This is gonna be all of the characters. Gotta solve things with Shane and Randall. Still thinking of when to bring Daggie and Merle as well as bad guys in but I'll figure it out. Enjoy!

Chapter 8.: Bloodthirsty

The group split up people for the search. Carol and Andrea had a better shot now from Shane's lessons and were allowed on the search. Rick had already assessed the groups, he had been with Dale and Glenn. Andrea and T-Dog were with Carol. Then, he purposely paired Shane and Otis, of course he knew Daryl and Maggie were together. Glenn kissed Beth by the well before catching up with Rick and Dale .

Daryl made eye contact with Rick, "Really? Shane and Otis? Ya' want him ta' die?" Daryl said in disbelief. "Of course not Daryl" he said looking at Maggie. "But we'll see what he does alone with Otis, if we catch him something's gonna go down. Don't worry I'll keep an eye on him to make sure nothin' really happens." He assured Daryl and Maggie.

Daryl continued down the woods, Maggie closely by him with a firm grip on her knife and beretta. Soon they passed the group, Rick's group and Carol's seeing them deeper.

Rick had his Python firmly gripped by his side with Dale holding his Winchester sniper rifle trained on tracks. Glenn held a Remington 24451, a shotgun that would attract the walkers left in the woods and the group. It's a good thing he brought his small machete.

Shane and Otis trudged along a slightly muddy trail down a tree pattern towards a lake. He could see just about over them not too far, T-Dog's group was traveling deeper and more stealthily. This whole group was spread out but they had been by each other just in case.

Randall slipped across Rick's mind, he had told Beth not to hesitate shooting if he even peeked outside, but the kid couldn't even get up after what Shane did to him when they were alone. The boy had bloody hair which was way too out of control. Shane did that, another thing close to murder. Shane was out of control, and needed to calm down and soon. Rick sighed and looked back at his two lookouts, "C'mere, got a small footprint." Rick said smiling. They ran over making sure not to muck up the trail. "We head that way toward the lake" he said holding his revolver tightly again. Rick looked pretty tough in the winter, his face looking more rugged and rude. His attitude more stern and he was pretty tall. But the jacket and gun summed it up.

Glenn and Dale definitely were able to take care of themselves but looked much less than intimidating. Glenn was a bit too skinny and was wearing a baseball cap, while Dale had his fisher hat on and his old features. But they were still able to be strong which amused Rick. Rick was happy to see his family and friends were still together in one piece. He had Lori Carl then there was Shane Daryl Andrea and Glenn. He'd grown a feel for all of them.

Shane and Otis ended up getting closer and closer to the lake and he wanted to get rid of Otis and the intentions of the group telling Otis so he would be safe. He could do it now and throw him into the lake. "Hey, let's stay here, and let them move on so there's no noise" Shane preferred mischievously. Otis just sat back down on a log waiting, little did he know Shane was trying to get rid of him and all proof. He wanted Otis to be dead so Daryl wouldn't care if he attempted. That it didn't anymore. And that had Shane creeping.

Carol and Andrea stayed side by side right behind T-Dog staring around the trees. They had left Shane and Otis' sight as well as well Rick's group. They were catching up with Daryl and Maggie, who seemed to have it easy but working hard.

All that was left was Rick and he never seemed to show, so Shane had thought he'd went east up to the bridge. He was spun out of thought as Otis was attacked by a lanky walker and was struggling. Shane raised his mosseberg for a second before letting it lower by his side waiting for him to die. A bolt went straight past Shane into the walker's skull, Daryl had senses like a cat or was he just that smart? The walker was motionless and Daryl caught Shane again as maggie finally caught up catching her breath. "What happened?" She looked frightened. "Nothin' takin' care a' walker" Daryl replied fixing a glare on Shane catching him again .

Now Shane had two people to take care of. Otis was breathless staring at the walker before picking up his hunting rifle. "Damn thang'" he said out of breath to Shane. Shane just shrugged nonchalantly waiting to end him now.

