A/N: Quickly updates and then runs somewhere dark to hide. I'm so sorry this took so long to get this out. I wanted/tried my best to give Riley and Beth a storyline that was believable but also showed the love and need these two have for each other but of course some heartbreak has to be thrown in. I'm not sure how I like it, I always think it could be better but hopefully it passes and will keep you guessing and mulling over possibilities! Let me know what you think and what you hope season five brings for Riley and the gang. I can't wait for the next chapter of Family Affair to start up. Thank you for all your support and love I'm looking forward to writing more for you!

Chapter Thirty Two: Us

"so you going to ask her"

Riley pulled her gaze away from the back of the blonde girls head and looked over at Carl. The two walking in time with each other. While Riley loved having this time with Carl and being able to make sure he was truly okay but honestly all she wanted was for Beth to be beside her, their hands clasped firmly together. Carl looked at Riley with an amused expression; the two had spent the first half of the walk in semi awkwardness; it took Daryl walking by and mumbling

"someone's got to start" for Riley to let out a huff and turn to Carl, the two then talked about the previous night and what had happened. Carl reassured Riley he was fine and Riley reassured Carl she was as well; whether the two believed each other or not was still up for debate but all those long and in-depth conversations' would have to wait for the time being

"so…are you"

Riley looked back up and saw Michonne turn back and lock eyes with her before turning back to Beth and whispering mumbled words

"I want to….got to find the right time; maybe after we check out Terminus….we'll see…."

Carl nodded his head and smirked "you know she'll yes, probably even before you finish asking"

Riley chuckled and readjusted her bow "hope so…" she mumbled "….hope so"

Michonne turned her head from taking a look back at Riley and Carl and then focused back on the girl to her right. She knew Beth wanted to walk with Riley and Riley with Beth but Michonne had to take this time to talk to Beth, fill her in let her know how much Riley had changed how much as was slowly disappearing once again

'it was decided that as soon as Carl was awake the journey to Terminus would start. As bags were packed and supplies were rounded up Michonne approached the two girls; Riley refusing to let Beth out of her sight. "hey guys" Michonne started watching as Riley turned away from the forest and looked into her dark eyes "was wondering if maybe you wanted to walk with me a bit of the way Beth…" Beth looked from Michonne to Riley, watching as Riley clenched her jaw and gripped the strap of her bow tightly before biting her lip "ummm…I was kind of…." Riley watched Michonne for a moment and knew what was going on, why Michonne wanted this time with Beth "no it's fine…..walk with her, give me time to try to talk to Carl…." Michonne stared at Riley and watched as something behind Riley's eyes changed before the girl kneeled back down and finished throwing some of the guns into a large blue duffel bag. Beth looked from Riley over to Michonne her black eyes boring into her soul'

"it's good that you're here….I don't know what would have happened…. if you weren't here…..she may not have come back" Michonne softly spoke her eyes trained on the men in front of her

Beth furrowed her eyebrows together before looking back quickly at Riley and Carl. The boy saying something that caused the Dixon to smirk and shove her brother in the shoulder causing him to stumble

"she would have been fine…she can pull it together when it's needed….she, she would have done anything for Carl…she did…..she wouldn't fade away not with him involved"

Beth looked at Michonne watching as a sad smile fall upon her lips and she softly shook her head "she was pushed….pushed pass her limit; pushed past anybody's limit really….." Michonne spoke looking over at the girl her eyes holding such deep emotion it made Beth's heart swell "Riley is Carl's world…..you're Riley's" Michonne spoke with such conviction, she then turned her head and looked behind her as Carl and Riley spoke, she watched as Riley raised her head and looked at the back of Beth completely missing Michonne's presence "hate to see what she do if it were you"

Beth bit her lip and focused on the backs of Rick and Daryl her thoughts drifting to the girl behind her. Riley was as strong as they come but everyone has their breaking point and last night was most likely hers; Beth shook her head, Michonne needed to give Riley more credit, she would never slip away putting the safety of Carl in jeopardy. Riley was a master at holding it together and then snapping when pushed past the limit…..last night showed that

As the early morning turned into the early afternoon Rick and Daryl led the group through the woods, coming up behind Terminus. Rick just like Riley wasn't being fooled by the signs and the hope, after everything they had been through they weren't taking anything on word alone.

