Chapter 4
I found the quarry. I saw an elderly man standing on top of an RV with binoculars and a shotgun. The group was bigger then I would have expected. Safety in numbers I guess. I got off the bike and they all looked at me with caution.
"Walsh!? Shane Walsh?!" I asked.
A man walked forward. He had jet black hair and police cap on.
"That's me. Who are you?" He asked.
I gave him a little bow. Man I really was a Middle Ages freak!
"My name is Prue Greenleaf. Rick Grimes sent me here to tell you that there is a little problem concerning Glenn." I said.
"Is he alright?"
I looked over and found the older man coming over. He looked very concerned. I gave him a reassuring smile.
"He'll be fine. Rick won't let him get hurt and neither will T-dog. And Dixon is a strong man." I said.
He nodded and I saw Shane trying not to laugh. I raised an eyebrow at him.
"Have I said something funny?" I asked.
"Just Dixon. He doesn't care about anyone." He said.
I remained calm even though I wanted to punch his face in.
"Listen Shane…I was raised to respect your elders and I always will. But I will NOT tolerate someone making fun of another he knows nothing about and doesn't understand." I said.
He looked at me seriously. He saw all my weapons and I sighed.
"I shall not harm any of you. Your people helped me to get out of that city. I promised Rick that I would help him. They saved my life. I am a woman of my word. My honor and skills are all I have left." I said.
Shane nodded.
"Well then….come and meet everyone." he said.
I smiled and nodded. He led me first to the older man.
"This is Dale. He owns the RV." He said.
I smiled and bowed my head.
"A pleasure to meet you." I said.
He smiled and I shook his hand. I was then lead over to two young woman. Both blonde and I knew immediately they were sisters.
"This is Andrea and Amy. Sisters. They came with Dale. They are fisherman. Hence why we're gonna be having a fish-fry!" Shane said.
I smiled and bowed again.
"I too used to fish. Though it was not my strongest skill. I hunt more then anything. It's how I have stayed alive so far." I said.
"We can show you sometime. Our dad taught us." Amy said.
Andrea smiled and nodded.
"I would enjoy that." I said.
Shane pointed to a middle-aged woman and her husband. They had a small child. A little girl.
"That there is Sophia, Carol and Ed. I'd stay away from Ed. You're a pretty girl. He's…well…."
"I understand perfectly Shane. Trust me." I said.
He nodded. As I turned away the little girl looked at me. I gave her a warm smile and bowed. I saw her smile a little and then I followed Shane to a colored woman.
"This is Jacquie."
I smiled. She looked at me worried.
"Was T-dog alright?" She asked.
I smiled and nodded.
"He was perfectly fine. He'll be safe. I can assure you." I said.
She smiled and sighed in relief. Sitting next to her was a man named Jim. He didn't say much but I learned he was a mechanic. There was also a Mexican family. The man was called Morales and he was there with his wife and three children. I was finally led over to a very thin looking woman with long dark hair. She had a child with her as well.
"This is Lori and Carl Grimes." Shane said.
My eyes widened and I bowed low.
"You are Rick's wife and son. Your husband helped me, saved my life basically. I wouldn't have lasted very long in that city. He told me to come back with them. How old are you Carl?" I asked.
"12."
I smiled.
"Almost a man. Well considering the times I would say you are a man. You take good care of your mother." I said.
He smiled and nodded. Lori smiled at me.
"Is Rick safe?"
"I assure you he his. He came across a few people who needed some help. I am sure they will be back soon." I said.
She smiled and nodded. I turned and looked at Shane.
"How long have you all been here?" I asked.
"A few weeks. We came here because they said Atlanta was a safe zone."
I laughed a little.
"You don't say?"
He laughed lightly and nodded.
"What can you tell me about Daryl Dixon?" I asked.
He shrugged.
"Not much to tell. He came here with his brother Merle. Daryl is pleasant enough so long as you don't piss him off. Merle…..well…he was a jackass. No one is gonna miss him." He said.
"Perhaps not. However he was still kin to Daryl. I understand how upset Daryl is." I said.
"You alone?"
I nodded.
"All 3 of my sisters were killed. And my parents….well I was adopted and they had already passed. At least they didn't have to suffer this. I never had any friends. I was different so people tended to stay away. Which was fine because I always did better on my own. So I had no problems leaving." I said.
He nodded. I looked at him and smiled.
I do not believe Dixon to be a bad man. Nor do I accept that he is careless." I said.
"You must be pretty understanding of people to say that." He said.
I nodded and then looked towards the city. Daryl was as much a part of this group as I. Even though I had only just arrived. I was going to make sure he knew of this.