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Spoilers: Season 1 and 2. If you haven't watched I don't know why you're reading this.
Author's Notes:
This is my first Story ever. I really need feed back so I fix anything I'm doing wrong.
Please Review. As you all know reviews keep authors writing. So please help me out.
The 'Day 1' in this story refers to the number of days since the fall of Mount Weather.
Chapter One
[Day 1 – Camp Jaha]
"Let's get her inside. She'll recover better there than in this mud." Kane said to Jackson after Jackson hooked Abby up to an IV. Jackson and Kane picked up Abby's stretcher and headed for the medical bay. Abby spotted Miller and called out to him,
"Miller, Bring anyone who requires medical care inside."
Miller nodded and looked to his son Nathan, "Give me a hand?"
Nathan nodded with a smile. Neither of them wanted to leave each other's side having just been reunited after so long.
There were a few medical personnel already in the bay getting the supplies needed to treat the wounded as Kane and Jackson helped Abby off the stretcher and onto one of the beds. Abby groaned as she lifter herself into a sitting position with her back up against the wall.
"Abby, you need to lie down and rest." Jackson complained as he could see how much effort that took. Kane nodded, "He's right."
"Look, I'm not going to die. The least I can do is patch myself up while you help others."
Just as Abby finished her sentence Wick walked in carrying Raven. Both of them looked exhausted. Abby quickly motioned with her hand towards Raven and said. "Help Her."
Jackson was quickly at Wick's side leading them to another bed.
"Bring that tray over here." Abby motioned for Kane to bring her a tray of medical supplies. Kane grabbed the tray and placed it down beside Abby. Kane smiled at Abby and decided to speak his mind; "I'd offer to help but I have no idea what I'm doing."
Taking some supplies off the tray to clean herself up Abby chucked, "Don't worry about it. Why don't you go find Clarke. There isn't many wounded but if she helps things will go faster."
Kane smiled, "You also what to make sure she's doing okay."
Abby looked up at Kane with worried eyes, "This war has taken so much from her. Put her through so much. Now that it is all over I'm worried that she is going to break."
Placing his hand on her shoulder and with an understanding look Kane tried to comfort Abby, "We both know how strong Clarke is. She's proven that whatever is placed in her way she'll get through it."
"There is nothing in her way now. Nothing to focus and drive her. Just go get her for me." Abby smiled and went back to work on her leg.
"I'll be right back."
As Kane left to go look for Clarke outside two more kids walked in to get their minor injuries looked at.
[Day 1 – Camp Jaha – Court Yard]
Bellamy didn't make it far inside Camp Jaha before he sat down. Besides Octavia he cared the most about Clarke. When they first arrived on Earth they couldn't be more opposite. But now they were friends and leaders together. When Clarke didn't let him comfort her or give her the forgiveness she needed it was upset. But he could also see in her eyes that she just needed time. Time with no duties or responsibilities to process everything that has happened.
Believing Clarke would be fine for the few days she needed to clear her head Bellamy decided to think about the positives. He took a deep breath, stood up, and smiled as he looked around camp and seen all his friends. True; Some didn't make it. Unfortunately living on Earth didn't give you much time to morn the dead but focus on the living.
Looking around camp everyone seemed 'Okay'. Bellamy thought everyone looked happy to be free and safe; but tired and some a little worse for ware. Then he noticed Jasper standing near the fence alone with a more or less blank look on his face. Bellamy knew he had to say something to Jasper. He also knew that like most people Jasper just needed to time to work things out. Bellamy walked up to Jasper and stared off in the same direction.
"Hey. I'm sorry."
Jasper didn't respond. He just continued to stand there. The goggles Raven had returned to him were placed on his upper right arm. His hands rested on the machine gun he was still carrying. Bellamy turned to Jasper and said,
"I'm sorry for Maya, but we had no choice. Octavia and Maya were captured, Abby was dying, and Emerson was about the blow the door to the control room."
Jasper slowly turned his head towards Bellamy to look him in the eyes. His expression was still blank but hidden anger was starting to show through. Bellamy decided to continue, "You know that killing Cage wouldn't have stopped anything. Cage had everyone on his side. They wanted to leave the mountain and nothing was going to stop them from killing us all."
"You killed everyone." Jasper was now showing his anger and his voice left no doubt about how upset he was as he continued. "Everyone who helped us. Everyone who wasn't a threat. All the kids. And Maya. You killed Maya!"
"We had no other option. It was either all of us or all of them."
"No. Dante could have helped us. If I killed Cage he would be back in charge."
Bellamy didn't think mentioning that Clarke killed Dante would help matters.
"If you killed Cage the guards in that room would have killed you. If we waited for another option Emerson would have killed us in the control room. If we waited Octavia would have been chained to the walls in that room and Maya would have been shoot for helping us. We had no choice!"
Jasper didn't have a quick response for all the logical facts Bellamy just dumped on him.
The anger inside of him wasn't going away no matter what was said to him. Bellamy saw that on Jasper's face and decided he need to get out of there to let Jasper cool down. Give him the time he needed.
Bellamy took a step back to lessen the tension and tried his hardest to convey these words, "I'm sorry. I don't expect you to forgive us. But we are truly sorry."
Turning and walking away from Jasper Bellamy saw Kane approaching.
"Bellamy, where's Clarke?" Kane inquired not having seen her anywhere inside the fence. Bellamy looked over his shoulder back at Jasper who looked between the men and walked away from them. Knowing he wouldn't like the answer Bellamy turned back to Kane and sighed.
