Mine

24

You continued on your way after the cabin, it was filled with moonshine. You had opened one of the mason jars just to confirm. Even though you were better, your body was still feeling the effects of the virus, you knew that you needed rest but who would take care of Austin. He was a little younger than Carl, but he didn't know how to do anything. You've been trying to teach him, but he was still a kid.

Right now, you were hunting and showing Austin how to track like Daryl showed you. You had found a bow and arrow and you were showing him how to use it.

"And release." Y/n whispered.

Austin did and he hit the squirrel. A smile was on your face, it reminded you of Daryl. He ran to get his hunt; pride was showing on him. When he looked back at you, horror entered.

"Look out!"

You turned around and there was a walker coming right at you. It knocked you down and gotten on top of you. You couldn't reach for anything, but an arrow had hit it. You were able to get it off you, you stayed on the ground after trying to get your breath.

"Mom!" Austin said, coming to your side "Mom are you alright?"

"I'm so proud of you." Y/n said, getting up "Your just like your Dad."

"Really?" Austin asked.

"Yep." Y/n said "We need to find shelter, it's going to be night soon."

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You had found a garage, it was filled up with trucks and cars. None of them worked, but it would be nice to sleep in. You helped Austin with skinning and cooking the squirrel he shot, most of the food went to him. But he made sure to give you some also. You heard voices and knew they were close by. You and Austin put out the fire before hiding in a car trunk, your gun was out and ready for the people to find you.

"Seems like people were here before us."

"Yea, the fire still looked pretty fresh. Think there still in here?"

"Hope so, Joe's going to love that."

You heard them check the other cars and trucks before reaching yours. You felt the car shift as they entered it, your grip tighten as one came around. As soon as the trunk opened you shot, it hit one right in the shoulder and it knocked him on the ground. The other one came in sight and you both had your guns on each other.

"Now this here's interesting." The man said.

"Listen I don't want to kill you, but I will." Y/n said "Just let me and my son go."

"I'm afraid I can't do that, You see, my friends will be here soon even if I do. Well find you, it's better if you just put the gun down. This way you won't get hurt. Just a nice and peaceful surrender."

You hated the idea, but you don't really have a choice. You didn't think you could make it a mile before exhaustion hit. You dropped the gun, the man you had shot hit you on the head and you saw black. But you remember Austin screaming.

When you came to, your hands were tied and so was Austins. They had rummaged through your bags.

"How the hell did you two survive out there with jack shit. It amazes me." The man said "Barly any water and no food, no medical supplies either."

"Stupid bitch, what if you gotten hurt or him. What then" the one you shot said.

"Don't mind him, he's just bitch'n." The man said "I think everyone's here."

And just like that, the door opened and in walked a whole group of men. It scared you cause men are evil. And you know what they would do to a woman like you.

"Gentleman, do I have a surprise for you!" The man said.

The men walked up to you and Austin. But one that you believe is the leader gotten down to your level.

"Well, I'll be damned. My names Joe, what about you folk?"

You just stayed silent, looking him dead in the eye.

"C'mon, not polite to not give your names." Joe said "How about you boy?"

"Don't speak to him." Y/n sad.

"I'm just trying to be nice here mam. As I recall, you shot one of my men. You ain't got the right to call the shots here." Joe said "Now, I'm going to need some names."

"Leave them alone."

You froze, that voice. And when you saw his face, you knew you weren't dreaming. It was your husband.

"Not now Daryl." Joe said, standing up looking over at him.

"Thats my family you're messing with." Daryl said, walking up "I suggest backing off."

Joe stepped to the side, Daryl came down and cut the ropes off of your wrists. He grabbed hold of both of you and held you. Not wanting to let either of you go.