Jesus and Carol returned from The Kingdom with the news of the other community wanting to join in the protect Daryl and take the Sanctuary down. Rick still felt broken, every moment around him seemed to be crashing, his daughter was gone. His son had almost been taken and as far as he was concerned Rosita believed he wasn't doing a good enough job at trying to get better, trying to get back to being the prime he was before. A true prime who was strong and could handle his people and save his omega.

He was determined to come back and take his omega back, bring his life back. Have his life back.

"The king wants a meeting, he wants to see the people he is to help protect, he wants to know we are trust worthy and worth the help. Worth protecting." Carol explained.

"I can handle that, how many people do they have?"

"Plenty of people, double our numbers, not all of them are fighters. Most likely less than half are able to wield any weapon but the ones who can are supposedly good with their weapons. Good at fighting. They're also under contract with the saviors, it's been a bloody fight for many of us. For us and them, are you willing to meet with him, Rick?"

"I am, I-." He turned to look at Rosita who gave him a dark look. "I'm ready to step back up, get.. Get better after that day. It isn't going to be easy, fuck everyday is going to hurt. Everyday is going to kill me knowing Daryl will never fully be mine again but I'm willing to fight for this, fight for him. Fight for us."

It had been a while since the pack felt like Rick was even close to half of who he was before that night. He had been so much more to them, and he was still that man in their eyes, but hell it broke them to see their prime get knocked down a few pegs. The trip to the Kingdom felt long, every moment Rick spent thinking about what Daryl must be going through. Who Daryl was becoming, and if the pregnancy was real or not, he prayed it wasn't but he also couldn't handle the idea of Daryl losing another pup in this world.

It was hell enough.

He was at least thankful that if Daryl was pregnant they had walls, both the Sanctuary, Alexandria, and Hilltop and he knew that The Kingdom must have something to keep themselves around thai long.

He just prayed that everything turned out okay, that in the end he would have his omega back. He needed his omega back.

As the group entered The Kingdom it was clear this place was different. It had a strange air about it, almost fantastical and he wasn't sure how to handle that. As they were led to the amphitheater Rosita was dumbfounded to see a tiger. Rick held his hand up pressing Carl back against the female alpha. Carol patted his shoulder trying to calm him. "It's okay," She tried to ease him. "Tiger won't eat you or your boy."

"Carol it's a fucking tiger."

"I'm aware, this alpha has a tiger. Some people have tigers. Some people have tigers, some people don't."

"It.. I-"

"Shush alpha," Carol whispered, "he's coming."

Rick grew silent as he watched 'The King' enter the room. He sat beside Shiva petting her softly. "Welcome friends. Who is the alpha here?"

Rick stepped forward. "My name is Rick Grimes, this is my son Carl. Negan took his arm from him, and took my mate. As far as we are aware he has knocked my mate up as well."

Ezekiel looked over the pup, concern wafted from the king. "Harming a pup, even one coming of age, is unacceptable. Come forward boy."

Carl looked to his father with concern but he nodded and allowed Carl forward. He examined his arm and eye. "I'm sorry boy."

"My people have done what they can to help, they are wielding me a new arm. I want my mom back. My little sister too, he took her and my momma."

"Another pup was taken?"

"This happened while we were here, my king." Carol explained. "Rick and Daryl have a daughter together, she's very young."

"I witnessed Negan ripping the pup from Daryl's arms and stuck him. Knowing he is pregnant and watching Negan strike him was disgusting." Rosita remarked. "We need to take the Sanctuary down, I don't know what we can do about Negan. He has venom bonded Daryl, we can't kill him but if we can take him down that will be enough."

Ezekiel nodded, killing him with a venom bond would only harm the omega. If he was pregnant, killing his mate would harm him and the pup. "I'm willing to work with your people, and help bring down the Sanctuary. We know they are big, have a lot of people, and aren't willing to compromise with anyone. We will continue to commune and communicate and bring down the Sanctuary to bring peace to our great communities and people." Ezekiel took Carl's hand and squeezed it. "We will get your mother back, and your little sister and the pup growing in your mothers womb. I promise you."

Carl smiled, thanking him, he eyed Shiva and the king told him he could give her a pet. Carl was in wonder, this was the coolest moment in his life. "Dad she's so soft."

Rick gulped, but smiled glad his son was smiling in a moment like this.

"Thank you, King Eziekel for being willing to help me get my omega back."

"Your omega may be male, but even now I see them still as a fair maid just as they were in times of old. Omegas should be revered, not injured and endangered."

Rick took a deep breath and smiled bowing to the king, they had allies now. Needed this man to help him bring his omega and daughter back home. 

