Chapter 1

A/N: Hello! This is my very first fanfic! And it's gonna be all Caryl baby! I really hope you enjoy, and are patient with me and my fail-ness. It is going to include an original character though so.. don't hate me ok?
McBrideReedusLover.~

"Anything?" Carol called from her side of the guard tower. It was a very hot day in Georgia. There was not a cloud in the sky, which was unfortunate for those who had to be on watch. The prison was quiet, as usual.
"Nothin. 'Bout you?" Daryl asked. He and Carol were instructed to take first watch while the others stayed inside, where it was cooler.
"Nope." Carol sighed, dropping the rifle to her side. Her eyes wandered to the sky, searching for any cloud to possibly block the sun for a bit. Nothing. She was about to say something when they heard a rustle in the nearby forest. She automatically raised her rifle, ready to shoot if needed.
Both stared at the clearing. Daryl was the first to break the silence. "What the hell..."

The young girl pulled her scythe out of the walkers head. "Another one gone." She nodded, and wiped her sweaty forehead. She needed to find some form of shelter, and fast. She pushed her way through the tall, thick grass. Her eyes lit up as she saw a large building, which looked to be secure. As she stepped closer, she saw what the building was. It was a prison. "That's what I call secure." She smiled for the first time in a while, and began running. The young girl could hear groans in the distance. Hopefully, they wouldn't catch sight of her. Finally, she reached the clearing, but didn't expect to see what she did.

Daryl was the first to reach the gate, his crossbow raised. "Who the hell are you?" He growled, aiming the crossbow right at the girls head.
The young woman stood their, frozen at the gate.
"I asked you a question." Daryl stated again, clearly getting annoyed. His finger was on the trigger, ready to pull at any moment. His head turned as he heard Carol running up to him.
"Who is this?" Carol asked, her eyes flickering between Daryl and the unknown woman.
"Hell if I know. She hasn't said yet." He narrowed his eyes. "Answer the question. Who the hell are you, and what the hell you ya want?" His voice was low and menacing.
The young girl struggled to find her voice. She didn't want to deal with this very large and obviously angry redneck. "My name is Faith. Faith Carter." She finally found her voice. Unlike the redneck, her voice was calm and quiet.
"And what do you want?" Daryl asked again, his eyes still narrowed.
"I just came across this place. I thought it was empty. I need a safe place to stay, I can't last much longer out here." Faith pleaded. She was tired of being the tough gal. Here was an opportunity to have shelter and protection, and she would do anything to get it.
Daryl was about to respond, when he heard the sound of footsteps behind him. He turned around to see Rick, Glenn, and Maggie running towards them. "Who is this?" The leader asked, eyeing the girl on the outside of the gate.
"Says her name is Faith. Wants to join our little group." Daryl replied, keeping his crossbow aimed and ready to shoot.
"What's that on your arm?" Carol asked, noticing blood dripping down the young woman's arm.
"It's not a bite." Faith replied. "I got cut up something awful from the forest." She sighed. Aside from being tired and hungry, she was also in need of medical attention.
"Let her in. We have a man that can treat that." Rick said to the woman, and started to walk back. He was stopped by Daryl.
"Are you sure we can even trust this girl? We don't know anythin' about her."
"I know. We'll treat her, then decide whether or not she can stay." Rick said, and continued along his way.
Daryl muttered to himself, and reluctantly unlocked the gate. "Hurry up I ain't got all day!" He shouted, angered about the girl's presence. As soon as she entered he closed the gate, locking it once again.
"Come on. I'll show you to Hershel." Carol said calmly to the girl. "He'll be able to treat your wound." She gave her famous smile.
"Thank you.. thank you very much." Faith sighed, following the older woman to the prison, with the redneck close behind.

A/N: Sorry this first chapter is kind of short. But hey, had to get some people introduced and such, so not much happening. Please, rate and review ^w^
McBrideReedusLover.~