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Ali heard his familiar chuckle and glanced sideways, watching @paralyziingfears move in front of her like a shield—still playing the protector, as if daring anyone to try. That had always been his instinct with her. Overprotective to a fault. Normally, she’d roll her eyes or mutter something snarky—but today? Today, she let it slide. Not when everything inside her felt just a little too unsteady. “Still playing the bodyguard,” she murmured. “Some things don’t change.”
She offered a faint smile at his words. He’s right. I am all he has left. “I’m guessing the big secret’s still safe, huh?” Ali asked, voice low. “They don’t know I’m your goddaughter—your weakness, your Achilles’ heel…” Her smirk was fleeting, more shadow than spark. Half a joke, half a warning. She couldn’t afford to be anyone’s weakness—least of all his. That kind of truth in the wrong hands? It could unravel everything. Her gaze swept the room, eyes sharp. “You know what they’d do with that, right?”
When he confirmed he’d heard the whispers, something in her stilled. She didn’t flinch, but her posture shifted—tense, guarded. A memory flashed, cruel and unwanted. She buried it fast, before Negan could see.. “Just… don’t let them get away with it,” she said quietly. Not this time. She glanced at Lucille, raising a brow, her voice dipping again into something lighter. “So, am I supposed to be there for the Lucille show?” she asked. “Or is this one of those private meetings?”
[ .... ] negan was pleased when his men listened to his command of leaving the room straight away. they were being disrespectful towards his godchild and he didn't appreicate the words they were whispering to each other like little rodents. he didn't tolerate that kind of shit around here, especially when it came to @labiondasavior.
a soft chuckle emits from negan's lips at her words, moving to stand directly in front of her, his trusted bat swung over to rest on his shoulder, towering over her. ❝ more than you know, ali girl ❞ he told her, his voice sincere. ❝ seriously, kid, you're the only family i got left. 'course i ain't gunna let anyone fuck with you ❞ he added with emphasis to his tone, firm and serious.
he gaze averted to his feet when she asked if he had heard what his men were whispering around them. he wanted to bash every one of their heads in for the nasty things they were spouting to each other, but he held back. he would deal with them later because no one gets away with that kind of disgusting shit around here; especially when ali was involved. he nodded and looked back up at her, ❝ shit's unacceptable. they'll have a conversation with lucille later. ❞
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Ali arched an eyebrow when she caught the smirk tugging at Carl’s lips after she called @paralyziingfears stubborn - and then he had the audacity to say she loved him for it. She let out a sharp snort. “You think I love you for your stubbornness?” Her eyes sparkled with amusement. A small smirk formed, then bloomed into a grin she couldn’t suppress. “More like…I’ve learned to live with it.”
Still, Ali was genuinely glad Carl had agreed - strictly scouting. No heroics. No detours. Just in, out, and back before anyone even noticed they were gone. Rick’s will be explosive. Michonne’s will be sharper. But Negan’s reaction - her stomach twisted at the thought. She knew exactly what he’d do - find any excuse to bring her back. Back to where he thought she belonged.
“Hmm,” Ali murmured thoughtfully, falling into step behind the enthusiastic Carl as she slung the bag over her shoulder. “I have a feeling that a man like Negan always has a plan or two.” Probably more than two. He always played the long game - and it was always irritating she she had to play it too. She watched him land hard, wincing slightly, concern and protective flickered in her eyes said she had noticed. She made a silent note to check in about it later.
As they reached the parked car, her gaze shifted from Carl to the vehicle (or any other vehicle she approaches) - and her posture tightened. A vivid memory surfaced too fast before she had blinked it away. Her voice stayed light. “If I knew we were taking a car, we should’ve taken my bike,” she offered, trying to sound casual. Cars still made her uneasy - memories too closely tied to one - but she’d deal with it.
She smirked, her mood snapping back with practice ease. “Also, don’t think I didn’t notice you skipped over the whole how you got the keys. Pretty sure you’re not legal to drive yet, hotshot.” Ali stared at him, with a mixture of teasing and warning glint in her eyes before jumping into the driver's seat. She will always go with him, always help him. But if anything went sideways…she’d protect him the same way she always did. With teeth bared and blood if needed.
