Alone (Henry TWD) (Needs major editing)

26.) 14 People, One House

A week went by. I was able to walk regularly, but every now and then I still have pain. Rick healed enough to get out of the infirmary. People moved into our house.

Originally, we had me, Henry, Carol, and Ezekiel. 4 people. Now, there's Daryl, Rick, Michonne, Judith, RJ, Maggie, Hershel, Gracie, Jesus, and Aaron. Unless I can't count, that's 14 people. In one house.

It was fun.

I moved temporarily into Henry's room, so Maggie could have my room. Rick and Michonne slept in one of the guest rooms. Hershel, RJ, Gracie, and Judith took another guest room. Daryl slept on the couch. Jesus and Aaron slept in the last guest room available.

It was night time, and we all wanted to eat together. To talk together. The leaders of the three communities were all together, so now it's time to discuss certain things. The thing is, the table isn't big enough for all of us. So we sat on the couches and chairs, the little ones sat on the floor.

"Before we get started," Michonne looked at Rick. "I know were all thinking the same thing. The leader. Rick Grimes. Is back."

"No," Rick shook his head with a smile as he looked at Michonne. "I'm not the leader anymore. You've been doing an amazing job."

"I'm not saying I'm giving up my leadership." Michonne smiled. "I'm saying maybe you be a leader of all three. Keep each one in line."

"Well we've been talking about Oceanside, too. The girls that came from there... they want their community back," Maggie said. "Maybe... I don't know. Somebody can lead them. Somebody can lead Alexandria."

Rick smiled. "What about Tara?"

"Tara's perfect," Michonne smiled. "But you need a leadership spot."

"I say he rules all three, well, four." Ezekiel said.

"Me too," Daryl nodded.

"I agree," Maggie smiled. We all looked at Rick.

"Fine," Rick grinned. "I miss it, anyways."

Everybody had a brief moment of celebration, until it faded into silence and we began to talk seriously.

"So what's up with this community?" Michonne asked as she sat next to RJ, helping him cut his meatloaf.

I looked at Rick. "I told them you'd know everything."

Rick nodded. He began explaining everything, from their setup to the different parts of the group to the people and leaders. At one point, Jesus began writing everything down. The "adults" began talking about serious stuff. Plans on what we should do to take them down. They also talked about making Oceanside its own community and when they should do it. They created a plan to build their defenses up and to see even if this community will find us, since they're so far away.

They also decided to have all the kids in one spot, to help keep them safe. The Kingdom was the best option, since it's the biggest with the best walls. They decided the children will pack their bags tomorrow morning, pack light, and then come to the Kingdom by sundown.

Eventually, Henry and I got bored, and since the little ones fell asleep coloring, Henry and I decided to put them to bed and go to sleep ourselves.

***

"How're you feeling?" Henry asked.

"I'm better. The migraines are starting to come back, though."

"Is it the thing about the community?"

"I don't think so. I'm trying to ignore what's going on and just do whatever your father says," I respond as I slip on my jacket. I looked at Henry, giving him a small kiss as I then left his room, running into Maggie. "I'm sorry," I respond as I pick up the box she dropped, which looked familiar. I looked down at it. "Is this..."

"It was under the bed." Maggie said softly. "I was coming over to give it to you. I couldn't help but look inside," she smiled. "You're very kind, doing that for Daryl."

"I completely forgot about this," I tell Maggie as I look at her. "Thank you."

"No problem. Thank you for babysitting the little ones today. It's really hard keeping them in line. For some reason they listen to you. I think it's your face," she whispered the last part. I smiled and laughed a little. "Don't be scared if Hershel has a little crush on you."

I smile and nod a little. "I won't. Good luck today. And I'm sorry that I'm causing all of this..."

"What do you mean?"

"Well if I never left the walls that community probably never would have found us."

"Sweetheart, they already found us. They were less than 100 feet from our walls. And if you never left the walls, we would have never found Rick. Things happen for a reason. And trust me, Rick and Daryl together... woah, that duo never loses."

"I can tell they're bros," I let out a small laugh.

"Daddy?" Gracie called, walking out of her room, clutching her bear as she looked around. She looked at me and Maggie, smiling as she ran over and jumped into Maggie's arms. "Where's Daddy?"

"I think he's still sleeping," Maggie whispered. "With Daddy J."

I laughed a little. That's what she calls Jesus?

"I wanna see!" Gracie smiled.

"Let's see if it's PG," Maggie mumbled, giving me a raised eyebrow as she walked over to their room. She cracked open the door, peeking her eye through.

"Knock," I heard Aaron laugh as he opened up the door, thankfully, fully clothed. He looked at Gracie. He gasped with a smile. "My baby girl!" He greeted as he lifted her into his arms. She giggled and squealed as he twirled her around. I smiled, admiring the two as I turned to walk down the stairs, holding the box in my hands as I heard Henry behind me.

Daryl was still sleeping.

I smiled, gently placing the box on his chest. He had his arm over his forehead, as he opened one eye. "What?"

"Thank you for everything," I smiled and then walked away. I went to the kitchen, grabbing some eggs from the fridge and pulled out the carton. I grabbed some bacon as well, and then turned to the stove to begin cooking the buffet for my my 13 fellow housemates.