Summary:

AU/ZA.  After the CDC explodes, Carl and Sophia convince Daryl, Carol, and the others to make camp at Fun Kingdom Amusement Park.


Rated: M
Categories: Headcanon, Season 1, Season 2, Alternate Universe
Characters: Abraham Ford, Andrea Harrison, Andrew, Beth Greene, Big Tiny, Bob Stookey, Carl Grimes, Carol Peletier, Daryl Dixon, Eugene Porter, Glenn Rhee, Hershel Greene, Lori Grimes, Maggie Greene Rhee, Patricia, Rick Grimes, Rosita Espinosa, Sasha Williams, Shane Walsh, Sophia Peletier, Tara Chambler, The Governor, Theodore 'T-Dog' Douglas, Tyreese Williams
Genres: Action/Adventure, Dramedy, Fluffy/Comedy, Romance
Warnings: Adult Language, Attempted Rape, Domestic Abuse (Implied), Rape (Implied), Sexual Situations, Violence
Series: None
Chapters: 156 Completed: Yes
Word count: 473394 Read: 57837
Published: January 21, 2021 Updated: January 14, 2022



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Story Notes:

This story is mostly new but will include some sections of reworked material from another story that has been removed from the archives (because I am cannibalizing that old fanfic for parts for an original novel).  This is primarily a Caryl story, but it features an ensemble cast with many TWD characters appearing over time.  

This story assumes cannon through the end of Season 1 and then goes AU.   

Disclaimer: All publicly recognizable characters, settings, etc. are the property of their respective owners. The original characters and plot are the property of the author. The author is in no way associated with the owners, creators, or producers of any media franchise.No copyright infringement is intended.

1. Chapter 1: Fun Kingdom or Bust by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 17] Liked (2272 words)

Daryl mentally reviews the past ten days and the gang determines to head to Fun Kingdom.  

2. Chapter 2: Wrong Room by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 9] Liked (4206 words)

The gang spends the night in a hotel, has a wine and cheese party, and Daryl stumbles into the wrong room. (This chapter contains reworked material.)

 

3. Chapter 3: Life Lessons by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 6] Liked (4958 words)

Daryl gets talked into playing The Game of Life and begins teaching Carol how to shoot. (This chapter contains reworked material.)

4. Chapter 4: Carol's First Kill by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 8] Liked (2989 words)

On the way to Fun Kingdom, Carol kills her first walker. (This chapter contains both new and reworked material.)

5. Chapter 5: Welcome to Fun Kingdom by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 10] Liked (2494 words)

The gang arrives in Fun Kingdom and finds a way inside. 

6. Chapter 6: House of the Future by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 10] Liked (1897 words)

At the suggestion of Carl and Sophia, the gang decides to investigate the House of the Future as potential living quarters. 

7. Chapter 7: Clearing the House by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 10] Liked (2937 words)

Shane and Daryl clear the house and make a gruesome discovery. 

8. Chapter 8: Rock 'N Roll by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 10] Liked (2995 words)

While Carol and company explore The King's Diner, Shane, Daryl, and T-Dog clean house. 

9. Chapter 9: A Looting We Shall Go by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 7] Liked (2184 words)

The gang embarks on a looting party in a journey through Fun Kingdom. 

10. Chapter 10: Flirting by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 10] Liked (2496 words)

Carol decides to practice some long abandoned skills, and Daryl seems the perfect object against which to sharpen them. 

11. Chapter 11: Shop Talk by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 9] Liked (3336 words)

Daryl and Carol encounter a surprise on the River Thames, loot a tobacco shop, and flirt in the candy store.  

12. Chapter 12: The Story of a Flower by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 12] Liked (3348 words)

Daryl's in a gift-giving mood.

13. Chapter 13: Knife Lessons by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 9] Liked (3030 words)

Daryl trains Carol to use a knife, and he has another surprise for her...

14. Chapter 14: Victory Party by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 11] Liked (4625 words)

Daryl and Carol celebrate her second kill with a little drinking on the lake and some unexpectedly open conversation.

15. Chapter 15: Moving In by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 10] Liked (4508 words)

The gang settles into the House of the Future and Carol gets a massage. 

16. Chapter 16: Tenderness by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 11] Liked (2900 words)

Tensions mount between Lori and Rick, Daryl gets his feathers ruffled, and Carol shows a little tenderness. 