T-Dog with the two girls was heading back to camp east so they would take the longer route out of Shane's way. Daryl and Maggie already headed that way to search a bit deeper. Shane trained his Mosseberg back on Otis behind his back, before he heard leaves rustle and dropped his aim looking back to see Rick and his group. He was quick to hide it and they hadn't noticed, "We're heading back, so you guys can tag along, we already got a path" Rick said.

"Alright jus' gon look into this river for Somethin' quick. We'll be there in a sec" Shane pressed. Rick nodded and was out of sight and Shane looked back at Otis with his back turned on him. "So what-" Otis was cut off by Shane plunging the knife into head, throwing him into the water. Shane had a maniacal face on not regretting it. He was bloodthirsty. He headed up the woods with his rifle.

Daryl's silent steps caught up upon the farm, he'd let himself and Maggie back for the day and figured he'd look all day tomorrow. They headed for the stairs as the cold air got colder as night started to hit the new world.

Shane had shown up to the front steps of the house alone and Rick along with Hershel showed up worried. Daryl came out as well, he stared Shane down and went inside his tent. "What happened?" Rick asked not seeing Otis and fixed a glare on Shane hoping it couldn't be.

"Where's Otis? Is he? No, why isn't he here yet?" Hershel thought of what Patricia would do.

He thought of how Beth and Maggie would feel, and what would happen if they lost Otis.

Glenn had been by the bathroom upstairs and saw Beth, and she jogged up and wiggled in his arms. She placed her lips on his, taking his hat off running her hand through his hair. He kissed her kindly in return using a lot of force and she could handle it. "Missed ya'"she muttered as she steeped out and kissed his cheek. "Missed you more" he promised walking downstairs with her unaware of the news of Otis.

"He was but right by the jugular, I..I couldn't do nothin'. It was too late now he's gone" Shane cried as Rick began to wonder. Shane couldn't have done this, not yet at least. "Uh man" Rick stomped his foot to the ground holding his forehead before pacing teary eyed. Hershel stood in disbelief, his brother in law fell and his sister along with nieces would be hurting like hell.

Shane had committed murder and everyone knew he was dangerous but they couldn't believe he would kill a soul. Only Daryl was wise enough to see Shane was 100% guilty. Daryl just lay there trying to block out all of his new and old memories and think of a better time in his life, maybe when he and Merle used to ride around and get shitfaced before returning to their free life in their shared little house. They'd ride around and meet with friends to go to pubs and Daryl would hunt under the sun or rain by his house everyday. Daryl came back to reality looking out into the grass field. He wished he could just have it the way he wanted since he was a kid. He wouldn't admit that he truly cared for everyone in this whole group and didn't want to see any of them hurting so he did what he did. Just pushed himself away and waited to let them in and always protect them. He heard the sound of a rookie guitar strum, and huffed rolling over climbing out the tent.

Glenn was alone trying to strum the guitar like a master, "eh" he mumbled strumming in different patterns. "Hell Ya doin' short round. If I wanted a good lullaby I woulda' strummed that shit" Daryl let him know. Glenn got red in an instant, and Daryl felt a little bad for that.

"Ain't bad but you hold it a bit looser, loosin' up a bit boy." Glenn didn't exactly know what he meant and thought he was gonna get slapped with the ruler. He was still timid of Daryl. "I ain't gon bite, here" he motioned taking it from Glenn. He kept the bottom on his lap and held it so calmly and naturally. Maggie and Beth were in her room looking to see them, they sort of giggled but felt so flattered and their hearts went warm at the sight of this brother look they had on. Like he was telling Glenn not to be afraid of him by doing this. That made Maggie a bit hot in the pants. Daryl, who she wanted to call her man soon, had this fierce effect to make everyone step down but wouldn't dare to hurt her and ignore her.

