It had been a week since Daryl had planted Merle's cross. A few things had happened since then. Daryl's hand was fully recovered so he no longer wore that damned bandage, his hand was covered in small scars but he was sure they would heal.

He and Beth had begun training the day after that night. Daryl had been so frustrated with Beth because she couldn't do anything, even her stance was wrong while holding a gun. He never lost his temper with her but he had struggled greatly with it.

They had trained every day since then and they had gotten closer over the week. During training they had many accidental touches here and there that made Beth blush and Daryl tense up, it wasn't that they weren't used to each other by now it was the fact that they were outside where others can see them. It was different at the grave because it was dark so no one would see and because their emotions were in other places.

So far they had been able to keep it from the others with none of them suspecting a thing apart from Carol and Michonne but they understood privacy and they didn't even know the whole truth.

Beth was enjoying the time she was spending with Daryl. He was making her feel like everything would truly be ok in this world. He was her rock and if she ever had any trouble she knew he would be there for her. Although she was enjoying all the time and bond with Daryl she was concerned by the fact that on the physical side of whatever they had all they had done were soft, quick kisses here and there. She became worried that he was possibly having second thoughts about all this.

Daryl wouldn't admit to it but the time he was spending with Beth was some of the best of his life. He honestly couldn't believe that they were kind of together, he felt that he was the luckiest guy in the world however at the same time he felt like his luck would run out. She was the sweetest person he had ever met so it only made sense that she would lose interest in someone like him quickly. Because he truly believed that she would soon realize this he made sure not to do too much with her because it would make it that much harder when they split.

Daryl had also noticed that Carl's attitude getting worse but Michonne was giving him a ridiculous amount of work to do so he was happy with that and would only get involved if he upset Beth again.

It was midday and the weather was extremely hot this day. Daryl and Beth were outside working on stabbing techniques, they had a scarecrow sticking in the ground and was the height of an average man/walker.

Beth was facing the scarecrow with a knife in hand listening to Daryl who was standing behind her and giving her tips "When you stab it you need to make sure you get all your bodies momentum into it instead of just your arms strength" he said with no emotion in his voice. When it came to training he left every emotion behind, he was training Beth to survive and take care of herself and he couldn't do that if he was acting on his emotions.

Beth nodded and ran up to the scarecrow and plunged the knife into the head of the scarecrow before she stumbled back from the force of stopping so suddenly. She turned her head to Daryl who looked unimpressed "You still need a stronger swing and even if you did manage enough power you would be dead from falling over" he said in his still even and rough voice.

Beth looked disappointed before she got up and had a determined look in her eyes, she knew Daryl was being tough because its what was best for her and she respected that.

She was about to have another go when Carol came over holding Judith "So sorry to interrupt but would you look after Judith while I get dinner going?" she asked

Beth's eyes lit up at the request, She and Daryl had been training since morning on many things and she needed some rest "Sure" Beth replied sweetly, putting her knife away and taking the baby from Carol.

Carol smiled a thanks and left them. Beth held Judith in her arms and was making baby faces when Daryl spoke "You know you could have just asked for a rest" Beth was not amused, nothing got by Daryl.

"I need to learn that I can't just take a break when I'm out there" she said in a serious tone but kept her face happy for Judith who was loving the babyfaces she was making. Daryl smiled to himself at the attitude Beth had but he didn't want to overwork her.

He walked over and stood next to Beth. As soon as he came into sight Judith started moving her arms towards Daryl begging to be picked up by him. Daryl had a grin on his face as he picked her out of Beth's arms "Hey Lil ass-kicker" he said happily.

Beth pouted slightly "No fair, how come she loves you so much?" it was a playful pout and Daryl knew that.

"Because I'm awesome" he said having a bigger grin on his face. He had to admit having his two favorite girls around him made him feel like a softy but it made him happy.

Beth let out a small huff "Didn't know you were such a ladies man" she said in a teasing tone.