[ .... ] carl couldn't hold back the smirk that snuck onto his lips when @labiondasavior calls him stubborn. yeah, he knew he was, but that always meant he got things done. he chuckled, ❝ yeah but ... you love me for it ❞ he shrugged casually, his tone light and playful now that she finally agreed to come along and help him. he didn't want to go by himself but he would've if he were left with no choice. he was glad ali finally succumbed and realized fighting him wasn't going to do any good when it came to carl.
he nodded at her negotiating words, ❝ got it. just scouting. that's all i want to do, anyway. we gotta be prepared for whatever they're planning, right ? best thing to do is to be one step ahead of them ❞ he explained, walking and beginning to lead them off so they could make their way on their little scouting adventure. he grabs a duffel bag and swings it over his shoulder, handing her the other bag, both containing basic supplies they'll need such as canned food, water, any weapons in case things went ... a little south. he looks at her as they reached the front gate, pointing at the car parked outside of the walls, ❝ i got the keys ❞ he tells her, hoping she wouldn't ask exactly how he managed to do that. he looks up then over at the ladder, ❝ let's go ❞ he directs with enthusiasm, heading for the ladder and beginning to climb, hopping down from the wall and stumbling a bit, feeling that electrifying tingle that shot from his ankles and up his calves. he winces but it doesn't slow him down. he jogs up to the car and unlocks it, ❝ here. get in and put it in neutral, i'll push. we don't want anyone hearing the car turn on. ❞
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“Blade for blade?” Ali echoed the @paralyziingfears's words, brows lifting slightly as she let out with a dry chuckle, her lips curling into a half-smirk as she took a slow, deliberate step forward - boots crunching softly over broken glass. Her gun still in hand but angled slightly toward the ground - not threatening, not surrendered either. “You must be better with that katana than you look.” Her tone was teasing, but her icy blue eyes stayed sharp, calculating.
Ali scoffed, glancing at the blade again. “Seriously though? What is this - some kind of post-apocalyptic duel? You wanna take ten paces and turn?” she mocked, “I’m not looking to die in a half-collapsed gas station just to prove who’s got the sharper edge.”
Ali continued, her voice steady. “This was supposed to be a grab-and-go run. I’ve got people counting on me.” She tilted her head, gaze never wavering from the woman. “And i’m guessing you do too.” Her voice softened, a little more vulnerable. “And let’s be real - neither of our groups are gonna be thrilled if we don’t walk out of here.” She inhaled, slow and quiet, as if trying to steady the air between them. “Let’s not make this harder than it has to be…maybe we just…walk away?”
[ .... ] michonne was here for, presumedly, the same thing this stranger was; supplies for her community. she got through a hoard of walkers all on her own with only her trusty katana by her side; slicing and dicing through the undead that attempted to turn her into an all-you-can-eat buffet. they were no match for her. she was far superior with her combat skills and her stealth ability that she's honed since the outbreak. as she wandered around the abandoned gas station, she kept her eyes peeled for anything that could be useful for them. that's when she heard something that didn't sound like a walker limping about.
she turns and points her katana when she sees @labiondasavior, a blonde girl, wielding her gun pointed exactly at her face. as much as it was a surprise, it still didn't scare michonne. she's faced much scarier things before. she knew she could handle herself because she had to; the group was counting on her to come back. michonne challenged her, beckoning her to pull the trigger since she was brave enough to point it at her. it didn't seem to faze the other at all, which was interesting. this girl must've gone through her own things since the outbreak; there was no telling what she might be capable of.
❝ wasn't expecting any visitors ❞ michonne replied simply, keeping her katana held high. sure, a blade was no match for a gun but she was confident enough that she could dodge the bullet if she chose to pull that trigger after all. michonne's face was serious; lips pressed into a thin line and eyes stayed glued on her enemy. ❝ then let's make it a fair fight. blade for blade. ❞
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After hearing that she is special to him, Ali gave a cheeky little smirk - one of those expressions that belonged only to @paralyziingfears - in response, before dipping her head in a quiet nod. Her icy blue eyes wandered, tracking the soft movement across the Sanctuary grounds. She knew him. Order. Control. Consequence. That’s what made him so feared by others. But to her…he was just her godfather. A scary and overprotective one at best.
