Chapter 19-Prescott

Shane's P.O.V

3 months after the farm

The glass of the pharmacy flew onto the floor as Octavia and Shane were shot at. The two of them get behind the counter. Shane removes his handgun as Octavia does the same. "I'm going to provide cover fire, you get out the back," Shane tells her.

"I am not leaving you in here by yourself," Octavia says.

"I'll be fine," Shane tells her. "Go into the woods, and stay close enough to the road so m you can see it. You know the way back to the farm. GO!" Shane tells her and she nods as she grabs her bag and goes towards the back. Shane rises up and shoots one of the men in the chest as he runs into the pharmacy and the gunshots stop.

"You shouldn't have done that my friend, his death was quick, yours won't be," He hears the leader say before he a Molotov is thrown into the store and a fire starts. "Have fun burning!"

Shane grabs his back and runs towards the back door as more Molotov's are thrown. He gets outside and one of the men grab his shoulder. Shane grabs his knife with his other hand and stabs it into the man's neck and pulls it out. The man falls to the ground as Shane runs into the woods.

Daryl's P.O.V

Daryl and Beth walk up to the R.V where the others were waiting for them. Eleanor and Tripp leaned against the R.V as Glenn and Tyreese watched them. "You two took your sweet old time," Maggie says.

"We enjoyed the quiet," Beth says and Maggie chuckles as Daryl looks at Tripp and Eleanor.

"Names?" Daryl asks.

"Is he your leader?" Eleanor asks.

"He is," Glenn says and they nod.

"I'm Tripp, this is Eleanor," Tripp says.

"You take their weapons?" Daryl asks Glenn who nods. "What did they have?"

"Both of them had a handgun and a knife. In there car was a rifle and a shotgun. The car was clean, Daryl. They're holding up somewhere and they mentioned someone named Conrad," Glenn tells him.

"How many of you are there?"

"We aren't telling you that," Tripp says.

"How many walkers have you killed?"

"I don't know, lost count," Tripp says.

"Same," Eleanor says.

"How many people have you killed?" Daryl asks.

"Three," Tripp says.

"One," Eleanor says.

"Why?" Daryl asks.

"Two because they tried to kill me, and one was bit," Tripp answers.

"He wanted me too," Eleanor answers.

"Look, we don't want any trouble, we just need some medicine," Tripp says. "Maybe we can help each other."

Daryl looks at Glenn who nods. "Will you show us where you live?" Daryl asks Tripp who nods.

"Yeah, you seem like good people. Most people now a days would have shot us when we stepped foot into that pharmacy. But you come, you follow our rules."

Daryl nods. "Lead the way," He tells them and they nod.

Prescott

Daryl stops his bike in front of the gates into Prescott. The sun was starting to set in the sky. "You brought back some friends," A black woman says.

"We did," Tripp says. "Come on Francine, open the damn gate. You know we wouldn't bring them back if we thought they were a threat."

"Open the gate," Francine says. The gates open and they drive into Prescott. Daryl stops his bike and climbs off. Francine walks down to them as the others walk out of the R.V. "Who's the leader?"

"I am," Daryl says.

"I'm Francine," Francine says as she holds her hand out to Daryl who shakes it. "Are you staying long?"

"Nah, a night probably," Daryl says and Francine nods. "Nice place you got."

"Yeah it is, where are you from?" Francine asks.

"It's a place that we call Eden," Daryl says. "You looking for allies?"

"We always need trading partners," Francine says and Daryl nods. "How about we talk in the morning. I bet you are all tired, we have beds for you to sleep in. Tomorrow you and I can talk."

"Sure, I ain't the only leader, we got a council," Daryl says.

"You're the leader of this group aren't you?" Francine asks Daryl who nods. "Then you're the one I want to talk to. Tripp find them places to sleep. Eleanor, get that medicine to Conrad."

Eleanor nods as she walks away and the others follow Tripp.

Shane's P.O.V

3 months after the farm

Shane ran through the woods. He stopped behind a tree and took a deep breath. Shane is suddenly tackled onto the ground and punched in the face. Shane brought his knees up and hit the man in the stomach before he punched him into the face. The man fell on his back and stood quickly as Shane did the same. "You killed my friend, asshole," He growls as he withdraws his knife and Shane does the same.

"You're next," Shane says before he charges him. Shane swings his knife at the man who side steps the swing. He swings his knife at Shane's shoulder cutting his shoulder. Shane grunts as he jabs his knife forward into the man's leg. The man punches Shane in the face making him stumble back as the man kicks him in the chest knocking Shane to the ground. The man pulls Shane's knife out of his leg and growls.