17. Chapter 17: Fishing by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 11] Liked (4249 words)

Carol catches Daryl fishing with Andrea, Rick and Shane have an argument, and Carol makes three more guesses.

18. Chapter 18: Help! by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 13] Liked (2970 words)

Daryl teaches Carol to throw a knife, and Carol in turn offers him some much-needed - and highly unexepcted -  help.

19. Chapter 19: Girlfriend by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 9] Liked (2964 words)

Daryl contemplates how to respond to Carol’s unexpected assistance. 

20. Chapter 20: Cuddling by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 12] Liked (2673 words)

The night before the supply run, Carol makes another visit to Daryl's bedroom.

21. Chapter 21: Extra Credit by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 11] Liked (3151 words)

At the nursery, Carol practices clearing a building, and at a motorcycle repair shop, Daryl pockets a special find.

22. Chapter 22: Refugees by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 11] Liked (3612 words)

The supply runners make an unexpected discovery in the diner.

23. Chapter 23: Gator by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 10] Liked (3815 words)

Daryl practices his cuddling and snags a gator while Sophia institutes a weekly movie night.

24. Chapter 24: You Are Cordially Invited by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 10] Liked (3027 words)

Carol finds a calendar, Daryl is surrounded by a gang of Segway-driving hooligans, and Sophia throws a tea party. 

25. Chapter 25: An Unwelcome Visitor by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 11] Liked (3520 words)

A supply run team runs into trouble in town, the group starts building for the future, and Carol receives an unwelcome visitor,

26. Chapter 26: Deerstalker by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 13] Liked (2576 words)

27. Chapter 27: Father Christmas by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 11] Liked (2864 words)

A search party sets out to find Daryl.

28. Chapter 28: The Farmer's Daughter by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 10] Liked (3654 words)

Daryl comes down off his high while Glenn and Maggie forge an impromptu relationship.

29. Chapter 29: Friendly Advice by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 10] Liked (3842 words)

30. Chapter 30: Homecoming by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 9] Liked (3747 words)

Daryl is surprised by his warm reception back home.

31. Chapter 31: Healing by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 12] Liked (4344 words)

Lori does some calculations, Glenn suggests a trade trip, and Daryl is forced to take it easy - until he loses his cool.

32. Chapter 32: Counting Down by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 8] Liked (4711 words)

Daryl can't wait to get these stitches out. 

33. Chapter 33: Road Trip by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 11] Liked (2957 words)

Carol and Daryl begin their drive to the housing complex. 

34. Chapter 34: Richie Rich by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 8] Liked (3805 words)

Carol and Daryl clear the neighborhood and loot their first house. 

35. Chapter 35: DINKS by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 10] Liked (4309 words)

Daryl and Carol finish looting and choose a house for their special night away.

36. Chapter 36: Special Night by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 9] Liked (3303 words)

Daryl mixes some drinks, and then the couple retires for a special night.

37. Chapter 37: A Boy and His Dog by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 12] Liked (3698 words)

Daryl recieves a surprise wakeup and Carol encounters a stranger. 

38. Chapter 38: Third Wheel by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 10] Liked (3775 words)

Glenn gets a gift, Lori and Shane have an altercation, Carol stands watch, and Daryl goes hunting.

39. Chapter 39: Exotic Meat by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 11] Liked (4042 words)

Daryl has another run in with the boy and his dog, Glenn gets some loot and the boot, and Carol learns all about beavers. 

40. Chapter 40: A Day in the Life of Daryl by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 10] Liked (3601 words)

Daryl confronts Glenn, takes Carl hunting, and talks periods with Sophia.

41. Chapter 41: Maggie's Proposal by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 12] Liked (3642 words)

Carol tries some dirty talk and Maggie asks the group for a special favor. 

42. Chapter 42: Clearing the Barn by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 10] Liked (3013 words)

The group gets some practice walker slaying as they clear Hershel's barn, but they also make a shocking discovery. 

43. Chapter 43: Comfort by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 12] Liked (2958 words)

Carol comforts Daryl in his giref, Andrea and Daryl have it out, and Sophia hosts a specail tea party.

44. Chapter 44: Roomies by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 8] Liked (2601 words)

Glenn returns from the Greene family farm and Daryl and Carol agree to move in together. 

45. Chapter 45: Tracking by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 9] Liked (2797 words)

Daryl begins his tracking expedition and a friendly visitor arrives at Fun Kingdom.