“You don’t need to explain yourself to me,” she said, in a low, gentle voice. “I’ve seen what’s out there. I know the kind of world we’re in and when people lose their humanity.” Her mouth tightened at the memory of the groups - The Governor and Woodbury, The Claimers , Terminus , The Wolves - she had crossed paths with before the reunion with Negan.
“So yeah,” she whispered, nodding again. “I get it…I really do.” Her gaze locked onto his once again. “You keep things running. You keep your men alive.” for the right and wrong reasons. Her hands clasped together in her lap as her voice softened. “But it just hurts a little to watch.” Her eyes flickered away with pain.
A long silence stretched between them, her eyes met his once again, tired, steady but honest. “I just needed you to know that I see it all. The man you are…the man you have to be.” Ali paused, exhaled slowly. “And that space between them…” She swallowed. “It scares me sometimes.”
[ .... ] once negan took a seat across from ali, he could tell something was bothering her. he wondered if it was something he had done recently, because he knew he could be quite hard on @labiondasavior with no apology, or if someone else had been bothering her without his knowing of it. either way, he wanted to come here to put any uneasiness at rest for her. a soft chuckle emits from his lips at her first words, slumping back in his seat, arms crossed, ❝ i think you know damn well you're special, ali girl. you are my god kid after all ❞ he responded, smiling softly.
he shook his head slightly, ❝ don't be sorry, sweet-heart. that's why m' here to check up on ya ... ❞ he reassured her, now leaning forward with his elbows resting atop the table. he canted his head as he listened to her, feeling his expression fall when she informs him it was the sanctuary that was gnawing at her. he couldn't blame her too much. a lot of brutal and ugly things have occurred here since her arrival, but there was a reason for all of it. surely she knew this. he sighed softly, ❝ i get 't, i do. m' sorry you feel that way ... ❞ he said. ❝ but, you know everythang i do is for a reason. i don't jus' blindly smack heads with here lucille. everyone needs t' know their place here and when someone steps out of line, someone has to put them back and that someone is me. you get that, right ? ❞
he returned her smile, ❝ that makes me happy to hear, ali. i love you t' death and i'll do anything for you, but i can't have you undermining me in front of my men. there's a line. ❞
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Ali stayed where she was when Daryl sat down beside her, his voice hoarse as he asked if she would’ve preferred someone else. “Not particularly,” Ali reassured him, easily. “It was bound to be you, Rick, Michonne, or Carl to come and check on me.”
She gave @paralyziingfears a knowing smile before glancing down at her sketchpad again. “Thanks,” Ali added softly at his compliment. “Find anything good on your day-long supply trip?” Ali returned to her sketching, the only noise between them, sharing the silence.
She paused when he spoke again - this time more seriously - you ain’t alone, ya know…you got us now. Her pencil still in her hand but unmoving.
A small smile tugged at the corner of her lips as she let out a quiet breath. “You’re not gonna get all mushy on me now, are you?” Ali teased him, in a low, gentle but not mocking voice, as she glanced sideways at him, her expression softening. “I know I’ve got you guys,” Ali said in a quieter tone. “It’s just…” Ali exhaled. “Sometimes it’s hard to let myself believe it. Like I’m still waiting for the ground to give out from under me.”
[ .... ] daryl knew there was something going on with ali. it couldn't have been easy leaving the only family you had to join the other side; the side that was against them in an all out war. he admired @labiondasavior for that, for abandoning the only place you've known since the outbreak to stick to your morals. not many people left in this world that tried to do the right thing. but, it was never easy. that's why he took it upon himself to go and check on her. he had just gotten back from a supply run that kept him out of alexandria all day and as tempting as a shower and a warm bed is, he cared about ali's well-being more.
he approached her down the dark streets of alexandria, seeing her sitting on the steps of her house from afar. he reached her and stood above her, offering a slight shrug before extending out a chocolate bar he had found on his run as he reassured her that she could trust him if she was in trouble. he chuckled slightly at her response, ❝ prefer someone else ? ❞ he asked, voice hoarse. he moves to sit next to her on the steps, joining her, knees bent and arms resting atop. he glances over and sees her sketchpad. ❝ looks good ❞ he complimented then sighing softly. his eyes glance away to stare off into the distance before looking down at the cement below their feet.
