Hunter stayed crouched as she moved silently through the forest. She listened intently keeping her eyes peeled for game and walkers alike. She had been away from camp for little over a day hunting. This trip however was to mainly get away from the group than get food. The Dixon brothers usually go hunting every morning anyways so she knew that they would be taken care of.

Her mind wandered to the two rednecks. They were both pains in the ass. One more than the other but she didn't think anyone had a right to treat them like shit. If it wasn't for them they would have probably starved by now. Merle Dixon. He was one loud mouthed son of a bitch but damn was he funny.

Hunter enjoyed hearing the stories he had to tell. From his military days all the way back to his juvie stints. If it was anyone else she wouldn't believe it but with someone like Merle you'd be stupid not to believe it.

Now the younger Dixon. Daryl was nothing like Merle. He was a quiet and reserved person, not really trusting anyone. At times not even trusting his own brother. He was the true hunter of the two. Practically married to his crossbow.

Merle took an instant liking to the young girl mainly for the fact that she has a pair of boobs while Daryl didn't Trust her at first. He was so sure she had ulterior motives but as the weeks passed her trust was gained.

A twig snapped a few feet away causing Hunter to snap out of her thoughts and crouch further down. Listening she heard multiple sets of footsteps indicating either walkers or people. And in these days both are equally dangerous. The end of the world brought the worst in people. Their true selves shined bright like the sun.

The footsteps were getting closer. Hiding behind a tree Hunter readied her bow. Taking a deep breath she whipped around the tree her bow aimed in between a pair of blue eyes and a bow aimed between her green ones. With two sighs the bows were lowered.

"Jesus Daryl."

"Well if it ain't sweet cheeks." Merle smirked and winked causing Hunter to roll her eyes.

"Merle."

"The hell you still doin out here girl? Your old man is worried bout ya."

"He'll be just fine." Hunter snapped causing both men to flinch.

"Since we ran into you I'm gonna head back. Don't Worry I'll make sure to tell the douchebag that Darylina is taking good care of you."

Both Hunter and Daryl protested but Merle just walked away. Honestly most of her fights with Shane are because of Merle. It's not like she needed more reasons to fight. Daryl nudged her snapping her out of her thoughts again.

"I spotted some deer tracks. Wanna see if we can get us bambi?"

"Lead the way princess."

Hunter smiled when she heard Daryl mumble 'bitch' under his breath as the pair continued to hunt.

Merle not long after leaving the pair broke the tree line to camp. Having used the last of his stash he needed to try and get in on the group headed to Atlanta for supplies. If Daryl were here he'd know he was using and if he didn't go with him this morning he would have been even more suspicious.

Shane Walsh. The self appointed leader of the Atlanta group noticed Merle at his camp sight and made a beeline for him. Merle heard someone walk up behind him. Turning around Merle smirked.

"Well if it isn't officer douchebag. What can I do for you?"

"Did you see Hunter out there?"

"You know it just so happens that we did. Yeah her and little D are getting cozy now as we speak." Almost like something snapped, Shane grabbed Merle by the collar.

"What did you just say? Huh?!"

"Shane back off." a woman with long brown hair walked over and put a hand on Shane's shoulder.

Glaring Shane let go of Merle before he started following the woman. "You know if you paid that much attention to your wife she may actually like you."

Shane froze and took a deep breath before continuing to walk away. Merle frowned at the mans back. He and Daryl both knew of the affair that Shane was having but neither one of them had the heart to tell Hunter. Merle swore that one day he would make him pay for hurting that girl.

Day turned into night and it was clear that the two hunters wouldn't be back till tomorrow at the earliest. That night at dinner they were deciding who was gonna go to Atlanta.

Glenn of course was going. He was the go to town expert. Usually he went to town by himself but they needed more than he could carry. The first person to volunteer was a blond named Andrea. She always felt the need to prove herself and show that she can do more than just laundry. The next one was Morales. His wife and kids weren't the happiest about it but they understood. Next was T-Dog and his wife Jaquie.

Thinking that was the end of that discussion everyone was ready to turn in for the night until Merle spoke up. "Well count me in too."

Everyone looked at him skeptically but couldn't refuse the help. That and the Dixons didn't Trust anyone to get them anything.

With the plan to leave at first light tomorrow everyone turned in for the night.

Daryl and Hunter sat around a small fire as they ate some of the squirrels they caught. Daryl stole a glance at Hunter as she was staring off into space likely thinking again. He had noticed a change in her recently. She wasn't as aware and is easily distracted and that worried Daryl not that he would admit it. He'd hate to see anything happen to her.

"You ok?" The question barely came out in a whisper Hunter barely believed she heard it. But once she was comfortable with a lie to tell him if needed she nodded her head.

"Yeah I'm ok."

"You've been stuck in your head a lot lately. Not paying attention. Going on hunts but coming back with nothing. Distancing yourself from your old man. From Merle." Daryl didn't bother to mention himself. Not wanting to draw more attention to his worry.

"Just have a lot on my mind recently Daryl. It is the end of the world you know."

"Merle's worried about you."

Hunter sighed. "If he's worried then he can ask me himself. He's gonna get the same answer but you don't have to do his dirty work."

The pair sat quietly for a few minutes. Hunter covered her mouth as she yawned. "You should get some rest girl. You've been out here for two days. I'll take first watch."

"Alright. Goodnight Daryl." Closing her eyes Hunter fell into a dreamless sleep.

Here is the first chapter! Let me know what you think and if you have any questions I'll answer them in the next chapter. Love ya guys!