Daryl looked away from the baby in his arms and looked at Beth "I do try" he was getting more and more comfortable around Beth, day by day and it was showing. He wanted to give her a kiss at this moment but knew he couldn't. That was the major thing that was annoying him. He looked back at Judith who couldn't seem to take her eyes off Daryl "Let's go for a walk" he said and started walking away.

Beth smiled at him, he was such a caring and loving person and he didn't even know it. He always says that he is damaged and broken and it hurt Beth that he only saw that in himself but she would try to change that. She then took off after them.

/

Michonne was sat on a fold-up chair in the prison fields, she was looking around the area and smiled to herself when she saw Daryl and Beth walking together with Judith in Daryl's arms.

She heard a groan and was brought back to the thing she was doing before having a look around. Carl was in front of her on the floor, he was laying on the ground and violently sweating. Michonne, however, showed no sympathy "Come on you still got 20 more push-ups to go" she said in a stern voice. Since what happened a week ago Michonne had really been putting Carl through hell in training but in a way, it was also good for him so she could live with it.

Carl was breathing heavily "I.. I just did 30" he said in between breaths as he lifted his head slightly to look at her but was met with a firm stare.

"Yes you did, now for the rest" she said her voice showing no emotion. Carl picked himself up and done another push-up and it was a battle for him as he did another one he muttered something that Michonne didn't hear.

"What did you say?" she asked assertively.

"I said this is pointless" he said speaking up as he once again stopped doing push-ups "What am I learning by constantly working out" it was almost as if he demanded to know.

"If you really think getting your strength up is pointless then you don't know nothing" she told him "And if you truly believe it then I'm done with you" she said it bluntly but backed it up with her classic stare.

Carl didn't like the things he was doing now but if Michonne didn't train him then he would have no one to help him and teaching himself wouldn't help him at all. He was still ignoring Beth and still blamed her for him being stuck with Michonne instead of Daryl who in Carl's eyes as being a useful teacher. He got back into position and started doing push-ups again.

/

Hershel was sat in the common room with boxes of medicine in front of him. This was what his main job was these days but he didn't mind it. As he picked up a box of painkillers his face dropped. They were down to their last box and Michonne still needed a lot more if she was to make a full recovery.

He was about to get up when Rick walked in "Ah Rick I was just coming to find you" he said as he sat back down.

Rick gave him a concerned look "Everything ok?" he asked and he took a seat near the elderly man.

"We don't have enough painkillers to last for Michonne, let alone if anyone else needs them" he said dis-heartened.

Rick looked down and he himself looked upset about this news. They just couldn't seem to catch a break "Were going to have to go on a run then" he said reluctantly.

"However because of all the training everyone is either too tired or as you said ain't ready" Hershel said. He wasn't trying to make things worse but needed to lay out all the facts.

"I know so it will probably be me and Daryl going then" Rick said as he got up.

"Why don't we tell everyone at dinner?" Hershel said looking up at Rick. Rick only nodded and walked away.

/

It was now evening and everyone had gathered into the common room to eat dinner. Everyone was sat where they normally were and instead of standing on a table Rick just stood from his seat "Everyone I need your attention for a second" everyone stopped their conversations and looked at Rick.

"After Hershel did a check of the medicine we learned that we don't have enough painkillers for Michonne let alone if anyone else needs them" he looked around the room and he noticed that most eyes had dropped "Because of training I know almost all of you are too tired do this run so that's why I'm going to go on a run" he finished and noticed Hershel looking shocked.

"Hang on" Daryl shouted out from the edge of the room "I'll go instead" he said as he looked at Rick. Beth looked at him and was visibly upset by that statement.

Everyone was looking at Daryl "It's all right Daryl I got this" Rick said in a firm tone but Daryl walked over to him and they were face to face.

"Remember what I told you at that house?" Daryl said and Rick made a quick sideways glance at Carl who was holding Judith. Rick looked back at Daryl and smiled "Fine but we both go on the next one" Daryl nodded and then walked away from Rick.

"Can you leave tomorrow?" Rick asked. As Daryl reached the door he turned around and nodded, he quickly looked at Beth and could see she was upset. He left the room knowing that he would have to speak to her before he leaves tomorrow.

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