Author's Note: This story takes place, around the time they bring Randall to the house.

Also, sorry if there are any inaccuracies in this chapter to all those die-hard Walking Dead fans out there. I haven't seen that many episodes.


The country side was quite and completely empty. No other cars, or any wildlife were to be found anywhere. I looked over at my grandfather Dale, his face was emotionless. Almost like he was bored of driving all over the highway. I then looked down at the .45 handgun he gave me. I remember he would let me shoot this when I was a little girl. It was the first gun I had ever learned to use. I then spotted something on the right side of the road. It was a Walker. Just staggering in the middle of nowhere. I had an idea pop into my head. I turned to Dale.

"Hey Pappy, speed up a little bit."

"Why?" he asked.

"Just do it." I replied. I then saw the speed meter of the truck go up to 60 miles an hour. We are racing toward the Walker. I had my hand on the pick-up's door handle. As we get closer, I quickly open the door and smash the Walkers face in. I shut the door and look in the side view mirror. The Walker laid on the road dead. Again, not getting back up. I hear Dale chuckle a little bit. He then put his had on my shoulder.

"That's my girl." he said with a big smile. I smiled back.

"Thanks Pappy. Hey can you tell me again, where we're going?"

"We are going to farm a friend of mine owns. He told me there is another group of survivors there with him."

"That's cool. Do you know who all is there?" I asked.

"Don't know. We'll just have to wait and see."

"Ok." I replied. I laid my head on the window and tried to go to sleep. I then heard Dale softly singing an old lullaby he used to sing to me when I was little.

"You are my sunshine. My only sunshine. You make me happy when skies are gray. You'll never know dear, how much I love you. Please don't take my sunshine away."

I opened my eyes and smiled at him, I then started to sing along with him.

"The other night dear, as I lay sleeping, I dreamed I held you in my arms. When I woke up dear, I was mistaken. So I hung my head and I cried."

I then unhooked my seatbelt, scooted over to Dale and gave him a big hug.

"I love you Pappy." he then kissed my forehead.

"I love you too sweetheart. I'll let you sleep now." he said.

"Ok." I went back to my seat, strapped myself back in and fell asleep.

I woke up to Dale shaking me awake. I was a little groggy as I was waking up. I then saw people coming toward the truck as Dale went out and met up with everyone. I got out of the pick-up and then Dale came over to me.

"Everyone, I would like you all to meet, my granddaughter Anna." I was pretty shy around new people. Even at the age of 20. I just waved and softly said hi. Everyone was really nice and friendly, except this one shady character, Shane. I didn't get a good vibe from him at all. I helped Dale empty all the weapons and ammo out of the bed of the truck. Rick and Glenn helped us too. The farm house was so cute. It almost made me forget that there were zombies running around everywhere.

After a few days had passed, I started to make very good friends with almost everyone. Daryl showed me how to use a crossbow. Me and him have become very close. Almost like we are brother and sister. Little Carl showed me the gun that his dad gave him, but he was to scared to shoot it. I taught him how to use it the proper way and how not to be scared of it.

I then went into the house to help Lori make dinner when I heard some noises outside. I thought someone had ran into a Walker. I grabbed my gun and ran out onto the porch. I then saw Rick and Shane get out of their car and Shane dragged out someone who was tied up and his leg was injured.

"Rick what happened?" I asked as I walked to him. "Who is this?"

"It's no concern of yours pipsqueak." Shane said. I kinda glared at him.

"I was talking to Rick." I then heard the man who was tied up begging for his life and asking the guys over and over not to hurt him.

"You aren't gonna hurt him are you?" I asked Rick as I lightly grabbed his shirt sleeve. He looked at me and looked back at the man.

"Well, not yet anyway." he replied then he and Shane walked him over to the barn. Dale walked up behind me and held me. I looked up at him.

"I don't think they should harm him anymore Pappy." I whispered. My voice trembling a little bit. Dale's grasp became a bit tighter.

"Knowing Rick, he might not do anything. Shane on the other hand…" he sighed "I'm not so sure." it was silent between us for a moment.

"Pappy, where is the first aid kit?"

"In the kitchen." he answered.

"Thanks." I then broke from his embrace to go and get it.


Author's Note: *Fun Fact* when Anna and Dale where singing "You are my sunshine" in the car, that was a lullaby my own grandpa would sing to me when I was little. :D