[IC] Fight the Dead, Fear the Living. A Walking Dead RP (Lizmichi and Zmerr)

[MichiCommander]

Janet cried into Rick's chest her arms wrapped around his shoulders. She couldn't form words to save her life. As upset as she was she felt an odd surge of positive emotions when Rick held her, but was gone in a flash when her sadness washed back over her. She nodded her head when he said they would find her, and at that point she was ready to tear into someone for hurting Sam. She pulled herself into Rick's chest more starting to calm down mainly because her was there with her. She looked up at Rick her face red from crying but her eyes still deep blue and unaffected, and she saw that he was crying as well. She didn't fully know what to do so she did the first thing that popped into her head. She wiped away the tears from his face and softly held him back. "I know we'll get her back. We have to." Daryl groaned and gasped waking up slowly. "Oh shit. What happened Sam." He slowly looked around holding his head and blinked not seeing Sam. "Lara, oww god, what happened?" He didn't like what he saw so far since Sam, Janet, and Rick were gone.

[Zmerr]

Rick smiled weakly. "You think you'll be okay until then?" He let go of Jan. Lara gave Daryl sad smile. "Rick and Janet went looking for Sam. Looks like someone knocked you out and took her." Martinez wasn't too careful when he put the girl in the back seat. He crammed himself in next to her, partially because Merle had already taken shotgun and partially because he did want her to wake up and attack from behind. Merle sat in the front with the Governor. He was irritates and had nothing to say. The Governor and Martinez seemed happy and proud, but Merle wasn't feeling it. He kept thinking of Daryl. His baby brother laying there, completely unconscious. The smug grins on the faces of the other two men. It pissed him off.

[MichiCommander]

Janet nodded softly and smiled weakly. "Yea, I will. As long as I have you around." Janet didn't realize how that sounded until it came out. Was she.. flirting with Rick? No, she couldn't be flirting with him. He just lost his wife, and she had no romantic interest in him. That's what she kept trying to tell herself anyway but she still felt an odd seance of comfort around him. "Ahh anyway, um we should go check on Lara and Daryl. I'm slightly worried about him." She tried to move past her last comment, and hoped that Rick didn't notice she was flirting. While she knew that was not likely she still had a hope. "Dammit. Janet has to be panicked by now. I better help em look." Daryl tried to get up, but stopped himself when he felt his head pounding. "Shit my head hurts like a bitch." Sam woke up and started trying to get free when she saw the Governor. She growled and tried to kick but he legs where tied too tightly. "Let's me go dammit. You have no idea what you've just pissed off. Janet will kill you for this." The Governor just smirked. "It's your sister I want anyway. You're just a step in the right direction. Maybe I can get Michonne for you as well. She doesn't seem to be the type to think when she's angry."

[Zmerr]

Rick watched Jan walk away. He had an odd, slightly confused smile on his face. Though he didn't think much of the comment, it still managed to catch his attention. "If I were you, I'd relax." Lara helped Daryl stay sitting up with a sturdy hand on the shoulder. "You took a pretty nasty blow to the head." Merle chuckled. He wasn't convinced the Governor's plan was going to work. He knew Rick. He knew Daryl. He knew Michonne. He knew Adrea. There were too many variables in the Governor's little game. Someone was bound to make a move he couldn't predict. There was the possibility of Andrea leaving an warning Rick. There was the possibility that Rick already guessed the kidnapping was the Governor's doing and he'd bring his men. So many things that could upset the Governor's plan. "Listen up, Girly." He looked back at Sam. "You just keep your mouth shut. You wouldn't make a very good trade item dead, now would you?" He growled and smirked.

[MichiCommander]

Janet was quite the rest of the way back to Daryl and Lara. She had a lot on her mind. Mainly she was worried about her sister, but back there with Rick also kept bugging her. How could she have feelings for a man that just lost him wife, and who was her leader? She was confused and not sure what was going on, but that had to wait. Her sister was more important. "I'm going to Woodberry." Her voice was harsh and low, and her eyes didn't meet Ricks. She kept looking at her feet her fist clenched in a tight ball. It didn't matter if she died. "I should of kept a better watch. Maybe.. Sam would still be here. We have to get her back, but we can't go chargin' in." Daryl was starting to feel some guilt over what happened to Sam. Every member of the group was important to him because they were like his family now. Janet and Sam were like sisters just like Rick was like a brother to him. "Killing me will give you more hell to pay from the group. I promise you that ass hole." Sam wiggled and managed to punch Martinez's leg on the side. "Then if you don't stop we'll make your sister suffer for this when we get our hands on her. Make her wish she was dead." The Governor was going to do that to Janet anyway, but Sam didn't need to know. Her voice was honestly starting to annoy him greatly.

