Now that I'm back again, I thought I'd introduce some new characters! Well, one new character, but still, this has got to be good, right?
The convicts were still getting over the shock of what had happened. It had only been a few months since they lost contact with the rest of society. They weren't allowed outside. They all thought it was because of the riot and the tension still being high between the convicts.
They were also trying to get over the fact that there were other people there. They had yet to find out how many people, but there were others, this brought them a slight sense of hope. Knowing that they might not have to deal with only their small group of out of control convicts. But, then again, many of them were infamous for what they'd done. Unless these people were Mormons, they probably were going to be reluctant to let them stay with them.
Mahone was rejoicing over the fact that he might not be stuck with the fugitives. But both Veronica and L.J were concerned. Concerned over whether or not Lincoln was going to make them split. They didn't know these people, then again, these people didn't know them either.
Meanwhile, Daryl was getting ready to talk to Rick, Glenn, Andrea and T-dog. He asked Glenn to gather the small group and they all met at the table. Daryl was the first to sit down, the rest of them followed. "Well, what are we doin'?" Daryl rushed. "Umm, Dude, you called us here" Glenn replied, but was met with an annoyed glare. "What are we doing about the 'others'?" He gritted through his teeth. This caught Carol's attention and he quickly lowered his voice. "What is there to do, we can't possibly just let them into the group, and we're not killin' them off either." Rick added calmly.
"We should consider our options though, we have to make a treaty of sorts with them, either we let them into the group, we work with them desperately or we get rid of them. This isn't something only we can decide either. This decision effects the entire group." Andrea added, calming everyone down. "Daryl? You have that list of people don't you?" Rick asked, catching everyone's attention. All eyes were on Daryl. Though he didn't particularily find attention comfortable he kept his cool. "I've already checked through their files. None of them are extremely dangerous." He said calmly, though he was trembling on the inside. He'd lied to the group, Theodore Bagwell and Lincoln Burrows were huge potential threats, but he wouldn't let anyone die over his decisions, but if someone were to die, he didn't want it to be someone innocent. He'd made his bed, now he'd have to lie in it.
"Then we let them stay with us." Rick replied. "What, dude, we can't just let a bunch of convicts live with us man!" T-dog added frustrated. "We also can't send someone out into that world with no experience and no clue whats going on, its just as bad as murder." This quieted everyone down. Everyone accepted reluctantly that no one was going to die and no one was to be sent out to what was left of their world. "I'll talk to them." Daryl added quickly, earning him a few questionable glances, but no one objected.
An hour later, he was standing by the door with his crossbow and his collection of various makeshift weapons. He sent Rick a reasuring nod and opened the door. Minutes later he arrived at the Mesh hall. He reluctantly knocked on the door. Moments later the door opened to reveal the one he knew to Micheal. It was bazar now to see these people, knowing what they've done.
He stepped in, recieving the attention of every person in the room. "Our group has come to a decision, you could, if you wanted to, come stay with our group. However, I know exactly what every single one of you has done. Ive read each file. The rest of my group doesn't know what you've done, so if ya choose to stay with us, don't give them a reason to read into it. Ya got it." He ended with confidence and intimidation, holding his loaded crossbow for effect. Micheal then huddled the group together, keeping a close eye on Theodore.
Moments later, The one he knew to be Lincoln Burrows, stood in front of them and motioned for Daryl to step forward. They then began having a quiet conversation. T-bag continued to try and get involved with the conversation so they eventually moved into the CO office.
Meanwhile, Rick and Carl had gone on a supplies hunt, disapproved by Hershel and Carol. After what happened to Sophia, the group wouldn't be able to survive another experience like that. But Rick was as good a shot as anyone and Carl had a hell of a shot too, so they let it fly. Rick and Carl had just gotten to the infirmary and were collecting supplies when they heard screaming. They both dropped the dufflebags they were holding and lifted their guns.
They began walking through the narrow hallways, they eventually got to the source of the sound and silently opened the large doors leading to the bioler room. Inside were 5 people. A large man was beating down two walkers at once, another slightly smaller guy was holding up a woman and another younger guy was stabbing walkers in the head. And two others, a woman and a teenage girl were taking on another two.
They stood there not sure how to get involved. The new people took down what looked to be the last walker and seemed to have let their guard down. They teenager stepped behind them all to catch a breath. Behind her, a decaying creature stepped out. Carl then jumped out of his spot and shot it. This got everyone's attention. They stared in shock and the girl dropped to the ground and then quickly composed herself. They then began hearing more moan coming from the undead. "Come on!" Carl shouted. No one hesitated. They all ran back to the Cell Block. The slightly younger guy dragging behind.
They quickly opened the door to the cel block and poured in. They were all still catching their breaths when people started asking questions.
The larger guy then stood and shook hands with Rick. They then turned to see the smaller man sobbing next to the woman. The other woman stepped towards him and embraced him in a calming hug. He welcomed it but didn't seem effected by it. The teenager was sobbing in the corner and the larger male held a look of sympathy on his face. Rick then turned back to the man. "Was she bit?" The taller man just nodded. Rick then turned to the woman lying on the ground and sighed.
The woman then closed her eyes and the man sobbed harder. Rick stepped forward, the gun still in his hand. He lifted his arm and the larger man stopped him. "We deal with our own." He stated blankly. Rick then put his gun away and the man lifted the body. The woman then opened the door and the small group left. Though they all knew they'd be back.