❝ you ain't alone, ya know ... ya got us now. ❞
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Rick’s kindness was like a blade - gentle in his delivery, but cutting deep. The way he tried to reach her…it made the lie she was carrying feel impossible. Ali’s breath caught, but she did not pull away from his hand, her eyes fixated on her fingers, still resting in her lap.
A quiet, strained laugh escape from her lips, but the laugh never reach her eyes. “No…not walkers.” Her voice was soft, almost fragile. Ali looked up at @paralyziingfears, her icy blue eyes flickering with conflict. She wanted to tell him everything. He’s not dead. He’s alive. He’s Negan. She wanted to say, but the words got stuck behind a wall of fear and shame.
“I haven’t seen him in a long time….I don’t know where he is now or if he’s even alive.” Ali murmured, choosing her words carefully. A half-truth. Enough to keep Rick close without fully giving herself away. “He wasn’t perfect. He was…intense. He did things that..I can’t defend. But he protected me…in his own way.” She paused, leaning back trying to collect herself, blinking away the heat behind her eyes.
“I’m scared, Rick.” Ali admitted. “Scared that if I let go of the people I’ve lost…I’ll lose the last pieces of who I used to be.” Ali looked down, her voice getting quieter. “And if I let anyone see how broken I really am, on what I’ve done… on what i’ve been part of it… they’ll start to look at me differently.” even you, Rick.
[ .... ] rick could see that something was deeply troubling ali and it pained him to see her isolating herself from the others, especially at dangerous times like these. he cared about @labiondasavior, just as he did with all of his people, and only had the intentions of helping her in whatever way he could. he nodded at her words, ❝ i do, ali. that's why m' here, t' help. you don't have t' be alone, no one should be right now. with the saviors watchin' us ... we can't predict what they'll do next. that's why we gotta stay ahead and stick together ❞ he explained, his expression soft and caring.
he got comfortable in his seat next to her, watching her expression change from playful to a more sorrowful one. his thoughts began to wander, wondering what could be troubling her. then, she reveals she had been missing family. of course, it was family, why didn't he think of that? he sighed deeply, feeling empathy overwhelm him as all he wanted to do was provide whatever comfort he could for her. he placed a reassuring hand on her knee, gentle, ❝ i know what that's like, ali ... ❞ he trailed off, all the family and friends he's lost since the world had been swallowed by walkers flashed through his mind. lori, shane, hershel, glenn ... all people he missed dearly and thought of every day he continued to survive. he refused to give up for his son, for his daughter, for the people he now considered family. his eyes drop, staring at the ground below their feet, ❝ m' sorry you lost your godfather. was it walkers or somethin' else ? ❞ he asked, finally glancing back over at her.
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After releasing the radio’s button, Ali glanced over at the Sanctuary. There was silence. Not even static. Ali swallowed hard, jaw tense as her eyes flickered between the radio in her hands and the Sanctuary. Her fingers twitched around the device before flexing restlessly.
She looked around - quiet, still, empty. In the distance, the faint scuffle of walkers scraped against the wind, but it didn’t faze her. A gust swept across, brushing strands of blonde hair across her face. She didn’t both to tuck them away.
Her stomach twisted, tight with dread and a familiar ache that settled deep in her chest. The silence stretched, the more weight of what she’d just done began to sink in. What if he didn’t answer? What if this had all been a mistake? What if @paralyziingfears hated her? Despite all of that, she missed him. She closed her eyes, pressing the radio to her forehead briefly. Say something, she begged silently.
The radio crackled and Negan’s voice responded back with his own greeting. The response jolted her upright, pulling the radio away from her forehead and staring at her. A laugh almost escaped her - bitter, disbelieving - but she bit it back. Her throat tightened instead. She was about to respond, when his voice came over the radio again.
