Chapter Four
Fights and Arguments start
After the hugging and greetings between Daryl and Sophia made me smile it seemed like he really cared about her. Ever since they arrived at the farm Daryl seemed like the only one genuinely concerned about finding Sophia.
"Daryl I'm delighted to be back but you have to keep my mother away from me" Sophia begged clutching him tightly. He looked at me shocked before looking back to Sophia.
"Why Sophia what has Carol done to you!" Daryl demanded wrapping his arms around her like he was protecting her. He looked like he was defending his own child and that made me smile.
"She told me that she wouldn't be allowed to eat for days then she was given rotten food" I told him patting Sophia's shoulder. I saw many emotions pass over his face before he gently pushed Sophia over to me and walked, while more like stormed over to the house where I'm assuming Carol was.
"Come on. I'll get you some clean clothes and a nice bed. So you can get some rest" I told Sophia and guided towards the house. As we got closer to the house the yelling and screaming got louder. I felt Sophia clutched my tighter and as we got closer.
"Everything is gonna be fine Sophia. Nobody is gonna touch you alright" I said kneeling down toward her level making sure she saw how serious I was. She nodded and we began the descend toward the house. As we got inside the yelling and screaming increased tenfold, I glanced into the living room I seen Daryl glaring at Carol and Carol bowing her head.
"You have no right to even say her name ever again" Daryl said through clenched teeth. He didn't move a muscle.
"Come on Sophia let's get you ready for some much needed sleep" I said motioning for her to walk up the stairs. I guided her to a spare room and then headed towards the bathroom that was connected and prepared her a bath.
"Okay your bath is ready, so I'm going to place some clothes on the bed and some hot food and a drink on the night stand for when you come out okay Sophia" I smiled gently giving her a hug and walking out.
"Mommy can you keep Carol away from me" she murmured before I closed the door, I smiled and nodded my head and walked back over to her.
"Would you like me to put an enchantment on the room so that she cannot come into the room, sweetie?" I asked rubbing her shoulders gently, she nodded her head and hugged me tightly "Now go and enjoy your bath okay" I kissed her forehead and walked out of the room and silently put up an enchantment on the room. I strolled downstairs and noticed that everyone had gathered in the dining room.
"We are having a meeting about Rick and his group and if we can let them stay" Herschel told me. I sighed and stood beside Herschel waiting for someone to speak up first.
"I want to know about my baby girl" Carol asked glaring at me, that made me angry, the nerve of this women thinking that she can get away with what she put that little girl through.
"You have no fucking right to even mention her name. Sophia has told me the things you have done to her. By looking into your eyes and seeing your soul I can see that those things are true" I stated glaring back. I wasn't going to let her try and intimidate me, she looks like a fucking twat.
"Don't curse at me young lady" she replied smirking, crossing her arms over her flat chest
"And what the fuck are you gonna do about it? You can't fucking touch me even if you fucking tried!" I said glaring right back and making sure she knew I wasn't intimidated by her.
"Okay back to the matter at hand. Rick you need to control Shane or else you will be leaving when your son has recovered" Herschel stated as he sat at the head of the table keeping his eyes locked on Rick's
"I know Herschel but right now I'm focusing on Carl's health" Rick replied placing his face in his hands
"Rick I know you worry about Carl but right now you don't need to because he is making a full recovery. You want to keep your group here then your gonna have to control certain members of your group" I said glancing at Shane and Carol before looking back at him
"How do you know he is making a full recovery?" Shane demanded slamming his fists on the table. That got me mad and before anyone else could stop me I had Shane pinned against the wall by his throat
"You ever try and demand something again from us here I will personally slit your throat and feed you to the walkers, are we clear?" I asked with venom, I knew my eyes had change for my nice blue eyes to blood red and my fangs had come out. He shook his head and I let him go and watched him drop to the floor. Everyone was silent for a few minutes before Glenn whispered 'wow'.
"Okay I think that I need to control my group and I think that most of us want to stay" Rick said "Okay we need to agree that we had to co-operate with Herschel's family in order to stay on the farm" he looked at the rest of them as he said this
"How do we know we can trust them?" Carol stated "Did you see what that thing did to Shane. He is supposed to be your best friend Rick" everyone looked at Carol strangely
"He lost that privilege when he slept with Lori and to be honest I would look and Daryl for advice before going to Shane anymore" Rick sighed and nodded to Daryl.
"What y'all talkin' bout Rose here brought Sophia home. If it wasn't for her Sophia could be dead right now!" Daryl exclaimed "All Herschel is askin' from us is a lil co-operation and y'all are shovin' it back in his face" he glared at every one before looking at me and then storming out.
"I want an answer tomorrow Rick. You either co-operate with the few simple rules I have or you will be leaving when Rose gives him the all clear. That is gonna be in the next few weeks I think" Herschel said looking at me before nodding at me to continue
"If Carl continues to heal at the rate he is now then in the next four to five weeks he should be up and moving about" I stated before walking outside.