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Chapter 4

Time had passed since Emma had saved Rick's life. Rick had found his wife and son Lori and Carl with his best friend Shane after meeting Glenn in Atlanta. The three found a group they could rely on. Everyone in the group had tried getting in Atlanta but ended up finding each other. Rick had met an older woman named Carol who was timid. Her daughter Sophia was around Carl's age. Her husband seemed to have anger issues and was controlling over Carol using fear. The owner of the RV the group used as watched as an older man named Dale who seemed protective over the two sisters Andrea and Amy. He finally met the man named Daryl, his brother Merle was left in Atlanta since Rick handcuffed him and the other man named T-Dog dropped the keys in a drain. Rick still had a guilty conscience over Emma. He had gone back to find her but had no luck. He told the group about her and how she saved his life.

More time passed and still no Emma. He was beginning to forget how she looked. The color of her hair was black, or was it dark brown? Her eyes were brown, or maybe hazel. The groups camp had been invaded by a herd of walkers killing Carol's husband. Andrea had been able to kill a walker that had Amy. The group decided to head to the lab they had been hearing about. A cute was bond to be made soon.

Rick was in the city. They made a quick stop to scavenge the few cars and a small store. Rick took Andrea, Daryl, and Glenn. Daryl took one side with the blonde woman. He had his crossbow ready for anything. He walked slowly, making sure no noise came from his steps. Andrea was walking behind him, handgun and knife ready to kill. As the two were getting ready to head back, finding nothing useful, they heard a noise in the back. Daryl pointed his crossbow up directing it towards the noise. He walked towards the noise. He made out whispers, but they were inaudible. He felt something hard smack him across the face he fell. Andrea was then tackled to the floor as she was about to fire at the movement. Daryl's vision was blurred but he could make out a figure. It was a girl with brown eyes and black hair. She looked up as footsteps became louder.

"Stop right there." Rick demanded in a loud voice as he saw Daryl and Andrea pinned to the ground by two figures who he could tell were not walkers. Daryl felt the weight left off him, he exhaled air not realizing he was holding his breath.

"I can't believe it." A females voice said in awe, clearly the one that pinned him. She ran to Rick and gave him a right hug. Rick looked at the woman, her face covered in dirt and mud and some splashes of blood. She had dark brown hair that hung past her shoulders and brown eyes, not hazel. He then realized he knew her.

"Emma." He stated with a smile. Emma's hair grew longer, but it was still the same dark brown and she had the same brown eyes. She had a scar on her right shoulder, her shirt not covering the side.

"Rick?" A deeper voice asked. Rick shined his flashlight on the figure pinning Andrea and saw it was Morgan.

"Emma, you found Morgan?" Rick asked as Andrea freed herself from his grip.

"You know these punks?" Daryl asked pointing his bow at the woman. She looked towards him and gave him a small smile.

"Who's Robin Hood?" Emma asked not moving her eyes from his. He looked to her hands and saw she had a hunting knife gripped tightly, not trusting him.

"Daryl, put that down. This is Emma, the one that saved my life." Rick stated.

"I wouldn't go that far. I just threw you in a tank." She replied with a smile, still eyes locked on Daryl. Was she sizing him up? He didn't take kindly to intimidation. He lowered his bow as the sheriff told him and marched out of the building. Why did he feel small to that woman? He could've died today. He was always on high alert, what happened? He was angry with himself, and would be for a few hours. As he reached outside he shoved past T-Dog who was asking if everything was okay. Shortly after, Rick emerged with Andrea, Glenn, Emma, and Morgan. Rick then realized Morgan's son was missing.

"Hey, where you hiding Duane?" Rick asked. Morgan looked down and Emma grabbed his arm.

"Duane is dead." Emma stated looking down. "Morgan lost him the day we left. He couldn't bring himself to kill his wife, so she killed Duane."

Rick felt compassion for the man. He couldn't even begin to imagine how that felt. He grabbed onto Morgan's shoulder and nodded his head. He introduced the two to the group. Everyone was accepting of them, except for the man Shane. As Emma was introduced to him, he glared at her but shook her hand still. Rick walked Emma toward Daryl who was leaning against a truck with a motorcycle in the bed.

"You two haven't formally been introduced. Emma, this is Daryl."

Emma stuck her hand out to the man. He grunted and looked away.

"I'll leave you two to it." Rick said with a wink.

"Are you always going to have a problem with me?" Emma asked. She was very fond of the man. She found him attractive.

"Don't get along with anyone here." He replied not looking at her.

"Well, lets change that." She suggested with a smile.

"Listen girl, you may of saved the sheriffs life, but ya didn't save mine." She smiled at him and walked away. Why was he feeling awkward around her? He felt insecure. This was something new to him, and he hated it.

Once the group was situated, they started towards the lab again. In the RV was Rick, Carl, Lori, Emma, Morgan, Andrea and Amy. When Lori met Emma she gave her a tight hug and thanked her for saving her husband. Carl seemed shy towards her but still hugged her. The RV ride was spent in silence. Rick watched Emma, she still had the same positive vibe she gave off as the two first met. Her eyes seemed hidden of something. The scar on her shoulder was a reminder of the hell she had experienced. Lori watched Emma also. How could a young woman like her be able to live own her own after seeing her family killed and even having to kill her mother. The scar didn't seem to even affect her. They had finally reached the science lab after a few minutes. Everyone ran out and straight to the lab as some walkers were roaming around. Rick and Shane were quick to take them out as everyone else reached the door. Carol held Sophia close as everyone now stood at the entrance to the lab. Emma stared at the two, how protective Carol was of her daughter, and Lori with her son. She instantly thought of her baby brother. When she found him dead, she thought it was her fault. She could've protected him but now she knows there would be no way. He didn't get a chance to live a life. He died in fear not knowing what was happening. Pain started oozing into her heart. She was so lost in thought she didn't overhead Rick talking or notice the lab's door opening. Glenn grabbed her arm and dragged her inside. Would this be a new start for everyone? Could they manage to live finally without fear? Emma repressed her memories and thoughts of her family and ran alongside her new group.