to your face?!" Troy asked running up to him.
"We can't let the him escape!" Carver said running after him. Troy followed. The Governor got outside to the front and all the soldiers/Woodbury citizens were jumping into the trucks. They're taking shots from AKs from the top of the roof. Allen gets behind the 50 cal to try to take them out. "Godd***it, it's jammed!" He shouted jumping off the truck. The Woodbury citizens got into the trucks and fled. The Governor and Martinez ran to their truck while also firing at the roof. They took off after the fleeing citizens.
"Come back here and fight me, Phillip! You cowards!" Carver yelled as he and Troy shot at the fleeing trucks.
The Governor's truck pulled up aside one of the fleeing trucks. "Hey! Pull over! I want this truck over, now!" He shouted leaning out the window. But the guy driving didn't.
"Go, go! Pull in front of them." Shumpert drove ahead of them and cut them off.
"What the h**l are you doing?! We need to dig in! Take out Carver!" He yelled getting out and walking towards them.
"It's not worth it." One guy said.
"That was a slaughter!" Karen said.
"You bunch of pussies!" Martinez yelled at. "I told you we should've done this s**t ourselves." He said to the Governor who is looking at the ground angrily pacing back and forth.
"I told you we're done fighting for a hole with a bunch of sickos, like Carver, livin' in it! They can keep it. It's broken down anyway." One guy said. The Governor is starting to lose his temper still pacing.
"You've seen what they've done-attacked us. Killed a ton of innocent Woodbury citizens! Some of which you were related to! We're going back!" Allen said to the guy. The Governor is getting really angry.
" We are not soldiers! You want us to kill biters, of course. But this is crazy!" Karen said.
"Then go home! You think you're gonna be safe?!" Allen yelled.
"We're goin' back to Woodbury. We ain't here to settle a grudge." The guy said walking away. When he turned his back, the Governor opened fire, hitting him multiple times in the back. Then he shot the driver in one of the trucks. He then proceeded to fire on all the rest of his citizens as they screamed and tried to run, but are gunned down. Martinez and Shumpert are just watching in shock, feeling uncomfortable and feeling like taking off.
Allen couldn't think of anything else to do but pull his AK on the Governor. The Governor took out his desert eagle. He held out his hands then shot him in the head. Martinez looked shocked. The Governor walked down a small hill and proceeded to shoot everyone he killed in the head, preventing them from turning. The only survivor, Karen, was laying underneath a dead body. She closes her eyes when he gets close. He tries to shoot the one she's laying under but is out of ammo. He walked back up to his truck and got in. Laying his head on the wheel and looking down. He knows what he's just done. Martinez and Shumpert are just looking at him. The Governor patted the seat, telling Shumpert to get in and he did hesitantly. Martinez stood on the back of the truck, on they drove off towards who knows where.
After they drove away, Karen got up from underneath the dead body. She then ran off towards Woodbury.
Rick and the group
Rick, Daryl, Kenny, Glenn, and Maggie arrived at Howes. "Somethin' went down here." Daryl said looking at the walkers, the bullet holes on the ground, on walls, and on the ledge of the roof and the giant gap in the wall.
"They could still be here. Don't let your guard down. We go in through the gap." Rick said proceeding towards the camp aiming his M16 at the building. The rest followed.
When they got to the gap, they proceeded inside and heard voices. Rick halted them. "Wait," He said. "They're here alright."
"You want to take em' out now?" Maggie asked.
"There's only a few. We can handle em'." Rick said.
Vince and Hank were coming into the stockroom when they spotted them. "Hey!" He yelled taking out his gun. Without hesitation, Kenny quickly took out his gun and shot Vince right through the head. "F**k!" Hank yelled running to cover.
(A/N: I'm sooo sorry Vince fans!)
Rick started firing at him with his M16 keeping him down behind cover. When Hank got out of cover to shoot back, Daryl was already there and shot an arrow right into his chest. "2 down." He said to Rick.
"Save Carver for me." Kenny said.
When they came out of the stockroom, Russel and Tavia were running towards them and started firing on them when they spotted them. "Give up, now while you still can!" Kenny shouted firing his AK. Tavia was left vulnerable when she started to reload, allowing Rick to gun her down. Russel was able to escape the area. Rick and the group started following him.
When they turned the corner, the were immediately shot at, causing them to run back behind the wall. "You're tryin' to kill me too, huh?! Kinda figured it." Carver said aiming his AK at the wall they were behind.
"You're gonna die today!" Kenny yelled.
"Come on, Bill! Let's just go! Me, you, and Troy are all that's left! Wyatt left how about we follow his lead!" Russel said.
"I'm not runnin'." Carver said.
"Bill, it's over! We ain't getting a community goin' again!" Troy said.
When Carver looked at Russel, Kenny jumped out and started shooting at them. Russel, Troy, and Carver took cover. While they were shooting, Troy and Russel decided to take off running. "Hey! Get back here and fight-ahh!" Carver is hit by a bullet in the arm. Russel tries to run away but is gunned down by both Rick and Daryl.
Troy is able to escape and runs to the forest, disappearing behind the trees.
Carver sees that he is alone now and takes off running as well. "Don't let him escape!" Kenny yelled. The group chased him into the stockroom and Rick took out his glock 19 and shot Carver in the leg causing him to fall. Rick walked over and took his guns. Kenny finally got his opportunity. He picked up a crowbar and walked towards Carver with it.
"Kenny, it's over. There's nothing left he can do. Let's just go." Glenn said.
"Just give me one minute. One minute is all I need." Kenny said angrily.
"Look at you, f***ing ingrates." Carver said.
"Shut your mouth, before I shut it for you!" Rick said.
