The Apocalypse Witch || Daryl Dixon

Secrets revealed

As the time came for dinner to be served, Ana grew more nervous and found herself pacing randomly since she returned from her run with Shane. The Dixons, Carol and Rick are all aware of what is to occur during their meal and were all supportive of her decision. Much to her surprise, it was Daryl who kept her occupied until the time came, they went hunting and he taught her how to skin their catch. Her time with the hunter made her question a lot of things, mostly her feeling because she knew she absolutely adored him but she was confused about why her feelings for the man were so strong and decided to ask Mortem sometime that week.

"Ana! Dinner is ready" Carl called out from outside the RV.

"Coming cub" She responded before running her fingers through her now loose hair, which has stayed in a bun ever since she met the group. Her red hair sat on my hips and was thick and wavy, she loved her hair but it also caused her to overheat at times because of how much she has of it. Luckily for her, it was neither frizzy nor wild like Hermione's, who had struggled horribly with her lion main brown locks.

"Fuck it" she mumbled, deciding to keep her hair free for the evening. She took a last drag from her cigarette before leaving the comfort of her RV, approaching the campsite where everyone was gathered around the fire.

"Wow" Glenn gasped in awe as he was her walking closed. This gained everyone's attention and Ana stopped abruptly when she noticed the shocked look on everyone's faces whilst trying to avoid looking at Daryl, who was staring at her as if she was the most beautiful creature on this earth.

"Your hair is so beautiful" Maggie squealed, making Ana giggle and throw a wink her way.

"Thank you, darlin'" She looked around and noticed the only remaining seat was between Daryl and Rick. She smiled at the two men before fitting between them, an eyebrow raised at the silent group who had not once looked away from her.

"Thank you for cooking Carol and thank you darling for catching the squirrels" She nudged Daryl playfully, a smile on her face which widened when she noticed he was staring speechlessly at her.

"Ye ye, Ana looks beautiful, can we eat now" Merle grumbled, looking longingly at the bowl of cooked meat and another with beans and potatoes. Ana smiled brightly at him before turning towards Rick, who caught her eye and nodded towards Carol who began to serve everyone.

During the meal, she spoke to a few members of the group but she found that her mind would drift to the conversation she was about to have with those she sees as her pack. She was staring into the fire, her knee bouncing up and down nervously and she nibbled on her bottom lip, missing the concerned looks exchanged between the Dixon brothers and Rick.

"Could I get your attention please?" Rick called out as he stood from his place on the ground, making the conversations die out almost instantly.

"So, Ana would like to say something and it's extremely hard for her so I'd like you to stay silent until she's finished. Understood?" The group were looking between Ana and Rick curiously, wondering what she could possibly say that would be this serious. The group nodded in agreement and Ana slowly raised from her position, sending Rick a small appreciative smile before turning towards those around the fire.

"What I'm about to say may seem impossible and downright ridiculous to some of you but know that I can prove everything. I don't want you to fear me or think any differently of me when you find out. I'm still the same person, just a little... Different" She paused for a moment, looking down at Daryl and Merle who nodded their heads in reassurance.

"There are a few people who know my secret already but there is stuff that even they don't know, so it will come as a shock to them also-" and with that, she began to explain everything that the four already knew, earning shocked looks along with ones of sadness, anger, wariness and understanding.