[Zmerr]

"Not alone, you're not." Rick realized it would be completely futile to deny her now. If he didn't agree, she would likely sneak out in the middle of the night or something. That almost guaranteed her death. He wasn't okay with that. "I'll go with you. We'll bring Lara or Michonne so that we have someone who knows where everything is." He placed a hand on Jan' shoulder for a second, trying to get her to look at him so she could see he was serious and meant he would do it. "Don't beat yourself up about it." Lara stood, holding a hand out for Daryl to pull himself up with. "Shit happens." She was quiet for a moment and then added a little bit to make it sound less harsh. "You can't blame yourself for everything that goes wrong just because you were there when it happened." Merle remained quiet for the rest of the ride back to Woodbury. He wanted the girl to shut up, but he knew that if he said something, she would likely retaliate. He could tell Martinez and the Governor were already tired of her and didn't foresee a good ending for her side. They car pulled up to the gates and the were pulled open by people on the other side. Once inside the walls, Merle got out and dragged Sam with him. He forced her to walk with him. He was taking her to the "dungeon." Governor's orders. No denying those. Andrea saw the Governor's car pull in. It's show time. She thought. She continued watching as Merle dragged a girl out of the back seat and took her away. That was one of Rick's newer members. She wasn't familiar with her, but knew Rick and the group would be back for her. It was only a matter of time before the Governor's plan fell apart and he was brought down.

[MichiCommander]

"I don't want anyone to get hurt for me." Janet looked up at Rick her face still puffy and red from crying. She knew he wasn't going to let her go alone but she wanted to fight it as much as she could. "I.. can't lose Sam, not after I cost us our father. I also can't lose anyone else." She really didn't want him to go with her, but again, Rick wasn't going to let that happen. Daryl looked up and took the hand she was offering and pulled himself up. "If they find her I'm going to help get her back. Also, thank you Lara." Daryl meant what he said. The group was his family and he had to protect his family from harm. "Rick and Janet should be back. We should go look for them." Sam figured that it was best if she shut up, but she wasn't going to stop fighting. If she could just get free for a moment she could bolt but that wasn't going to happen it seemed. The Governor smiled seeing Andrea. "I just wanted to apologize for how I acted earlier. I didn't need to be so cold and harsh." He was lying threw his teeth, but he also knew that Andrea could be an issue if he didn't address it.

[Zmerr]

"Jan. I'm not letting you go by yourself. You're practically signing a death warrant. I'm going with you." He let his voice get a little bit stern to show how serious he was. He waited a moment before adding the last part. "If you or Sam die, I will never forgive myself for letting you go alone. I blame myself for the death of every member since the beginning of this mess and I don't want to add to that list. So please." He was begging in a way. Begging in a commanding way. Lara gave Daryl a smile. She knew at least one thing about Daryl and it was that he always meant what he said. He didn't say much, but when he did, it was always the truth. She admired that, even though it could sometimes be hurtful or irritating. "I think we should wait here for them. Besides, I don't really think you're really in any condition to chase anyone down right now. Come sit in the truck with me." She tugged on his sleeve a little, trying to lead him to the pickup. Andrea gave the Governor an indifferent look. She was going to draw this out. Maybe she could make him feel bad. Maybe then he'd buy her story and it would be a piece of cake to cut his throat open. She sat in the chair behind her and watched him with a waiting expression. Merle led the girl into the chambers. The darkest part of Woodbury. All kinds of weird shit happened in this room and he knew it was no place for anyone. He led her to a chair in the center of the room and forced her to sit. He strapped her in and then gave her a smile. It was his typical you're-screwed smile, but there was a hint of, not-totally-screwed in it. He walked away, twirling a knife in between his fingers. He closed the door behind him as he left. His semi evil smile melted into one that said he felt good about something. He had inspected that particular chair before putting Sam into it. The straps were rather worn. It wasn't obvious, but if someone looked at it well enough, they'd see it. He'd originally planned to put Michonne or Andrea in it when the time came, knowing either of them would notice and find a way to break free. They would escape and put an end to the Governor's tyrannical rule. He was certain Sam was just as capable and he kind of hoped she'd do it and get away with it. Carol met with Tyreese at the gate again. "They aren't back yet?" She knew Rick and his small group should be back by now. She felt a pang of worry well up inside her chest. Something had happened and she knew it. The question was what? What had happened? Had someone died? Had they all died? She knew that last one was highly unlikely, but not totally impossible. The population of walkers was increasing daily. That alone was a major threat, but there was also the person she'd seen in the woods.

