Alpha unleashes the horde and the next war begins.
Imminent threats prompt reflection.
That’s where “Morning Star” leaves those at Hilltop.
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Alpha and her horde are on their way.
Those at Hilltop can’t stay.
They don’t have enough fighters to face those kind of numbers.
Neither Alexandria nor Oceanside would be able to make it to them in time to help.
But they also can’t leave.
The Whisperers cut down trees over all the roads leading in and out of Hilltop.
They are trapped and alone.
They have no choice but to fight.
The story weaves through various viewpoints as these characters come to terms with what is about to happen.
Rosita tries speaking with Stephanie and ends up spooking her off.
He promises he’ll be there, but first, he has to deal with the approaching horde.
She’s just forced to pick up arms herself and fight.
She mends her relationship with Ezekiel and learns about his cancer.
She also makes nice with Lydia.
Off in the woods, Negan uses similar verbiage with Alpha.
Neither Alpha nor Carol want to the latter option.
They want the instant satisfaction of slaying their enemies.
Carol and Daryl finally buries the ax with help from their loved ones.
Judith wants to fight, but Daryl fears for her.
So, instead, she stays back and calls out to Michonne over the radio.
The battle begins when the horde arrives at dark.
They then hit the next barrier and everyone rushes to kill as many of the dead as possible.
Then, the Whisperers themselves strike.
They are forced to retreat but more arrows ignite the very walls of Hilltop.
Like the community itself, Daryl and his forces are trapped, unable to flee and unable to fight.