Rick stopped as they neared an off white fence that was hidden almost completely from view by the scattering of branches and vines that consumed it. Looking at each member in turn, his eyes settling on Riley and Beth who had reconnected towards the end of the journey and their intertwined hands. He made a silent vow to make sure that no matter what his family would stay safe…..stay whole

"we circle around….see what were truly up against, want to see them before they see us"

Everyone gave a nod and Riley pulled Beth along heading towards the left. Daryl watched the pair go before nodding to Rick and taking off in the opposite direction

"want to tag along with me" Rick spoke looking over at his son he knew that Riley and him had talked somewhat during the walk but he wanted to make sure his son was okay, that he wasn't worried about Riley, or himself that he knew he would do whatever needed to be done to keep everyone intact

Carl looked at Michonne before shaking his head and walking off. Michonne watched the boy for a moment before looking over at Rick and sighing "they both been through a lot…..they'll be okay…we'll be okay…. this place…" Michonne stopped looking over at the fence unsure of if she believed what she was about to say "…this place could work….either way we're together that's what matters" and with that she followed after Carl knowing she would have to do her best to assure the boy of what she was desperately trying to assure herself.

Riley let go of Beth's hand and watched as the blonde girl walked a few paces ahead of her looking at the woods around them and the barely visible fence

"you okay"

Beth smiled despite herself "shouldn't I be asking you that" Beth replied not removing her eyes from the weed covered fence

"I'm fine"

Riley watched as Beth lowered her head and bit her lip. Riley was fine, she thought she was fine, she could act like she was fine

"you don't have to be brave for me" Beth spoke turning and locking eyes with Riley

Riley smirked "I ain't"

Beth chuckled "what am I going to do with you Riley Dixon"

Riley watched as Beth turned back and peered into the depths of the woods, her hand drifted into her pocket and she felt the rough edges of the diamond; something within her told her this was the time, biting her lip she walked a few steps forward until a foot separated her from Beth

"you know I love you Beth, I would do anything for you….anything; even act brave….I…..I need you to know you mean everything to me, everything….."

Beth stood with her back facing Riley she heard her walk closer, listened as Riley had an internal monologue before a rush of words filled the air. Beth smiled she loved Riley, loved how she was quiet, loved how she was loyal, loved how she would do anything and everything for those she loved, loved that she didn't know how to do this love thing, loved how words failed her and loved how all her rambling somehow made sense, somehow said everything she wanted to hear wanted to know. Beth gripped the necklace that was dangling at her chest and turned only to come into view of Riley down on one knee a small diamond ring clutched between her thumb and pointer finger

Beth gasped, a hand flying to her mouth as tears sprang to her eyes. She watched as Riley smirked and then bit her lip

"I love you Beth, I should have done this a long time ago, when I thought you were gone it….it…" Riley stopped and looked out among the trees "I'm not really good at this, I usually don't express what I'm feeling or thinking; but when it comes to you that….that all changed. I want you to know I need you to know…." Riley stops and looks down clenching her jaw "….my old man…he….he didn't show us how to love….give it or get it; so I was pretty much flying in the dark and you….you helped guide me you brought me out of the darkness, you showed me that it was okay…..that there was nothing wrong with…." Riley stopped and gestured between herself and Beth "….with this…I can never repay you for what you have done for me…..but I'll try….I will always protect you, always keep you safe, always love you….I love you Greene, always have always will. Beth Greene will you..."

