Living Proof

Chapter Nine: The New Beginning

I pounded at the ground, cursing at myself. I was so mad at myself, all I wanted to do was jump off a bridge. I felt a hand on my shoulder. "I know how you feel, Luna." Whispered Rick. My eyes snapped and turned completely blood red. I jumped up and spun around. "Its your fault he died! All of you are at fault!" I screamed. "Now wait just a minute there, city girl-" "No you just wait a minute! You killed him! You could have saved him while I was saving Daryl. Again!" Now Daryl was in my face. "You didn't need to save me! You could have let that thing eat me alive! I could have saved myself! So you listen here city girl. The only one you need to be blaming is yourself!"

My anger sizzled out of me. Tears fell still. "I.... I... Im sorry." I knelt down, sobbing quietly. Daryl suddenly pulled his crossbow out, quickly loaded an arrow. He pulled the trigger and I heard a sick thudding noise. My heart dropped out of my chest. I looked back to see Victor laying on the ground with an arrow in his head. I jumped to my feet, sprinting away, not knowing what I was doing anymore. My last bit of family was just killed. I heard someone yelling for me to stop. I couldnt. I panted hard, suddenly I was yanked by the arm. Daryl stared at me. He was panting as well. "Its way too dangerous out here for a city girl." He whispered with that smirk. I yanked my arm out. "Do you think this is some kind of joke to you? My brother was just killed! At least you still have yours!" Tears now floaded my eyes.

Daryl grabbed my chin gently. He had a sad look in his eyes. He wiped the tears away slowly. Suddenly he kissed my lips. At that moment, I forgot everything that went on today. He picked me up and slammed me against a tree. The bark was rough, but I didn't really mind. My legs wrapped around his waist slowly. He pulled away, panting hard. He nipped at my neck. I growled deeply. My eyes snapped wide open. I shouldn't be doing this on the day of my beother's death... "Daryl let's stop." I whispered, not wanting him to be mad. But he stared at me. He smiled softly. "Alright, Luna." He placed me back down on the ground. "Im not going to force you to do anything." I kissed him and we headed back, holding hands. We offecially didn't give to shits about anyone who thought we were a weird couple. If they say anything, they will deal with daryl. Bad idea huh?

Shane came up. "What about Vic's kid?" He asked. "We obviously take her." I glared. "And his body?" I stared at the body. Then at the sky as if waiting for an answer. "Burn him." I said. "Are you sure?" Asked Daryl a little shock... I nodded. Now for the new plan to find another safe, and I mean safe spot. No walkers. "What about..." I began thinking. "Theeeee....prison?" "Thats a great idea!" I heard Rick. "Non of the walkers can get in when we get inside." I nodde softly. "Alright game plan, group form up." Said Rick. I could tell by the way Shane stared at Rick, he did not like Rick being in charge. But no one seemed to noticed by me...

We gathered around, thinking slightly. Crystal held my hand tightly. The only real problem is, we heard noises outside that wasnt walkers but humans! "Surrender your women and children to us. Or we will kill you all! We have at least 30 men right now!" We got scared, even I did! Guess the prison plan will have to wait. I grabbed my crossbow, I wasnt going down without a fight.