Daryl was sitting with Judith on his lap during meal time, Negan was pacing while Dwight spoke to him about Alexandria, Hill-Top, and, The Kingdom. He didn't know about their plan for an uprising but was just talking to him about the items they had received within their pickups as well as what items they needed to get in order to do certain things. Daryl sighed knowing there was little he could do to get his alpha to change his mind on the predicament. He was still going to take over the other communities and get supplies until he had no reason to, which at this point, he had every reason to. As far as Negan was aware he didn't even know if Alexandria was aware of The Kingdom.

Daryl was listening but didn't want to ask anything until Negan finally sat down across from him. "What's the Kingdom?" Daryl finally asked as soon as he sat down.

"Another community I own." Negan remarked looking his omega up and down. Maybe we can go visit. One of them makes the best cobbler."

Daryl hummed. "Cobbler sounds really good..."

Sherry was watching him carefully, she wasn't aware he was pregnant. Hardly anyone in the pack knew, only those who did pick up at Alexandria. It was something Negan wanted to announce when he smelled of vanilla.

"You okay Daryl?" Sherry asked as she handed Judith a small flower from off the table.

Judith played with it happily, Negan smiled watching her show it off. "Very nice sweetheart."

"Fine, thank you Sherry." Daryl remarked, it may be a lie but he was just coming to the point where he accepted it. "Just want dessert now."

She smirked at him. "I have a few extra points, you want cake?"

Daryl looked up at Negan expectantly. "Go ahead pretty boy, you want it, you can have it."

"Thank you Sherry."

She smiled and nodded, walking away to get him some dessert. Daryl looked up at Negan, "You can tell the pack you know."

"I was waiting till you smelt of vanilla."

"I'm sure it will be the next few days, you can just tell them." Daryl grunted.

Negan smirked and waited until Sherry sat back down and slid Daryl the cake, Negan took Judith from Daryl while he chowed down on the cake. Negan pounded his bat on the ground. "Everyone, I have something special to announce to you."

The pack looked up at their alpha, he usually didn't make good announcements. Sherry looked up at him confused while Judith patted at his beard. "As you all have seen I brought my mate's young pup here and she will grow as part of our pack and my family, but Daryl and I have an extra announcement. Daryl is pregnant."

Sherry's eyes grew wide, Daryl was trying not to say anything but she quickly hugged him. He couldn't stand up due to his leg being broken but Negan was still very pleased. The pack howled in pleasure, happy to know he was pregnant and pleasing the alpha. No one wanted to become Negan's side piece. "He should start smelling like vanilla soon enough, I'm excited to watch him swell with my pups and I expect all of you to ensure to keep him safe. If you see anyone that isn't part of our pack on the property they should be brought to me immediately."

The pack nodded understanding his orders, Daryl was a priority anyway, he was an omega. Daryl's face was deep red, everyone was focusing on him now, he didn't like the limelight. Didn't like being given this much attention if he was being honest. Being an omega sucked on sometimes, most of the time honestly. His entire life had been a freak show, and now he was an oddity to stare at once again.

Negan sat back down after he told people to get back to work or lunch. Daryl took a breath happily taking his pup from Negan. He gave her some of the last bits of his cake. "Pretty girl." Daryl whispered as he kissed her. He leaned close and whispered so only she could hear him. "We are going to get you back to your daddy one day."

Judith clapped her hands when she suddenly said a word she had never spoken. "Daddy!"

Negan turned his attention towards her and had the biggest smile on his face. Daryl felt his heart breaking, Rick was supposed to hear her say that for the first time. Not Negan.

Sherry was gushing over Judith's speech. "Isn't she adorable."

Negan nodded and reached for her. "You're right, little one, I'm your daddy now."

Daryl's stomach turned, he wanted to correct him but he feared backlash. Judith yawned before laying her head against his chest. Daryl couldn't help but smile, his damn mark made him like Negan. The venom coursing through his veins claimed him to Negan, and he had to stand by him. He just wanted to get alone time with Rick long enough to have him venom bond him. If he could do that then there would be no way for Negan to hurt him. Rick's bond would stay, and if he could do it while he was pregnant Negan wouldn't try to kill Rick. It could cause a miscarriage and possibly even kill him.

Venom bonds were touchy; if an omega had two bonds and one of their mates died they would get extremely sick to the point where they could possibly die but had the ability to regain their health due to their bond with a second alpha, but with only one bond and their mate died so would they.

Daryl looked up at Negan wanting his pup back but it was clear she was asleep. Negan had never been so happy, he had always wanted a pup but his late wife had been a beta and they just didn't seem compatible enough to rear one. From the world before to now, Negan had lost himself, but it seemed Daryl was bringing a calmer and kinder Negan back to the world.