The five of you followed Richard and Jesus into the theater. Upon entry, you see an African American man sitting on his throne on the stage. Beside him, is a tiger.

Louis: Is that a fucking Tiger?!

Jesus: Yes. Don't think too much of it, though.

You all stepped closer to the stage, where the tiger let out a roar.

Wyatt: Jesus....

Jesus: Hm?

Wyatt: Not you.

King Ezekiel opened his arms, a staff in his left hand.

Ezekiel: Jesus! How was the trip here, old friend?

Jesus: It went well.

Ezekiel: What news do you bring King Ezekiel? Are these new trade partners?

Jesus extends his arm towards you.

Jesus: This is Y/N L/N. The Chancellor of the Oasis, a settlement at Joint Base Andrews eleven miles southeast of here.

Ezekiel: Greetings travelers. Why do you seek an audience with the King?

You look at Jesus. He was the one that wanted to propose the fight against the Saviors.

Jesus: The Oasis is another community under the threat of the Saviors. I was thinking if the Kingdom can join the Hilltop and the Oasis—

Ezekiel: Our deal with the Saviors isn't known amongst my people. What made you think revealing it to an outside group would be a good idea?

Jesus: Individually, we don't have the numbers. But together, we can fight our oppressors.

Ezekiel: You've come to me already with this plan. I've already told you—

Jesus: But if you just listen—

A large man, Ezekiel's closest guard, scolds Jesus.

???: Don't interrupt the King.

Ezekiel: Thank you, Jerry.

Jesus stays silent.

Ezekiel: We've lost many people. People I sent out to fight battles I didn't have any business being involved in. I've built this place for families to thrive, I don't need them worrying about losing their home.

You nod. You know exactly how he feels and agree with his statement.

Ezekiel turns to you.

Ezekiel: I am sorry, Chancellor Y/N L/N of the Oasis. But I cannot help you in your predicament.

You: I understand, King Ezekiel. I have people I need to protect too. I have a whole community that I can't put in danger again.

Lee shakes his head.

Ezekiel: You are quite young. For a settlement to look up to you must signify that they believe in you. They trust you.

You: Yes. They do.

Ezekiel nods.

Ezekiel: It was nice meeting you all. I wish you safe travels back home.

Jesus: Ezekiel—

Ezekiel: Richard. Escort them out, please. Give these travelers some gas for their troubles.

You all left the theater, and made your way back to your van.

Richard: We'll keep in touch. In case we're able to be trade partners.

Lee scoffed.

Lee: Trade partners in supplying Negan.

Richard gave a nod.

Richard: Yeah....

Clementine, Lee, and Louis went inside the van first. Wyatt pat your shoulder and went into the driver's seat.

Jesus went up to you before you entered the van.

Jesus: I'll find a way, Y/N. If something comes up, I'm coming to you.

You give a simple nod. You honestly thought this was over. Anything ideas Jesus could bring you wouldn't change a thing.

You: You do that, Jesus.

You enter the van, and go exit the gates of the Kingdom. The guards then close the gates once you leave.

••

It was two days since you meet with King Ezekiel. It was also the day Negan was going to arrive and take his share of supplies.

He ended up arriving earlier than expected.

Once the Saviors' vehicles showed up at the front gates, the guards notified you. You told them to let them in.

You met up with Negan by the Jones Building. He of course still had Lucille in hand.

Negan: Y/N! How's life been treating you, kiddo?

You stay silent, and just stare at him.

Negan: What? Your uncle Negan is trying to spark a conversation and you give the cold shoulder?

You still don't say anything. Negan frowns.

Negan: Sucks really.

Negan sees that only Lee is with you.

Negan: Where's your girlfriend? I want to get to know my future niece-in-law.

Negan smirks and points at you.

Negan: You're gonna put a ring on it, right? She seems like a nice girl.

You step closer to him, and point at a truck nearby.

You: Your shit is in that truck. Just take it and leave.

Negan chuckles.

Negan: You want to get rid of uncle Negan that bad, huh? That breaks my heart. Doesn't matter, gotta get back to the Sanctuary and give Lucille here a cleaning.

He brandishes his bat and shows it to you.

Negan: You remember aunt Lucille? Right? She was beautiful, even when all her hair fell out. This right here, is how I remember her. So I got to treat her like I treated my wife.

You don't answer. Negan keeps on looking at Lucille.

Negan: I think I still see a bit of brain between the wires here. Don't know if it's from the big black guy or the short guy I beat not that long ago.

Negan snickers, as he begins to walk away. You begin grinding your teeth.

Negan: I'll get out of your hair, thanks for the shit. I'll come back again in a couple weeks. Maybe I can sit at the dinner table with you and your girlfriend, get to know more about this wonderful settlement.

Negan then starts commanding the Saviors.

Negan: Start packing shit up! I'm gonna go walk around for a bit.

You look on at Negan, with anger shooting through your eyes.

••

It was nighttime. You and Clementine laid in bed, resting after the long day you both had. She had her head on your shoulder and hand on your chest.

Clementine: Can't sleep?

You: Nope. You?

Clementine: Same here.

You sigh.

You: So, we found the Kingdom. How about that?

Clementine: Like two months after our initial trek.

You: We did find the Oasis....against our will. But it turned out all right.

You sigh once more, thinking of the circumstances.

You: More or less.

Clementine looks at you.

Clementine: We just got to live through it. Hope that it gets better.

You nod.

You: I love you.

Clementine smiles.

Clementine. I love you too.

The two of you kiss, as you roll over on top of her and begin ending the night off passionately.