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Daryl stayed on alert as he drove to The Kingdom. He glanced at the nephilim now and then. He still felt uneasy around him. Jack being leader of Alexandria made him feel even more uneasy. His just a kid he can't lead an army. With or without powers he can make one wrong decision then everything would blow up in their faces.

"You do not talk much" Jack says. Breaking the silence.

Daryl lets out a grunt.

"What do you expect me to say." he says.

"You do not like me."

Daryl raises his eyebrow at the kid.

"Like you I don't even know you."

"You see me as a threat."

"From what I seen you can you not blame me that I see you as a potential threat."

"I am on your side."

"For now. You could easily change sides or abandon us once you get reunited with your fucking friends."

"I would not do that. When I rescue Mary I don't think she will want to leave you either. Mary is a hunter. She saves lives. She will want to save you and your people."

"You definitely saved Rick didn't ya."

"Again I am sorry about that I promised Michonne I will bring him back."

"Mmmm since when do promises get kept."

"I heard you have trust issues."

Daryl lets out another grunt.

"Who told you that?"

"Why do you have trust issues?" Jack asks ignoring Daryl's question. He wasn't going to be a snitch and say Father Gabriel told him.

"My life is none of your fucking business kid. "

Jack felt like Daryl jumped down his throat. It was so sudden so abrupt.

"I was only asking a question."

"Well not everyone wants to answer your questions." Jack blinks at him. Daryl glares at him "I'm just gonna be straight with ya. Me and you are not gonna be friends. It takes a lot to earn my trust. A huge lot. You and your buddies help us win that fight but that doesn't make fall down to your knees. I'm not like the others who see you as a damm miracle. There is more to you than meets the eye and I'll find out what it is. Kid you have a dark secret and I know it. No one is perfect and innocent. Just because you are half angel that doesn't mean you act like one. I'm not like Rick opening the door letting people in. I keep my eyes out. I will certainly keep my eye on you."

"Daryl I don't wanna be enemies."

"We're not. We are working together doing a job that's all. We are nothing more but allies. It will not go further than that. Shove the friendship up your ass."

Jack felt hurt by that. He badly wanted to get Daryl's trust. This alliance can not work if Daryl does not trust him.

The nephilim frowns. "Why did you offer to drive?"

"What do you think?"

"To keep your eye on me?"

Daryl didn't respond and was looking at the road again. Jack looks out of the window and tried his best to not look bothered by Daryl's comment. It did hurt him. When Dean didn't trust him that hurt him as well. It seemed people immediately would not trust because of who he was.

He hoped that Father Gabriel was right that Daryl will accept him. The man just needed time.


The gates of The Kingdom opened as Daryl drove in. Jack gasps as he admires the surroundings he was in. The Kingdom was different from what Jack seen out there. It looked like a normal town what Jack would see back in his world. Although Alexandria was similar, Jack found this place more beautiful.

The citizens of The Kingdom were doing gardening, washing, the kids playing games and there was even a choir performing. Their voices warmed Jack's heart. Jack likes this place.

Daryl stops the car and gets out. Jack gets out afterwards taking in his surroundings. Breathing in the fresh air and taking in the positive atmosphere. Jack never thought he would see a community in a world like this to feel happy and safe.

Jerry approaches them with a welcoming smile.

"Welcome to our humble home."

"It's beautiful." Jack says with a wide smile.

"I know we are very grateful."

Daryl grumbles and folds his arms.

"We're here to see your leader." he says.

Jerry looks at him and nods "Yes you may see the king. I'll take you to him."

Jack is distracted watching the choir. Daryl walks past him and slaps him on the back.

"Hey move it."

Jack jumped but nodded when he realized it was only Daryl.

"I'm coming."

Jerry led them into the theater. He orders them to wait then he goes through the doors. Shortly after, Jerry opens the doors and lets them in. They are led into a huge room full of chairs. King Ezekiel sat on his throne on the stage with his tiger Shiva next to him.

"You really are a king." Jack says feeling awestruck.

King Ezekiel chuckles and rises from his throne.

"I am a king to my people."

"I love your community."

"You seen the work us as a community has built up. Yes it is definitely a work of art. I am proud of it." He clasps his hands together and smiles "So what you brings you here young man."

"To discuss plans."

The king's face went serious and nods.

"I see."

"I want your opinion on how to fight the Saviors."

"My opinion."

"Yes."

"What have you planned so far?"

Jack lowers his head feeling embarrassed.