Beth didn't know Daryl could play guitar, he was so amazing. He could've taught her with his skills, he was just no nonchalant about how talented he was. It was like another side to him, the one that spoke for his heart and let people know who he really was. A true gentlemen of no harm. He just wanted to do what was best and he's proved himself. "You're lucky Maggie, real lucky" Beth complimented. "Oh?" Was the response. "Daryl, he's such a great person and I'm happy for you. I hope one day.." Her voice trailed and her and Maggie hugged almost sucking the air out of each other. "Me and Daryl aren't together but I like him and I'm happy for you and Glenn" Maggie whispered. "But you will be together, I could tell he loves you, we all do. We're waiting, and you'll see the surprise" Beth reassured. Maggie's face lit up.

Her and Daryl were talked about to others? She was flattered "You guys gossip about us? You have time of the day and night for that?" Beth chuckled. "It's fun, me and Andrea are usually with Lori and Glenn or even Rick talks with us. He's always crackin' jokes on how you guys are young stupid teenagers" Beth and Maggie giggled

"They all like Daryl and like you together Maggie. You're a beautiful woman that's alone and you deserve a lot. Daryl Is really strong and I thinks he is a handsome man and so do the others" Beth made a hushed tone as their lesson came to a halt. "Andrea and Carol had the hots for him" they both giggled again. "Oh Beth, you're the best! He packs muscle and he's a real gentleman. You wanna talk to him?"

Glenn started strumming at a new high, "Wow thanks Daryl, helluva a lesson man" Glenn smiled brightly. "Eh, was nothin' but now you can impress that lil' girl a' yours Glenn" Daryl actually cracked a grin at Glenn. 'Maggie really changed Daryl' Glenn thought

He was more lenient and happy. Beth stopped in front of Daryl a bit red and Maggie was beside her. "Hi Daryl, you should know Beth by now and she knows you" Maggie introduced. "Uh..Hi" she was nervous. "H-hi" Daryl said awkwardly, remembering the shower situation.

"You're really good at the guitar" Beth said, "Thanks, I use to play and write songs on my lil' notepad" Daryl motioned. "Oh? I wrote and sang songs too! Mainly on piano. But it's in the attic and I can't carry it" Beth laughed. "Can ya' show me where it is?" He asked willing to bring it. She knew he was going to be bringing it down. She smiled, "Thank you" she led him along with Glenn and Maggie to the attic.

"Easy, easy" Maggie said watching after Daryl carrying down the piano while Glenn was watching the other side of the piano. Beth was down leaving the door open.

After 5 minutes of fatigue, Daryl found his Dixon strength and carried the piano straight through the living room into the back of the spacious room. "Thank you!" She shrieked tugging at his best and he cracked a grin at her. "No problem" he said truthfully. Maggie loved what was happening. She smiled at Daryl then Beth, then looked over to Glenn. "I don't know how you got Daryl attached to you" Glenn whispered. Maggie laughed "Guess it's cause I'm that kinda girl" she tried. Glenn just smiled and looked back at them.

"Daryl, if you ever feel down or wanna play or write I'm here to help. I like to play piano and you're good at guitar so if you ever wanna.." She trailed off knowing he understood. "Will take thought to that kiddo" he gave her a smile and nodded before disappearing with Maggie following.

Maggie and Daryl walked over to the kitchen looking to find no dinner. "Somethin' musta happened" Daryl pointed out Rick Hershel and Shane. They both walked out over to them. "Maggie" Hershel said compassionately. "Please call Beth over we need to talk." Beth was soon outside, "what is it?" She asked with Glenn and Maggie by her side. Daryl was in front of them.

"Otis was killed, today by the lake" Hershel said softly. Maggie and Beth broke, Maggie fell and Daryl caught her in his arms as she cried a puddle. He squeezed her tight and whispered kind remarks. Beth fainted not too later and was taken inside immediately.

Shane put his hands on his head walking over to the RV where Dale was watching. Daryl noticed him and gave him a killer glare. He stood up and Maggie watched him approach Shane, he took a hold of Shane's shirt and grabbed him close. "I know you, I know that you did this shit. You're gon' pay real soon bub" Daryl said getting infuriated pushing him back

Shane had to get rid of Daryl now too. He picked maggie off the ground over to his tent.

It's aight Maggie it will be" he gave her another hug.

More deaths and discoveries as well as romance next! Havin so much fun with this story! Gonna go on forever !