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finally Chapter 16 is here sorry for the wait I had some personal things going on but Some major things happen! there will be a Death coming up soon probably in the next chapter or 2 but honestly I had trouble trying to figure out who to kill in this death as there a few characters that I don't know what to do with but the choice was finally made as I went threw the choices now it is just a waiting game anyways enough of my rambling enjoy this chapter.

Chapter 16: Friend or Foe

After getting Dwight into a holding cell Sasha went back to her post to wait for the others to return. They finally return a few hours later and as soon as they get out of the pulls Rick aside and says " We have visitor waiting for you." Rick looks at her confused and asks "Who is it?" Sash signed as she answered with concern in her voice "He is one of Negan's man and his said wants help take him down." Rick Marched to the building where Sasha lead him to and walked in He walked down the stairs to the make shift cell and instantly asked Dwight " So Dwight Sasha tells you wanna help us take out Negan why should we trust you?" Dwight looked Rick right in the eye as he said "Negan offers the women in the Sanctuary a deal they be His wives and he gives them anything they want. My wife took him up on his offer and She wants out of it but once your his wife he doesn't let you go and so Sherry and I started sneaking around and that's how I got this burn he burned me with a fucking Iron so I want him dead."

Rick stood there in thought before asking "Okay Dwight here is the deal you tell me the layout of the entire Sanctuary and I will think about letting you help but so help me god if you harm anyone I kill you." Dwight speak up and said " Rick I will tell you anything you would like to know I wanna see Negan dead more then anyone." Rick turned to Sasha and said "Can you get Daryl and Abe for me?" Sasha nodded and walked up the stairs and set off to find the two men. Sasha returns with Abraham and Daryl about 10 minutes later and Daryl speaks and asks "What's going on Brotha ?" Rick pointed to Dwight and said " Dwight here says he wants to help us take down agreed to give us a way into The Sanctuary"

Abraham looked at Rick as if he were crazy and said " Rick you are actually gonna take this pricks word ?" Rick walked over to his two right hand men and pulled them out of Dwight's earshot and said " Look I don't trust a word he is saying but if provides with the layout of their building we can just sneak in and kill Negan I all ready told Dwight that if he tries any I will kill him." Daryl signed and said "Rick if you say you believe him then I trust you but I think he should be guarded at all times." Rick and Abe both agreed and they gave Sasha the first watch. The men went outside and they went their separate ways. Rick started to walk to his house waving to people he didn't even know the names of which bothered him he is the leader here he should know at least most of the names of not all so he decided during this war he will try to just that.

As he walked into front he heard small giggles coming for the living room and walked to see Rosita and Beth playing with Judith who spotted her dad and Said rather loudly " DADDY" as run run over to her bent down and wrapped his arms around his little girl as he said " Hey Judy did you have fun with Rosita?" She giggled as she nodded and said " Wup we play outside." Rick smiled at his daughter as he said " Sounds like you had lots of fun sweetheart." He kissed her forehead and stood back up. He walked to Rosita and said " I am sure Beth already said this but Thank you for watching her." Rosita waved him off as she said " Rick it's not a problem a tall I love spending with her." After talking to Beth and Rick for a few more minutes Rosita left and left the family to spend time with one other.

Later that night Rick lays in bed staring at the ceiling of the bedroom in deep thought he thinks about how The War with Negan is gonna go. He knows they are gonna lose people and he also knows their is a chance they could lose the war tho he would never say that out loud. He looked over to Beth's sleeping form and smiled as he knew one thing for sure which was he would always have her by his side he knew that he would do anything to make sure she stay's safe during this war but he also knows she will want to be a part of it and he knows she won't want to sit out.

the next morning Rick wakes up to the smell of pancakes and the sound of Judith laughing. He pulls the covers off and sits up and slowly stands up. He grabs a pair of pants from his dresser and puts them on as well as a t shirt. He walked down the stairs and into the Kitchen to see Judith in her high chair laughing and smooshing around here pancakes and Beth flipping pancakes on the stove. He walked over to Judith and kissed her head. He then walked over to Beth and wrapped his arm around her waist and kissed her cheek as he said " Good morning sweetheart smells good. "Beth took a plate and place three pancakes on it and passed it to Rick then yelled " CARL BREAKFAST!" Carl ran down the stairs rubbing his eye as he walked to the kitchen he said "Morning."

