Dangerously In Love (Daryl Dixon)

Chapter 12

"Did he just lock us in?" Glenn shouted, horrified.

My hands trembled and I fell to the floor next to Carol and Sophia who were both crying as Dr. Jenner explained to us how he couldn't control the computers and that the generators would explode. So, basically he's going to kill us! My eyes got teary and I watched Daryl and Shane angrily grabbing axes and futily trying to penetrate the door with no luck.

"Those were made to withstand the force of a missile launcher," Dr. Jenner informed them and Daryl lost it. Dam! 

"But yer head ain't!" He shouted and ran towards him, axe ready to strike when the guys held him back. Mary wasn't exaggerating when she said he had a bad temper. I took a deep breath and sat there helplessly as they all took turns begging him. I don't beg anyone, okay maybe Daryl but that's it. I sat there quietly. Maybe dying is a good thing. You can be with your father and Kat. 

"It'll be quick and painless, no pain." My mind ran over Dr. Jenner's words again and again. I looked over at Jacqui and she had a resolved look on her face. She's staying. You should too! No! I will not be my father! I leaped up and pulled Dr. Jenner by his collar, a determined look on my face.

"Open the damn door! You can't do this to us!"

Shane tried pulling me back. 

"You more than anyone should want to stay." I stood there puzzled. He leaned in and whispered in my ear. "Your blood tested positive." I gulped. "There's no denying it any longer. You have your father's disease and what's more, if you get bit, you won't die and become lifeless, your 'voice' will take over. Your braincells are too strong to die away, they'll survive the virus. Your 'voice' shall live, but you won't." My face paled at his words. "If you suffer a terrible loss, your 'voice' will take over. Any slight trigger and you'll lose control, endangering all those around you. Yours is stronger, more potent, way more ahead of your fathers." I stared at him with a horrified expression. "No matter what you're doomed."

I staggered backwards as Shane grabbed a shotgun and aimed it at Dr. Jenner. Oh god! Did he hear him? Shane yelled at him to open the door but ended up furiously shooting the computers. I fell down to the floor, blocking everything out. This can't be! I am in control of my life. I am, no one else. You sure about that? I growled at her and then after Rick said something to Dr. Jenner the doors opened. I can't go. What if he's right? Do you really want to risk endangering everybody? Endangering Daryl? No, I don't.

I didn't move but I wasn't alone. Jacqui and Andrea were refusing to leave as well. I saw Dale start talking and pleading with Andrea but she wouldn't budge. I closed my eyes and tried to convince myself that I was doing the right thing. I opened my eyes when I felt a presence in front of me but I couldn't move. I felt paralyzed with fear.

"Amber!" His voice was rough and hoarse. I didn't look up, so he shifted onto his knees and brought his fingers up to my chin, making me look up. I wouldn't meet his gaze. I tried desperately to blink back more tears but they just kept coming. I glanced at the clock and we only had ten more minute. "We need to go!" He tried pulling me up but I shoved him away. "Come on, let's go!"

"NO!" I shouted, tears streaming down my face. I must look a sight. 

"No? What do ya' mean no? This fuckin' place is 'bout to blow, let's get the fuck outta 'ere!"

I just shook my head repeatedly. "I-I can't. I-I don't want to be dead w-weight anymore. I'm just holding you back." I chuckled humourously. "We all know I'm going to die anyways." Eight more minutes! "Just go Daryl! I want to stay. It's my decision. I'm going to die anyways so I might as well make it quick and painless. Now I know you'll be sad but you need to respect-" I was cut off when he hoisted me up and threw me over his broad shoulder. "What the- Daryl what the fuck? Put me down!"

"I ain't doin' nuttin'!" I kicked and punch at him and he soon got angry. He dropped me onto the floor and glared daggers at me. "What the hell Amber, I though ya' loved me!"

"I do," I whispered.

His eyes turned cold. "No ya' don't cuz if ya' did, ya'd leave with me and try to survive this damn apocalypse. Ya' aint dead weight, Amber I need ya'." He paused struggling for the words as the clock hit it's six minute mark. "I love ya' Amber and ya' promised ya' wouldn't leave me. Everyone else has left me, please don't be one of 'em," he pleaded, his intense eyes were begging me to go. 

My eyes softened and I made up my mind. No! Stay! I jumped up and kissed him quickly. "I love you too Daryl." He smiled but then turned serious as the clock hit five minutes. 

"Let's go!" He grabbed my hand and pulled me towards the exit. He already had all of our bags and I grabbed a couple, surprising him. I'm not completely helpless you know. Your making a big mistake. Once I get the chance. I'm taking control and your precious Daryl will be the first to go sweetheart. My heart stopped but I couldn't stop running. I was afraid of putting Daryl in danger but I was terrified of being without him. 

We kept on running and soon we heard a loud explosion and I feared it was the end but as we got closer, I realized that it was just a grenade. Everyone was filing out through a window and Daryl and I soon followed. 

The seconds were ticking down and I ran as fast I could towards the truck while Daryl killed a couple of walkers along the way. I made it to the truck and threw in my bags. I turned to see what was happening when I was tackled into the truck by Daryl and forced under his body. I was about to protest when a massive eruption commenced and I closed my eyes as it shook us.

Tears found their way to my eyes as I thought of Jaqui, Andrea, Dale and even Dr. Jenner. Daryl gave me a slight nodded and I rolled my eyes before tackling him into a bone crushing hug and kissing him passionately, taking absolutely no prisonsers. He smirked into the kiss and I pulled back to look out the window and I beamed when I saw Andrea and Dale going into the RV. They made it! Great! Shutup! I wasn't in the mood for her sarcasm. 

"So now what?" 

Daryl shrugged. "We follow Rick." 

I nodded and watched as Rick gave us the signal to leave. We had no idea where we were going but it was better than staying here. I buckled up and held onto my seat belt, as if it were my life line.

Daryl started up the ruck and we took off. The explosion will definitely attract more walkers so we needed to get away and fast. The CDC was a total bust but atleast we're all safe now. Dr. Jenner and Jacqui made their own choices, unlike Kat, Ben and Amy. So I felt a little better knowing that they got what they wanted. Now, we must face what lies ahead. Will we make it? I'm not sure.

In a world ruled by the dead, nothing is guaranteed. 

To Be Continued...