Riley was cut off by Beth's body crashing down upon hers "…marry me" Riley finished into Beth's hair

Riley felt Beth nod her head and pulled her back a bit to see the tears rushing down her cheeks, Riley brought a hand to Beth's face and wiped away some of the wetness with her thumb "Carl was right" she mumbled with a small laugh

Riley pulled herself and Beth into a standing position and slid the ring onto Beth's left ring finger, running her finger over the ring that now belonged to her wife….her wife Riley let a smirk grace her lips

"love you" she spoke as she raised her eyes to see Beth also staring at the ring "love you too" Beth replied looking up into the ocean blue eyes that always took her breath away, leaning in she pressed her lips to Riley's in a light, gentle, romantic kiss.

"we should get back" Riley spoke as her hands traveled down Beth's back landing on the hem of her jacket. Riley pulled Beth back towards her and placed another kiss upon her lips before pulling away

"let's go see what this sanctuary is really about"

Riley and Beth arrived just in time to see Rick drop a bag of guns into a hole he dug, glancing up he saw the girls and replied to their unspoken question "just in case"

He then looked up and watched as Daryl, Carl and Michonne rejoined the circle

"let's do this"

Rick was the first one to hop the fence, the group waited until a light tap on the fence sounded giving the all clear Beth was the first to approach climbing atop, the ring on her finger not going unnoticed Carl smiled up at Michonne as Daryl looked at his sister a grin stretching across his lips, Riley however was too busy making sure Beth got over the fence safely

Michonne was next and as she passed Riley she gently shoved the Dixon in the shoulder a small smile on her face making Riley shake her head at the woman

Once Michonne was over Riley walked forward and placed a hand on the fence in between the vines

"Riles…."

Riley still gripping the fence turned her head and looked into the wide eyes of Carl, releasing the fence she walked towards her little brother

"I won't let anything happen to you, you hear me…..nothing…."

Riley spoke quietly to Carl her blue orbs never leaving his matching ones. She pulled him into her crashing him against her small frame

"love you Carl…..no matter what we'll be okay; I'll keep you safe….we'll keep you safe" Riley spoke looking down at Carl who nodded his head "love you too"

As Riley placed her hand on the fence and began her climb she heard Carl speak out again "plus you have a wife now, can't go dying on her"

Riley froze and craned her head to look at Carl and Daryl both of whom were smirking up at her "losers" she mumbled before climbing up and over

After hearing Riley land on the ground and tell everyone she was fine, Daryl gave Carl a lift and watched as the boy jumped up and over he heard Riley ask if he was okay, and then jumped up and over himself.

Once everyone was over the fence Rick looked at everyone each one exchanging a nod; Rick readied his gun and took off towards an old abandoned warehouse. Terminus was an old train depot rusted and broken down trains filled the area around them making the group weave between the broken vehicles until they made it to the warehouse

"you stay close" Riley mumbled to Beth as the two walked behind Rick, Riley glanced to her right to see Carl walking beside her his eyes trained on his father his gun raised

Rick slowed his pace at the sound of a woman's voice, he held up his hand signaling for the rest of the group to slow their strides as well

"Sanctuary for all. Community for all. Those that Arrive Survive….Terminus those that arrive survive. Follow the tracks to the point where all lines intersect"

Rick looked back locking eyes with Riley before raising them to meet those of Daryl, with a nod Rick quietly entered the room. There were a few desk set up and a row of tables along the back wall

"Sanctuary for all. Community for all. Those that Arrive Survive"

Riley walked a few more paces forward gazing Beth's hand as she did the two locking eyes for a brief moment

"hello…."

Riley's eyes snapped over to her dad as he called out to the woman who was speaking into a microphone as well as the few people who were quietly standing along the tables looking at papers and supplies that lay scattered about

"hello…." Rick called out a little more loudly

The woman stopped speaking and quickly looked over to the back of the room watching a man who could be no more than twenty-five walk away from the tables towards the new comers

"I bet Albert is on perimeter patrol"

Taking a step back Riley looked over making sure Carl and Beth were still within arms reach before quickly putting her eyes back on the man approaching her and her family

"I'm Gareth…" the man says giving a little wave

Riley griped the strap of her crossbow getting a sickening feeling in the pit of her stomach she locks her eyes over to Daryl who is staring back, both thinking the same thing; 'don't let your guard down'.