Ali’s lips twitched, a smirk nearly surfacing. He is still Negan, still cocky, still sharp-tongued and still calling her Ali Girl. She exhaled shakily, hands were still trembling but the sound of his voice, it steadied something in her chest. She lifted the radio again, pressed the button and spoke in a low, even but unmistakably her.
“Missed your charming words, asshole.” Ali paused. “Brought a little something with me. Supplies. For you and your people. Call it a peace offering…if that’s still a thing for you.” Ali took a breath. “I’m not coming in blind. I’ll wait. Highway’s clear. Ball’s are in your court, padrino.”
[ .... ] ever since ali had left the saviors, negan had been on the edge, battling against his raging anger. @labiondasavior was his niece, his godchild, his only family that he had left in this shitty world. so, when she left, it left a pang in his heart that he couldn't fill. he was worried about her, wondering if she was surviving out there all alone, but at the same time, he was so furious with her for leaving in the first place. how could he protect her? how could he trust her now that she betrayed him and abandoned him? he would never say anything to any of his men, not even his wives, about what his internal conflict was with ali. he kept all his emotions bottled up and focused his energies on the task at hand; building the sanctuary to become even stronger and more feared by any other communities that may surround them.
that's what he had set his men out to do; venture out of the perimeter to seek and find any more groups that they could take over or even more people to recruit into their own community. he had kept his radio on his person, standing outside the building and scanning the area. he gripped the ledge of the railing, leaning over and pondered over his thoughts with his beloved lucille by his side. he briefly took out his radio and spoke into it, asking for any of his men to report back with any potential findings.
that's when he heard the crackle of the radio chime back. his brows quirked in bewilderment but then his questions were answered when he heard a female voice greet him from the other side. immediately, he recognized whose voice that was. it was ali. his stomach dropped as his emotions were stirred; all his concerns answered if she was alive and well. he was happy to hear she was but then immediately turned angry when he remembered why he was concerned in the first place.
❝ ciao yourself, ali girl ... ❞ he said into the radio, holding the button as he spoke. he looked around, attempting to spot her wherever she may be hiding. she had to be close if she got interference with their radio signal. he leaned back against the railing, continuing to speak, ❝ you got some beach-sized lady balls for comin' back. why the change of heart ? the outdoors too much for you ? ❞ he said, letting go of the button to allow her to speak.
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“Mitch...there is clearly something going on, please tell me so I can help you.”
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❝ nothing is wrong. i swear. ❞
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Ali watched the treeline in silence, Rick’s words echoing in her mind - you’re part of this community just as much as anyone else - that hit deeper than she expected.
“I know,” she said, softly, her tone mix with guilt and exhaustion. “But when you lose enough people, it gets easier to focus on everyone else.” the blonde survivor glanced at @paralyziingfears, a knowing look in her eyes. “Tell you what - I’ll start putting myself first when you finally do the same.”
Her expression softened as she looked back at the treeline. “A fresh start is much needed,” Ali agreed. “Should I start drafting some plans? You know I won’t be able to help myself.” She paused, already spinning quiet ideas in her mind - ways to make this place more liveable, ways to outlast the next storm.
“Hm….” Ali sighed, listening to Rick as he spoke about posting more lookouts, “Desperation makes people reckless. We don’t really have the luxury of letting our guard down.”
Ali looked down at her hands, rubbing them together to keep warm. “Winter used to mean rest, slowing down. Now it feels like a silent threat.” Then she lifted her head, mischievous in her icy blue eyes and teasing voice, “I like this jacket, by the way. Feels like I’m borrowing some of your stubbornness. Might keep it.”
