Till I Die (TWD/Carl Grimes)

Chapter 37: Answer for a favor

AnnaBeth's POV

It's been a day since we all- since everyone but Maxie returned. We're setting up a rescue plan right now. We're going to sneak in through the back fences, go in quietly to where we found Glenn and Maggie. Pray she's in there. Kill the Gov.

"Lukas, I'm scared" I mumbled into his chest, since I'm hugging him and he's like two feet taller then me. "It's going to be ok. She's going to be ok. And we will be ok" he smoothed my hair. "I hope your right"

Maxie's POV

I spit out more blood has Phillip hit my jaw again and my tooth hit my upper lip, cutting it pretty good. "I'll ask again. How many people are at the prison? What are there weaknesses?" He shouted. I just starred at him with my best pissed of and 'I'll kill you look'. "Very well... Ill be back" once Phillip left the room I sighed cursed under my breath. He's been asking me this for four hours and its driving me nuts. Fuck can't he take a hint? I'm not telling him nothing. He's drove a knife into my stitches, beat me, threaten me, and kill me, but I wouldn't waste my last breath on him, even if it could save me... if that makes sense. I have a feeling I may not make it out of this mess.

I opened my eyes slowly, sad my little nap didn't help with my sleepiness, must be the blood loss from my open wound. I jumped in my seat a bit once I noticed a man sitting far in the corners shadows. "Nice to see your still a live sweet thing" a voice chuckled. "Merle" I stated, knowing him anywhere. "That's right..." "what do you want? I'm sure your not here just for the company" I spat. "Your right there. I wanna know about my brother" he became serious. "Like what? Be pacific. I'll answer one question. But it comes with a price. Kinda like I'm... what's his name... Rumple... Still... skin? Something like that" "what are you ranting on about?" I could hear the anger coming in his tone. "Point is. If I answer your one, only one. Question about Daryl. You owe me a favor" "fine." he said threw gritted teeth. "Promise" "for gods sake-" "promise" I said sternly. I probably would of been more treating if I wasn't stuck in this wooden chair. "Promise" he managed to spit out. "Now, ask away" "Is Daryl dead? Why are you wearing his vest?" "That's two questions FYI. And yes, he is alive. And why he gave me it. I don't know. Could be because after you lift him dick bag, I've become his family. Now you owe me to favors" I never did ask why he gave me the vest, now I would like to know myself. "What's your favors" he mumbled, I can tell he wants to argue about the whole family thing but I'm glad he's choosing not to. "First I need to deliver a message to the prison. "I won't betray the Gov" Merle snapped. "Keep your voice down!" I harshly whispered. "These walls aren't sound proof. And if you do give them my message, I will get your brother here to see you" he considered what I was offering and gave a sly grin. "You got it" he left to get a pen and paper well I debated on what to write in it. One he returned he untied my on wrist so I could write. No I'm not going to try to escape, yet.

Dear Everyone: I'm alright but in exactly one week Woodbury will attack. Phillip (the Gov) wants your weaknesses, don't worry I'm not saying anything but I don't know if I'll last the week. I will see you all once more I promise. I'm trying to make deals with the people of Woodbury, so far I'm off to a good start. I mean I got this letter delivered. Lol. Anyways I'm wasting time, be ready for the attack, I will tag along if I make it. I hope you all know, that means you to Rick, that I would do anything for you guys, your my family even if I'm not yours. I love you guys. Hope to see you all again.

~ Maxie

"I hope this will be safely delivered has promised" I looked up to see Merle, studying me. "Yes. now my brothers-" " after I have proof the letter is delivered" and with that he snatched the piece of paper away and left, cursing under his breath.

Carl's POV

take about some dance thing this the town is throwing for a Christmas ball thing... wow it's December already? And I have a feeling people will be attending it. "Ill talk to-" "no. No one must know" I snapped. "But tell Phillip to invite them to the party, a peace offering. Your idea" I smiled. And with that he left, puzzled by what I was putting on the table.

Carl's POV

I was on watch when a truck pulled up in front of the gates and a man, Martinez I believed his name was pulled up, put a letter by the gate and drove away. "Okay..." I mumbled to myself. I jogged over to the gate and snow gathered in my shoes. "Not again" I muttered has shivers went up my spine. I careful snuck threw the two gates till I retched the letter. Picking it up I carefully opened it with my small pocket knife and skimmed over the letter. Noticing another letter behind it I grabbed it and what stood out was who it was for. Me. Shoving it in my pocket I rushed to my dad.

"She's fine" Carol smiled. "Yeah... for now" Daryl mumbled. "We have a week... What should we do?" AnnaBeth asked. "I say attack first. This letter is our advantage" I spoke up. "It could be a trick" my dad snapped to us all. "No. this is Maxie's writing" Daryl sternly said. "Maybe she was forced to write it" My dad continued. "No. because I got a letter to me personally. It was delivered with that one" I said. "Let me see" my dad asked. "No dad" I almost shouted. "Why not" he snapped at me. "Because I haven't read it yet and I don't know what's on this paper" I held it up and stormed out.

I sat on my bed and took a deep breath and starred at the letter. AnnaBeth walked in a sat next to me, at first she said nothing for a few seconds then sighed. "Give me the letter" I was startled. "Wha-" "I'll read it" I handed her the letter and started at the wall like it was the most interesting thing ever known.

"Dear Carl: I hope you got this letter. I just wanted to apologize for not being the perfect girl. I always have my reasons for my mistakes but what's the reason for letting you go? We're the sheriffs boys and the fugitive. PERFECT COUPLE. This would make an awesome movie. Anyway... What I said to the group about returning alive to see you all again... I don't think it will happen... I just want you to know I love you. always will. Take care of- "

AnnaBeth paused and I placed my hand on her shoulder. She took a shaky breath before continuing.

"Take care of AnnaBeth for me, she's got the eye for adventure just like myself. Don't let her end up like me. A trouble maker. I don't want her to pay the price like I did. Wow I'm not good at this letter thing... point is I love you. Always had, even when I acted if I didn't. It was love at first sight. And love always finds away. I mean it did in all the fairy tales I read growing up, which I still love. I'm sorry we can't have our happy ending though...

Find your happy ending. Go on an adventure. Find a true love.

~ Max.

AnnaBeth set the note on her lap and blinked the tears away from her eyes. I sniffled a bit and she turned to look at me. "I'm sorry" as soon has she said that I burst end into tears and I leaned on her shoulder and she hugged me the best she could.

She's the one I truly love. She's my Fairy Tale. The one who took me on the greatest adventures.