"How's that eye? Just follow my voice, it'll get you there. You got a thick f***in' skull Kenneth. Should've put you out of your misery right then. Now look at ya. You're a f***in' mess." Carver said.
Kenny hit Carver once with the crowbar. Then he proceeded to beat Carver to death. The very strong impacts were making his face fall apart. The group looked away in disgust.
"Let's just get outta here." Kenny said after one last hit. He finally got his revenge.
After gathering the weapons from the other bodies, they headed out.
Luke and his group
Luke, Michonne, Jane, Mike, Bonnie, Tyreese, and Sasha arrived at Woodbury. "Be on the lookout for scouts." Michonne said as they all hid behind a few cars.
"We'll go around the back like last time." Luke said.
When they came up from behind the cars, they were shot at with an AK by Karen on the wall and they ducked back down. She probably thought it was the Governor. Tyreese noticed it was her. "Karen!" He shouted.
"Tyreese?!"
"Where's the Governor?!" He called out.
"He fired on everybody. Killed them all." She said.
Luke and the others looked surprise.
"We're comin' out!" Luke shouted putting his hands up and standing.
"It's okay, Karen. They're good people." Tyreese said.
"Can you let us in?" Luke asked.
Karen opened the gates allowing them in.
"If you guys are looking for Andrea, she hopped the gates the other day. Said she was heading for the prison." Karen said.
"What, really? She never made it." Michonne said.
Luke radioed Rick.
"Rick, we hit a dead end. The Governor's not at Woodbury, apparently. This girl says he killed all of his people. And she said your friend, Andrea, hopped the gates going for the prison. She never made it there. She might be held here." Luke said.
"Alright, we're on our way." Rick said over the walkie-talkie. Glenn and Maggie went back to the prison while Rick, Daryl, Michonne, and Kenny went to Woodbury.
Luke noticed somebody walking over to them from the gate entrance that he recognized. It was Wyatt! He didn't have any weapons and looked harmless. "Wyatt? What are you doing here?" He asked as he approached the group.
"I had to get the f**k up out of there when the Governor attacked camp. He had way more manpower than we did and I wanted to be on the winning side. Until saw what he did. Came across it on the way here. The guy is a f***in' sicko." Wyatt said.
"Really, Wyatt? How could you even think about joining that guy?" Luke asked.
"I don't know. You know I can be an idiot." He said.
Bonnie walked over to them.
"Wyatt? I thought you were with Carver? What are you doing here?" She asked hugging him.
"I had to leave that guy." He said.
"Will you stay with us, Wyatt?" Luke asked.
"F**k, yeah. I have nowhere else to go, so it's not like I have a choice." He replied.
"Good to have you hear." Luke said shaking his hand.
When Rick and the others arrived, they went to the 'secret chambers' where Glenn, Maggie, and later Rebecca was held to find A. "This is where Glenn and Maggi were held. Rebecca too." Daryl said.
"The Governor held people hear?" Tyreese asked.
"He did more than just hold em'." He answered.
They came to the door and saw dark blood coming out from under it. Michonne took out her sword and the rest readied their weapons. "Will you open it?" Michonne asked Rick. He opened the door on the count of three. They saw zombified Milton dead on the floor next to some pliers. Michonne, Rick, and Daryl were surprised to see Andrea on the floor against the wall looking sick and has blood on her head.
"Andrea." Michonne whispered rushing to her side. Rick did as well.
"I tried to stop it." Andrea said.
"You're burning up." Michonne said.
Andrea pulled back her jacket and shirt revealing a bit on her shoulder. Michonne and Rick were surprised by this. "Judith, Carl, the rest of them..." She said.
"Us. The rest of Us." Rick said, assuring her that she's still part of the group.
Andrea smiled. "Are they alive?" She asked.
"Yeah. They're alive." Rick said.
Andrea looked at Michonne. "It's good you found them. No one can make it alone now." She said. Michonne is starting to cry.
"I never could." Daryl said.
The rest of the group are just listening quietly outside the door.
"I just didn't want anyone to die." Andrea said. She sat up a little. "I can do it myself."
"No."
"No, I have to. While I still can," Andrea said to Michonne who is starting to cry more. "Please..." She said to Rick. "I know how the safety works." She smiled at Rick who slightly smiled back, feeling emotional. He gave her his colt python.
"Well, I'm not going anywhere." Michonne said rubbing Andrea's hair.
"...I tried." She said to Rick.
"Yeah, you did...you did." Rick said tearing up. He stood up and he and Daryl left the room, leaving Michonne and Andrea alone to 'stop herself from turning'.
(GUNSHOT)
The Prison
The group arrived back at the prison with a bus full of Woodbury citizens. The children and elderly. Rick, Michonne, Kenny, and Luke were in the car carrying Andrea's body in a box with a white sheet over it. Daryl was on his back and everyone else was in the bus or one of the one of the cars they brought back. Maggie and Glenn opened the gates.
Everyone inside the prison came outside, watching Tyreese and Sasha help people off the bus. Clementine ran to Kenny and hugged him. He also hugged Sarita.
"What is this?" Carl asked Rick pulling him to the side.
"They're gonna join us." He said.
The group greeted everyone as they entered the prison.
(The End/Outro)
So that's it, guys! The end of Carver vs. The Governor! It came so soon. Sorry if some things didn't make sense to you or something didn't seem done well enough. That's because I really wanted to get this done so I can start on "The Walking Dead: Season 4 (with telltale characters)! Be on the lookout for that. Also, you might've noticed that Troy survived that attack with Rick's group at Howes so expect him in the future. You can also expect to see some conflict between Becca and Clem!
One more thing. I'll remind you that most of the stuff between Andrea and Milton and The Governor happened off-screen. So Andrea's death did mean something. Hope you enjoyed the story! See ya next time! :)
-twd2010