I listen to Daryl as he go through the story of him and Beth. I feel guilty for accusing him of sleeping with her. I can't help the pain that Shane caused. I was expecting to marry that dumbass.
Daryl slips his arm around my waist and pulls me back to him. My back is pressed against his chest.
"Are we okay?" He whispers in my ear.
"Yes. I'm sorry," I say quietly.
He shakes his head, "forget it."
There's yelling that comes from outside, making all of us on guard.
"Get ready!" I hear Rick yell.
We are all taken by surprise when light shines through at the top and something is dropped.
"Everyone get down!" I can't tell who said it but my fingers are no longer touching Daryl.
"Daryl?" I hiss, panic rising through me.
People are swarming in and grabbing people as we all try not to inhale the smoke.
There's silence after the doors slam shut leaving us in darkness. I let out a sob realizing that I let go of him.
Daryl, Rick, Glenn, and Bob are all missing.
I feel arms wrap around me and I realize that it's Maggie holding onto me.
"It's okay. You know they can get out of this." I'm not sure if she's trying convince me or herself.
It feels like forever until we begin to hear gunshots and screaming.
"They must be getting attacked," someone states.
"Let's keep getting prepared," Michonne tells us all.
We all get ready to attack as the doors are pulled open. Tension is thick in the air as we wait. I feel relieved once I see my brother's face.
"Come on, we have to go," Rick tells us all.
We hurry to get out, the sun blinding me after being stuck in the dark.
I feel an arm wrap around my wrist, "Maeve."
"You're okay," I breathe out, meeting his blue eyes.
"Of course," he grunts, "they fucking eat people."
"They what?" I ask in complete shock.
"Yeah, come on."
We follow behind the group. We kill walkers that get too close to us and try to find a way out of this hell hole. So much for a safe haven.
It's so frustrating how hard it is to find somewhere safe in this shitty ass world.
We finally find a fence for us to climb over and get out of here. Daryl holds me up so I can easily climb before he climbs after me.
We make a run for where Rick stashed the bag of weapons. We take this time to reunite with each other. Sasha and Bob hug, Glenn kisses Maggie, and Rick checks on Carl and I.
I'm just grateful Daryl and Rick made it out of this. They prove to me that they are more than capable to handle themselves but I can't help but worry. What if someone comes along and hurts them the way the Governor killed Hershel?
"Maeve," Daryl brings me out of my thoughts.
"Yeah?"
"Are you okay?" He asks, looking me over.
"I'm fine," I reassure him.
"Carol?"
It surprises everyone when Carol is walking towards us with Daryl's crossbow. Daryl is quick to run over a hug her. They embrace for a moment before Carol turns her attention to Rick.
"You did this?" Rick asks her.
She nods, "Yes I did."
Rick hugs her tightly, bringing tears to my eyes. I know how hard it was for Rick to make the decision to send her away. I know he regretted it as soon as he did it. He tried to believe it was for the best but I can see the defeat he felt in his eyes.
"I need you guys to come with me," Carol tells us all but looks at Rick, Carl, and I.
I watch as my brother and nephew reunite with my niece. I let the tears fall from my eyes as I walk towards them. Damn, i'm crying a lot today.
Rick pulls me into the hug and I embrace my family. I've never felt happier than this moment. We got incredibly lucky to still have each other through this.
We've all lost people.
Hershel.
Beth.
I glance back at Maggie and give her a small smile. She lost most of her family from the attack of the Governor.
She meets my eyes with a sad expression. I'm so thankful that she has Glenn. They have each other through this mess.
Sasha and Tyrese were able to reunite as well.
Even though we have had a lot of loss, we still made our way back to each other.
We start the journey together as a group, unsure of where we are going.
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Little Grimes
RomanceMaeve Grimes is the younger sister of Rick Grimes. She developed a secret relationship with her brother's best friend but what happens when an apocalypse hits? Her world comes crashing down and there to catch her is none other than Daryl Dixon. All...