"it seems like you been on the road awhile…."

Riley looks to her dad who simply answers "I'm Rick this is Michonne, Riley, Beth, Carl and Daryl and we have…"

Gareth smiles at the group looking at each one, his eyes lingering on Riley longer then they should have and the motion didn't go unnoticed by any especially Beth

"hey I get it you're nervous, I was too…." Gareth stops and calls over another man named Alex

Gareth looks at Alex a silent communication between the two which makes Riley even more anxious than she was before

"we just need to do a quick check, then Alex will take you up front to meet Mary, we have nothing to hide but the welcome wagon is much nicer in the front….we never had anybody come in through the back before"

"wanted to see you before you saw us…"

Gareth flashes his eyes over to Rick "smart….always a good quality to have in a world like this one…" Gareth pauses again "so if you don't mind putting your weapons down in front of you….you'll get them back I assure you we just have to be…smart….you understand"

Rick clenches his jaw before placing his gun down on the ground "I do…"

Rick looks over at his group and gestures for them to follow his lead. Gareth watches as Riley hesitates to drops her bow

"we're not stupid, and I doubt you are as well…" Gareth speaks his eyes on the blonde girl

Riley clenches her jaw; there is something about this man, this place….it was too easy to get in….they didn't seem as surprised or panicked that people just wondered in through the back…for a sanctuary, a community there aren't that many people around. With a huff Riley lowers her bow to the floor, glancing over to Beth "you okay" she mouths; Beth gives a small smile and nods

Alex walks forward and proceeds to pat down Michonne, who looks as though she would love nothing more than to upper cut this man in the throat, next is Daryl Alex looks at Daryl's banged and battered face

"hate to see the other guy….." Alex comments as he moves over to Beth, Riley watches from the corner of her eye her hands turning into fist

Riley flashes her eyes back to Gareth who has been keeping his hauntingly dead brown orbs trained on her, Alex has moved on from Beth and over to Riley he makes eye connect for a moment before doing a skim of a pat down and quickly moving on to Carl

"you would" Carl pipes up as Alex finishes patting him down moving onto Rick

Alex stares up at Rick for a moment before continuing "he deserve it"

"yes" comes the eerily calm reply from Riley her eyes still locked onto Gareth. Gareth watches her for a moment a small smirk quickly crosses his face before it's replaced by a smile

"okay then" he starts clapping his hands together and walking forward he goes to lift Riley's crossbow only for her to reach down and grab it first swinging it over her shoulder narrowly missing the man's face her eyes narrow slightly as he stares at her with a look of desire…..it's a look Riley has seen multiple times before when her father would come home drunk …..a look of a hunter trapping a prey

"Alex will take you up front now…..Mary is waiting to meet you all…"

As the small group follows Alex, Riley makes her way to the front grabbing Beth's hand in the process her fingers running over the ring….your wife….protect your wife…. once she was behind her father she whispers up to him

"this place…..something's not right…."

Riley watches her father's jaw tighten and knew he too sensed it, could feel that there was more than meets the eye.

"how long has this place been around…"

Alex glanced back "pretty much since the beginning.." he spoke returning his eyes to the front

Riley released Beth's hand and moved a few paces ahead so that she was in stride with her father

"seems pretty empty for being a community…a sanctuary I think you call it" Riley piped up her eyes trained on the man in front of her

Alex slowed his pace and turned now walking backwards he eyed the blond girl his eyes going wide for a moment but Riley caught it she had seen that look before as well from two people one being Merle when she use to catch him in a lie and he wasn't sure what to say and once from Beth when Riley asked her if she ever had sex it was a look of fear, of trying to say the right thing...of a liar…..Alex was lying about something…..this place was lying about something…..

