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Hershels POV
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I've seen that look before. In fact I've given that exact look before, to Beth and Maggies mother back at the farm. The only difrence was that Carl doesnt have the luxury of letting his guard down. He had to stay focused and he had to say stay safe. Before introducing himself, he did the wierdest thing, well actually, they both did the weirdest thing. They just stood there for about 5 minute in silence, staring at eachother. Both grinnin'.
One of 'em finally talked and evetually they got themselves introduced. The girl, I think her name was Ilisa, answerd some of carls questions then looked at me.
"Elderberries?" She asked. I looked up at her in awe. I didnt expect her to know that.
"Ya, how'd you know? " I asked
" well before the collapse , I wanted to be a vet. And I had a really oaky Grandma that loved to use elderberries when teaching me. So ..."
" well, youd be a nice addition to our little group. Will you be staying with us?"
"Ummm......"
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Carls POV
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" How many walkers have you killed? "
" ummmm...... like a hundred or like 150. I dont really keep count. Sorry."
" ok, how many humans have you killed?" I asked hopeing she wasnt a crazed murderer.
" um, well... I've killed six." She utterd. She looked uncomfortable answering my questions.
"Ok last question. Why?"
"Why what?" She asked, looking confused.
"Why'd you kill 'em?"
"Oh, um,.... they killed my whole family, and tried to kill me." Oh jeez.
" oh. Im so sorry I had no idea."
" No its cool, dont worry about it."
I got caught in her eyes again. I didnt mean to. It caused another prolonged silence, but she didnt seem to mind.
After I was done asking her questions. She started talkin to Hershel. I stayed a little bit behind them staring at her, wondering if dad would actually let us keep her. He's made it pretty clear that we aren't taking in any more people. I really need somebody my age though, somebody I can talk with, relate to, just somebody that's like me. Hershel mention something about her being a good addition to our group. I just hope she can stay in our group.
" come on, we're going to go talk to my dad ,see if you can stay with us. Its almost dark out, we should be heading back anyway." I said helping Hershal gather our stuff.
" good idea Carl, let's go." we finish gathering our stuff and start to walk away, but the girl stays put.
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Ilisas POV
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" you coming?" Carl said, not looking back.
" I... I can come with you guys?"
" yeah I just gotta ask my dad he's kind of like the leader around here. He'll make the final decision"
I picked up the pace to follow them and eventually I caught up. When I did , he looked over at me with his eyes, not moving his head, and he kinda did this half grin thing. It was beautiful his face looks so soft and gentle and when he grinned it send shivers down my spine and made me smile. We walked for about 20 minutes maybe, until we reach the gate. The doors opened, the gates came up and we walk through no problem.
" oh hey daddy glab to have you back, who's this Carl." the woman who said it was holding some guys hand.
"Hey, Maggie this is Ilisa." Carl said motioning for me to stand next to him. I was hesitant at first but then introduce myself.
"Hi. " I said
" hi ," she shook my hand and continued speaking to Carl.
"Talk to your dad about this?"
"Nah, im on my way now." He said sounding discouraged.
We walked away from Glenn and Maggie to find Carls father. We meet several people on the way. All of them asking the same questions how was the trip, who's this, and have you asked your father. We walked into a cell block. It was pretty quiet exept the random coughing.
Carl led me into a cell and said
"Wait here."
So I did as I was told and sat on the bottem part of the bunk bed.
I waited for about 30 minutes trying to over hear faint yelling from down the hall.
I started to zone out a bit and think of everything thats happening. I was currently sitting somewhere safe. I havent been safe for months. I also had finally met someone else my age.
And lucky for me he was cute. I kept thinking, only to be inturupted by a scream.
"Who are you?!? Why are you in Carls cell??!" She kept yelling and pointed a gun at me, she clearly didnt know how to use it. She continued yelling and I heard foot steps running this way. I was so scared.
I got up and started to slowly step back. I lost my footing and fell to the ground. More people entered the cell with thier weapons out, yelling at me.
I got nervouse and didnt know what to do. I, still on the ground, slowly scooted back untill i reached a corner. I didnt recognize any of these people, but they still yelled.
I tried to explain the situation as best as I could. But noone seemed to really be listening.
After about 5 minutes of this a scary looking guy with long hair and a vest grabbed me.
" im tired of this shit." He said trying to pull me up.
"No please," I begged, "im not here to hurt you, please dont hurt me, Carl and ..........."
He wasnt listening, he continued to grab at me.
I was in full panic mode now. There where about 10 people with weapons crowding me and makeing threats, until Carl got back.
"What the hell, Daryl?" He asked running past the crowed and pulling Daryl away from me.
"What the hell me? What the hell you? Who's this?" Daryl asked, yelling.
" this is Ilisa, " he yelled back, meeting me on the ground and rapping his arms around me.
"Back off! " he said, talking to the whole group this time.
They all just kind of stopped and looked at us, watching to see what they should do next.
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Carls POV
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"Are you ok? " I whispered in her ear, my arms still rapped around her body. She was shaking.
"Umhm." She muttered, holding back tears. She looked at me, then looked down at my arms, then back at me. It seemed like she was blushing as we made eye contact.
At first it seemed a little weird, I mean I had just met her and now I'm holding in my arms but then, it just felt right, it felt ...natural. I continued to hold her as everyone to stood around us, watching.
I eased my self all the way down on the ground, keeping an arm around her for protection. She didnt seem to care.
"Is she staying?" Beth aked rudely assuming I had and answer.
"I dont know," I said. I felt Ilisas body tense up, and I put my other arm around her. She looked at me. "I hope so."I continued returning her look.
Everyone started talking to eachother as I continued to hold Ilisa. Her shaking almost stopped completely, untill my dad walked in.