[MichiCommander]

Janet's eyes widened. Never before has he admitted to such things with her. This wasn't like Rick. Before he would of just barked orders telling her that she was not to go alone if she liked it or not. This, this was different. "Rick, this isn't like you to just jump right into the fray. You like to think things threw. What's going on? I should be the only one thinking like that." She looked him right in the eye. Sam struggled for a bit trying to get free, but realized she would just be wasting her energy. She looked around the room not liking a bit of what she saw. "Great, I'm going to be tortured. Janet and Rick I'm sure figured it out already. It's only a matter of time." Daryl decided to just follow her lead. It wasn't likely that something terrible happened to Rick and Janet. Both of them could take care of themselves and he also knew that both would have each others backs. "We still have to get Sam back quickly if the Governor took her." The Governor could tell this wasn't working. Sadly, it seemed like he would have to take care of her before she cause trouble. "Maybe we can talk this over a drink later. I'm trying to do what's best for Woodberry, but sometimes it feels like I'm losing my way. I'm sure you know what that's like."

[Zmerr]

Rick stopped walking to meet her gaze. His eyes were red from stress and dried tears. "I know I can't stop you. So, to protect you, I'm going instead of refusing to let you go. It's too risky this time. I lost a lot already and I'm not ready to lose you too." He was being honest. Sure, it was uncharacteristic for him to open up like this, but he didn't want to lie. He couldn't lie. Not to her. It wouldn't be fair to either of them. Lara gave Daryl a sad smile. He was right, but there was nothing they could do about if from here and especially not in this condition. "Yeah. Yeah we do." Martinez hunted Milton down and found him laboring away on some useless project in his lab. "Hey, Doc. Listen up." He perched himself on Milton's desk. "The Governor wants you to look after Blondy. Don't tell her that's what you're doing. Got it?" Andrea didn't answer. She just looked at him with little emotion. She was going to win this. Tyreese looked at Carol knowing she was just as worried as he was. "Nope. Not even one of 'em." He looked back out at the trees. "Suppose it's kinda good. It means they're at least together, wherever they are." "That won't do them any good if they're dead." Carol said, speaking her worst fears. She imagined Daryl lying in a pool of blood with Walkers chewing on his limbs. She shuddered. "If they don't return in the next hour, I'm taking Glenn and Maggie to look for them. I want you to come with us." Tyreese didn't like the idea of leaving the prison, but he nodded to show he supported Carol's choice.

[MichiCommander]

Janet knew she couldn't talk him out of going with her, not this time. She felt something well in when he said he couldn't lose her. He didn't just say that to anyone and she knew that. "We better head back to the prison then. This run will has to wait for another time. I will warn you, I'm not leaving unless ether I die or the Governor dies. That much I know." Her face was blank and her voice rash. She wanted to make sure Rick knew she meant what she said. "Knowing Janet she'll want to go as soon as she can. Also knowing Rick he'll want to go with her to protect her. He's good like that, but Janet is somethin' different to him I bet. Doesn't take much to notice it really." Daryl may not be one to read woman well he could still tell the Rick and Janet had something because they always had each others backs. When Lori died Janet was the first person to try and comfort him even when he went crazy and yelled at everyone. Milton looked up and blinked a few times. "What? Since when did I become a baby sitter? I'm not sure I understand what's going on." Milton couldn't say no to the Governor but at the same time he wasn't fully happy with how things were being run in Woodberry as of late. He could tell that something had just happened but didn't want to know. "In the mean time I have something I would like you to do. Milton needs help with his experiments, and I'm sure he would like it very much if he had your help. I'll take you to his lab and he can give you more information from there." The Governor smiled knowing that later Andrea might try something. He was able to tell when the wheels in her head were turning, and this time was no different. Sam inspected the chair she was in and didn't notice anything at first. On the next look she found some rips in the straps that she knew she could work on but it would take time. How much time she had she didn't know but she knew that she had to try.