"yeah…..well you know….for some this was just a stopping ground before they moved out to find their family and friends….the ones that didn't have any stayed…so yeah….this is Mary…."

Alex rambled causing Riley to look at her father from the corner of her eye seeing his own blue eyes narrow at the words of the young man

"heard you came through the back….first time that's happen….smart move….understandable"

Riley watched as a woman with long red hair tied in a braid that hung over her shoulder spoke from behind the back of a large grill a variety of meats laying and smoking on the top

"mind fixing these nice people a plate; it's been awhile since they had real food…."

"been on the road awhile have we" Mary spoke cutting Alex off

Rick eyed the grill "we have" he answered curtly

Riley had stopped listening the minute they entered the large outdoor courtyard her eyes scanning the few people who ambled around or sat at the picnic tables; Riley's eyes passed a woman wearing an old poncho….a very familiar looking poncho…a very ugly-looking poncho…

Riley was sitting in the watch tower the nights had gotten colder and Riley rubbed her hands together her breath turning to fog as a sigh escaped her lips. Beth was angry at her; Riley wasn't suppose to be on watch tonight but Glenn was trying to make up for yet another stupid thing he said or did to Maggie and he asked….pleaded with Riley to switch with him. Beth thought that Glenn should grow up and stop pissing her sister off so he didn't have to make others take watches that weren't their's. Truth was Beth wasn't really mad at Glenn or Riley it was just that Riley was gone for two nights on a hunt with Daryl and well Beth was missing Riley….missing, wanting, needing same thing. Riley smirked to herself thinking about the look on Beth's face when she told her she was taking watch. Riley was snapped out of her daze when the door to the tower clicked open and Beth walked in wrapped up in the old wore blue pea coat Riley had found for her. Beth smirked at her "well we may not be able to…you know but I can still be with you; and Daryl told me to give you this" Beth spoke dropping Daryl's old and disgusting poncho on her lap "I ain't wearing this flea ridden horses blanket" Riley spoke throwing the article of clothing behind her. She heard Beth let out a huff before reaching over and picking it up draping it over Riley's head "better fleas then flu…."

Riley narrowed her blue eyes at the woman who was wearing what had once been her brothers and something she was sure Maggie had, had with her during the fall of the prison; clenching her jaw Riley's eyes flashed over to a tall man wearing what looked like police riot gear, the same police riot gear Glenn had stored under his bunk

Riley walked over to Glenn who was preparing to go out on a run this time with no vehicle he wanted to explore an old run down house that wasn't to far from the prison and decided walking would be easier and draw less attention. "when are you going to give up wearing that stuff Glenn" Riley began walking towards her friend and picking up the helmet throwing it into the air and catching it "we managed this long with out" Glenn looked over at his friend…his sister; then turned his eyes over to where Maggie stood beside Beth who was holding Judith the two working on preparing the meal for tonight "have more to live for now…" Glenn softly spoke; looking over and seeing Riley still staring at Beth. Riley smiled and pushed the helmet into his gut "I get it love…..it changes you"

Riley breathing became ragid her heartbeat speeding up as different possibilities floated through her head about why these people; people who were supposedly living in a safe heaven…..sanctuary for all, community for all…..would need or have these items…. these personal items…. her friends items

Riley heard Alex speak to Mary about fixing up a plate for them; her eyes flashed to the boy taking his appearance in fully for the first time something small and sliver dangling from his pocket

