Blue : Daryl's baby girl

Chapter 20 : Smile

Daryl's P.O.V

We were brought into another room away from the people. Guillermo sat down and watched as Rick set down the bag of guns. The rest of us followed behind. "What about the rest of your crew?" Rick asked wondering the same thing I was, where they all came from. "The vatos trickle in to check on their parents, their grandparents. They see how things are and most decide to stay. It's a good thing too, we need the muscle." Guillermo says to Rick who listens. Rick looks down and back up before Guillermo continues. "The people we've encountered since things fell apart, the worst kind...plunderers, the kind that take by force.". Rick shakes his head as he says " that's not who we are.". "How was I to know? My people got attacked and you show up with miguel hostage...appearances."

"Guess the world changed" Tdog said slowly from his seat. I glanced at him then back at G as he said "no. It's the same as it ever was. The weak get taken. So we do what we can here. The vatos work on those cars, talk about getting the old people out of the city, but most cant even get to the bathroom by themselves, so that's just a dream. Still it keeps the crew busy, and that's worth somthing.". He and Rick seem to share a stare of silence or inner thought. I wasn't paying that much attention as the man started talking again about blocking doors and windows. Somthing and scavenging and watching the perimeter.

I only tuned back in when G said "The people here, they all look to me now. I dont even know why.". Rick answered strongly "because they can." Then he handed out his shotgun for G to take which he did. I could believe this! Rick continued to open the bag of guns and pulled out a rifle setting it on the desk behind G. Man how stupid could you be. Rick left almost half the guns in the room. We were heading back to the entrance of the building when a younger man ran up to G in a panic. He spoke with G quietly and then ran off again.

"What was that about?" Rick asked turning around. "New dog we found passed out in a ally. Mean thing, wont let anyone near it. I wanted to help it but I dont know what to do at this point." G said shaking his head. My eyes widen and my heart beat quickened. It couldn't be....

I stepped forward quietly and demanded "what is it! What's the breed!". G looked confused as he said "whys it matter to you?". I gritted my teeth and tried to keep my cool as I said "my dog got lost in the streets when this whole shit show began....please what breed is the dog, its color.". Rick stepped forward to my side in a show of support. G sighed and finally after what seemed like minutes said "it's a husky, black and white. Got bright blue eyes. Ribs are wrapped up to, not sure what from....it your dog?".

My heart stopped, the world seemed to freeze. It was my girl! It had to be. Rick put his hand on my shoulder and nodded to G who smirked and said this way. He lead as to a steel door. "In there, I would he carfull though". The others stayed outside as I slowly opened the door. There sitting in the middle of the floor staring into my soul with those ocean eyes was my girl. As soon as she say me I swear she lighted right up and smiled. I dropped to my knees and she ran into my chest whining and whimpering like a puppy.

I found you...