Summary: Daryl hated the idea of having a private security team, much less a bodyguard. He was a professional fighter, why would he need help protecting himself?
Unbeknownst to him, agreeing to the outrageous idea was going to turn his life completely upside down... and he wouldn't mind one bit!
Rated: M
Categories: Alternate UniverseCharacters: Aaron,
Andrea Harrison,
Carol Peletier,
Dale Horvath,
Daryl Dixon,
Glenn Rhee,
Lori Grimes,
Caesar Martinez,
Merle,
Michonne Hawthorne,
Negan,
Paul "Jesus" Rovia,
Tyreese Williams
Genres: Angst,
Drama,
Fluffy/Comedy,
Hurt/Comfort,
RomanceWarnings: Adult Language,
Daryl/Other (Temp),
Domestic Abuse (Actual),
Domestic Abuse (Implied),
Sexual Situations
Series: None
Chapters: 56
Completed: Yes
Word count: 239217
Read: 30117
Published: March 19, 2019
Updated: February 08, 2022
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Story Notes:
Hi guys, remember me? It's been way too long!
I'm sorry I've taken my sweet time in writing new stuff. I swear I've been hard at work with a few stories but life keeps getting in the way and I keep getting writers blocks.
Anyways, I'm back with a new AU. This is actually a prompt that I ran into I swear I think over a year ago. I have no memory of who had asked for it, all I know is that I agreed to fiddle with it and see what happens... well whomever that was, here it is over a year later.
I really hope you guys enjoy it.
1. Prologue by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 7] 
(2532 words)
2. Chapter 1 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 7] (5095 words)
Hello again! So this is a bit of an introduction to Daryl's life as well as some new characters, and we get to see the first meeting of our lovely duo.
There is a minor warning for Daryl being with another character but it's nothing serious if you catch my drift. It's a brief few paragraphs but nothing major, it'll be tied up in the story soon enough.
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3. Chapter 2 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 5] (4559 words)
Another chapter, this time we get to see some of the effects that Carol's presence has on Daryl, and how they feel about the very obvious *ehm* tension they have between them.
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4. Chapter 3 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 5] (3564 words)
Another chapter y'all, this time you get to see a little more of Rick and Daryl's relationship. As well as how Daryl is coping with Carol and her team.
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5. Chapter 4 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 8] (5056 words)
Hey guys. Sorry, got caught up with work. Ugh!
This is taking a look at Carol and a little bit on her backstory.
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6. Chapter 5 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 6] (4801 words)
Carol experiences her first MMA match, but grows worried for Daryl's safety.
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7. Chapter 6 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 7] (4468 words)
Daryl learns the hard way that just because you know how to fight, doesn't mean you're invincible.
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Chapter Warning: Drugs, Dubious Consent (no rape)
8. Chapter 7 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 4] (4228 words)
Holy hell guys. First of all, I'm sorry it took me pretty much three weeks for an update, especially after that cliff hanger. This was one of those chapters that no matter which way I wrote it, I didn't like the way it turned out.
I'll try to be more dilligent in my writing though so I don't leave you guys hanging like that.
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9. Chapter 8 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 6] (4560 words)
Daryl wakes up to find his life beginning to spiral
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10. Chapter 9 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 5] (4539 words)
Daryl does his interview
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11. Chapter 10 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 7] (3814 words)
We get to see the effects of Daryl's recent interview play out during one of his fights... and Carol has an interesting slip up when it comes to her feelings about Daryl.
There will be just a small amount of violence and a tad bit of gore in this one, just to forwarn you guys.
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12. Chapter 11 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 6] (4632 words)
Daryl and Carol take a few steps forward, until someone from Daryl's past becomes disclosed.
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13. Chapter 12 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 6] (3058 words)
Same Night - Daryl’s POV
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Warning: Slight Daryl w/ other but not bad at all
14. Chapter 13 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 7] (4931 words)
The gang goes to Glenn's charity ball, and Daryl struggles to figure out why Carol's being distant.
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15. Chapter 14 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 12] (4679 words)
Daryl tries to reconcile with Carol with some help, and he decides to disclose a part of his past to her.
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16. Chapter 15 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 5] (2849 words)
Carol discloses to Daryl about what happened with Ed.
Chapter warning: Domestic Violence, semi torture (only slight, I didn't put details)
17. Chapter 16 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 8] (3369 words)
The aftermath of Carol relaying what happened with Ed.
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18. Chapter 17 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 7] (4365 words)
First date!! And we get to hear a bit more backstory for both Daryl and Carol
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19. Chapter 18 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 7] (5090 words)
Daryl gets the surprise of his life
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20. Chapter 19 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 6] (3606 words)
Daryl and the boys arrive at Las Vegas
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21. Chapter 20 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 7] (2986 words)
Daryl and Rick have some fun in Vegas, and we get to meet some new characters... not all of them are friendly though.
