The next morning I woke up with a massive headache. I groaned and held my head in pain. Merle let out a laugh from where he was laying "congratulations suga you just got your first hangover," I groaned again while attempting to sit up. Man how much alcohol did I drink last night? I was about to ask Merle when I heard the familiar sound of my dads motor bike. My head shaped up causing me to clutch it in pain. Man hangovers were a bitch. "Adrian! Merle! Where are ya?" I heard him call out. I desperately wanted to call out but couldn't find the energy. I heard thundering footsteps and the door slammed open revealing my dad. His eyes widened at the sight of our groaning bodies. I didn't blame him we probably looked like a sorry sight. Merle lifted his head "hey little brother ya got any aspirin?" Dads eyes narrowed "Merle you asshole," he muttered walking over to us. I smiled at him causing him to glare at Merle again "you gave my daughter alcohol!?" He snarled facing him.

Merle shrugged "what's the big deal a little alcohol won't hurt anybody," dad looked like he was about to say something but he remained silent. "Can we go home now I'm tired," I said causing sad to glare again "f-from all the walking and running not the alcohol," I said. Dad walked over to Merle and pulled him to his feet "come on asshole," he said before walking over to me and placing me on his back. I groaned "dad I can walk on my own," he rolled his eyes "you could barely look straight kid I highly doubt you could walk," I pouted but remained silent. I listened in silence as the two brother argued "what the hell were you thinkin goin out on your own like that!" Dad growled. It was mostly directed at Merle but I couldn't help but feel like a little bit of it was directed at me too. "I was tryin to protect your group!" Merle snapped.

Dad suddenly placed me by a tree and marched towards Merle face overcome by anger "so kidnappin my daughter and Michonne lettin one of em go and draggin my daughter on a suicide mission is protectin the group!" Dad shouted shoving Merle"hey nobody asked your daughter to come along with me and besides it would of worked if it weren't for that stupid walker!" Merle shoved dad "that doesn't change the fact that you could of died! You god shot damn it! What if that shot was fatal and killed you? what if Adrian hadn't stepped in when she did? what would happen if you died?" Merles face went blank "you would move on with your life and forget about me that black bitch already made it clear that you wouldn't mourn me." Dad stared at him in shock before anger filled his eyes and he roughly grabbed Merle by the front of his shirt "is that what you really believe? You damn it Merle of course I would mourn ya! Your mom brother you and Adrian are the only family I have left god damn it!" Merle stared at dad before falling silent.

Dad released Merle "come on," he muttered "almost there," dad picked me up and we walked in silence. I decided to break it "so what happens now?" Dads eyes darkened "well kid were going to war," I stared at him shocked "we're going to war?" "We adults are you Sophia, Carl, Hershel, Judith and Beth however are goin to hide out in the woods." I wanted to protest so hard but I understood why they did it. They wanted to keep us kids safe from all the bloodshed I knew would occur during the battle. And besides while in the woods I can soley focus all my time and energy into protecting Judith. "Okay," I said surprising him "I understand." Dad looked at me "Carl doesn't hasn't stopped bitching since," I frowned "he just wants to help," "sticking up for your boyfriend suga?" Merle asked. Dad freezes while I just turn to glare at Merle "he's not my boyfriend," I muttered.

Merle smirked at me "your red cheeks tell a different story," I looked down and noticed my cheeks were a little red. To tell you the truth I had no idea what my feeling to Carl were. Yeah we were close friends and he was nice, funny, protective, cute... Damn it Merle now you got me thinking about how cute he is! "Would you knock that off Merle!" Dad snapped drawing my attention out of my thoughts "awe what's he matter Darylina scared that your baby girls growin up?" "Shut up!" He yelled before we continued walking. I let out a massive sigh of relief once I finally spotted the prison gate. Carl was in charge of the gates his eyes widened before a wide grin took over his face. "There back!" He yelled before opening the gate. We walked in and we were instantly surrounded by the worried faces of our group. I pointed to Merle "Hershel Merle was shot in the side I fixed it as best as I could but I would rather a professional take a look," I said.