[ .... ] rick wished he had known that the winter season this year was going to be more brutal than the last. if he had known, he would've been more prepared for it. thankfully, they had been able to stock up on winter gear before it had hit them too hard. he nodded at ali's words, ❝ i get that but ya gotta take care of yerself too. yer part of this community just as much as anyone else is, ali ❞ he replied, offering a small smile. rick looked out the watch tower as @labiondasavior spoke, nodding along with her words. she must be so home-sick, more than most people. he had sympathy for her and he wished he could do more for her. he sighed softly, ❝ some sun would be nice, wouldn't it ? ❞ he chuckled lightly. he sat back in his chair, his rifle laid across his lap with his hands resting on it, ❝ it'll pass soon 'nuff. jus' gotta tough out a few more months and we can start growin' more crops, roundin' up the animals again. fresh start would be nice, huh ? ❞ he replied, hoping this distraction will help her feel a little better.
he chuckled a bit, ❝ yer right 'bout that. we should be safe, at least for awhile. seems like the walkers get slower with the cold and snow ... ❞ he said. he thought about her next words for a moment, his head and eyes lowering to his lap, pondering. she was right; the cold definitely persuaded people into doing things they wouldn't do before. there could be people out there, dangerous groups that would try and invade their own community and cause chaos. he hoped that wouldn't happen but he knew hope was in short supply these days. he glanced over at ali, a serious expression painting his features, ❝ we should put out more people to look out for that. we don't want anyone sneakin' in when we don't expect it. we may be safe right now but we gotta be prepared. ❞
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"Yeah, little girl gone, got a gun from a gangster ; Run little girl, run little girl, bang, ha ; Say that again, I didn't quite hear you ; Messed with the wrong bitch in the wrong era ; I been at work and I got my badge of honor ; Honey, I've changed so much since I last saw you!"
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Season 6 ; Episode 16 ; The Last Day on Earth ; Featuring Negan and Ali
“Eeny, meeny, miny, moe!”. @paralyziingfears
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“Relationships are s c a r y, because once you’re in one, you have to face the idea of breaking up or staying together forever.”
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Season 7 , featuring Ali and Negan.
“You will do as I say, Ali, or face the consequences.” @paralyziingfears whispered.
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Ali knew the second her finger jabbed his chest that it was a mistake - like poking a bear mid-slumber - and she regretted it instantly. Still, when his hand wrapped tightly around her wrist, she did not flinch. Pain throbbed through her arm, but she refused to let it show. Her jaw clenched, her breath caught, but her icy blue eyes never wavered from @paralyziingfears.
As Negan laid down the law like she was just another soldier, she remained silent and still as he closed the distance between them. His words hit like cold steel, as if their shared history meant nothing. Like she was another prawn in his game, still she held her ground, her gaze remained on him, refusing to give him the satisfaction.
When Negan finally released her, her arm fell, she absently rubbed her wrist as the ache settled in. It wasn't the pain that stung - pain was familiar, almost expected - it was his words. Under my wing.
When he moved towards the door, she stayed where she was, her back facing him. “Respect goes both ways, Negan.” She muttered, under her breath, unsure if he heard. She did not turn when he told her to be ready, but her voice, flat and resigned, carried her acknowledgement. “Fine.”
.... the hour was drawing near. Not wanting to make Negan more pissed off, Ali grabbed the essentials and headed out with a mix of dread and resolve. Outside, she spotted a group of Saviors gathered close to the trucks, laughing and joking as if everything was just another day. However, she did not see Negan. If he isn't here, I'm going back in, Ali thought, turning around, only to come face to face with the man himself.
[ .... ] yup, this was definitely his godchild. he wished he could be surprised by ali's actions and her brave words but he wasn't. after all, he had practically raised @labiondasavior in this new world and although they had differing opinions and values on the way things should be run around here, she still learned to be confident, bold, and unrelenting straight form himself. he was impressed, by all means, but that didn't mean he was extremely irritated that she decided to be this way towards him and not someone else. it was a good thing that they weren't around any of his henchmen or else this conversation would've gone very differently; in a way that he knew ali wouldn't be the biggest fan of.
he sighed deeply and then scrunched his eyebrows when she poked right at his chest. he didn't hesitate to grab that same wrist tightly and then squeeze, looking directly into her eyes with a growing sense of fury, ❝ glad you can come to your senses, ali girl, but don't take that as an invitation to do whatever the hell you want when it comes to me. you're still under my wing which means you will treat me with some goddamn respect ❞ he stated firmly, his words dripping with gravity, inching closer to her with intense eye contact. ❝ you got that ? ❞ he finished and then aggressively let her wrist go. he swings his beloved lucille over his shoulder and stepped towards the threshold of her door then turning back around to face her, straight-faced. ❝ be ready. ❞
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She knew Negan better than anyone in this room - better than Simon, his so-called right-hand man. And right now, she could see the emotional storm brewing in his eyes. Ali felt a pang of guilt for stirring up bad memories, almost wishing she could take back the mention of Lucille's role. The weight of it hung between them, and she wanted to apologise for even bringing it up.