Meanwhile, Daryl was having a conversation with Lincoln and Micheal, who had just recently joined. "How many people do you have in your group?" Lincoln asked politely. Daryl brushed him off, not comfortable with answering that question. Micheal had been quiet and Lincoln found this very weird. He turned to see Micheal in his classical thinking postition. He then spoke. "You're going to need to hide your weapons. If you know who some of the people inout group have done, you'll also know what they're capable of." Obviously refering to Abruzzi and T-bag.
Daryl nodded, also in thought. "Who are the others?" Daryl asked. "I take it you're refering to Mahone, L.J and Veronica. L.J and Veronica are family. Mahones and FBI agent who happened to have been on my case." Lincoln replied. "Well, Im not gunna aske any more questions, if your comin' best get ready cous' I aint comin back here." Daryl rushed, annoyed that this was taking longer then planned.
They left the small office and Micheal directed everyone to get their stuff and get ready to leave. Daryl then added that whatever they could carry, bring. In moments, they were all ready once again at the doors. They opened them with haste and Daryl immediatly became concerned. He remembered hearing a gunshot but didn't take much notice to it. He thought it might have just been a close call, but this wasn't going to work out for the better for his safety.
He then lifted his crossbow and took down walkers one after the other. Meanwhile, the rest of the group was taking them down with frying pans and kitchen knives. He then handed Seth one of his knives. This seemed to speed up the process. Once every person in the group had one of Daryl's makeshift knives. They continued on. Eventually they got to the cell block. They quickly rushed forward and into the room.
Now, they had many eyes on them. Men, women and children were all staring at them bewildered.
Daryl was the first to get up and talk to Rick who was standing there expectedly. They had a silent conversation and then moved back to the group. Rick then spoke. " These people, that most of you don't know about, are staying with us. And before you all start ranting on, we need the muscle, if everyone hasn't noticec out supplies as well as our man power had nearly deminished. So, these are our new group members." Rick finished. " But they're convicts, how are we supposed to trust them!?" Carol added uncharacteristically. T-bag sent her a glare, but Micheal sent her one of understanding. "One would hope that they wouldn't give us a reason not to." Rick added, looking pointedly at T-bag. But retracting his glare once the rest of the group caught sight.
"Their cell area will be patrolled by Daryl, T-dog or myself for the time being. But, they aren't scum, remember, we've all done terrible things too, In reality, we're no different." Rick finished. No one spoke. They all just stood there. Then a loud banging came from the door. Rick was quick to answer it. And in came the group of now four people. Everyone of them looked miserable. The teen girl looked up and then looked shocked at what she saw. Daryl turned to see what she was staring at and was surprised to see that T-bag had the same look of shock on his face. He turned again to the girl just in time to see her shock turn into rage. He then remembered her face.
He knew he recognised her from somewhere. Then he heard T-bag say something, in a defeated tone. "Camilla". He instantly knew who she was.
He turned to see a look of defeat and hurt gracing T-bags features. T-bag stepped forward, but the girl would have none of it. She began walking towards the corner she was sitting in previously. T-bag then grabbed her elbow as she was walking by. And without hesitation, she turned and punched him in the face. She ripped her elbow out from his grip and sat in the corner, turned away from everyone.
Everyone stood in shock. Tweener and Seth looked to be holding back laughter. They eventually let it out, catching everyone's attention. "You actually got punched in the face by a girl...And you were supposed to be like the scariest guy in prison." Tweener let out between laughter.
This only angered T-bag more. He then got up and within second was holding Tweener's throat. All humor had diminished. C-note then pulled T-bag off of him and pushed him onto the cement ground.
T-bag then turned to look at what Daryl knew to be Camilla. Daryl was quick to step towards Camilla who seemed to recognize him immediately through her tear filled eyes. He helped her off the ground and lead her into the Cell area of the Cell block. T-bag was being held back by both Lincoln and Abruzzi. Eventually he tore from their grips and tried to run after her.
Daryl was quick to get everyone inside except for T-bag. T-bag practically rushed towards the large cell block bars but was too late. A young boy locked it quickly then stepped back into the group. Camilla was holding onto Daryl for dear life. Daryl had his arm wrapped around her in a fatherly fashion. Daryl was quick to lead the girl to the most contained cell in the block. He was back moments later.
Everyone had gone back to what they were doing and T-bag was still fuming on the other side of the bars. Camilla was now in the cell by herself mumbling unspeakable notions to herself. 'Of all people, he survived...Bastard!' She gritted through her teeth, pushing her platinum blonde hair out of her face.
She knew Daryl. He was Merle's brother, who was a friend of Theodore Bagwell's. When both Theodore and Merle weren't in prison, they used to hand out. They used to get quite rowdy and Daryl used to remove her from the house despite Theodore's wishes.
She was the daughter of a murderer.
So, this was a longer chapter. Wow, T-bag has now got a daughter! I know many people are thinking that he will be all fatherly but, you know T-bag, he's kind of an asshole but, we'll see as the story progresses. Hope you liked it! REVIEW! OH, and I'm sorry, I haven't updated in a while, but ive been really sick lately and I've got tons of exams!