Hershel nodded "alright come on Merle let's take a look at you," Merle glanced at me before following Hershel "oh and Hershel?" I said causing both of them to look at me. I grinned "get him some aspirin," dad snorted while Merle rolled his eyes before walking off with Hershel. Carl and Sophia came up to me "I'm so glad your okay!" Sophia said pulling me into a hug. I hugged back "me too although mad is killing me," she frowned "why what happened?" I grinned sheepishly "I had some alcohol," she snickered "I think I can fix that," Sophia stepped aside and was immediately replaced by Carl. I hugged him "so what happened while I was gone?" "Andrea came to visit," I frowned "why?" "She was trying to convince us not to fight as you can see it didn't work out so well." I let go of Carl and he smiled at me. I smile back and looked around frowning at the lack of adult presence. "Where did everybody go?" Carl scowled "they went to a war meeting adults only."

I frowned also I know we weren't fighting but we could at least be informed on what was going on. Sophia grabbed my hand "come on," she said dragging me along "there's someone who wants to see you," I gave her a confused look before she dragged me into one of the cells. My eyes lit up "hello Judy!" I cooed as i walked towards the giggling baby. She held her arms out to me and I picked her up before placing a kiss on her forehead. I sat there cooing and laughing with Judith until someone knocked on the cell door startling Sophia and I. "Adrian Sophia time to start packin," dad said. I looked at Sophia who bit her lip "they want us to pack our things just in case things go downhill," I nodded in understanding before getting up with Judith "come on Judy let's go on an adventure to my room," exclaimed as I walked to my cell. She giggled at me as I placed her on my bed as I packed my things.

I grabbed a photo of Carl, Sophia and I and sighed. I really hoped we didn't have to leave. I heard a knock at the door and turned to see dad there holding his crossbow and a gun. "Hey kiddo," he said sitting beside me. I rocked Judith in my arms as I looked at him worry clearly written on my face. Dad chuckled before ruffling my hair "now don't you worry I'll be just fine we Dixon's are fighters we ain't gonna die easily," I smiled at him "just promise me you'll be safe," "Adrian-" "just promise," I said. He looked me deeply in the eyes "I promise kid," he said before exiting the cell "and Adrian," "yes?" He gave me a small smile "you take care too." I walked out of the room and met up with Carl, Sophia, Hershel and Beth. "Ready?" I asked rocking Judith. Sophia smiled nervously "as ready as I'll ever be." After saying our goodbyes to everyone we headed out to our designated location in the woods. Carl remained silent obviously ticked off that he couldn't participate in the fighting. Sophia seemed to be fine with staying out here after all she was more of a lover then a fighter. The same went with Beth and Hershel and Judith was just a baby. We remained silent as the first explosion went off.

Carl pov

When the first explosion went off Beth started to cry into Hershel's chest. I turned to look at Adrian and saw she was clutching Sophia's hand obviously scared for her father and uncles safety. I was scared too but I wanted to help fight and protect the prison. We heard people roll up nearby and before I could think Adrian had pulled out her bow and arrow and had silently shot them down. She smirked gleefully causing me to blush slightly. I always liked how brave she was even in danger and after what happened to her. When Adrian disappeared I wanted to become strong like her. I wanted to be someone who could protect her when she came back. Adrian handed Judith to Beth before quickly running over and grabbing her arrows before racing back. We sat there in silence listening to the explosions and gunfire happening inside the prison until they suddenly stopped. It was over. I heard Sophia let out a sigh of relief and heard Adrian laugh. It was over we had won. I was about to turn around until I heard the sound of a branch breaking. I quickly turned around pointing my gun at the unfamiliar teenager holding a shotgun. "Drop your weapons son," Hershel said. The boy nodded but instead of putting it down he walked towards me holding the gun out "here take it," he said his eyes slowly trailing over Adrian. My eyes narrowed and I felt my blood boil. I remember Adrian's scars. How terrified she was of Woodbury. How they had hurt her. I made a promise that I would protect her from these people and I intended to keep it. So without a second thought I held the gun up at him and pulled the trigger.