46. Chapter 46: A Cabin in the Woods by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 7] Liked (4063 words)

Daryl follows the boy and his dog back to their camp while Rick and Michonne search for Max's owner.

47. Chapter 47: The Story of a Boy by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 14] Liked (4183 words)

Daryl’s hostage reveals his story – and Merle’s.

48. Chapter 48: The Camp Expands by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 9] Liked (3634 words)

Daryl returns to Fun Kingdom and Carol moves in. 

49. Chapter 49: Crushes by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 7] Liked (2940 words)

A morning of tricks followed by a trip to the farm. 

50. Chapter 50: Polaroid by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 8] Liked (3427 words)

51. Chapter 51: Project-629X by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 9] Liked (3009 words)

52. Chapter 52: Days Gone By by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 7] Liked (2887 words)

53. Chapter 53: Heartbreak and Defection by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 9] Liked (2774 words)

54. Chapter 54: Confrontation by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 10] Liked (3417 words)

55. Chapter 55: Noah's Ark by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 8] Liked (3202 words)

56. Chapter 56: Making Peace by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 8] Liked (2882 words)

57. Chapter 57: Truce by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 8] Liked (4470 words)

58. Chapter 58: Moving by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 8] Liked (2700 words)

59. Chapter 59: Checking In by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 8] Liked (2376 words)

60. Chapter 60: A Not-Date by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 11] Liked (3764 words)

Daryl takes Carol on a second date on the lake.  

