Rick never found Carl and Lori. He's hurting and darker than ever. Michonne has managed to protect Mike and Andre, but she has sacrificed being with them in the process. Rick is leader of the ASZ and Michonne is a resident of The Kingdom. The two communities have to work together to face common enemies. So they come up with a tried but true show of loyalty. A marital union.

"...You shouldn't have to be alone." Lives collide from circumstance, tragedy and change. Someday, that pain will be useful to them.

This is a one-shot that takes place maybe a week or so before Richonne becomes cannon. Carl needs some help from his family. A/N: So I've decided to make this a series of one-shots. Some will follow a chronological order, some will just be things that came to mind.

Richonne smut...Rick and Michonne insomnia leads to a sweet and sexy encounter. Their first encounter. Alexandria. Post season 5/speculative season 6.