"Nothing."

King Ezekiel gives him a sympathetic look.

"No need to be embarrassed boy. You are only young. Leading an army into a war like this is challenging. We agreed we would guide in the right direction. So..." he comes down the steps and approaches the young nephilim "That's exactly what we are gonna do.."

Jack smiles. "Thank you."

"No need to thank me. I thank you for making this happen. Bringing all the communities together to fight. Fight for our freedom and get our revenge. Lets take a walk outside and discuss plans."


King Ezekiel walks through the gardens with Shiva by his side and Jack on his other side. Jack meets the king's closet allies Morgan and Carol. Carol gave Daryl a hug and smiled at him. Daryl gives her a small smile. Jack couldn't help but feel surprised. That is the first time Jack has seen the man smile. He assumed Daryl must have a good relationship with Carol.

"I heard about you. You have increased our chances of winning." Morgan says to Jack.

"I am certain we will win." Jack says. Jack notices the long stick he was holding. "Why you holding a stick?"

"This is not an ordinary is a weapon that was given to me by a man who helped pull through difficult times. I will always be grateful for that."

"Oh."

Morgan waves his weapon and grins.

"It is a fine weapon indeed has helped me a lot."

Jack nods looking fascinated.

"So whats the plan?" Carol asks.

"We kill the Saviors." Daryl answers.

"Not everyone is a Savior. Some people and been taken and forced to work for Negan. Like Daryl." King Ezekiel says.

Daryl flinched by those memories. Memories he wanted to forget. Negan's laughter still echoing in the back of his mind sent a shiver down his spine.

"Daryl" Carol says putting her hand on his shoulder. Looking concerned.

"I'm fine." he lies.

"So that means we can't go in there and attack." Jack says.

"Why?" Daryl asks.

"Like you said there is innocent people in there. I can't use my powers and blast everyone in there. I do not want to kill innocent lives. I do not want to kill Mary. We'll have to use a more human approach. An approach that does not require my powers."

"The boy has a point." King Ezekiel says " We gotta think this through. Not just go in there and shoot everyone. You want my opinion, I say we get the Saviors to surrender."

Daryl snorted. "Surrender right ok."

"Maybe trap them. Trapping people can make them surrender." King Ezekiel says.

"We surround them." Carol says.

"You think us surrounding the Saviors will get them to just put their hands up and surrender. I don't think so." Daryl says.

"Trapping them in their main compound." Carol suggests.

"The Sanctuary?"

"Yes Daryl the Sanctuary." Carol says with a nod.

"How can we rescue the innocent lives and Mary?" Jack asks.

"We won't. We'll leave them to suffer. Eventually they will run low on supplies. Water, food all that. Sooner or later they would die of starvation. Unless if they surrender then we'll take over the Sanctuary and rescue the prisoners."

"What about the Saviors?"

"We kill them." Daryl answers "Every last one of them. They may surrender but that does not mean we let them live."

Jack nods agreeing with him.

"Including Negan." he says.

"Especially Negan." Daryl says.

Jack had to admit that plan sounded good but the part leaving Mary in there. He did not agree with that.

"I gotta save Mary." he says.

"I know but some rescue missions have to be put on hold." Carol says.

"Mary is a fighter from what I seen." King Ezekiel says. "I'm sure she can handle herself in there. Those Saviors will have to give in eventually. We will rescue her."

"But Mary will starve." Jack shakes his head "I can't let that happen."

"That is what we came up with so far." King Ezekiel says. "I'm sorry."

"I like the plan but we need more ideas so we can bring them in all together." Jack says.

"We are planning on going to Hilltop." Daryl says.

"Good ask Maggie what she thinks." King Ezekiel says. "She may even have a better plan."

Jack nods "Yes."

"We'll go there now." Daryl says who not wanted to waste anymore time here. He wanted to move on and plan everything as soon as possible.

"Wait. Join us for a meal." King Ezekiel says.

Jack furrows his eyebrows.

"Meal?"

"You must be hungry."

A rumble came from Jack's stomach. He had to admit he can eat something. He left Alexandria without having breakfast.

Daryl shakes his head.

"We're good."

"No I insist. We are gonna be eating soon anywhere. You should try our fresh fruit and vegetables. It will be the best you have ever tasted."

Jack nods feeling excited like a child.

"Ok I would love to try."

King Ezekiel smiles.

"Good man." Jack smiles back at him." The king gestures "Follow me and make yourself comfortable. Food will arrive shortly."