Chapter 1
Daryl made his way out of the woods to the highway to meet what was left of the group. Their waiting response for Sophia was a grunt in the negative from Daryl. "I'm not going anywhere without my Sophia." Carol stated. "A'right we stay here for another day or so and tail to that farm and let Rick do the planning." Daryl knew how to take charge of a group. "I think someone needs to let Rick know we're here and okay, what our plan is", Dale replied directly to Daryl. "Okay, one person to send? Daryl can handle himself the best out there" Andrea clarified. "I was thinking the same Daryl, we can handle ourselves by the RV if you're up for it?" Glenn asked timidly. He was still afraid of Dixons, most of the group was. "A'right your call, take care of things ole man. Come by dawn and well cook up a plan" Daryl forced as he revved his bike up and rode off leaving a wave of dust behind him.
Maggie had been in the kitchen listening to everything Shane and Rick would speak like the curious cat she was. "Two children, just like that leaning to death!" Rick cried cursing himself. "Easy brother they were unexpected, no one would've done better, and I'm sure Daryl's 'gon be spendin' most his time lookin' for Sophia. If anyone knows there way around them woods, it's that bastard Daryl Dixon" Shane and Rick shared a chuckle of hope at that. Daryl Dixon. That name clung to Maggie and she felt eager to meet this man for no apparent reason.
Lori had been sitting by Carl weeping and praying for him to be alive. Hoping she would be taken from life and let him live. She was interrupted by Hershel who came in with medical supplies ready to tend to Carl. "I'll say he may be the toughest boy I met, and I've just met him." Hershel stated optimistically. "Thank you Hershel", it was all the words Lori had in her. "You're welcome, now if you excuse me, I have a boy to take care of", Hershel half jokingly teased. Lori and Hershel and Hershel shared a giggle as she made room for him to sedate Carl.
Daryl had a terrible feeling in his gut. It was definitely that Sophia was out there lost, most likely dead and Daryl couldn't stand anymore losses. He would do whatever and would stop at nothing to track Sophia down and bring her to her mother. He had become deep in thought as he was approaching the Greene farm.
T-Dog and Glenn were on watch while Carol and Andrea were making preparations with Dale as to what they would do onward. Watch was quiet and the highway was cleared of walkers so there wasn't much to worry about to them.
The procedure Carl was going through was simple because Hershel had sedated him so no wounds would be reopened or at risk from his thrashing around earlier. Rick and Shane were still sitting on the porch as if they were waiting on something. "I'm worried about them on the highway, it can still be a shit wreck. I think I should check on 'em", Rick stated guiltily. "Sit your ass down Rick, if anything Daryl will show up to let us know what's happening. And when you get Better from giving up that blood, you'll come with us to find her", Shane promised. "She's out there somewhere hungry and sick, we've gotta get her back she's just a 'lil girl!" Rick said out of his mind. "Listen man, you're not thinking clearly, we'll form a search group when our people get here." Shane reasoned and noticed Rick cool down as he verbally soothed him. "C'mon let's go sit with Carl bud" , Shane said as he helped Rick up and entered the house.
30 minutes later
Daryl pulled up to Hershel's farm and stopped the bike next to the house by The porch. Hershel, Rick, and Shane rushed outside to greet him and Maggie was in her way to the side to get a peek in. Shane and Rick gave him a puzzled look. "Don't worry", Daryl stated as he rearranged his crossbow. "They's campin' out on Dale's RV, I came to play messenger and let ya knew everythang's fine and dandy." He made that clear, smartass. Daryl approached who he could tell ran the place, that big ol' man. "Names Daryl" he said giving him a cool stare with those odd but beautiful eyes of his. "Hershel, and Carl needs more skin on those bones when he has the chance", Hershel stated directly to Daryl then Rick. It was then that Daryl continued to walk down torwards the woods. "Where do you think yur going already?" Rick asked truly bewildered. "Boy needs more skin" Daryl said with a half smirk continuing down to the large woods. Rick smiled at his care for Carl without even speaking. Just like Sophia. Daryl didn't even know he had a soft spot for children, Rick had just seen it right now. And Maggie from what was heard, knew Daryl had an open spot for them. She smiled at that. She automatically fell for him. His arms were unmistakably veiny and muscular. He had a rare beautiful shade of blue eyes, and she admired all these features of him.
Daryl walked and reached the other side of the house on his way to the woods. Where Maggie was. He slowed his pace staring her up and down. 'Jesus that gal is the sweetest lil' thang' Daryl thought swallowing hard. She had beautiful green eyes just the perfect shade of green. Tempting curves and short hair that made her look even hotter. He looked back into her eyes when he noticed he stopped walking to check her out and be checked out. She smiled at him and he decided to keep walking. She had a beautiful smile. That was in his mind as he continued. But this was the time to find a lil' girl not exchange lustful looks he thought as he shook his head and finally entered the woods. Daryl Dixon. Maggie smiled to herself. A wicked grin, she could get used to this…
