Megan Grimes, thirty two years old and pregnant with her first child. It should be a happy time for her but instead she's fighting to survive with her sister in law and nephew. What happens when Daryl becomes overly protective of the mother to be?
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Megan awoke shivering. She checked her surroundings realising she was in what looked like maybe a basement.
It was dark and dusty, her hands were tied behind her and attached to the chair she was sat on. She couldn't even remember getting there.
She began shivering again and went to pull her shirt tighter when she realised she couldn't but not only that but her clothes were missing apart from her underwear.
"Hey asshole!" She shouted hoping to get someone's attention.
She heard the clanging of doors and locks before someone entered.
Someone she never hoped to see..
Someone she would kill in a heartbeat.
Shane.
"We meet again." He grinned.
"Shut it Walsh." Another voice said before Megan could get a word in.
Another man entered the room. He was tall and quite attractive in her eyes but he also looked like he could be very dangerous.
"Who are you?" Megan asked.
"I'm the Governor." The man grinned.
She raised an eyebrow. "Alright then.."
"And Shane said you're Megan, you were captured by some bad men so he saved you."
She blinked at the governor wondering if he was joking but he genuinely looked serious.
"He didn't save me at all. That group was my family! He ran away from our group because he knocked up my sister in law, got handsy with the wrong people and killed my husband!" Megan shouted.
"Your husband was already-" He was cut off when the governor punched him In the face.
Megan was surprised to see Shane cower away from him. She saw something in his eyes that she hadn't before. Fear, fear of the Governor. In a way she thought of it as a good thing but if the Governor could scare someone like Shane then what was he capable of.
Shane left the took grumbling to himself and holding his bloody nose. The Governor turned back to Megan.
"I apologise for his behaviour, he's new here. He told me he was on a mission to rescue you and his girlfriend. Seems it was all a lie. He will be punished.." He said. He sounded genuine but Megan knew she had to be wary of this man after all she was locked up and tied to a chair but if he really meant what he said about punishing Shane she hoped it was to death.
"C-can I have my clothes back now?" She asked.
He nodded. "Of course. We have to make sure you had no hidden weapons." He explained.
She nodded although unsure if he was telling the truth. He left and returned a few minutes later with her clothes. He placed then on the table before rounding her chair and untying the rope.
She brought her hands together and began rubbing her aching wrists.
"I will wait outside until you are dressed and I will show you around your new home."
She didn't have time to questions him. He was out of the door in seconds, she could hear him talking to someone.
New home? She wasn't sure if she liked the sound of that.
She just wanted to be back with her group...her family..Daryl...
She picked up the shirt he had given her. The smell of cigarettes and...well Daryl hit her senses.
It was a comfort.
She redressed and called out for the Governor informing him that she was ready.
He smiled. "We can find you some smaller clothes, clean clothes." He said.
She just nodded not wanting to reveal the comfort the shirt gave her.
"Let me show you around Woodbury." He said leading her out of the long corridors. Several guards stood by doors with large, intimidating guns resting in their hands.
"Woodbury?" She questioned although her eyes were still fixed on the men with guns. .
"Yes, when it all began we blocked off all entrances to this small town, we have guards watching for the dead and living, we have all kinds of people here who we have rescued. Some old, young, even children." He informed her.
"Sounds too good to be true." She thought.
She didn't expect to see so many people roaming the streets. They looked clean, well fed and happy. It was something she hadn't seen in a while.
"This certainly does look great..." She began but trailed off.
"I'm sensing a but.." The Governor said.
"What about my family?" She asked.
"We can search for them, infact I have already sent people to the house Walsh kidnapped you from. If they are there we can bring them back, you can all live here safely including your unborn baby." He said smiling softly.
She nodded slowly. "So what do I have to do to earn my keep?" She asked.
"Well as you're pregnant you can't do much, I personally won't allow it. Why don't you spend some time relaxing, get a feel for the place, I have set you up in my house for the time being."
"O-oh, okay."
He smiled and squeezed her shoulder gently. "And don't worry. You will be safe here."
"Not with Shane around I won't be." She admitted.
"I'll deal with him. If he comes anywhere near you then let me know and he will be leaving." He said, his voice suddenly sounding very cold.
She just nodded, if it was up to her Shane would have been fed to the walkers but she wasn't in charge.
Although as she looked around and then to the governor who wore a charming yet villainous smile an idea came to mind and as soon as her family arrived she would work with them to take over Woodbury or at least become The Governors right hand man...women. Then Shane can be dealt with once and for all.
She was brought from her thoughts when the governor called over a young women. She had red hair and was very pretty.
"Amanda, this is Megan, please can you show her around the town, introduce her to some of the residents and bring her back to my house before curfew."
Amanda nodded and smiled sweetly at him "Of course."
Megan met many residents that day. There were more than she expected. She couldn't remember a single one of their names.
Amanda brought her to the Governors front door just before curfew as instructed.
The governor was stood at the door waiting with his arms crossed and smiling.
"Had fun?" He asked Megan.
"It was a little overwhelming ." She admitted.
"That's understandable." He replied as he guided her into the house. "I made dinner." He announced.
She smiled and once again allowed him to guide her to a seat at the table.
After eating the most she had in a long time Megan was full and ready for bed.
The governor showed her to the room she would be sleeping in and where his was if she needed him. He told her not to roam around the house where she hadn't already been which she found odd but respected his privacy. Although she knew her curious side may get the better of her eventually.
She entered the bedroom and said goodnight to the governor.
The bed was large and looked comfy.
"You'll sleep in the nicest, comfiest bed again one day." Daryl words echoed throughout her head. He hadn't been lying but she felt guilty.
She wondered where the group was, were they safe, were they worried about her, out searching for her?
She missed them all, she just hoped the Governor brought them back soon
There was a pair of pyjamas laying on the bed. She didn't put them on. Instead she fell to sleep in the clothes she had been wearing all day, breathing in the familiar scent.
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So how was it? Any good?
So as Merle is kind of a good guy in my story, I really wanted to make Shane real crazy and nasty.
In case there is any confusion Andrea is still alive and has met up with Michonne although not mentioned because we don't see anything from her point of view but you can imagine.
Haven't gotten that far into the story yet but whether Andrea arrives at Woodbury is still unsure so she may be kept alive..but don't get your hopes up if you actually like Andrea. I'm actually a huge Andrea fan especially in the comics, so if I keep her alive longer than in the show don't be surprised.
Next chapter will be centred solely around the group, more Daryl and Rick than the others.
And I may add the Governors punishment for Shane.
I hope you are still enjoying the story.
Thank you for reading.
Frankie.