Together by Apocalypse (Daryl Dixon)

Chapter 30

I don't know what was worrying me more right now. The fact that Daryl and I actually tried for a baby or that Maggie and Glenn weren't anywhere nearby. Daryl rested his hand on my waist pulling me closer, this wasn't right.

Danielle: dare..

Daryl placed a hand over my mouth and stopped walking. I listened knowing that was the reason Daryl's hand was covering my mouth. I could hear very faint talking. It sounded like a deep male voice but I couldn't make out the words. It made me nervous.

Daryl: Dani.. Walk

Daryl quickly led us to the small furniture shop, the door slightly cracked. I stumbled through the door, being pushed by Daryl. He steadied me and closed the door behind me. He moved me threw the store, away from the door and Windows. And then I heard a deep female voice causing me and Daryl to stop in our tracks.

"WHO. ARE. YOU."

I turned around to see a black woman holding a katana pointed toward Daryl and I. Daryl immediately cocked his crossbow aiming it at her. She squinted her eyes and slightly lowered her katana. Daryl wasn't very warm hearted when it came to stranger. So i decided to introduce us in hopes of saving our lives.

Danielle: uh-uhm- I-I- I'm Danielle.... An-and this is my husband Daryl.

I put my hand on his arm and made him lower his crossbow. Was she alone? Did she have a group? Was she with that other guy? Were we gonna get ambushed?? I looked at my backpack wth curiously. So I took it off and exposed the baby formula inside.

Danielle: it's just baby food. We have a new born in our group.

The woman looked at me with raised eyebrows and put her katana away.

"I'm Michonne."

She paused and looked around her cautiously.

Michonne: you have a group??

Daryl nodded and pulled me closer to him. He looked at me for approval, I just shrugged my shoulders.

Daryl: we uh over took a prison not more than a few miles east.

Michonne nodded and opened her mouth to speak. But right as she was about to, shots were fired into the building from outside. I watched as Michonne ran to hide. Daryl grabbed my hand and began to lead me away as dozens of bullets shot through the walls.

Danielle: Daryl.

I whimpered as I felt a severe pain shoot threw my shoulder. And couldn't hold my self up. I heard Daryl scream my name and the sound of several guns shooting at us and then everything went black.

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I woke up and opened my eyes. Or at least I thought my eyes were open. Or maybe I'm blind. I tried not to panic. Where ever I was it was dark, and cold. I cleared my throat.

Danielle: Daryl.

I half whispered. My shoulder hurt so bad, I was never shot before. I didn't even want to touch it in fear that it would just hurt more. I called for Daryl again this time it was more of a cry. Where am I???? I felt a hand on my shoulder. I flinched, not knowing who was touching me.

Dani it's me.

It was Maggie. Her quiet southern drawl is unforgettable. I immediately hugged into Maggie, still unsure of where we were. I whispered trying to hold it together.

Danielle: Maggie, where are we?

Maggie didn't answer but I felt her apply pressure to my shoulder. I winced.