Herschel sat on his bunk smiling up at the Dixon girl as she helpless fumbled with her words. Herschel found it funny that someone who was so strong and so capable was drowning in this otherwise simply task. "you love my daughter" the old man spoke cutting off the mumbled words leaving the scattered mind of Riley. Riley stopped and stared at the man she slowly nodded her head scared that this was somehow a trick question "more than anything sir" Herschel smiled "I know you do so just say it….ask me…." Riley bit her lip and let out a shaky breath "I would like to ask permission to marry your daughter sir….I love her more than you know…more than I probably even know; I will and would do anything for her…I would do anything for her" Riley finished softly. Herschel stood and placed a gentle hand on her shoulder "I give you my blessing….was starting to wonder why you were waiting so long" Riley let out a nervous laugh before smirking up at Herschel "thank you Herschel; for everything." Herschel nodded his head "wish there was something I could give you but I already gave Glenn my watch" Riley looked up at the old man then out of the cell as the noise of boots hitting the floor got louder "you already given me more then enough…."

Riley only heard her heartbeat this man, this liar had Glenn's watch….Herschel's watch…..Herschel…

It happened so quickly nobody knew what had occurred but the plate Carl was holding hit the ground and Riley had her hunters knife pressed up against Alex's throat the watch dangling from her fingers

"where did you get this watch…."

At this point Rick, Michonne, Daryl, Beth and Carl all turned and raised their weapons pointing them out into different areas of the courtyard, Beth turned slightly watching the silver watch dangle from Riley's fingers, her fathers watch….her father…..she then glanced up and looked into Riley's eyes, they had gone darker, Riley was being pushed…

'she was pushed….pushed pass her limit; pushed past anybody's limit really'

"whoa whoa hold on…." Alex tried to speak

Riley just turned him around making him face the woman in the poncho and the man wearing the riot gear

"what about that poncho….the riot gear"

Riley could feel Alex's heartbeat noticing how rapid it had become and wondered if that was because of the knife or because she had started to piece together their puzzle. She quickly spun him back around when another voice rang out

"maybe I can help"

Riley's eyes narrowed and her jaw clenched as her icy blue eyes landed on the almost amused brown ones of Gareth

"if by help you mean speaking the truth then go right ahead….where did he get this watch"

Gareth took another step forward "why not put the knife down and then we can talk" he spoke with his hand raised

Riley glanced around "your sniper on the roof" she spoke gesturing with her head "how good's his aim"

"Gareth…" Alex spoke "do something"

Gareth looked at Alex like he was a two-year old asking for the hundredth time for a cookie

"stop talking Alex….we got this" Gareth spoke most likely to the sniper as from the corner of her eye Riley saw the man lower the gun and move out of sight.

Gareth then turned and looked at Rick "Rick tell your people to lower their weapons…"

Rick looked from Gareth over to Riley whose eyes flashed quickly to Beth before settling on her father her head giving a subtly shake

"after you answer her question…."

Gareth let out an annoyed breath

"the poncho was off of a clothes line, the riot gear from a dead cop and the watch from a dead one…didn't think he needed it anymore"

Riley looked from Rick to Daryl and Michonne and then quickly over to Carl before her eyes landed on Beth whose eyes were still glued to the watch that was gripped tightly in her fingers. Beth lifted her gaze and locked eyes with Riley, Riley had once again shut down she felt like she was underwater and the sunlight was slowly disappearing

Riley flashed back to the last time she was in a situation with a knife to someone's throat she looked over at Gareth only seeing him and the focused and fake smile he wore; the words that echoed in her mind as she watched Herschel be killed rang in her ears, her eyes narrowed and she mumbled

"liar" before drawing the knife down at the same time that Gareth turned his hand into a fist causing all hell to rain down upon them.

Riley released Alex and quickly turned grabbing Beth by the hand pulling her along as everyone scattered in different directions. Riley looked up and saw Daryl who locked eyes with his sister before shouting "this way" causing Rick and Michonne who had her hand gripped within Carl's to jerk around at the sound of his voice. Daryl lead the way throughout a maze of alleyways, and rooms as the Terminus people shot not at their head or heart but at their feet something Riley noticed right away.

It seemed as if every turn lead them to another dead-end or a door that shouted escape slamming shut as they quickly approached. Daryl skidded on his heel and turned pulling his sister by the arm and leading the group into a room that looked as if it was an old auto body garage.

