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Forever Rising Phoenix	By : ImagineLayla131 Category: S through Z > The Walking Dead Views: 7147 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Hello world and my wonderful readers! I've been spacing out when I post the chapters to coincide with the Season 5 premiere so I can work the Gareth/Terminus story line in. I chose this title for the chapter because I really love the song "Stars (Hold On)" by Youngblood Hawke, which you all know from the Netflix commercial!
Thanks again to Hey01g, SilverSun09, RebornRose1992, and Znon, you guys are the best! :) Check out Hey01g's two awesome Walking Dead stories, she's a shining star! :)
DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN NOR HAVE ANY AFFILIATIONS WITH THE WALKING DEAD FRANCHISE OR STARS (HOLD ON). ALL PROPERTIES OWNED BY FRANK DARABONT AND AMC (TELEVISION SERIES), ROBERT KIRKMAN AND TONY MOORE (COMIC BOOK SERIES), AND YOUNGBLOOD HAWKE, RESPECTIVELY. I ONLY OWN MY OWN ORIGINAL IDEAS AND CHARACTERS.
Chapter Thirty Four: The Stars Are Bound To Change, Part Two
Delilah walked ahead of her, wanting to get this over with and unsure what the others would think about her decision to allow Carol and possibly her group to stay.
She walked inside to see that the class had ended and that the girls were gone, along with Carl and his friends. Rick, Gleggie, Beth, Daryl, Michonne, Tyreese, Sasha, Bob, Tara, Madison, Ivan, and Matt were all waiting for her. Rick stepped forward first as she instructed Carol to wait behind by the stockpile.
"Well?"
Delilah heavily sighed, feeling the uneasy tension in the air and didn't know if her decision would lighten it up or not. Either way, Delilah knew that her decision would not be met entirely with positivism. "I've decided to let her stay. I'm very perceptive of people and I can tell that she's truly remorseful. Maybe this is the second chance she needs. I know an apology won't reverse what she did, but at least she's owning up to it instead of further running away like a coward."
Delilah couldn't tell if Rick was concerned or annoyed, but the others didn't seem to be saying much. Michonne was gently stroking the arm of a glowering Tyreese.
"How do you know you can trust her?" Glenn asked.
Delilah looked over Rick's shoulder at all of them. "I don't think she'll be trying anything like that again anytime soon, if not ever again. I set her straight and she seemed pretty spooked."
"I say she's good to her word." Daryl spoke up.
"That's yet to be seen. To get things off on the right foot more or less, she would like to apologize to you all, but specifically to Tyreese and Rick."
That statement set Tyreese off and made him explode. "WHAT?! No motherfucking way in hell will I ever accept an apologize from that psycho bitch. She murdered in cold blood! Give me one good reason why I shouldn't blow her head off that scrawny body right now!"
"Man, don't go all Rambo on her ass, just hear her out." Daryl said.
Delilah knew he was going to be the most difficult, but she was prepared. She stepped forward, placing her hand on his shoulder until he looked her in the eye.
"Ty, there are so many good things around you. You're strong and courageous, a bit hot headed at times, but I know you mean well. You have two great girls by your side, your sister and your lady, not to mention friends. True friends, and we're family. I know what it's like to lose somebody you care about, but you can't continue to let the past hold you down. I know you're bigger than that."
"Would you forgive your sister and your ex for what they did?" He asked her with an intent yet doubtful glare.
Delilah's mouth went slightly agape and all eyes were on her. She couldn't believe he would even compare the two, they weren't even in the same league! She didn't know whether to feel hurt or angered, but she was a little flabbergasted. "You do realize there's a huge difference, right? Carol killed them to prevent people from getting sick, my sister and fiancé mercilessly tried to kill me so they could run off together. Besides, it's not like I'll ever be provided with the opportunity to confront them about it, I've forced myself to move on. Unlike me, you do have that opportunity, so you can find some peace from this. If it's anything, you're already guranteed an apology, I know that they would never apologize to me. What will more bloodshed solve?" Delilah turned around and nodded her head for Carol to join them.
Tyreese sighed and looked down. He knew that she was right with all the things he had to be grateful for and all the people that meant the world to him that he strived to protect. He looked over at Carol as she stepped forward, who had tears in her eyes.
"Tyreese, I am so sorry for killing Karen and David. I only did it to prevent the children from further catching the virus, but I shouldn't have done that. I knew better and I was only thinking of the difficult jobs that had to be done. I don't expect your forgiveness, but I do want you to know that I am really sorry that my actions brought about so much pain, especially for you."
He knew that she meant it, but he wasn't going to let up and give in. "I know. I forgive you. Let's not bring it up again. Excuse me, I need some air." Tyreese turned and walked out of the factory as everybody watched him leave.
"Tyreese, wait up!" Michonne called out, going after him as Sasha and Bob followed her. Delilah turned back to Carol, instructing her with her eyes to keep talking.