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22. Chapter 21 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 6] (5146 words)
Carol finally makes it to Vegas, and we get some development on what's going to happen for Daryl's fight.
23. Chapter 22 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 7] (4369 words)
Daryl, Carol, and Sophia go on their little exercsion for the night. Nothing but a big ball of fluff!
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24. Chapter 23 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 8] (4153 words)
Merle confronts Daryl about what he saw, and Carol has a confrontation of her own.
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25. Chapter 24 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 6] (5125 words)
Carol and Daryl date night!... and something unexpected happens
26. Chapter 25 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 7] (3236 words)
Carol and the gang make their way back to the hotel to come to terms with what was happening in the UFC world.
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27. Chapter 26 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 8] (4389 words)
Carol, Daryl and Sophia have some bonding time, and Carol and Rick have a talk.
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28. Chapter 27 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 6] (4038 words)
Rick and Negan's fight!
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29. Chapter 28 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 6] (5518 words)
So... would ya know it, writing the other story has actually helped me complete this chapter!
My god, I'm sorry y'all. I know I keep apologizing, but goodness, this chapter just wasn't working for so long. Then I'd get frustrated b/c I know y'all are waiting on it and then the writer's block gets even worse...
Anyways, thank you for being so patient with me. Hopefully the fact that it's nearly twice the normal size for one my usual chapters will make up for it. Enjoy loves!
Chapter Warning: Violence
30. Chapter 29 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 5] (4911 words)
The aftermath of the shooting
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31. Chapter 30 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 6] (4447 words)
We get an update on Rick's status, and a few cameos!
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32. Chapter 31 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 6] (3197 words)
Daryl tries to get ready for his fight, and Carol decides to surprise him.
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33. Chapter 32 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 4] (5211 words)
Daryl and Simon's fight!!
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34. Chapter 33 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 5] (6073 words)
We get an update on what happened after the fight, and Daryl and Carol decide to push their relationship further.
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35. Chapter 34 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 4] (3772 words)
We get to see some levity between Daryl and Carol.
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36. Chapter 35 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 6] (5232 words)
Carol and Daryl have some alone time together.
Chapter FYI/Warning: Explicit smut b/c they deserve it
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37. Chapter 36 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 4] (6344 words)
A continuation of some fluffy smuttiness
Chapter Warning: More smut, just fyi
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38. Chapter 37 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 4] (5012 words)
Daryl has his next fight, and he also helps a friend through some hard times.
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39. Chapter 38 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 5] (3831 words)
Daryl and Rick hang out with some friends, and a mystery deepens.
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40. Chapter 39 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 4] (4349 words)
Daryl and Sophia have a big bonding moment, and things get a little crazier for the group.
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41. Chapter 40 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 4] (4792 words)
We get a flashback of what happened with Rick and Michonne (and a little backstory for her too), and the group begins to put the puzzle pieces together.
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42. Chapter 41 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 3] (3874 words)
Daryl and Dwight's fight
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43. Chapter 42 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 3] (3671 words)
The aftermath of Daryl and Dwight's fight
Chapter warning for smuttiness
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44. Chapter 43 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 3] (3797 words)
Daryl makes a big decision for himself and Carol, and we delve deeper into the Negan mystery.
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45. Chapter 44 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 3] (4057 words)
Carol's plan is put into effect, and the group encounter a stunning surprise.
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46. Chapter 45 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 4] (3586 words)
Daryl and Carol deal with the news in their own way.
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47. Chapter 46 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 3] (3877 words)
Carol has a heart to heart before confronting Daryl.
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48. Chapter 47 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 4] (3190 words)
Carol, Daryl, and Sophia spend the day together. Warm fuzzies ensues.
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49. Chapter 48 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 3] (3054 words)
Carol and Daryl have a moment together, and they get an update on Blake.
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50. Chapter 49 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 3] (2996 words)
The gang makes it to New York, where they get a lucky break... and an unwelcome surprise.
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51. Chapter 50 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 4] (3056 words)
Daryl and Dale have a showdown with Simon.
Chapter warning: some violence, but nothing more than what I would normally describe during the fights
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52. Chapter 51 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 5] (4502 words)
The group deals with the aftermath of the attack.
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53. Chapter 52 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 4] (5383 words)
Daryl and co prepare for the big fight.
Chapter note: there's going to be multiple stories going on in this chapter and the next one, so I'll make sure each conversation is in a different form of writing.
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54. Chapter 53 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 5] (5519 words)
The BIG fight between Daryl and Negan.
*Chapter note: Same as before, there'll be multiple scenes going on, so I've separated them by the different text styles.
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55. Chapter 54 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 4] (3624 words)
Everything cools down after the fight.
*Chapter warning: smut warning
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56. Chapter 55 - Epilogue by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 6] (5105 words)
We get to see an update on how the crew is doing.
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