He raises his knife and an arrow goes through his back. He let's out a shaky breath as he falls to the ground. Shane looks at Octavia as she walks up to him. "You okay?" Octavia asks him.

"Yeah," Shane says as he takes her hand. He grabs his knife off the ground and takes the man's gun out of his holster and pulls the clip out. "Empty," He says as he puts the clip back in and tucks it in his jeans. Shane grabs his bag off the ground. "Let's get back to the farm."

Octavia says as they start to run through the woods.

Rick's P.O.V

Rick put his belt on and looked at Carl as he walked up to his door holding Judith. "You going out with Clarke?" Carl asks his father who nods.

"Yeah, are you going to be okay?" Rick asks his son who nods.

"Yeah, I'm going to go over to Shane's house for a little while."

"I'll walk over with you and Judith," Rick says as he puts his colt in his holster. Carl nods as they walk down the stairs. They walk outside and start to walk down the streets.

"Dad," Carl says making Rick look at him. "Do you think this place is going to last?"

"I hope so, Carl," Rick says. "Your Mom and Hershel would have loved this place."

"Yeah they would have," Carl says as they walk up the stairs to Shane's house and knocks on the door. Octavia opens the door and looks at them.

"Hey, Octavia. How are you feeling?" Rick asks.

"I'm four months, pregnant. I'm doing okay, seriously considering killing my husband and siblings."

"We love you, too," Clarke says as she walks outside. "Ready?"

"Yeah," Rick says. "Keep him out of his trouble."

"We'll try," Shane says as he walks to the door. Rick chuckles as he leaves with Clarke.

Daryl's P.O.V

Daryl opened his eyes when someone shook his shoulder. He turned his head and looked at Beth who was looking at him with a smile. "What do you want?"

"You have to talk to Francine," Beth says before she kisses his shoulder. "Come on, get up."

Daryl sighs as he gets up and grabs his vest. "See what you can trade while we are here," Daryl tells his girlfriend who nods.

"I will," She says as she puts her boots on. Daryl puts his boots on and grabs his crossbow as he leaves the room that they were staying in. He walks outside and looks at Tripp as he walks up to him.

"I was just coming to get you," Tripp says. "Come on, I'll take you to Francine," Tripp tells Daryl who nods as they start to walk through Prescott. "Have you guys been together long?" Tripp asks.

"A month," Daryl says. "I've known her for a couple of months, though," Daryl tells Tripp nods as they get to a bar where Francine sat at a table talking with another man.

"There you are," Francine says. "This is Daryl. Daryl this is Conrad."

"Nice to meet you," Conrad says as he shakes Daryl's hand. "What can I get you two."

"Whiskey," Francine says and Conrad nods as he walks away and Francine motions for Daryl to sit down. "So here is my first question? How long have you been with this group?"

"I've been with Glenn and Carol since the start," Daryl says. "Maggie, and Beth three months after, Tyreese a year in and I met Noah and Blake two months ago."

Francine nods. "So you trust them all."

"With my life," Daryl says as Conrad sets down two glasses and walks away. "You guys have a good place here, we could help each other."

"We could," Francine says. "But like you said, you have a council so how do we set up an alliance?"

"Send someone to Eden," Daryl tells her. "I'll give you a map and I note for you to give to Rick Grimes. He'll be able to set the rest up with you."

"It could be a trap," Francine says.

"It could be, but if we wanted to hurt you, we would have killed Tripp and Eleanor yesterday and if you wanted to kill us, you would have done it right after we got through those gates. You're just like us, people trying to create a life In a dead world."

"Do you people have a radio?" Francine asks Daryl who nods. "How about you talk to them on that, tell them that we are coming and then no one is surprised."

"Alright," Daryl says. "Where is your radio?"

"I'll show you," Francine says as she finishes her drink and stands.

Shane's P.O.V

3 months after the barn

Shane and Octavia walk through the field. They could see the house. "We'll need to clean and stich that cut," Octavia tells Shane who nods. "Who were they?"

"When we got here, Hershel belived that there could still be a cure. He had a barn full of walkers, when we found out about the barn. I broke it open and we killed the walkers. After Hershel went to the bar in town and Rick and Glenn went after him. They ran into that group and killed a couple of them and took another."

"One of them was Randall? The one you buried?" Octavia asks Shane who nods.

"They must have stuck around the area looking for Rick. If they find the farm, they'll kill us, and as Daryl said, when they find you, Blake, and Clarke. You'll wish you were dead," Shane tells her. Octavia nods as they continue to walk in silence.

Thanks for reading. Next chapter, Daryl and Francine contact the group. Rick and Clarke check the traps and Carl and Shane have a conversation. There won't be an upload Friday. As always suggestions, ideas, and feedback are welcomed. Until next time.