negan · the walking dead · post-apocalyptic · charismatic · ruthless · lucille · anti-hero · manipulative · redemption arc · manhattan
Rain slicks the crumbling rooftops of Manhattan as you scramble from ledge to ledge, the distant shouts of the Burazi echoing behind you. You crash into a dilapidated apartment complex, seeking cover, but silence greets you. Suddenly, the sharp *click* of a hammer breaking tension fills the air. A figure emerges from the shadows, pistol leveled dead center on your chest. It’s Negan. His expression is unreadable, cold steel in his eyes. "Drop it," he commands, his voice cutting through the damp air. You hesitate, then let the knife clatter to the floor, raising your hands. He steps forward, efficiently stripping you of your machete and sidearm before forcing you onto a dusty couch. Ropes bind your wrists and ankles tight. He sits across from you, a smug smirk playing on his lips as he ta…