The End is only the Begining by That1VT

Summary:

A strange new virus sets off a chain of events that results in the end of the world as everyone knows it. Several unlikely groups will band together in an attempt to survive. Soon enough, these new bonds will be put the test, and along the way old ties and long buried lies will come to light.

Rated: M
Categories: Headcanon, Pre-Series, Season 1, Season 2
Characters: Andrea Harrison, Carol Peletier, Daryl Dixon, Merle, Rick Grimes, Shane Walsh
Genres: Angst, Drama, Hurt/Comfort, Romance
Warnings: Adult Language, Carol/Other (Temp), Character Death, Child Abuse, Domestic Abuse (Implied), Suicide, Suicide (Attempted), Violence
Series: None
Chapters: 37 Completed: No
Word count: 131682 Read: 15649
Published: January 01, 2019 Updated: July 08, 2020

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Story Notes:

This will be a ZA story that begins pre-outbreak and will loosely follow canon elemnts through seasons 1 and 2. Strong warning for emotional abuse, mentions of domestic abuse, and and Carol temporarily being paired with Ed.

1. Chapter 1 by That1VT [Reviews - 12] Liked (1297 words)

Greetings readers!

I know I said I was done with writing but I do think I have one last story in me. This has been gnawing at my mind for over a year and I am gonna finally try and put it down on paper.

It may not go anywhere and I may get stuck but I am going to see where it goes.

Please be patient with me, as I've never written ZA before.

2. Chapter 2 by That1VT [Reviews - 8] Liked (2196 words)

3. Chapter 3 by That1VT [Reviews - 7] Liked (2237 words)

4. Chapter 4 by That1VT [Reviews - 7] Liked (2262 words)

It's been a while but due to all of the craziness in the world I suddenly have a lot of time on my hands. I figured I'd try and pick this up again. I'm not so good with the ZA stuff and this story will mostly focus on character interactions, Caryl in particular once they meet, but I'm trying my hand at this and hope a few of you enjoy it. Sorry for any spelling and grammar errors. Not so good at the stuff.

5. Chapter 5 by That1VT [Reviews - 10] Liked (4376 words)

PSA: Merle is gonna say some messed up things from time to time. Please know I don't think any of these things and no one else in the story does either. Merle is just an asshole. Also, I'm excited to see there is still some interest in this story. Thanks so much for reading and for those of you dropping reviews.

6. Chapter 6 by That1VT [Reviews - 7] Liked (1885 words)

7. Chapter 7 by That1VT [Reviews - 8] Liked (3284 words)

I planned to post this yesterday but felt constantly distracted. So, without further delay, here you go. Hope it was worth the wait.

8. Chapter 8 by That1VT [Reviews - 10] Liked (3360 words)

9. Chapter 9 by That1VT [Reviews - 9] Liked (2437 words)

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12. Chapter 12 by That1VT [Reviews - 9] Liked (3912 words)

13. Chapter 13 by That1VT [Reviews - 10] Liked (5729 words)

A lot of things come straight from the show in this chapter so I feel obligated to do a PSA stating I do not own any rights to TWD.

14. Chapter 14 by That1VT [Reviews - 7] Liked (3065 words)

15. Chapter 15 by That1VT [Reviews - 9] Liked (2301 words)

I do not own TWD or any thing related to it.

16. Chapter 16 by That1VT [Reviews - 8] Liked (3634 words)

Hope you guys are still enjoying. I posted a chapter last night, so if this seems like it is out of order, you may have missed it.

17. Chapter 17 by That1VT [Reviews - 8] Liked (3687 words)

18. Chapter 18 by That1VT [Reviews - 8] Liked (2843 words)

19. Chapter 19 by That1VT [Reviews - 7] Liked (4803 words)

I do not own TWD nor the short story referenced in this chapter.

20. Chapter 20 by That1VT [Reviews - 9] Liked (5201 words)

21. Chapter 21 by That1VT [Reviews - 8] Liked (4545 words)

I do not own nor profit from TWD.

22. Chapter 22 by That1VT [Reviews - 7] Liked (2537 words)

23. Chapter 23 by That1VT [Reviews - 9] Liked (5555 words)

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25. Chapter 25 by That1VT [Reviews - 9] Liked (3332 words)

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27. Chapter 27 by That1VT [Reviews - 8] Liked (4290 words)

28. Chapter 28 by That1VT [Reviews - 7] Liked (6149 words)

29. Chapter 29 by That1VT [Reviews - 9] Liked (3833 words)

30. Chapter 30 by That1VT [Reviews - 14] Liked (2604 words)

31. Chapter 31 by That1VT [Reviews - 9] Liked (3474 words)

32. Chapter 32 by That1VT [Reviews - 9] Liked (2829 words)

33. Chapter 33 by That1VT [Reviews - 8] Liked (5390 words)

I do not own twd nor anything associated with it.

34. Chapter 34 by That1VT [Reviews - 12] Liked (5492 words)

35. Chapter 35 by That1VT [Reviews - 8] Liked (2291 words)

36. Chapter 36 by That1VT [Reviews - 12] Liked (2494 words)

37. Chapter 37 by That1VT [Reviews - 12] Liked (4285 words)

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