Judith had devoured her pancakes and when she saw her older brother she began to giggle. Carl leaned down and kissed her cheek then sat down as Beth laid a plate of pancakes on the table in front of him "Thanks Mom" he said as Beth nodded and sat down with her own plate. Carl turned to his dad and asked " Dad when are we gonna start to plan the war ?" Rick swallowed his food then spoke " Well Dwight is gonna provide us with a layout of the Sanctuary and then we will plan an attack and then let everyone from the Hilltop and Kingdom know the plan then we attack and put an end to this." Carl nodded as he said "I think We should have a few groups attack the outposts and then one big group attack the sanctuary."

Rick impressed by his son's plan nodded as he said " Carl that plan is perfect good job son." Beth looked at Rick and said " Hon What is the plan for The Kids and Elders for the war we don't know what might happen they could have groups out on runs or something who Negan can Alert to Attack here." Rick sat in thought as he thought about what Beth said before saying " There is the sewer by the main gate we can have a small force stay behind and bring everyone down there if they do have anyone attack here while the rest of us are at the Sanctuary." Beth and Carl both nodded in agreement at Rick's idea.

After breakfast Rick ,Daryl,Tyresse,Abraham and Michonne met in the church to discuss the plans for the war they knew that they needed to find more guns. Ammo was not a problem as Eugene could make it for stood in front of everyone and pointed to a place where he thinks can find guns he looked down at the map as he said "Last time we went on a run this gun store was over run so if we are lucky we will find all the guns we need in there."

Abraham looked to Rick as he said " I will Take Tyreese,Sasha,Michonne,Daryl and Aaron to clean it and check it out you should stay here in case Negan shows up." Rick nodded in agreement then Said " Well you guys are out there find as much food as you can as well because we need it more then ever now." They all nodded as everyone left the room expect for Daryl and Rick. Daryl noticed Rick expression which he has seen many times on the man who become his brother it's the expression he makes when he feels the weight of the world on his shoulder' put a hand on Rick's shoulder before saying " You good Brother? you look stressed out."

Rick sighed as he spoke " Man I just thought after everything we have been through that just maybe we could catch a break but Then Negan showed up and he Killed Glenn now he takes half of our supplies and Daryl I am Scared man I don't know if we are gonna win this time." Daryl could see the doubt in Rick's eyes as he spoke and if was honest he has never seen that look on his best friend's face and it scared him. As he was about to speak Rick looked to and said " You over see everything for a bit and Tell Beth not to worry ? I am gonna go on run of my own" Daryl confused nods and pat his friends back as he said " Yeah no problem Brother be careful." Daryl walks away still confused with the way Rick was acting.

Rick's POV

I feel like the entire world is crashing down I finally found some happiness in this fucked up world but This whole Negan thing makes feel like there is no hope. Beth and the kids deserve a good life and if we don't win this war I know for a fact that Won't happen. I don't why but I just felt so overwhelmed in Alexandria I had to leave for a little bit to clean my head. I was we were still back at the prison before the Governor came back everything was so much more simple then but now I am the leader of a whole town and I have know idea how to actually win this war. Negan is nothing like the Governor he isn't driven by his rage like the Governor was. I hope this plan works with The Kingdom and Hilltop we should have enough people to win the war it just all depends if Negan is suspecting anything. I will have to get some Scouts on them quietly to track them.

As I stated to walk back towards the gate I heard Rosita yell from the gate " RICK THERE IS SMALL BREAK IN THE FENCE WALKERS GOT THROUGH."

Hey Everyone sorry for taking so long to update all my stories many more updates are coming I started my second year of college so stuff is crazy rn but I have many more chapters coming for this and all my other stories hope you enjoyed and I will see ya soon.

Sincerely ,

Troy Grimes