Vol. 18 | The Injury Of Finally Knowing You

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"I'm going to find out who the fuck that was. I'll kill them all if I have to." Negan said, pondering what happened at the fair.
"I thought we already were going to." Simon said, sitting on the opposite end of the table as Negan.

"If the opportunity comes up, that might be the thing to do. But I've calmed down a little, and I think we can keep a few of them." Negan said, seeing people as a valuable resource.
"What are thinking? We attack Alexandria? Or hilltop?" Dwight said, wondering which should be first.

"I think Alexandria will be difficult. Rick always has been. So, Gregory first. He's easy." Negan replied, looking at his lieutenants, Ron among them.
"Alright. What are you thinking?" Laura said, wanting the whole plan.
"What you think about.. tonight? You feel ok for that Ron?" Negan said, wanting this war over with already.

"Um.. I-" Ron started, not sure if he was ready for that.

"Negan! Come out! We want to talk!" Rick yelled from outside.
"What the fuck?" Negan said, getting up and going to the porch, the others following.

"Rick! Can't say I expected you to show up today! I have to admit, you've got some balls on you coming here to my house!" Negan exclaimed, looking out at the army of people that showed up at his door.
The had cars armored with panels that looked like Alexandria's walls.

"You can step down. Join us. Anyone of you up there by Negan. I'm giving you a chance." Rick said, honestly thinking for a moment that Ron might come back to them.

Negan laughed. "Come on Rick. They're loyal. Your wasting your time." He said confidently.

Carl looked at his boyfriend, wiping a tear off his face. Even if Ron was on their side, it still broke his heart to be on opposite sides right now.

"Simon? Dwight? This is your chance." Jesus claimed, peaking out from behind his cover.
The two said nothing, looking at each other.
"Ron? You know what's right." Ezekiel called out.
"Come on little man!" Jerry said, wanting Ron on their side.

Ron looked at everyone there he cared for, not just Jerry and Ezekiel, but Aaron, Eric, Mikey, Enid, and Carl.
He noticed they had arm bands on to represent where they were from.
Green for hilltop, orange for the kingdom, and white for Alexandria.
He thought for a moment about if he had a white arm band, but it was best for everyone that he stayed by Negan.

Carl stayed quiet, not wanting to pressure Ron.
If he thought it was best to stay with Negan for now, then it probably was.

"Shut up! He's not joining you! He's with me!" Negan yelled, obviously angry that they were trying to sway him.
"Hey, I'm not going anywhere." Ron whispered to Negan, trying to make him feel better.

"Ok then. You all had your chance." Rick said, a storm of bullets following his words.
They weren't aiming for the saviors, but the windows on the sanctuary.

"Get down!" Simon yelled, everyone running down the stairs to get to cover.
They couldn't be sure the coalition wasn't going to aim for them next.

"Where are they going?" Laura asked, the group leaving quickly after all the windows had been broken.
"I don't know." Negan said, genuinely confused with them.

"Look out!" A savior yelled, the rv from Alexandria hitting the front gate and knocking it down.
Other saviors screamed, a few having been hit by the vehicle.
"What the fuck?" Simon exclaimed.
"Walkers!" Ron said, pointing to the herd he already knew about.
"Everyone inside!" Negan demanded, pushing people towards the door.

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