Alexandria's Recruiters

by wandererred

A series of one-shots about Aaron and Daryl's travels outside the walls of Alexandria. Just a little thing I've been working on to tide us over during the hiatus. Of course there is implied Caryl and Aaric! Do you have an idea for a one-shot? Send me a message or leave it in your review below! Rated M for language.

4. In One Piece

"I just want to say," Aaron was lacing up his boots next to Daryl the following morning, "I'm glad you're out here with me."

"Yeah," Daryl was waiting near the car and he looked back towards the campsite, "can't have Eric out here with a fucked up ankle."

"True," Aaron collected his things and Daryl turned to open the trunk for him, "but I'll be damned if I don't say I don't miss him out here."

Daryl closed the lid and walked around to the hood of the vehicle. Thinking about it, he had always liked to be alone or to have his own space. His wish had been partially granted with his new job out here and his own room at Alexandria, but he preferred being out in the open. He felt corralled in that house.

"Kinda always liked ta be alone," Daryl slung his bow over his shoulder and leaned with his palm against the roof of the car, "guess you get treated like shit by people long enough, you tend to not wanna be 'round 'em much."

"Your group seems to like you enough." Aaron spread his map out on the hood and started tracing their route with his finger.

"Tha's a different story."

"Right. Family," Aaron handed Daryl the map, "You wanna play navigator? Figure you ought to start pulling your weight out here." He smiled smugly and Daryl turned the map towards him.

"Pfft," Daryl rolled his eyes, "aren't ya forgettin' who saved yer ass yesterday?"

"Oh, yeah. Meant to thank you. I try to have as few close calls as possible, but I guess I can't predict the future."

"Try'na getcha back to Eric in one piece," Daryl gave Aaron a half smile and looked down at the map again, "I'll lead today. We just following the one highway?"

"Yep. And, don't worry, I'll try to get you back to Carol in one piece." Aaron folded up the map and stashed it in his bag.

"Quit."

A/N: Ehhh, it's a short one, but the next couple are a bit on the long side. I'm starting to catch up to all of my pre-made stuff. As another note, I have started dabbling in other fandoms, so if you are at all into the Fables/The Wolf Among Us stories, please stay tuned. I have some goodies on the way!