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Here's chapter 1. Please remember that Hope inner thoughts are in italic also I put in () as to who it involves. Please remember to favorite, follow and reviews. Reviews make me update faster. My update schedule I'm trying to maintain is every other day.


Chapter 1

(Hope)

Hi again the lady keeps pulling my hair. She hit me hard across my cheek. I want my mommy. I wish my daddy or even Uncle Rick will hurry and save me. I didn't even know I was talking out loud earlier. I don't know what to do? I'm scared. It's dark in here and I'm so cold. I know I'll tell myself mama and daddy's story. Just remember how mama tells it.

So where was I oh yeah, Grandpa Hershel was killed by a crazy man.


(Past Daryl and Beth)

They were running fast as they could through the woods. Daryl was protecting Beth killing the walkers after walkers. They came to a clearing with large bushes. The two of them exhausted from running for hours. Beth looked around noticing they could take a quick break. She fell to the ground and Daryl fell right next to her. Both breathe hard from their run.

No, no daddy. I can't believe you're gone. We don't get to be upset. We all have jobs to do. Beth thought looking over to Daryl.

Daryl took deep breathes knowing they would have to run. He really felt like giving up right at the moment. Fuck they all can't be dead, he thought.

During the night while they sat in the dark. Beth looked at Daryl. He looked so defeated. "We should do something. They are not dead. Rick Michonne they probably made it. Maggie and Glenn could have made it out of A block. You're a track so track." Beth said getting angry.

Why isn't he moving doesn't he care? She thought.


(Hope)

Mama said after they got a break they went into the woods, because daddy knew the best way to survive. She said sometime during the night a herd of walkers were getting close. They had to run into an abandon street where they had to hide in a trunk all night. She said it was hot and stuffy. There was a terrible storm and daddy protected her all night with his crossbow. She said he looked so tired. And after that night things started to change between.


(Present)

Daryl got his crossbow. He looked at Beth who had tears running down her cheeks. He walked over to her. He caressed her cheeks wiping away her tears.

"Baby, don't cry. You know I'll find her."

"You are not going alone. I'm coming with you. I know how to track too. You taught me and her well. She probably left clues right? It's so dangerous out there." Beth said looking into his blue eyes.

Daryl pulled her into his arms kissing her head. He heard a noise turning to see Rick.

Rick holding up his hands and said, "I'm sorry. You're right. Let's get organized and then we'll head out."

Daryl nodded his head. He walked out to the porch.

I'm coming baby girl. He whispered quietly.

He heard her come out putting her arms around his waist. He felt her put her head on his back. He grabbed her hands into his.

"I love you Beth. We'll find Hope." He whispered softly.