[Zmerr]

"I'd say that's fair. I think we all want that son of a bitch dead." Rick said, as they broke through the trees. He could see that, since they had left, Daryl had come to and was now on his feet. Which was good. Lara seemed to be helping him stay there. "Let's go back and try not to make a big deal about it once we're there. We don't want everyone thinking they have to get in on it." Lara gave Janet and Rick a sad smile as they came to meet she and Daryl. She was glad to see they were safe. "Any lead?" She was sure she knew exactly where to go with this. She was almost one hundred percent certain it had been the Governor. Andrea had the feeling that the Governor's request to aid Milton was just a way to keep her busy and to keep tabs on her. God, did she feel untrusted and useless. She just wanted out. She wanted to be back with Rick and his group without the threat of the Governor constantly hanging over over her. Over her friends. "Hey man. I only make half of the rules. This is not one of them." Martinez got up and headed for the door. "Governor's orders. Oh, and you might want to pretend like you need her help. That will make it easier to fake it."

[MichiCommander]

Janet has something bothering her. Rick had never acted like this with her before. "Hey Rick you've been acting odd today. What's going on? It has me a bit worried." It was better she phrased it that way then asking Rick if he was feeling different around her. "I just ask because I want to make sure you're ok." Granted while she was still trying to sort out her own head she was curious about Rick's. She turned to Lara and sighed. "We think the Governor has her. Maybe as a hostage or for some kind of deal who knows. Rick and I are going in after her with at least one other. We can't risk too many bodies for this." "I'm going with ya. I can't stand sitting around while the rest of you go off on this." Daryl was not going to take no on this issue. He was never going to let a member of the group down when he could help them. "I'm fine now, I'll just need some rest before we go." Milton sighed clearly not happy about this. He didn't like that Andrea was shoved off on him, not because he didn't like Andrea but because Andrea had the right idea. The Prison and Woodberry will both suffer for this war. He was honestly getting tired of this treatment, but still couldn't bring himself to turn on the Governor. "If you excuse me I have other business to take care of. I'll see you later tonight." The governor smiled and walked away heading to see Sam. While she may not be the sister he wanted he could still get something out of her. He met up with Merle hearing Sam fighting to get free and yelling. "Well, seems like this one is just as much of a handful as her sister. Anything I need to know?"

[Zmerr]

Rick looked at Jan, confused a little bit. He didn't know what odd behavior she meant. He had opened up, but was that really strange? Maybe it was. But really, he just trusted her. He felt like he could be truly honest with her. And he acted on that feeling. He hoped it didn't come across as weakness. He was by no means weak. He was just human with feelings and emotions just like anyone else. He shook his head to clear it a little bit. "I'm fine." He smiled at her. Then he faced Lara and Daryl. "Daryl, I need you to stay at the prison and make sure things stay calm while I'm out. Lara, I'm thinking about taking you because I'm sure you know the place better than we do." He thought about the second part. Did he trust her enough for that? For all he knew, she could be the very reason Sam had been kidnapped. "Or Michonne." He knew the Governor probably wanted Michonne, but she was probably his best choice. He was undecided about it, but he as sure he'd know by the time they got back to the prison. Lara nodded at Rick. This wasn't a game anymore. If he decided to take her with him, she would definitely prove herself. She would finally be a part of the group. A member of the team. Team Rick. She had to stop herself from giggling at the thought of everyone in the prison wearing matching T-shirts with the words Team Rick plastered to the front. There was a knock on the door and then it opened as Martinez let himself in. "Doc's ready for ya." He looked at Andrea and pointed his thumb behind him. Andrea glared at him before getting up and walking out. He gave her a dirty grin and she flipped him the bird. That asswipe. If the Governor was God, Martinez thought he was fucking Jesus. "She's a major pain in the ass." Merle said, not looking up. He was using the tip of his blade to pick the dirt out from underneath his fingernails. "Could use a slap or two. The bitch is just as nuts as the rest of 'em."