61. Chapter 61: Broadcast by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 11] Liked (2584 words)

62. Chapter 62: Trade Trip by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 9] Liked (2482 words)

63. Chapter 63: Welcome to Woodbury by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 8] Liked (3729 words)

64. Chapter 64: A Proposal of Sorts by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 8] Liked (2399 words)

65. Chapter 65: Gun-Toting Hippies by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 10] Liked (2703 words)

66. Chapter 66: Pancakes by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 8] Liked (3812 words)

67. Chapter 67: A Christmas Surprise by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 9] Liked (3346 words)

68. Chapter 68: Morgan's Story by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 7] Liked (3117 words)

69. Chapter 69: Father Gabriel's Story by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 12] Liked (2385 words)

70. Chapter 70: Overheard by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 9] Liked (2773 words)

71. Chapter 71: Patience by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 9] Liked (2913 words)

72. Chapter 72: Wolf Den by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 8] Liked (2133 words)

73. Chapter 73: Official Business by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 9] Liked (4484 words)

74. Chapter 74: Pigs and Puppies by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 6] Liked (3278 words)

75. Chapter 75: Wedding Planning by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 6] Liked (4080 words)

76. Chapter 76: Married by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 9] Liked (2836 words)

77. Chapter 77: Real by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 9] Liked (3459 words)

78. Chapter 78: Out of Balance by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 7] Liked (2183 words)

79. Chapter 79: Insurrection by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 5] Liked (3389 words)

80. Chapter 80: A Hard-Fought Equilibrium by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 8] Liked (2364 words)

81. Chapter 81: Racing to Woodbury by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 7] Liked (2602 words)

82. Chapter 82: Escape by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 6] Liked (3582 words)

83. Chapter 83: Preparation by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 8] Liked (2122 words)

84. Chapter 84: Coalition by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 6] Liked (3758 words)

85. Chapter 85: Attack by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 8] Liked (2631 words)

86. Chapter 86: Outbreak by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 6] Liked (1926 words)

87. Chapter 87: Toppled by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 8] Liked (3307 words)

88. Chapter 88: Mission Accomplished by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 8] Liked (3592 words)

89. Chapter 89: Fallen by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 6] Liked (3547 words)

90. Chapter 90: Endurance by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 6] Liked (3324 words)

91. Chapter 91: Arrival by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 6] Liked (2123 words)

92. Chapter 92: Buying Time by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 8] Liked (4125 words)

93. Chapter 93: A Plea for Help by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 9] Liked (2480 words)

94. Chapter 94: The Battle by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 10] Liked (2971 words)

95. Chapter 95: Information by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 8] Liked (3598 words)

96. Chapter 96: Reunited by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 5] Liked (2581 words)

97. Chapter 97: Welcome to My Castle by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 7] Liked (3534 words)

98. Chapter 98: Extortion by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 7] Liked (3622 words)

99. Chapter 99: The Plague Passes by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 10] Liked (3687 words)

100. Chapter 100: Aftermath by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 8] Liked (2718 words)

101. Chapter 101: Survivor by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 6] Liked (2714 words)

102. Chapter 102: Local Politics by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 8] Liked (2985 words)

103. Chapter 103: Unexpected Help by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 6] Liked (2249 words)

104. Chapter 104: Sundays by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 8] Liked (2743 words)

105. Chapter 105: Accident by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 7] Liked (3350 words)

106. Chapter 106: Abducted by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 9] Liked (2200 words)

107. Chapter 107: Searching by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 6] Liked (2528 words)

108. Chapter 108: A Clue by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 6] Liked (3442 words)

109. Chapter 109: Unstable by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 7] Liked (2561 words)

110. Chapter 110: Noah's Story by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 7] Liked (2862 words)

111. Chapter 111: The Assault by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 8] Liked (2992 words)

112. Chapter 112: Planning by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 8] Liked (2525 words)

113. Chapter 113: Moving On by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 8] Liked (2570 words)

114. Chapter 114: Surrounded by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 8] Liked (3102 words)

115. Chapter 115: Tons of Sex by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 8] Liked (1883 words)

116. Chapter 116: Date Night by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 7] Liked (2570 words)

117. Chapter 117: Ransom by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 5] Liked (2065 words)

118. Chapter 118: Where This Goes by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 6] Liked (2668 words)

119. Chapter 119: Shirewilt Estates by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 8] Liked (2723 words)

Since the Wolves got killed by the Woodbury Army before migrating north in this story, they never made it to Noah's home neighborhood in Richmond.

120. Chapter 120: Swarmed by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 7] Liked (2334 words)

121. Chapter 121: Introductions by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 6] Liked (2448 words)

122. Chapter 122: Shopping at Shellman's by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 5] Liked (1893 words)

123. Chapter 123: Raided by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 8] Liked (2515 words)

124. Chapter 124: The Lists by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 5] Liked (3062 words)

125. Chapter 125: Touring the Sanctuary by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 6] Liked (2585 words)

126. Chapter 126: The Marketplace by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 7] Liked (4679 words)

127. Chapter 127: Touring Alexandria by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 6] Liked (3706 words)

128. Chapter 128: Preparing by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 5] Liked (1692 words)

129. Chapter 129: Calendar Girl by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 3] Liked (2410 words)

130. Chapter 130: Defending Shirewilt by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 7] Liked (1972 words)

131. Chapter 131: Raiding the Raiders by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 7] Liked (1866 words)

132. Chapter 132: Liberation by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 7] Liked (3268 words)

133. Chapter 133: Making Friends by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 6] Liked (2555 words)

134. Chapter 134: The Monastery by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 7] Liked (2277 words)

135. Chapter 135: Awaiting the Abbot by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 5] Liked (3055 words)

136. Chapter 136: Nostalgia by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 6] Liked (1737 words)

137. Chapter 137: The Laity by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 6] Liked (4018 words)

138. Chapter 138: Rendezvous by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 4] Liked (2155 words)

139. Chapter 139: Return to Fun Kingdom by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 5] Liked (2474 words)

140. Chapter 140: Indifferent Nature by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 7] Liked (2717 words)

141. Chapter 141: Riderless by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 6] Liked (3116 words)

142. Chapter 142: The Search by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 6] Liked (3088 words)

143. Chapter 143: Beware by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 4] Liked (2102 words)

144. Chapter 144: Strength by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 5] Liked (2517 words)

145. Chapter 145: A Time to Mourn by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 6] Liked (3615 words)

146. Chapter 146: Eight Years Later by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 6] Liked (3259 words)

147. Chapter 147: Captured by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 5] Liked (2267 words)

148. Chapter 148: Transformation by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 8] Liked (2407 words)

149. Chapter 149: Koo by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 6] Liked (2504 words)

150. Chapter 150: Fate is a Cruel Spirit by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 6] Liked (3352 words)

151. Chapter 151: Legend of the Bluebonnets by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 7] Liked (2244 words)

152. Chapter 152: The Decision by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 5] Liked (3086 words)

153. Chapter 153: Sharing the News by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 4] Liked (3601 words)

154. Chapter 154: Farewells by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 5] Liked (2600 words)

155. Chapter 155: Greetings by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 6] Liked (3028 words)

156. Chapter 156: What the Future Holds by ICanStopAnyTime [Reviews - 11] Liked (1056 words)