Summary: It had been five years. Five years since the world saw some of most horrific atrocities to mankind. Five years since he had gone through the worst hell imaginable, and five years since he was saved from the brink by the most beautiful woman he'd ever seen... a woman he had to let go.
Now, he had a chance at finding her again, but will he be able to find her? And would she still want him, even after all this time?
Rated: M
Categories: Alternate UniverseCharacters: None
Genres: Action/Adventure,
Angst,
Drama,
Fluffy/Comedy,
Historical,
Hurt/Comfort,
RomanceWarnings: Adult Language,
Carol/Other (Temp),
Child Abuse,
Domestic Abuse (Implied),
Sexual Situations,
Violence
Series: None
Chapters: 22
Completed: Yes
Word count: 81663
Read: 13338
Published: April 24, 2018
Updated: July 04, 2018
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Story Notes:
Hi guys. Welcome to my new story. This will be a slow burn, with flashbacks in most of the chapters, but I'll keep the flashbacks in chronological order. I really hope you enjoy it!
1. Chapter 1 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 10] 
(2819 words)
Yay first chapter! We get to meet Daryl.
Enjoy loves!
2. Chapter 2 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 5] (3564 words)
Merle pushes Daryl's buttons, and we get to see parts of what happened to Daryl overseas. I will always put flashbacks in italics to make it easier to understand.
Just forwarning, there are a few racial slurs in this chapter b/c, unfortunately, there was still racism during the war. But don't worry, Daryl's on the good side. Enjoy loves!
Chapter warning: Strong Language
3. Chapter 3 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 5] (3161 words)
Alright guys, another chapter. This one gives us another piece to what happened with Daryl, and we finally get the first mention of Carol
Enjoy loves!
Chapter warning: past violence
4. Chapter 4 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 2] (4219 words)
Daryl's first meeting with Carol.
Still some war based violence in this chapter. enjoy loves!
5. Chapter 5 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 3] (3137 words)
Daryl makes an important decision.
I know things have been slow but I promise things will pick up from here.
Enjoy loves!
6. Chapter 6 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 4] (3932 words)
Daryl begins his journey, and we see his and Carol's first interaction.
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7. Chapter 7 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 2] (3006 words)
Daryl makes a new friend, and we see more of his and Carol's first meeting.
Enjoy loves!
8. Chapter 8 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 3] (4078 words)
Daryl makes progress in his search... and in the past he learns more about Carol's situation as well.
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9. Chapter 9 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 4] (3116 words)
Daryl finally arrives at Carol's house, but he meets someone he does not expect.
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10. Chapter 10 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 7] (4410 words)
Daryl finds an old friend, and Daryl and Carol are finally truthful about their feelings for each other.
Enjoy loves!
11. Chapter 11 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 7] (4034 words)
Hershel gives Daryl an important item that helps him in his quest for Carol, and we get to see the events that took place that caused Daryl to leave her sooner than he expected.
Not going to lie, this is a rough one. I love my caryl stories but it wouldn't be me without some angst. Please check the warning below, just to make sure there are no triggers for you.
I hope you all enjoy!
Chapter Warning: Violence, Attempted Rape, Miscarriage
12. Chapter 12 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 5] (3626 words)
Daryl reaches a breakthrough in finding where Carol is, and we'll get to see some of the aftermath of what had happened the chapter before.
Enjoy loves!
13. Chapter 13 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 6] (3154 words)
Surprise! I was able to punch this out quicker than I thought. Ha!
Daryl reminisces on the way things had ended between them... before he finally finds her.
14. Chapter 14 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 3] (3542 words)
We get to see the aftermath of the reunion.
*sqeee!* I love it when these two are happy and together. Thank you guys for sticking around again, it means so much to hear from you guys.
Enjoy loves!
15. Chapter 15 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 2] (4702 words)
This is Daryl and Carol's first night together (i.e. expect smutty goodness :D)
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16. Chapter 16 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 3] (3545 words)
Just a bit of fluff after they've consummated their relationship. This is from Carol's perspective.
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17. Chapter 17 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 4] (3232 words)
Carol makes her decision
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18. Chapter 18 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 1] (2990 words)
Daryl has a surprise for Carol.
Just a bit of a filler. Enjoy loves!
19. Chapter 19 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 1] (3009 words)
Hershel gives Carol his blessing, and then some sweet Caryl smut.
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20. Chapter 20 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 2] (4004 words)
Daryl and Carol finally make it home.
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21. Chapter 21 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 2] (5726 words)
Carol finally tells Daryl the big secret.
Only one more chapter after this 
... I always hate this part. Thank you guys so much for reading my fanfics. Your comments mean so much to me.
Enjoy loves!
22. Chapter 22 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 8] (4657 words)
Alright guys, last chapter. First of all I'd like to apologize for taking this long. I did exactly as I predicted and was unable to finish by the time vacation hit and well... vacation is distracting XD.
Anyways, I hope you like the ending, and thank you so much for reading this story and being a part of the journey.