As their gazes locked, she saw something rare in his eyes : vulnerability mixed with deep anger. Ali noticed a shift in his eyes, and Ali knew that he heard the comments. Her prayers were answered. The anger was no longer directed at her, it was at his men. She did not flinched when Negan slammed Lucille down nor his booming voice.
As @paralyziingfears approached, Ali stood her ground, her eyes never wavering from his. When he spoke, his words were softer than she expected, but no less commanding, before he pressed a kiss to her forehead. The unexpected tenderness caught her off guard, and for a brief moment, she closed her eyes, letting herself feel the weight of everything lift, just slightly.
When he moved away to stand beside her, Ali opened her eyes, watching his men scatter like cockroaches, all too eager to obey his command. With a deep breath, she couldn't help herself, a smirk played at the corner of her lips. “You know, it's almost like you care about me or something.”
But then then reality of the situation settled back in, and her expression grew serious. “You heard them,” she whispered, her voice soft but laced with understanding. “Didn't you?”
[ .... ] negan felt his cold heart drop to the bottom of his feet when ali had mentioned his late wife, lucille. vivid memories flashed through his mind like an unwanted tornado, something he wished he could bury deep and never have to think again but, he didn't have that luxury. the misplaced guilt, the shame, the complications of his history with lucille was something he could never run away from. he didn't blame ali for bringing her up and he could only be thankful @labiondasavior didn't decide to flash details in this moment since his men were surrounding him. lucille was someone, an unfinished history, he kept private for himself. he didn't like talking about her so he certainly didn't like it when she was brought up in surprise. but, ali knew. ali was the only other person that knew about lucille in this new world. on one hand, he knew he should feel lucky he could express his feelings to someone that knew of her but, on the other hand, the hand negan always dealt, wished he was the only one that remembered her. his emotions were buried and he didn't have any plans on digging up those or his past.
all he could do was stare at ali for a long moment; a hint of cold vulnerability glistening in his hues. he was derailed from his wandering thoughts when he caught the words and mumbles his surrounding men were making about his god-child, his niece, his only family. he didn't like that. he redirected his bubbling anger from ali to his men. he slams his bat on a nearby table loudly, booming off the walls with a loud roar, ❝ SHUT THE HELL UP !! ❞ he exclaimed, his tone deep and full of wandering vex. suddenly, the room went silent and negan still stood in the same exact spot he was, staring ali down.
he took a step towards ali, dragging his bat across the tabletop as he did so, and never broke intense eye contact with her, ❝ thank you, darlin'. m' glad you had a change of heart. smart of you ❞ he said, almost a flat tone. he grabs her head affectionately, only to press a protective kiss on the top of her head, ❝ i only want what's best for you, ali girl ... ❞ he told her softly, his tone surprisingly gentle, careful. he moves to stand next to her, facing his men with a look of fury, ❝ i suggest you little shits get back t' work before i decide t' bash ya'll's head in ❞ he commanded and they all scurried like mice, hoping they didn't step on his toes when they spoke vulgarly about ali.
#paralyziingfears#( interactions . / paralyziingfears / negan smith )#( verse . / season seven )#( trigger warning . / long post )#( queue . / )
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"Yeah, little girl gone, got a gun from a gangster ; Run little girl, run little girl, bang, ha ; Say that again, I didn't quite hear you ; Messed with the wrong bitch in the wrong era ; I been at work and I got my badge of honor ; Honey, I've changed so much since I last saw you!"
ALI SALVATORE , an independent , highly selective , private and low activity the walking dead based tvdu oc , the sideblog to @SEERKIN.
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