THE SOUND OF SKULLS CRACKING ! SCREAMS OF MISERY, & UGLY SOBBING enveloped the atmosphere as a barb-wrapped bat swung wildly through the air. Blood spattered across the dirt, on the faces of those sitting by those selected as an example of what occurs when you don't listen. Lucille slammed down again, and again on a pile of what was left of the victim-- brains and nothing more. He did warn them. Can't say he didn't. Only one of them had to turn into mush, the first one was for free that's what he told them ! HE WARNED THEM ! But they wouldn't listen to Negan, and one of them thought it would be right to come and attack him, that was fucking rude. Well.... if they didn't listen the first time, maybe number two would shut them up and see precisely how for real Negan was being.
RICK'S FACE TWISTED IN HORROR, his breath catching in his throat as he struggled to find his voice. He looked ashen as his eyes fixated on the ground, his mind numb and empty. Negan's words echoed in his ears, promising to take everything they owned for the rest of their lives while assuring them that no one else would be hurt. Rick shook his head in disbelief, wishing with all his might that he could wake up from this nightmare. He pleaded to whoever was listening to come and save them from their fate, but to no avail. Suddenly, Rick was jolted out of his thoughts by the sound of pleas from those around him. He lifted his head to see Sasha reaching out to Maggie. " No! You can't! She's pregnant ! " He heard someone shout. Negan's men pulled Maggie to her feet, and he commanded them to be gentle with her. At that moment, everything became clear to Rick. He shook his head, his voice finding its strength once again. " No...No! Take me instead ! " He shouted at Negan, his heart breaking from losing Glenn, now they were going to lose Maggie and her unborn child.
But Negan only dismisses them. Of course, he didn't care what they had to say, hell at first HE DIDN'T REALLY BELIEVE she was pregnant. Thought they were saying that just to he wouldn't take her with him. " Shut up ! Do I gotta remind you what happens if you don't fuckin' listen ? Huh ?! Who wants to be number three ? I suggest all of you to shut the fuck up. " THE SAVIOR LEADER then turns to Rick, approaching him with such smoothness in his walk, Lucille bloody and covered in brain matter. He comes down to Rick's level, Lucille placed on the dirt while his hand grips the handle to steady him. Clearing his throat, a sinister smirk appeared across his twin flesh. The tense atmosphere in the room was palpable as the broken leader stood before Negan. " I will see you in two weeks. I don't wanna find out or hear 'bout you goin' behind my back, got it ? "
Negan made it clear that he wouldn't tolerate any funny business. With a menacing tone, Negan threatened to hurt Maggie if he even caught a whiff of any plans being made behind his back. " You hear me ? I will kill her if I find out anythin' Rick. Do. I. Make. Myself. Clear. " The leader could only shake his head in silent agreement, terrified of the consequences of disappointing Negan. The smirk on Negan's face widened as he heard the leader's response. HE WAS PLEASED THAT the message had been received loud and clear. Negan gave the leader a two-week deadline to complete the assigned task. He used his signature weapon, Lucille, to lift himself from the ground and swung her over his shoulder before heading towards the truck. The truck was where they had Maggie, who was being held captive. Negan gave her one last glance over before shutting the door, leaving the room in eerie silence.
His night was quite eventful, on the way back to THE SANCTUARY something happened to The Widow he had brought along with him. He knew she was sick, didn't exactly know how sick but from the looks of it... she looked terrible. Still, he remembers her friends shouting to him how she was pregnant and it made him wonder.... was that true ? Or did they just say that to keep Negan from taking her away ? They hurry back just in case. He couldn't have her dying him before shit was getting good !
HE CARRIED her out of the vehicle without struggle. Telling Simon to get a hold of Doctor Carson and get him now to meet him at the doctor's office. Didn't take long for things to begin to move. Nobody ever took long when Negan sent out a command. She lays on the bed, she's looking pale, looking almost lifeless and he can't deny it makes him quite nervous. That is until Doctor Carson confirms that she is indeed pregnant. " She's having a baby. " Negan whispers to himself as he eyes her stomach for what feels like forever, snapping out of it before looking to the doctor. He watches as the doctor gives her medication. He tells Negan that she just needs to rest and she'll be okay, that her baby is alright and it was just a scare. Thank God, Negan thought to himself.
She had been unconscious for what felt like an eternity, and there were moments when it seemed like she might never wake up. But she did, and when she did, she looked different from how she had looked the day before. Her skin had regained its healthy glow, and her flesh was no longer cold to the touch. NEGAN PLACED HIS HAND ON TOP OF HERS, fully aware that she would not want his comfort, but he did not care. He flashed her one of his trademark grins, showing off his teeth and crinkling the corners of his eyes. "Well, good morning to you too, sunshine! You've been out for quite a while now," he said. He didn't mention the countless times he had come to her room to check on her.
" Well, darlin' you're home! We're at the Sanctuary, but I don't think you'd recall much since you sorta.. y'know ? Fainted on us. Thankfully, I got my Doctor to check on you, and, well... your friends weren't lyin' when they said you're pregnant. Should I ask who the father was ? Number two, I'm guessing ? Only a guess since he seemed to be speaking gibberish to you with his eye, popped out of his head. Nasty shit, but guess that doesn't really matter anymore, don't it ? " He continued, patting her hand before getting up from the chair. He stretched his arms above his head, looking around the room. " Ahh, so you wanna get straight to business. My kinda girl. But before we get down to business, I got you a tray of some of our finest food here... now, " Negan ran his tongue over his top teeth before turning towards the table to gather the food he had picked out for her. He settled the tray on her lap without waiting for her to answer. " Don't go telling me no. I'm sure the kid in your belly will appreciate the food. Eat as much as you want! Go on... have a bite, and then we'll talk. "