"I apologize to all of you, sincerely. For what I put everybody through and for separating us. I will do by any means necessary to regain the respect, trust, and love that you once had for me, no matter what. Even though it's been lost, I still have it all for you. Rick, I know it wasn't an easy decision to make to have me leave, but I now understand why you did it, and I'm sorry I put you in that predicament."
The aura of disbelief was still looming in the factory, but Carol was met with looks ranging from quizzical to understanding.
"I think we should do what Tyreese said and not bring it up again. Do we all agree?" Rick asked the others, who silently nodded. He could tell that Carol was remorseful and that she wanted to redeem herself. Delilah looked over at everybody again.
"For what it's worth, I think things will work out for all of us. I'd rather have Carol here than that psychopath Tyler, and that's saying a lot. She's not completely out of the woods yet, she has a long way to go." She figured a little humility would do Carol some good. Delilah turned around and faced her. "Now, on to the others in your group. I want to interview them with the council. Singles first, then the couple, with the children going last. I'm assuming they're in the parking lot?"
"Yes." Carol nodded.
"Hmm." Delilah thought it over for a moment. "Daryl, tell the adults to drop the kids off in the Leisure Zone nursery and to stand outside the factory to be called for. Carol, I want you to stay here with us. You don't mind, do you, Daryl."
He shook his head. "Nah. So long as Carol stays, there's no problem."
"Good to know."
Daryl walked out to go get the first person. Delilah glanced over at Beth and Tara. "You girls will stay with us, right? You're both very honest and loyal, your opinion matters not only to the council, but to me as well."
They both shot her shy smiles. "Yes." Beth said.
"Of course." Tara added.
Delilah smiled. "Perfect." As the girls went back to talking to each other, Rick walked up and grabbed her gently by the arm, pulling her to the side.
"Delilah, are you sure about this?" Even though he knew Carol was repentant, he still had his doubts, and naturally so.
"Rick, I think you regret banishing Carol a little bit, don't you? I mean, look at all that you guys have been through. Before this, would you ever think she was capable of doing something truly heinous?" She looked at him with sympathy and assurance in her doe eyes.
Rick rolled his eyes up as he thought it over before looking back at her. "No, she's one of the most soft spoken and gentle people you'll ever meet, that's why it came as such a shock."
"Exactly. It's on a trial run, she still has to prove herself to me, but I have a feeling she will. I can see that she still has a bit of courage and dignity somewhere."
"I agree with you, Isla."
Delilah looked perplexed before she smiled brightly. "How did you-"
He returned the smile. "I figured it could be some kind of nickname, and I remembered from the movie. Rick and Isla. I'm surprised you didn't think of it sooner, Ms. Movie Buff."
She giggled, feeling her cheeks lightly tint once again, something as little as a nickname touched her heart. Casablanca had always been one her all time favorite romances. "Well, it does flow wonderfully, don't you think?"
"I do."
"Good. By the way, I can't stop thinking about what you did a while ago, it's gotten me so turned on." Delilah further blushed as she narrowed her eyes seductively at him, to which he gave an amused smile to.
"Really? Well, that's not all I have in store for you, sweetheart." He winked at Delilah, which sent chills down her spine at what he could possibly mean.
"I can't wait, we'll try to make this go as quick and efficiently as possible, because tonight, you're all mine." She held his gaze until she was fully turned around. Delilah was about to get the floor plans for Home Base until she remembered something and walked back over to Rick. "Oh, Rick?"
"Yeah, babe?" He turned around to face her.
"Later on, after we have our dirty naughty sexy fun, there's some things I'd like to discuss with you. It's nothing bad, don't worry yourself, it's actually something really great depending on your answer."
Rick smiled at her. "Ok, I won't be worried. I look forward to it." He kissed her on the cheek and walked back over to Glenn and the others.
Delilah once again proceeded to get the floor plans, feeling unbelievably giddy, and not just over the sexy times they were going to have together. Later that night, Delilah was going to ask Rick if he wanted to move into her room with her, which could still be considered a big commitment in this world more or less. It made sense, he was there pretty much every night anyways. She hoped he'd say yes and had a feeling he would, she also hoped that these interviews would go by without a hitch. What could possibly go wrong?
DELILAH IS A TOUGH COOKIE! WILL CAROL LAST? HOW WILL TYREESE HOLD UP AND WHAT WILL RICK SAY WHEN DELILAH ASKS HIM THE BIG QUESTION? CAROL'S GROUP WILL FINALLY BE COMING INSIDE THE FACTORY, WHICH MEANS THAT THE DREADED REUNION WE'VE ALL BEEN ANTICIPATING IS RAPIDLY APPROACHING! ALL THE ANSWERS TO THESE QUESTIONS AND MORE WILL BE REVEALED IN CHAPTER THIRTY FIVE, THE STARS ARE BOUND TO CHANGE, PART THREE! COMING SOON!
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