[MichiCommander]

"I think we should take both of them. I trust Lara and Michonne. Besides, if Daryl can't go we'll need someone to take his place in the mean time. As much as I would like Daryl as part of the team he's still too hurt to go. Rick is right Daryl, besides, if he sends a team to try and kill us again we'll need you back at the Prison." Janet was dead set on making sure Daryl stayed at the prison. "We should head back before the others start worrying too much. Lara could you please ride with Daryl? I would feel much better if you did after his injury." Janet smiled trying to hide her worry. "As much as I hate to say it Janet and Rick are right. I'll stay back. Besides, as soon as Glenn hears about this he'll want blood. He's been on the warpath after we got them back. It is a good idea if Lara drives since my head is killin' me." Daryl held himself up getting into the cab of the truck. The Governor smirked. "Good, good. Maybe we can use her to get Janet and Machonne. Promise Sam back for Janet and then promise we'll leave them alone if I get Machonne. Rick maybe be their leader but he also cares about the group as a whole. Maybe this will be just what we need." The Governor walked in and locked the door behind him and turned to face Sam. "Just so you know you're sister is the reason you're here and so in Machonne. Machonne killed my daughter and took my eye; as for your sister she shot me and that I can't just forgive. Shooting me in my own town. She's a wild one your sister." The Governor walked to her and didn't care that she was giving him a death glare. It was funny to him really. Sam just shook her head. "If you think this is going to get my sister and Machonne you have surprise waiting for you. Rick and Janet are going to just come and take me back. She'll tear you a new one just to get to me and come back to kill you later. Rick being Rick will also come in guns blazing." Sam spit on him then gasped feeling a hand on her throat as a hard slap to her face. "I'm counting on it. You're sister is predictable when it comes to you and I'm hoping to grab her. Someone like her doesn't think clearly when her family is on the line." He punched her in the gut. "You better hope she gets here soon or you'll lose a limb." Milton looked was busy working trying to wrap his head around what was going on. "My god I just wish he would leave the Prison alone. This won't end well." Milton sat back and sighed waiting for Andrea.

[Zmerr]

"Thanks for understanding, Daryl." Rick nodded at him. "See you guys back at the prison." He led Jan back to the car, knowing no one should ever drive alone anymore. Lara nodded, accepting her responsibility with a determined smile. She was happy to hear Janet say she trusted her. That was a big step in the right direction. If Janet trusted her, it wouldn't be long before Rick did. This all provided he didn't already trust her. "Me too." Andrea had caught the last bit of Milton's conversation with himself. "He's going to get everyone killed."

[MichiCommander]

Janet got in the passengers side and looked out the window not saying much. She was fighting trying not to cry but before they even left she felt hot tears running down her cheek. "God, I should of gone with her for this run. Maybe, she would still be here." Janet felt herself breaking down again. This was all just too much for her. She could feel her emotions erratically changing from rage to sorrow in a flash. "It's already bad enough that I'm the reason dad is dead and I promised him I would take care of her before he died." Janet was hiding her face in her hands at that point leaning on the car door and banging her fist on it so hard she started to crack the lining. Daryl sighed seeing Janet's break down from his seat. "We need to get Sam back. Not just for her sake but for Jan's." Daryl still didn't like that he had to stay back, but knew that both Rick and Janet had a point. Glenn alone would be a handful because there's no way he won't find out. He was one of the few Rick told everything to alone with Hershel. Milton stammered when he heard Andrea. "Ohhh um Andrea I didn't see you there. Umm thank you for coming down to help me, I really appreciate it." He knew he had already messed things up, but was hoping it wasn't too bad. The Governor spent an hour on Sam beating the shit out of her and some mild torture. The woman looked worse for wear but he was just getting warmed up. "I'll be back later to deal with you." He walked out with some blood splatter on his shirt and face. He looked to Merle. "Be ready for an attack some time tonight. The girl made a good point. Rick and the others will be here soon. Leave Janet and Michonne to me. Don't screw this is this time Merle." Sam sat there bleeding some from her mouth and winced from the pain caused by her cracked ribs. She was surprised that he didn't do anything worse to her like what had happened to Maggie, but this might just be a warm up. She was in pain that's for sure and the fresh wounds were proof of that.