Riley stopped short causing Beth to ram into her back making her stumble forward. The room they entered was eerily silent the only light coming from a variety of candles that were lit and placed throughout the space. Riley walked in a small circle looking down at the cold black cement that had names written in bold white paint; staring up at the wall her eyes narrowed as she read 'Never Again. Never Trust. We First Always.'

Riley glanced up and saw her dad reading the wall as well as Daryl and Michonne stared at the yellow page list of names on the floor

"what the hell is this place" Carl mumbled making Riley's eyes jump over to the boy

Panic suddenly filled Riley's body "Beth" she called out and looked around the room. The blonde girl rose from her kneeling position as she looked more closely at the names painted on the floor Riley held out her hand "come here" she spoke making Beth walk towards the girl only for her to be pulled into Riley's body a light kiss placed on her temple

"anybody notice how they're aiming for our feet" Riley asked as she moved closer to Carl pulling Beth with her letting the question hang in the air; everyone looked at her "it's like….like their trying to herd us…."

Daryl looked at the intertwined hands of his sister and Beth seeing the ring that rested on her finger watching as Riley ran her thumb gently up and down on Beth's skin.

'you ain't losing her again'

He scanned the room looking for a way out spotting a door he spoke "this way let's go…." and ran forward the rest quickly following.

Once out in the sun Daryl made a bee line for the fences turning to make sure everyone was still behind him. He pulled himself to a stop as people stood from the opposite side guns raised and trained on him and his family.

Everyone quickly separated and raised their weapons as well turning in every direction; all eyes and movements stopped as a loud voice rang out among the otherwise stillness of the situation

"drop your weapons and no one gets hurt"

Riley's eyes followed the sound of the voice to the roof of a nearby building sitting atop was Gareth a smirk lining his lips as he spoke

"drop your weapons and no one gets hurt….NOW" he repeated his eyes going down the line ending on Riley where they stayed

Rick was the first to drop his weapon with a very disgruntled Daryl and Michonne following. Carl looked from his dad to Riley whose hand was still clasped firmly with Beth's. Rick nodded his head and Carl dropped his gun to the ground, looking to his right he watched as Beth lowered her gun and then turned and stared at Riley who refused to remove her eyes from Gareth

"please Riles….baby please" Beth whispered.

Carl watched as Riley clenched her jaw and softly shook her head before releasing Beth's hand and throwing her crossbow to the ground

Gareth smiled at her and then turned looking at Rick

"Ring Leader….the train car to your left walk there…."

Rick looked over at his family, before he returned his eyes to Gareth who simply pointed in the direction of the train. Biting the inside of his cheek Rick turned and slowly walked towards the broken vehicle

"Archer….you next…."

Daryl stared at Gareth with such loathing before quickly glancing at Riley who tore her eyes away from the roof to look over at her brother; she gave Daryl a simply and quick nod before he too turned following the same path as Rick

"Samaria….now you"

Michonne narrowed her eyes before casting a quick glance to Carl and then Beth, her eyes flashing to Riley, Beth bit her lip

'pushed passed her limit…, hell I hate to see what would have happened if it was you'

"stand at the door….Ring Leader, Archer, Samaria in that order"

Gareth eyes flash back to the three remaining in the middle of the courtyard

"open the door Ring Leader…"

Rick looks back at Daryl and Michonne his heart speeding up anger and anxiety coursing through his body

"my children…." he shouts back

Gareth looks over at Rick

"go kid" Gareth yells turning his attention to Carl

Carl looks over to Riley and Beth his eyes focused only on his sister.

'Riley is Carl's world'

Riley looks over to him and mumbles "go Carl…I'll be okay…"

Carl nods his head and slowly turns walking towards his father

"open the door Ring Leader…"

Rick watches as Carl makes his way over "my daughters…."

