Exodus by mayrwyn

Summary:

Rick's declaration on the side of the road that the group can submit to his will or get out feels a little too familiar.

“I’m never going to live like that again,” Carol hears herself say. The words are quiet, spoken softly because they are mostly to herself, but her voice doesn’t shake and there’s a certainty that comes with speaking them aloud that she isn’t sure she’ll feel ten minutes from now.

Rated: T
Categories: Season 2/3 Interlude
Characters: Carol Peletier, Daryl Dixon, Rick Grimes
Genres: Drama
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 16 Completed: No
Word count: 38499 Read: 9911
Published: August 15, 2017 Updated: January 19, 2020

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Story Notes:

One-shot or plot bunny, it hasn't decided yet. Review and chime in.

1. Chapter 1 by mayrwyn [Reviews - 26] Liked (795 words)

2. Chapter 2 by mayrwyn [Reviews - 18] Liked (2915 words)

If you notice a difference in style and want to know why, shoot me a message. (not that you need a reason, I'm here to make friends).

3. Chapter 3 by mayrwyn [Reviews - 10] Liked (2824 words)

So here's chapter three, including all the typos that I won't see until after it's posted, because that's just how my eyes work, apparently. I want to thank everyone for the fantastic reviews. They are 99% of the reason that this has been updating quickly. (with the remaining 1% attributed to the fact that I had a day off work and neglected my laundry. Innocent )

4. Chapter 4 by mayrwyn [Reviews - 14] Liked (2548 words)

5. Chapter 5 by mayrwyn [Reviews - 8] Liked (2337 words)

So sorry for the delay. RL got way too busy there for a little bit. But if you ever have a chance to go to DragonCon, take it. Even if you bring a bug home with you, it's a lot of fun.

6. Chapter 6 by mayrwyn [Reviews - 8] Liked (2454 words)

7. Chapter 7 by mayrwyn [Reviews - 10] Liked (2787 words)

Sorry for the delay. Hope this is worth the wait.

8. Chapter 8 by mayrwyn [Reviews - 7] Liked (2703 words)

Sorry that this update took so long. I wrote this chapter four times, but it never really felt right to me. Finally, I gave up on the "one chapter each" alternating POV and let Daryl tell me what happened, and suddently it's working better. Better late than never. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! I am grateful, among other things, for the Community here that is so welcoming and friendly.

9. Chapter 9 by mayrwyn [Reviews - 10] Liked (2035 words)

So there are sections of this that are finished, and there are spaces in between those sections that are vast wastelands of "I don't know" and "getting from here to there somehow". This is a wasteland chapter. This is multi-chapter that was spawned unexpectedly from a one shot, so unfortunately it's going to be a bit slow on occasion. Hope it's still interesting.

10. Chapter 10 by mayrwyn [Reviews - 4] Liked (1848 words)

11. Chapter 11 by mayrwyn [Reviews - 6] Liked (3399 words)

Two chapters this week, to make up for the long dry spell. :)

12. Chapter 12 by mayrwyn [Reviews - 9] Liked (2121 words)

Yes, it is an update.

13. Chapter 13 by mayrwyn [Reviews - 13] Liked (2237 words)

14. Chapter 14 by mayrwyn [Reviews - 12] Liked (2435 words)

15. Chapter 15 by mayrwyn [Reviews - 15] Liked (2913 words)

16. Chapter 16 by mayrwyn [Reviews - 10] Liked (2148 words)

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