Ch 15 CDC

While the others are getting a health check lol, Merle and I kept securing the surrounding areas while Morgan and Duane help keep watch. Cora made a special drone for Duane that shoots walkers heads only when it has a lock on it for everyone's safety. The controller is like a Nintendo switch.

He stays over Merle because I asked him to. Merle has a pair of NVGs. So does Morgan and Duane. The drone's camera can switch to different settings like Valhalla's stealth cams. My girls had already fallen asleep after I gave them a kiss goodnight.

It took a bit to calm down Amy and then asked her "why havent you talked to her yet through the ear buds?" Causing her to stop mid rant and starts going off on Andrea through the buds. I smirk at that. I finally shut her up with a deep sensual kiss that stole her breath. "Babe just take a shower lay down and relax with the girls. I'll be back soon gonna go looting. They left the store open and unmanned and I'm the fat boy in a candy store that's hungry!" We laugh together have one more kiss and she lays down on my bed with our girls.

After Merle gets everything sorted out we all end up back in the truck each taking a hot shower. Then laying down after a quick meal and just crash out. It's been a very long day.

[Inside the CDC]

More organized or detailed version of the events inside the CDC.

They all come into the building armed and at the ready. Jenner asks if anyone was infected Rick answers no. Jenner instructs them to grab everything they need because once the doors closes they won't open. They move the barrels of fuel into the elevator and the kids sit on to of them as they go down to the lab. They talk about those left outside and that we're safe because Bjorn reported that they cleared the areas of walkers and burned the bodies. Jenner was surprised and asks about the barrels we brought. Andrea speaks up.

"My brother in law said that he didn't see any solar powered panels and used a drone to look at the roof to be thorough before we thought about moving forward. He suggested about looking for extra barrels of fuel either gasoline or diesel because he didn't know if the people were so stupid as to use fossil fuels to power up a dangerous Petri dish of a building." They all laugh at my analogy even. Jenner gave a genuine smile.

He was impressed with my critical thinking and analytical skills. They all get done with the blood work, hooked up the new fuel barrels and started having a nice dinner and celebrated.

Rick thanks Jenner for hosting them for the night and safety. And Shane in all his infinite wisdom decided to be a buzz kill. Jenner talks about the suicides and why he stayed working because that's all he knew what to do.

Everyone dispersed to do their own thing after a quick tour from Jenner to the sleeping area as he still drinks slowly. Daryl with Cora's instructions found a computer and plugged Cora in after she told him what she was doing and stole EVERYTHING. Nuke codes to experimental things for nano technology and bio technology. All known strands of infectious diseases from viral, fungal, microbial, or airborne. How to cure them. How to make medicines and their respective recipes and the substitutes if need be for this new world. Everything ever thought of or ever planned that was saved at the CDC and more. Bio prosthetics and other useful information.

Everyone just chilling in their own areas after their showers. Rick completely drunk opens up to Jenner about his feelings, his thoughts.

While that was going on Shane corners Lori in the rec room by the books all drunk and tries to kiss her after his rants. She pushes away but he comes back even more fierce and tries to rape her saying he loves her Carl and the girls. But Lori scratches his face looks at him in shock and disgust and breaks down crying. And then runs to her bedroom and cries more. Tears silent as she lays down with Carl on his own cot and Rick lays down next to her tells her that they were safe.

[The Next Morning. SpongeBob transition screen]

Everyone joins together for breakfast. Glenn feeling like crap Daryl making fun of him. T-Dog ever tactful guy brings up Shane's new scratches. Shane said he had done it in his sleep. And gives Lori a knowing look not gone unnoticed by Rick but stays quiet. Not wanting to stir the pot at least not now.

Jenner comes in greets everyone and is bombarded with questions from Dale. Andrea says they didn't come for the eggs and gives him a look. A look that says start talking so he guides them to the big room. And runs a playback of his wife's transition process.

Sophia asks if that's what happened to her daddy and Jenner looks at her and they confirm it. Bringing back memories of him kneeling on the floor. Arms cut at the shoulder and lower jaw cut cleanly off.

Dale brings everyone out of there musings by asking about the clock running down to two hours. They quickly run down to the generators. They saw the oil drums knocked over places smells of gasoline and diesel. And get pissed off about the situation they now find themselves in.

Everyone freaking out. Shane starts shooting up screens and Rick lays him on his back with a blow to the face as they fight over the shotgun. Rick was able to talk Jenner into letting them leave. Tells them to go but he can't control the doors to the main building. Jacquie doesn't wanna go out like Ed and decides to stay with Jenner taking everybody by surprise and stays with Jenner as they all leave grab their things and run to the doors of the main building and start's shooting the windows.

Carol remembers Bjorn giving everybody a frag grenade and runs to Rick with it. He yells at everyone to get down and blows up the entrance.

They run out screaming get down get down and we get in the trucks I was able to find and customize new ones with the help of Cora. They hop in and start taking off and then…..

*BOOM*

The air itself was lit on fire as the building collapsed crumbling even more. As the explosions keep going blowing up everything inside with prejudice. Leaving everything in nothing but crumbling ruins. The shockwave hits them after a few seconds and everyone sees the aftermath at what just happened. Merle whistling about fireworks or something trying to hide how pissed he was about Jenner almost killing his baby brother but I hold his shoulder in calmness making him reel in his anger and rage.

We all stop out of the gates and meet up while the women stay in my truck with all the kids trying to calm them down and shower them in hugs, kisses, and love. Telling them everything is ok.

