Chapter 15

I always felt good about the day when I woke up in a tree. However today when the first thing my eyes saw was Daryl Dixon…it was not the greatest start. I jumped down from the tree and landed directly behind him. As he turned around he jumped a little. I smirked and avoided his gorgeous ice blue eyes.

No! Stop thinking that!

I walked over to T-dog who was finally out and about.

"Sup Prue!" he said.

I smiled and nodded and his smile faded.

"What happened to your eyes?" He asked.

I raised a hand to my face and then ran to the RV and looked at myself in the side mirror. My eyes widened. They were that dark red color. I clenched my fist and set my face. I walked back over to T-dog.

"Sometimes my eyes change color. Nothing like a neon purple or anything but it only happens when I have a very strong emotion." I explained.

T-dog's eyes darted from me to Daryl and then he nodded.

"So I'ma guess you are pissed off at Daryl. Am I right?" He asked.

I smiled and nodded.

"Damn straight."

He laughed a little and I ate some breakfast. After that I decided to go out and look for Sophia.

"I'ma take a horse up here." Daryl said.

I stole a glance and found him looking at me. I quickly looked away and then grabbed my weapons and left. I felt horrid. I knew what I had done and I knew I more than likely had no right to be upset. However I supposed that my anger came from the fact that Daryl did not seem to feel the same for me as I did for him. I shook these feelings away and came to a set of houses. I notched an arrow and walked forward slowly. As I searched through the houses I found only 3 walkers. It was the last house that was important. I walked inside and into the kitchen. There was a can of food freshly opened.

"Sophia!?" I called out.

There was no answer. I tried again.

"Sophia it's me! It's Prue! If you are here please come out! Sophia!?" I called.

I heard footsteps from the other room. As I came around the corner I dropped my bow.

"Sophia!"

"Prue!"

I rushed forward and took the little girl in my arms. I checked to see if she had been bitten or scratched. Thankfully none of the above.

"Sophia are you alright?! Oh my goddess we have all been so worried." I said.

She started to cry a little and I picked her up. I grabbed my bow and then with Sophia I made my way back to the farm.

"CAROL!"

As soon as I set foot on the farm I called for her. She came running out and I set Sophia down and she ran to her mother. The reunion of a lost child with her mother brought the biggest smile to my face. It made me realized that I truly did love Daryl and that I was wrong. Rick came over and hugged me.

"Thank you Prue. Thank you for everything you have done." He said.

I smiled and pat him on the back.

"This group is all I have. I will do anything and everything to keep you all safe. Is Daryl back yet? I need to set something right." I asked.

Rick shook his head. He looked worried.

"He should have been back by now." He said.

"Then I am going out to look for him."

Lori, Maggie, Andrea, and T-dog came up.

"What's going on?" Andrea asked.

"I am going out to look for Daryl. He should have been back and he has no reason to be out there looking for Sophia anymore. And I have to make sure he is still safe. I made a horrible mistake and I must mend it. Try not to stop me for I am going. I shall return." I said.

I started to walk away but T-dog grabbed my arm.

"Then I am going to. Friends gotta stick together." He said.

I smiled and nodded. Glenn and Shane came up.

"I'm going too. That mistake was more my fault then yours." Shane said.

I did not smile but I nodded.

"I'll go. Four people are better. Safety in numbers." Glenn said.

I nodded and Andrea promised to keep watch. I took my pistol and handed it to her.

"If anything tries to harm our people…..use my pistol." I said.

She smiled and hugged me tightly. Without anymore hesitation I set out with Glenn, Shane and T-dog. Something in my heart told me I needed to hurry. With the map Hershel had provided I found the place Daryl had been. There were horse hoof tracks leading up near a sort of ravine. I looked over and my heart stopped.

"DARYL!"

I did not think about anything but him as I quickly and carefully made my way down. Shane, T-dog and Glenn followed. I knelt down beside Daryl and gasped. There was an arrow protruding from his side.

"Daryl please! Please look at me!" I begged.

"Prue?" He whispered.

I put my hands on his face.

"Yes it's me. Oh goddess Daryl I thought…..I….."

Glenn put his hand on my shoulder.

"Prue there is no way we'll be able to move him. Not by ourselves." He said.

"Then you go back. I'll stay until your return." I said.

"Prue no!" Shane protested.

I looked at him seriously.

"Shane I know how you feel. You have made things right…but I have not. I refuse to leave him. I…I love him." I said.

They looked at me with wide eyes. Well Shane and T-dog did. Glenn smiled small and nodded.

"Okay Prue. But promise you'll be alright." He said.

I took his hand and gave it a friendly squeeze.

"I promise."

They nodded and Shane looked at me once more. I could see the same haunted look in his eyes.

"Shane…you are one of the greatest friends I have ever had. Trust me…I know what I am doing." I said softly.

He did not smile but he nodded. He stood up and they left. I returned my attention to Daryl. The arrow had not hit any major organs or anything to serious. However I had nothing to stitch it up with. The one time I thought I wouldn't require my bag.

"Damn you Prue. I am such a fool." I cursed.

Daryl opened his eyes a little.

"Prue….thought it was a dream…..Ya being here." He whispered.

I smiled sadly and tears came down my face.

"I am so sorry Daryl. For what I did. I was so stupid. So stupid." I said.

He smirked a little.

"Ain't gonna say ya wasn't stupid bout it. But yer making it right now." He said softly.

I smiled a little and then looked at his side. I had to get the arrow out, else it would become infected.

"Daryl…I have to remove the arrow." I said.

"Shit….."

I took his hand and squeezed it. I wrapped my hand around the arrow and looked at him.

"Ready?" I asked.

He nodded and I held my breath as I quickly pulled out the arrow.

"SON OF A…"

"Shhh! I know! I know!" I said.

I wasn't going to use his filthy shirt to bind his wound. I tore off some of my shirt and wrapped it around him. My middle was exposed but I truly didn't care. I was in good shape and it was helping Daryl. He was breathing hard and I took his hand and held it tightly. He opened his eyes and looked into mine. I saw a smile play on his lips.

"Yer eyes…"

"What color are they?" I asked.

He raised a hand to my face.

"Green. Not dark but not too bright." He said.

I smiled.

"My eyes change color when an emotion I feel is very strong." I explained.

"What green mean?"

I hesitated.

"I love you Daryl." I whispered.

I waited for him to pull his hand back and get angry. I knew I deserved it for what I had done. However his hand stayed on my cheek and I opened my eyes and looked at him. A mixture of shock and love was on his face.

"Daryl?"

"Ain't never had no one say they care…let alone love me." He said quietly.

I put my free hand on the side of his face. I leaned over and kissed him lightly. When I pulled away I whispered,

"I love you Daryl Dixon. And I will never leave you."

I heard him catch his breath before saying,

"I love ya Prue."