[Zmerr]

"Jan." Rick's voice was calm and quiet. "You need to calm down a bit. I know this is heavy, but letting it control you will only make it harder. So breathe a few deep breaths and try to relax." He knew telling her to calm down could very easily backfire, but it was the only thing he could think of. "I totally agree." Lara said, starting the truck. She hoped this thing resolved soon and for the better. She hated seeing these people hurt. When one person took a hit, they all did. It was the closeness that made her want to belong. "I'm not here because I want to be." Andrea walked into the room and took a seat near Milton. She knew that Milton was not a fan of the Governor, but she also knew he was a complete pushover. So easy to manipulate. She often found herself wondering how he had survived this long. "What am I doing?" Merle nodded. "Yessir." When the Governor had his back turned to him, he made a face. The asshole thought he was fucking God and it pissed Merle off. Yet, Merle stayed. There was warmth, safety, food, respect. But he was really beginning to get tired of his shit. When the Governor was guaranteed out of earshot, he pushed the door open. He carried in a rag that he would use to clean the torture tools in case the Governor came back. "Listen. That chair only needs a little work. You get out. You go get Rick and you don't say I sent you. Rick's the only way that asshole's gonna get was he's got comin'." He slipped a pair of scissors between Sam's thigh and the side of the chair, easy to reach if she ever broke free. "Or just do the job yourself." His voice was low and his gaze stayed on his own hands. He didn't want to look suspicious in the event that the Governor or any of his followers came to inspect.

[MichiCommander]

Janet was almost hyperventilating and turned to look at Rick and wrapped her arms around him her face pressed to his chest. "We *hick* have to* save Sam *hick*." She shaking at that point trying to calm down but nothing was working. She was far too up set at that point. "God.. I don't want you getting hurt ether for me. I can't take someone important to me getting hurt any more." She realized at that moment she had feelings for Rick, and that she also just let them spill out like it was a matter of fact. She honestly didn't care, and had more to worry about then her feelings being known. Daryl sighed watching Janet embrace Rick. "God that woman has been thru enough." It wasn't his place to tell Lara what happened with Janet and Sam before the met up with the group, but he still felt she needed to understand that there was something there. "Anyway, we better get going and thank you for the help." Sam couldn't believe what was happening. Was this a trick or did he really want to help her. She kept her voice down just in case there was someone else around. "Why are you helping me. You're boss is a sick asshole." Sam gasped in pain from adjusting herself in the chair. "You also beat the shit out of Glenn, why should I believe you?" Milton thought quickly. "Umm I need you're help collecting some biters. After what happened last time you help me I'm feeling umm.. a bit jumpy with them. It will be just outside of Woodberry and the more hands the better I um think." Milton wasn't sure if she would just run away and if asked he couldn't help but tell the Governor what happend.

[Zmerr]

Rick was surprised by Jan's sudden action, but, after a moment, responded by gently hugging her back. He could see Lara and Daryl looking at them. He motioned for them to leave. He'd be sure to catch up soon. He could see Lara nodding her response before she pulled away. He turned all of his attention back onto Jan. He rested his cheek against the top of her head and listened as she sobbed into his chest. He rubbed her back, trying to comfort her. Obviously, his previous attempt to calm her had not done the tick. "I'm glad you care, but I want you to know, I am going. I don't want to lose you either." He knew he'd be a wreck if he lost Jan. There weren't many people he couldn't survive without, but she was one of them. He needed to be there with her. He needed the Governor dead. He needed Sam back. He needed things to just be good for a while. Lara nodded at Rick as he motioned for her to go ahead back to the prison. "Looks like they need a moment. Better give it to them." She smiled at Daryl. "And if you ever need help, just holler." Merle looked into her eyes. "You just answered your own question, girly." He finished wiping off the last of the tools. He regretted what he did to Glenn, but he hadn't had much of a choice at that point. He had honestly still been pretty pissed with Rick. It was his way of getting back at him, but now he totally regretted it. He'd almost killed Glenn. Andrea chuckled. "You people never learn, do you?" She stood up and checked for her weapons. "C'mon. Let's get this over with."