Cowboy

37) Governor

A/N ok so this chapter is gonna be about how the governor still ends up finding out about the prison. Just bear with me here... it's very off script and a little chaotic. Also WARNING!!! TALK OF RAPE/SA

Alicia had decided to take a little night stroll. Daryl had insisted he go with her but she promised that she wouldn't be gone for more than an hour.

As she walked outside in the grass, she placed a hand on her stomach, subconsciously smiling. Yes, she was scared and for good reason. She'd only been pregnant once before and had lost the baby.

It scared her to think about how easy it would be to have a miscarriage now that the world was like this. She would have to eat for two when there was barely enough for one. She would have to drink more water to keep herself and this baby alive.

It would be hard but she couldn't help the excitement and joy that washed over her when she thought about how excited Daryl had seemed. How Glenn had hugged her.

She had told the rest of the group earlier that day. Maggie had ran up to her, giving her the tightest hug she had ever received. Beth had started crying, saying how excited she was to meet the baby.

Carol had even offered to make the baby some clothes if they could find some thread and crocheting needles.

Alicia was happy, sitting down in the grass. She sighed, leaning back and looking up at the sky.

"Dale." She found the brightest star in the sky and looked intently at it. "Been a while since I last talked to you but I figured I should tell you this."

She did this every once in a while. She would go outside alone and talk to him. She didn't know if he could hear her or not. She figured it was crazy but it gave her comfort to imagine him up there, smiling down at her.

"I'm pregnant." She sighed. "I'm scared but... but I know I've got a group of people who are gonna keep us safe." She laughed, looking down at her lap. "I wish you were here to give me some advice. You were always good at that."

She let a tear run down her face, not bothering to wipe it away. "I just wanted you to know."

She began to stand up, brushing the dirt off of her pants. She froze when she felt a hand on her arm.

"Hey pretty girl." She recognized his voice.

"Merle." She said stiffly.

He laughed. "Oh so you remember. That's good." He leaned in close to her face. "Bonus points for you."

"What are you doing?" She asked, leaning away from him.

He just smiled, rubbing her cheek with his thumb. "Just shut up and get in the car bitch."

"Alicia!?"

She snapped her head around, and so did Merle. "Oh look it's the Asian boy. Come to rescue?"

Before she could tell Glenn to run back, she felt a fist come in contact with her, and everything went black.

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When Alicia woke up she was tied to a chair in a dark dusty room. She didn't like not knowing where she was. She didn't even have the advantage of being able to memorize the turns on the way to this place because she was unconscious.

She struggled for a moment until she heard the doorknob rattle. She watched as Merle walked in, a smirk plastered on his face.

"Oh do I have a surprise for you!" He grinned. He put his hands on the arms of her chair, leaning close to her face. "He's called the governor. You'll like him."

She grimaced, turning her head as he pressed a kiss to her cheek. "Fuck you." He snapped.

He laughed, walking to the door. He opened it, letting another man come inside. Alicia watched as he looked her up and down.

"She's a fiesty one." Merle laughed before leaving the room.

The governor walked slowly towards her. She flinched as he caressed her face. He wordlessly walked behind her, cutting her loose.

"Stand up." He ordered. She just looked at him. He leaned down close to her ear. "I said... stand up."

He grabbed her arm, forcing her out of the chair. "I want you to take me to your little prison." He sneered.

She shook her head. "No."

"I want everything ya'll have. All of it."

"No."

He laughed, bending his knees so he was right at her face. "You are a stubborn little thing aren't you?"

She closed her eyes, turning her head away from him. "Go to hell."

He chuckled before taking a rough hand and pushing her face onto the table. "Do as I say."

"No."

He laughed, grabbing her by her hair and pulling her back up. "Fine. I'll take what I want without any help." He eyed her up and down. "Starting with you."

She felt tears brimming in her eyes as he stared at her. "Take off your shirt." She didn't move. "I'll take it off."

She tried to fight him off but he was much stronger. He ripped it off of her, literally ripping the soft fabric in half. Next he took of her bra, completely exposing her chest.

"So pretty."

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Alicia was pushed into the room with Glenn. He immediately took in her disheveled state. Her face was red, her lips swollen as well as her eyes. He could see tear streaks down her cheeks and a distinct handprint on the left side of her face.

"Go." The governor threw her towards Glenn. He noticed she was only in her bra, her arms clamped around her chest.

He caught her, pulling her into his chest. The governor just looked at them before he walked out.

"Oh my God." Glenn gasped as she clung onto him. "You're ok." He said, holding onto her tightly. She cried into his shoulder. "Here." He pulled away, taking off his shirt and handing it to her.

She quickly pulled it on, falling right back into his arms. He held her, waiting for her sobs to stop. When she had finally calmed down he looked at her, holding her face in his hands.

"Did he..." She nodded. He felt his blood boil and his resentment towards the man increased. "I'm gonna kill him."

He hugged her again, and she hugged him back.