The Walking Dead: Emperor of Flames

Chapter 6: Quiet Steps

Y/N Pov. 

As our group stands together, well most of us anyway, I can tell that everyone is feeling a little nervous and scared about what's going to happen. And I can't really blame them, after all that has happened so far I'm a little scared, too.

Glenn: I'm starting to think this drugstore isn't a permanent solution.

Kenny: You're right, this ain't exactly Fort Knox.

Y/n: Yeah, this place doesn't seem like the safest option. 

We all look to Glenn. 

Lee: What do you suggest?

Glenn, without missing a beat, tells us his plan. 

Glenn: We need as much gas as possible so we can all get out of downtown Macon. Fast.

Lee: Agreed. 

Glenn: Then I'll head out and get gas. There's a motel not too far from here, out towards the end of Peachtree. I'll work my way towards it and then loop back, siphoning what I can.

Y/n: Good idea. 

Lee: Damn, that'd be great.

Glenn: Well, it's gotta get done. Plus, I'm quick and I know Macon.

Lee: Local?

Glenn: Born and raised.

Lee: If you're gonna do that, here's a walkie-talkie if you get in a tight spot. Hopefully you won't need it.

Lee gives the radio he found in Clem's house to Glenn.

Glenn: Cool.

I look at him and nod to Clementine. 

Y/n: Oh yeah, Clem has the other one. So, uh, if you get into a bad spot just call her. 

Glenn: Sounds good. 

I see Kenny turn his head and look at the angry lady and old man, too. 

Kenny: And, you, what's your name?

Angry Lady: It's Lilly. My dad's Larry.

Kenny: Keep a good eye on him. These boys will work on getting you your medicine.

Lee: That's right. 

Kenny: And you, you keep an eye on that front door. You're our lookout.

I look over to the big guy I saw as we were all running in. 

Big Guy: It's Doug, you got it.

The gun lady walks behind Doug and looks at Kenny. 

Gun Lady: And I'm Carley.

Kenny: Okay, Carley, you'll shift in with Doug when he needs it. For now, get some rest. You're a good shot and I'd like to keep it that way.

Carley: (Nods) You got it, boss.

Kenny: Now get him those pills.

Now that everyone's not so riled up and that old man isn't talking, everyone is calm. Kenny is standing next to Katjaa and Duck. Lilly is by Larry, who's been propped up on the shelves behind him. That Doug guy is looking out the window near the big front doors while Carley works on what looks like a small radio, not like Clem's, but the kind that plays music from radio stations.

I turn my head and look around the dingy pharmacy, at all the tossed around stuff. 

Y/n: Hm. This place is kind of sad. I wonder what happened here? 

I look around at some overturned shelves and other things that I guess happened to fall some time ago. 

Y/n: I guess what happened here is the same thing that happened just about everywhere.