Outside with the men, Morgan stands guard with Merle. I introduced our new toys to the group. Two more big ass trucks like mine. Told them I had em stashed nearby hiding. They don't question it. Merle and I already moved the motorcycles to the back of there truck. Each truck was customized to the ones I deemed worthy. Meaning the Dixon brothers and Rick. We set out to go to Fort Ben.

I load up in mine with my girls, Amy and Andrea. Rick loads up in his own truck with Lori, Carl, Morgan, and Duane. Merle loads up with Sophia, Carol, Daryl and Glenn. Dale in the RV with Jim, Shane, and T-Dog. My 3 trucks had the same features, bedding arrangements and shower capabilities, with minor adjustments switched out the solar panels with a durable body that absorbs solar energy just like the motorcycles.

With Cora's help we made the trucks frame reinforced Tungsten steel. It's the hardest known metal to man and Cora made improvements. (Subject to change if need be).

My truck code named Valhalla.

Had more space. Full fridge and a designated freezer for meats that where bolted down and securely placed after the beds on the driver side. And on the passenger side after the bathroom it was a closet for me, my twins, Amy and Andrea. Each had their own stuff. Including the new tactical gear my babies were always wearing. The rest of the space had a very comfortable couch on both sides that you could also use as a bed that's how comfy it was. We had already added fresh water and emptied out the grey, and black water tanks cleaned them out too.

Merle's truck code named The Great Merle.

(I know right? How original lol)

Had two twin beds on each side of the truck.

Bunks for Sophia and Carol that could hold them both comfortably together in each one in case we get others later. Same bathroom setup. Had a closet, fridge and freezer. The driver side of the truck had there arsenal and the passenger side had there Motorcycles locked and secured in place. It was a bit spacious and we'll see how the Daryl Carol love story goes.

Rick's truck code named The Sheriff

(Interesting right lol)

Had the same as Valhalla. Has a king sized bed, four bunks. But only one side had a couch the other side had and arsenal as well. Out of all of them they had more space.

Dales RV code named The Cripple.

(I love it).

Had the blankets tents and other things we had gotten except for the weapons we picked up at the hunting shop because fuck Dale.

(Enough info dump on new trucks back to the story. If you have ideas for them tell me. I'm open to constructive feedback.)

[Bjorns POV]

"Ok now that we have everyone calmed situated and we're able to think clearly what's next?" I asked lookin at everyone not really caring about what we do.

Shane starts back up again about Fort Ben. Some people agreeing with him. But not Rick and I. I'm bored of this suggestion already. I mean what's so special about that place. It's like they haven't learned anything yet. The government is destroyed and the only ones in power anywhere are pieces of shit.

Hmmm maybe I should start up my Viking clan. Make a name for us. All I know is that as soon as I can I'm gonna kill the governor no hesitation fuck that guy. Oh right meeting I should pay attention I scold myself.

"Ok we need to plan our routes get fuel for the RV maybe some spare parts on any vehicle we run by that looks like it maybe useful." Says Rick.

"We already refilled your fresh water tank drained and cleaned the grey, and black water tanks." States Merle surprising the group at his changes starting to respect him more thanks to yours truly.

"Thanks Merle that means a lot to me." Dale responds in gratitude.

"No problem old timer. Least I could do since we put all the winter supplies neatly and organized in there." Responds Merle. Daryl smirks in amusement. Glenn chuckles with everyone smiling.

Then I stepped forward catching everyone's attention. I start speaking.

"I want all the kids to be geared up. I know it's hot but it's necessary because that explosion that happened is bring all walkers from everywhere. It's not a matter of 'if' but 'when' they come." I state seriously. "I also want all of you geared up as well just in case and everyone needs to have the ear buds on no exceptions." I look at them seriously.

"Yes it's hot but we have enough cold water to keep us hydrated and we even have ac. Soon it'll be the winter months and we have a good start on that as well but it's not everything." Says T-Dog.

"The kids are always safe in the trucks thanks to Bjorn's help in all this." Says Jim agreeing with him were Rick and Morgan.

"I think the kids will be my responsibility while everyone else is busy with other tasks if not me then Amy. Thats my suggestion I'm not sure what everyone thinks because I'm not the only parent." I say while looking up at everyone.

"That's a good thing. I already taught my boy how to shoot and I think the other kids need to learn as well." Says Morgan solemnly.

Rick and Shane shared a look. "Shane was a certified instructor and worked with kids a bit younger than Carl. I think everyone needs these lessons if you don't know how to shoot get with him." Says Rick earning a nod of approval from me.

"I can work with everyone on the hidden blades and basic stances for either spears or katanas." I respond while gesturing to my spear and and Glenn with his katana on his back. They all liked that idea.

"Ok so we get the kids geared up and equipped with the ear buds for safety along with everyone else as well when we get out to scavenge near areas." Instructed Rick.

We all dispersed and got loaded after we geared up properly. Daryl wanted to use the bike and lead the convoy no one argued and we all set off together.

Daryl in front leading, followed by Merle with Glenn riding shotgun looking over the maps again. Carol and her daughter in the back geared and relaxed.

Following them is Dale in the RV carrying Jim, Shane, and T-Dog. Dale and Jim talking about random shit while T-Dog is cleaning the guns with Shane.

After them is Rick with Morgan riding shotgun talking about plans and contingencies. While Lori is in the back with the boys.

Behind him was me. I got Andrea riding shotgun looking over her pistol while being instructed by Cora how to field strip her gun clean it and assemble it. Amy is in the back with the girls on my bed watching SpongeBob on a hard drive I have built into the TV. As we ride off into the morning (Haha instead of sunset lol) heading outside of Atlanta going towards the famous Fort Ben.

Next time on TWD…