Saving Each Other ~ The Walking Dead ~

Chapter Seven: The Woods

We have been on the rode for weeks now and still no home. I was starting to think maybe there was no hope. We had to ditch the truck and jeep like a week ago so the RV would have fuel, so me and Daryl were now on his motorcycle.

We were parked on a rode he had to stop for something I don't ask too many questions no more. He was gone for awhile I was starting to get worried I got off the bike and started the way I saw him go in the tree line. I didn't have to walk too far to see his crossbow laying on the ground by a bush now I was really worried.

I peaked over the bush and saw Daryl crouched down shirtless ripping his sleeves off his shirt. I was shocked to see the marks on his back, I saw pink and white scars going down his back. They look like they were once whelps. I felt myself gasp I didn't think it was that loud but Daryl heard me and turned around. Damnit.

"What the hell ya think your doin'?!" He yelled I could tell I saw something I wasn't suppose to see. "Daryl I just came to see if you were okay. That's all." I put my hands up. "Yeah well I don't need no help. Especially from a girl who can't take care of herself." He spat at me putting his shirt on. There was so much I wanted to say to him but I held it in knowing he was mad. I turned away from him and walked towards the bike.

The RV was now there and of course broke down. Again. Rick and the others got out of it and the other cars to stretch their legs. I watched as everyone stayed close together which was a good thing since we were out in the open.

"Dale how's it lookin'?" I heard Dale sigh before turning to Rick. "Well we need a new radiator hose. This one is basically duct tape." "Everyone look around. Never know what you will find out here." Rick gave orders to the group. I watched as Lori tried to change his mind saying that there was nothing here but she of course lost that battle.

I took my sword out from its case and went on my own looking for things. I enjoyed the company of this group most of the time but I still wanted to find Michael or Jason. Part of me wanted my old life back.

I was walking past a car when I heard moans coming from it. I looked inside the dirty window and saw a man who has clearly been here for awhile decaying. I saw the bite mark right there on his forearm. I was going to open the door and let him out of his misery but just put my sword up. I started walking further away from the group when I felt someone grab ahold of my arm and pulling me down.

I turned around and saw Daryl's blue eyes staring back at me. He quickly pushed me under the car the walker guy was in and followed behind me. I was confused for a moment but didn't get a chance to ask him anything till I heard the moans and the dragging of feet. That's when I knew it was a herd. I could feel my breathing quicken it's pace, he placed his hand over my mouth and held a finger to his lips.

I closed my eyes hoping it would be over soon. Daryl was still very close to me making sure none of the monsters could get either of us. I opened my eyes when I saw him staring at me. I knew he had beautiful blue eyes but being this close to him I got a good look at them. They were beautiful but yet still broken.

I placed my hand on his arm when I heard a moan from a walker right by our car. It had stopped walking and was facing our car. I couldn't tell what it was doing. I slowly handed Daryl his knife from his side since it was easier for me to get it. Before he could add another kill to his list, it started walking with the herd again.

They had finally past so me and Daryl crawled out from under the car seeing the coast was clear and everyone was still alive. I was just about to thank Daryl once more until I heard a high pitch scream I turned around towards the woods to see little Sophia running into the woods clutching her doll as two walkers chased after her. I saw Lori grab ahold of Carol and Rick ran after the girl.