Chapter 4-Woodbury

Daryl's P.O.V

Daryl stares at the man in front of them as he looks at them with a smile. "This place doesn't look complete," Tomas says.

"It isn't. But with more people, we can get it done quicker. Now, which one of you is the leader of this merry band of people?" The Governor asks.

"These two," Tomas says as he points at Daryl and Shane.

"Well, Merle, Martinez. Let's have the doc check on these people. Tomorrow we can talk," The Governor says as he looks at Daryl and Shane. They nod as Martinez leads them into the doctor's office. They stop and see two women.

"Hey Dr. Stevens, we got some new people. Daryl, Tomas, Big Tiny, Shane, T-dog, Axel, Morgan, Duane, and Oscar. That is Dr. Stevens and Alice. She is the docs assistant," Martinez says. "Governor wants you to check them out,"

"Got it. We will spill them up. Axel, Shane, Morgan, Duane, Tomas, and Tiny with me," Dr. Stevens says. The four men nod as they follow her.

"I guess that means you three are my problem. Take a seat," Alice says. The three of them sit down, and Alice looks at Merle. "Something else, Merle?" Alice asks.

"Nope. Waiting for my brother," Merle says. Alice looks at them and then looks at Daryl.

"You're his brother?" Alica asks. Daryl nods. "I'm so sorry," Daryl chuckles.

"Hey, come on. That's how you treat a friend," Merle says.

"Friends? You have those?" Alice asks as she looks at Daryl's blood pressure.

"You hurt my feelings. You really do," Merle says as he sits down. "So who made it? Rick, the prick, clearly you did," Merle says to T-dog.

"Amy, Jacqui, Sophia, and Jim died," T-dog says.

"Amy was a good kid. Sorry to hear that. Sorry about the kid, too," Merle says. "You padlock that door?" T-dog nods.

"Yeah," T-dog says.

"Well, I guess you are not a total piece of shit. That might be the only reason that biters didn't get me," Merle says.

"Took your own hand," Daryl says.

"I was desperate," Merle says. "It was hot, and I didn't want to get eaten. Barely made it out of the city. The Governor found me, he saved me, and I found a medical warehouse," Merle says. He lifts his hand where the knife now was. "Made this myself,"

"Easier than pulling one out," T-dog says. Merle nods as he looks at Alice.

"Your brother seems fine," Alice says. "Governor give them the go-ahead to leave?"

"Wanted to talk to him and Shane. Come on. I'll give you the tour, baby brother," Merle says.

"You two going to be okay?" Daryl asks T-dog and Oscar.

"We'll be fine. We got the doc watching us," T-dog says. Alice smiles as Daryl follows Merle outside. Daryl looks at the town and sees people walking around.

"So, how was Officer Friendly when you left?" Merle asks as they go down the road.

"Lori was pregnant. Carl was still recovering from being shot," Daryl says.

"Shot?" Merle asks as he looks at Daryl.

"Hunting accident," Daryl says.

"Who shot him?" Merle asks.

"A man named Otis. He went to get the supplies to save him," Daryl says.

"What happened to him?" Merle asks.

"Shane killed him. I know he left him for the walkers. Never got the full story," Daryl says. Merle nods as they walk down the street. Martinez walks up to them with a girl beside him.

"Merle, the Governor, wants them in the second floor of the apartment building," Martinez says. Merle nods.

"Well the others are still with Alice," Merle says.

"We'll get them," Martinez says as he starts to walk away. He looks at the girl. "By the way, this is Haley. If you need anything, ask her," Daryl nods as Martinez and Haley leave. Daryl and Merle walk into a building and up to the second floor.

"There are 12 rooms on this floor. Every one of you should be able to have your own room. I'm on the first floor," Merle says. Daryl nods as Merle opens a door. There was a bed, a dresser and some clothes on the bed. "Shower works. We are working on getting hot water, but it becomes pretty warm. We'll talk more tomorrow, baby brother. Get some sleep," Daryl gives Merle a nod and shuts the door. He sets his crossbow down and takes his vest off. He lays down on the bed and closes his eyes, and falls asleep within minutes.

The next day

The Governor's P.O.V.

The Governor looks at Daryl and Shane, who sat at the table in his house. He cooks the eggs and bacon and sets them on a plate. He walks to the table. "I hope you are hungry, gentlemen," The Governor says as he sets them on the table. He sits down as they start to eat.

"So Governor or Philip?" Shane asks.

"Either works. It was a given title. I didn't choose it," The Governor says. Shane nods as The Governor watches them. "You guys been on the road long?"

"Few days. Lived in a quarry outside Atlanta for the first few months. After we went to the C.D.C, that's gone now," Shane says.

"They tell you that we're all infected?" The Governor asks. Daryl and Shane look at him. "I guessing no. It doesn't matter how you die. If the brain isn't destroyed. You turn,"

"Good to know," Daryl says.

"Yes, it is. Let's talk about your group. Let's start with T-dog," The Governor says.

"Good guy. He has been with us since the start. He's a smart guy, and he knows what he is doing. He'll put others before himself," Shane says. The Governor nods. "Morgan and Duane,"

"We don't know much about them. Saved one of our friends at the start. He'll do anything for his son," Daryl says.

"Big Tiny," The Governor says.

"Known him for a day. He seems gentle enough. It doesn't seem like he'll hurt anybody if he can avoid it," Shane says.

"Oscar and Axel," The Governor says.

"Both good people. Seems to work well together and like each other enough. Good team," Daryl says.

"Tomas," He says.

"We don't know much about him. We don't know if he is trustworthy. He could fine be but keep an eye on him," Shane says. The Governor nods as a door opens and Penny comes out.

"You done, Daddy?" Penny asks. The Governor glances at her.

"No, sweetie," The Governor stands up and walks to the door. He motions Martinez inside as he walks by. "Penny, come here," Penny walks over to them. "Take her to Morgan and Duane. Might be good for her to hang out with someone her own age," Martinez nods as the Governor bends down by Penny. "There is a new kid named Duane. He's around your age. Go play with him while Daddy works," Penny nods as she hugs her Dad and follows Martinez out. The Governor sits back down. "Sorry about that, guys,"

"Nice kid," Shane says. The Governor nods with a smile.

"She's all I got left," He says. He looks at the two men. "It seems like we could help each other. You need a home, and I need more people. Most of the people around this town don't know what the hell they are doing. You do," The Governor says.

"We'll stay for a little while and see how we like it," Daryl says. The Governor nods as he stands up.

"Take all the time you need and think about it," The Governor says. Daryl and Shane nod as they leave the building and walk outside.

"So, what do you think?" Daryl asks as they walk down the road.

"This place is safe, but we don't know enough about the people. Try to get to know some of them. Martinez, Haley, Alice. See if this place is safe," Shane says. Daryl nods.

"Till we know we fit in. Go on runs and help around," Daryl says as they walk into the apartment building.

"Yeah, but for now, I am going to take a day to rest," Shane says. Daryl nods as they go to their rooms.

Thanks for reading. I don't have much to say. If you want to know Alice is from the comics, and that is who she is. As always, suggestions, ideas, and feedback are welcomed. Until next time.