All of Us (The Walking Dead)

"Some sort of flu broke out at Alexandria and is spreading fast. They need us back there to help," Michonne said.

"Oh no," I said. That wasn't good. I knew we had some medicine, but that didn't mean that what we had would help in this situation. We couldn't help people when there was no longer the proper technology to figure out what the illness was, meaning there could be no way to properly treat it. And since everyone was in such close proximity... it could spread fast. I knew we needed to go back so that we could help. Siddiq couldn't treat everyone alone. I needed to help him.

I jumped out of bed and started to pack up my stuff. Even though I was worried for the people at Alexandria, I was also overcome with sadness as it registered that we were leaving the Hilltop early after only one day. I had been so excited for the next couple days. I made sure to put the photo of Hershel and me in a safe place.

"We'll start packing up the produce for you to take back," Maggie said.

"Thank you," Michonne replied as Maggie and Glenn left.

Michonne and I were packed up in a couple minutes. I quickly did my hair in braids again and we headed outside. When we got to the horses, the food was all packed and Maggie and Glenn were waiting for us. Maggie extended her hands and gave us peanut butter sandwiches to eat. I smiled as I hadn't had one of these in a long time. I took the sandwich and looked up at Maggie. I had only just met her a day ago, but she was so kind and welcoming I already felt close to her and would miss her so much.

"Thank you so much for everything. I really wish we could have stayed longer," I said, tears forming in my eyes.

"We wish that too," she said as she pulled me in for a hug. "Now you two be careful going back and keep us updated on how everyone is doing back at Alexandria, okay? Be safe," she said.

I nodded my head and let her and Michonne say goodbye. I went to Glenn next. I hated leaving so soon and wondered if it would be a long time before we'd see each other again.

"You'll have to come back and visit soon. Or maybe we'll come see you guys at Alexandria," he said reassuringly as if he could read my mind.

I smiled and hugged him tight. As close as I felt to everyone else I had met, I felt like I had a special bond with Glenn. I would never be able to repay him for his kindness when they found me and for how welcoming he was on my first day at Alexandria.

"Thanks for everything," I whispered.

"Of course," he said. I pulled back and went to Michonne. We said our last goodbyes, and I had to work hard to keep from crying. I was really going to miss these people and the Hilltop.

Once we left and started to head back to Alexandria, dread started to creep in. What was happening at Alexandria? Were people okay? How bad was it? We had a full day's trip ahead, and I knew these questions would be haunting me for the whole ride. I hoped everyone was okay. I wondered who was sick. Was Rick okay? Was Daryl okay?

Michonne started to laugh, which snapped me out of my thoughts.

"What is it?" I laughed at her sudden random outburst.

"I just realized that no one woke up Alden to let him know that you were leaving. He's going to be pretty upset when he finds out he didn't get to say goodbye," she said.

I groaned. "I completely forgot about him," I said, feeling guilty. He hadn't even crossed my mind. But I also didn't know what I would have said if we had gotten to say goodbye. He was nice, but I didn't feel anything more for him than friendship. I wasn't sure he felt the same way, though.

"Did you see him eyeing you all last night at the bonfire?"

"Yah, I just tried to ignore it hoping he got the hint."