Mackynzie POV

Merle was an idiot, of course he was but he was still my brother, couldn't leave him behind. However I could see that there was probably a reason that they would have done that, Merle being the asshole he is probably tried to beat them or something…

"Uh...your Mackynzie right? Daryl's sister?" a voice came from behind me

It was that Rick guy. His baby blue eyes looking sorta nervous. Must be here to talk to me about Merle.

"Ya. You must be Rick"

He nodded "I really am sorry about your brother but...it couldn't be helped, he tried to kill TDog.." he said nervously

I sighed. Of course he did...Merle was not only sexist, hot-headed racist with no control… I was still mad at them for leaving him...but I was thankful that they would even consider going after him.

"Mmmhmm...I know how my big brother is...he's a hothead. Anything at anytime could piss him off. Not saying I condone ya leaving him on that roof, but...I get it…"

His eyes widened in surprise "You do?"

I nodded and sighed "Shit happens...you did what you thought was right. Hell if I didn't know my brother I would've done the same damn thing. Just...bring him back okay? Or at least try…Much as he pisses me off, he's still my big brother " I frowned

Rick smiled lightly "I have to admit after dealing with your brother Daryl I was kinda nervous about talking to you"

I giggled slightly "I'm like my brothers but so so very different. I have more sense than those two shit heads. But Daryl is way better than Merle. He's thinking the same thing as me. Daryl's worried s'all, just doesn't know how to show it without blaming it on someone"

He smiled and nodded "Daryl seems very...strong willed...that is for sure"

I nodded "Stubborn as ox that one. Then again all Dixon's are. It's a family trait"

He chuckled "Well...anyways...I should head out now, want as much time to search as possible before it gets dark. I promise I'll do everything in my power to bring him back"

"Thanks Rick. I appreciate it. Not many would go out there looking for someone like him"

"He's still human, don't believe that any living being should be left to die at the hands of those things"

I looked at him curiously, no one had ever said that sort of thing, not when it came to any of our family. People seemed to look at us like outcasts. I mean there were obviously some people who didn't but...It was nice to hear it from him.

He smiled at me and walked off.

Maybe being with this group wouldn't be as bad as I had thought…

"I'll be back before ya know it. We'll bring him back and then we're leaving this shit hole and everyone in it" Daryl said seething

"Leave? You shitting me? What about the group?"

"They left Merle up there to die. And I don't like these people"

"That's not true Daryl…" I gave him the look

"The hell you talkin about?" he frowned

"I 'm talking about a certain Italian girl you're sweet on. Savannah"

He stayed quiet.

"I know ya care for her"

Silence.

"Really? You're going to give me the silent treatment?" I gaved a weary look

Again met with silence.

"Friggen fine! Jesus! Be that way. But you're going to regret leaving her! An if you leave her, what's going to stop her psycho husband from beating her and eventually kill her hmm?"

Daryl glared and growled lightly "He wouldn't dare"

"You and I both know that ain't true"

"We'll talk about this when I get back...I gotta go…" Daryl frowned and kissed the top of my forehead

"Stay safe lil sis" he walked off towards the others

My dear brother...getting all confused when dealing with emotions...Shit, he was going into unknown territory and he didn't know what the hell he was doing. But I could see the effect Savannah held over him and I knew Daryl wasn't going to up and leave her with that asshole.