I'll Always Find You (A Daryl Dixon X Reader)

CHAPTER 64: It's Just A Simple Run

Glenn had found an old Ford Crown Victoria in the corrections facility. He got it to run and drove it up through the gates for Andrea to have a safe ride back to Woodbury. We gathered outside to bid her farewell.

"Can you spare it?" Andrea asked.

"Yeah." Rick nodded.

Andrea looked around at us all. Her eyes landed on Carol, Judith, Charlotte and I. Carol and I both gave her a look at Andrea gave us a small nod in return.

"Well, take care." Andrea said as she climbed into the vehicle.

"Andrea." Rick stated. He moved towards the door and handed her a pistol with some extra ammo for the road. "Be careful."

"You too." She mentioned.

Andrea started up the car and drove off, out of the gated prison that we still called home. We all watched until she was no longer in sight.

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It was dark and late. The only light was coming in from the moon outside through the large barred windows in the cell block. I had just finished being nauseous again with Charlotte and Daryl by my side as I got sick. Judith sat in my arms and Rick came up to our perch to get her. 

"Oh, look who's here Judith? Daddy's here for you." I cooed at her as I handed her over to Rick.

"Hey, thank you for all you do for her." Rick said quietly as he bounced her in his arms. Her little eyes closed and she snored peacefully away.

"It's not a problem." I stated happily.

Beth was singing downstairs. Each of us walked out and listened to her as she sat around some candles and a small battery operated lantern. I leaned up against the wall next to Hershel, leaning slightly on Daryl as he wrapped his arms around me.

"Some reunion, huh?" Daryl mentioned softly.

"She's in a jam." Rick mentioned.

"We all are." Hershel piped up. "Andrea's persuasive. This fella's armed to the teeth. Bent on destruction."

"So what are we gonna do?" I asked.

"We match it." Rick mentioned as he looked down at the little girl in his arms and then back up at us. "I'm going on a run."

"We can head out tomorrow." I said stepping forward, offering myself to go to.

"I'll come too." Daryl agreed.

"No, you stay here. Keep an eye on your brother... I'm glad you're back, really, but if he causes a problem then it's on you."

"I got 'em." Daryl nodded.

"Y/n and I will go. We'll take Michonne." Rick stated.

"Are you sure that's a good idea?" Daryl wondered.

"I'll find out." Rick nodded. "And... Carl and Charlotte too if you're okay with that. I believe they're ready."

"They've both been great, actually. Listening and helping out. I think they're ready too." I agreed.

"Good. Then, Daryl, you'll hold down the fort here."

"You got it." Daryl nodded.

He leaned on my head and I leaned back into him further. Each of us enjoyed the rest of the peaceful night to get ready for the next day.

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The next morning, Charlotte and I got ready to leave with Rick, Carl and Michonne. I kissed Daryl goodbye and we were off on our way. As we drove along the roads we passed one alive, human being. He begged for us to stop but we didn't. I felt a little bad, but our guards were up high. And for good reason. Carl, Charlotte and I all sat in the back, while Rick took the passenger seat and Michonne drove us towards town. We we're headed back to where we had started it all. Kings County. I was a little curious to see our old house, the old neighborhood. Rick hoped that the precinct hadn't been wiped of guns.