"I said open the door don't make me kill them now…" Gareth speaks watching Riley

Rick slowly opens the door placing one foot on the steps

"you know I don't think you two are sisters…." Gareth states glancing down to the pairs intertwined fingers, Beth's ring catching the light and shining in the sun. An evil smile overtakes Gareth's face

"I see…..young love….how long you two been together….been married…..you know it doesn't matter this world ain't made for love…."

Turing his attention back to the train car "hey Ring Leader I told you to move…."

Riley squeezed Beth's hand feeling it start to tremble

"Sherlock…." Gareth calls out locking eyes with Riley "go"

Riley stares at Gareth and then quickly over to Beth

"or I can kill her now"

Riley looks down for a spilt second before casting her eyes in the direction of the train car

"go"

Her eyes snap back over to the sky blue orbs of her wife….her wife….

"you got to go babe" and with that Beth released Riley's hand

Riley looked back at Gareth who wore a look pure pleasure…pure happiness…..

"listen to your girl…."

She returned her eyes to Beth watching as they slowly filled with tears; Riley grabbed the back of Beth's head and crashed their lips together in a hard, rough life depended on it kiss. As Riley pulled away she looked at Beth and mumbled something causing the tears to overflow even more. With one last look at Gareth Riley turned and walked away from the one person she would die to protect

As Riley approached the steps she glanced over her shoulder and watched as Beth slowly lowered herself to her knees bringing her hands behind her head; as a man approached her wearing a butchers apron and dragging a baseball bat wrapped in barbed wire behind him. Within a moment Riley was pushed into the train car and the door was slammed shut

No one had to ask what had happened; the look in Riley's eyes said it all, Carl walked forward and stood beside his sister seeing the anger and determination in her eyes but also the heart-break and fear that floated behind the hate

Everything stopped as shadows from the depths of the car stepped forward Riley pushed Carl behind her and took a small step forward so she was standing in line with her father

"Rick….Rick is that you"

Riley let out a breath she didn't know she was holding as the faces of Glenn, Maggie, Sasha and Bob stepped forward along with four new faces filling in the space

"you're here…you're all here" Rick breathed out surveying the new people

Maggie caught sight of Rick and Riley's eyes and spoke up "their friends of ours they helped us"

Riley's eyes stopped on a girl who stood behind Glenn her hair was the same her clothes were the same the eyes were the same. Riley tore her blue orbs away; there would be time for that later; her attention was drawn to her brother who quietly replied to Maggie's statement

"well then their friends of ours now too"

A large red-headed man piped up from the back of the group

"yeah for however long that is"

Riley let out a low chuckle and all eyes snapped over to her; Rick saw the look in her eyes how the color became darker it was the same look from after Lizzie, the same look from the other night with Joe, the same look from when Merle or Lori are around….

"no" Riley spoke void of any emotion that it unnerved those that truly knew her.

Riley walked over to the rusted door and peeked out from a slight crack that offered limited light and even limited access to the outside

"they're gonna feel pretty stupid when they find out"

The red-headed man turned back around and looked at the girl before him

"find out what"

Riley turned her eyes away from the light streaming through the crack and looked at her family….her family….the most important part of her family was out there….her wife….her wife

Rick took a quick glance in the direction of Michonne and Daryl to see that they too were watching Riley. His eyes went over to his daughter as her own eyes found his; he then knew what she was thinking as he too was thinking the same thought.

"their fucking with the wrong people"

A/N: That's it; its over for another week! Hopefully you liked this one and it will keep you satisfied until the next update! Please let me know what you thought I hate feeling like I'm begging for reviews or feedback but I truly want to know your thoughts, ideas, and suggestions so please review or PM! I left the last line open-ended so if you want Rick to have said it he can or if you like to think it was Riley that's cool too (I know who I wanted to say it) So please let me know as well as your thoughts on what might happen next season or what you want Riley to do/be like next season! I will update my hopes for a writing schedule later on, until then I will continue work on my other stories which I hope you like! See you in a week!