Apocalyptic Love

Chapter 26 Man of Lies

Back at the prison, Rick and the others were making arrangements to go on a run. Even though the group had a few cans of formula for Judith, they knew that it wouldn't last long. At first, Maggie and Glenn were assigned to go to the nearest town to scrounge for supplies, but Kagome told Maggie it would be better if she went instead, “If there's a pharmacy nearby, I can replenish our medical supplies as well. I know what we need, and I can also get some clothes for Judith,” Kagome informed Maggie.

Maggie looked at Rick, who frowned. He didn't feel right letting Kagome go without him, “Maybe I should go with you instead of Glenn,” Rick said.

Kagome smiled at Rick but shook her head, “One of us has to stay here with Carl. He may seem to be okay, but he still needs us. I wouldn't feel right leaving him alone right now.”

Rick thought for a moment, then slowly nodded, “Alright, but you and Glenn, be careful.”

Kagome hugged Rick, then leaned up and kissed him, “Of course, we'll be careful. It shouldn't take us very long.”

Rick sighed. He knew Kagome could take care of herself, but he couldn't help but worry about her safety. There was an anxious flutter in the pit of his stomach that Rick couldn't shake. Rick only hoped he was overreacting. But before they could leave, Amy stopped them and asked if she could go instead of Glenn. Daryl told Amy that she couldn't go, “Hell, no, Amy, I'm not going to let you and Kagome go by yourselves!”

Amy rolled her eyes, “Oh, come on, Daryl, Kagome, and I can take care of ourselves; you taught me well enough. Besides, I wasn't asking for permission,” Amy told Daryl.

Daryl looked at his girlfriend, surprised, but he liked that she was independent and stubborn. He sighed; Daryl knew that he couldn't change her mind, “Fine, but take this,” Daryl handed Amy an extra pistol.

Amy smiled and took Daryl's gun, “Thanks, Babe. And don't worry, we'll be okay,” Amy assured Daryl and kissed him.

With that, Kagome and Amy left the prison.

While this was going on, Michonne was being hunted in the woods by Merle and several other men. But they were no match for her. She was quickly able to take out the men that were with Merle and get away but not before Merle was able to get a lucky shot and wound Michonne. She was able to stumble her way towards the nearby town and hideout.

Shortly after Michonne hid, Kagome and Amy arrived and went into the nearest store after Kagome made sure that there were no Walkers inside. The two women made their way towards the baby section and began loading a basket with all the available formula. They also took some baby clothes for Judith. After loading the basket with the baby's food, Amy went out to the Suburban. She suddenly stopped short when she ran into a man pointing a gun at her.

Merle smirked when he recognized Amy, “Well, well, well, if it isn't Sugar Tits' little sister. I never thought to see you again.”

Amy gasped when she saw Merle, “Merle!”

“Ah, so you do remember me,” Merle said, then looked around, “Who else is with you?”

Amy didn't say anything even when he cocked his pistol. Suddenly, Merle felt a gun pressed against the back of his head, “Let Amy go before I blow your head off,” Kagome said.

Merle smirked, “Go ahead, but I guarantee if you kill me, I'll take Blondie with me.”

Kagome hesitated. She knew that Merle was right, so she lowered her weapon. Merle quickly turned around and grabbed Kagome and pushed her in front of him; he grinned when he recognized her, “So if it isn't the little Chink bitch that was with Officer Friendly. This day keeps getting better and better.”