"Well?" Kane inquired again a little confused by the lack of answer.
"She isn't here."
"What do you mean she isn't here?"
"She never entered camp. She just needs some time."
Kane's confusion turned to worry and anger, "You just let here go? Out there, all by her self?"
Bellamy smiled, "Have you ever tried to change Clarke's mind? She'll be alright. She can take care of herself." Kane knew everything Bellamy said was true. When Clarke makes up her mind there isn't much that can change it.
"And what are we going to tell Abby?"
Bellamy just stared at Kane as he realized the 'we' in that sentence.
Kane continued with a playful smirk, "Yes, you're coming with me to tell Abby. I'm not taking the blame for this." Kane finished his sentence and put his hand on Bellamy's shoulder leading them towards the medical bay.
"She'll be fine." Bellamy said as if it was the answer to getting out this.
Kane smiled, "I know. But you have to convince Abby of that. Griffin's can be stubborn."
[Day 1 – Grounder Camp – Lexa's Tent]
It was late afternoon and Lexa had spent all day in her tent. Mostly lying in her bed. Not very Commander like but Lexa didn't feel like a Commander today. Last night was one of the hardest things Lexa had done. Deciding to let a missile hit Tondc was a hard decision but it was tactically correct. Making the deal with Emerson was also tactically correct because it saved a lot of lives. The grounders out numbered the Mountain men thirty to one but there would have been a great many losses taking the mountain.
So Lexa freed all the prisoners and saved possibly hundreds of grounds from dying in battle but none of that really mattered today. She betrayed Clarke and it hurt her more then any blade or bullet could.
Lexa got out of bed and put her coat on.
"Ryder, Bring Indra here." She called out to Ryder who was posted outside her tent.
After she ordered the retreat the grounders returned to the camp they had set up before Bellamy disabled the veil. This allowed the prisoners to receive any medical attention before they would return to their respective clans. Lexa didn't trust the Mountain men, she didn't trust anyone, so she figured she'd keep her army close just to see what happens before she disbanded it.
Standing at the table looking over the maps Lexa waited for Indra to arrive. It wasn't long before Ryder entered the tent with Indra close behind him. Ryder stood aside as Indra approached Lexa,
"Commander, Lincoln escaped last night." Indra was always straight to business.
Lexa still looking at the maps took a deep breath as she thought about what Indra just said. Firstly why was she just being told about this now? Granted she didn't want to be disturbed but this seemed to be important information. Maybe she was in such a foul mood last night that even without saying it everyone knew she wanted to be left alone. Secondly she got angry. Lincoln was a grounder and she made a deal with Emerson that no grounders would attack the mountain. Lincoln could put them at risk all over again. Thirdly she got a little jealous of Lincoln. The reason he escaped wasn't due to duty or responsibility it was because of the love he had for Octavia. Lexa was a little jealous that he could just turn his back on everything and try to be with Octavia.
Lexa turned to Indra without giving away any emotions she replied, "Did you go after him?"
Indra expected more anger from Lexa at this news so she had prepared her answer last night after allowing Lincoln to escape. "No. Lincoln is more of a sky person now then one of us. Any actions he would take against the Mountain men wouldn't negate your deal with them."
Walking up to Indra Lexa thought about this for a second before replying. "I hope your right." Her tone worried Indra that the Commander wasn't very happy with her decision.
Indra just nodded.
Lexa walked back over to the table and gave her next order. "Tomorrow morning I want you to take a team to mount weather. Scout out what is happening there and report back."
"Yes Commander." Indra replied then turned and left the tent to find the members of her team.
Ryder remained inside the tent near the door watching Lexa as she looked at her map. Lexa wanted him to leave the tent with Indra so she could get back to battling her feelings about Clarke. Without taking her eyes off the map, that she wasn't really looking at, she said, "Bring me something to eat." Ryder nodded and left the tent.
Lexa sat in her throne waiting for Ryder to return and began to think. Caring about Clarke had bit her in the ass just as she feared. Love was weakness used to be her opinion on matters of the heart. But love was pain is now more accurate. Falling for Clarke made Lexa a better person and she was happy that she made her feelings clear. Clarke hadn't rejected her but said she needed time. Which Lexa was fine with. Lexa could tell that Clarke felt something for her as well. Lexa felt that betraying Clarke erased all hope of happiness together and replaced it with pain. She also knew that Clarke would understand why Lexa did what she did but wouldn't forgive her.
Ryder returned shortly with food for the Commander.
"Wait outside. No one enters." Was her last command for the night. She didn't know what to do next until Indra returned from her scouting mission. So she just moped in her tent.
[Day 1 – The Forest]
A blurry field of greens and browns. This is all that Clarke saw as she moved through the forest. Her body is on auto pilot as her mind replays the events of the last 24 hours over and over in her head. The silence around her after leaving Bellamy at the gates of Camp Jaha became over whelming. The mixture of emotions cancelled themselves out and left her numb. Happiness and regret. Victory and loss. Suddenly it all meant nothing.
Happiness – Her friends were safe and back at camp.
Regret – So much had to be sacrificed.
Victory – The war was over. No more stress and worry.
Loss – Lexa had betrayed not only their alliance but Clarke herself.
Clarke had walked for hours in this state until a gust of wind broke a branch off a dead tree and it crashed to the ground. Quickly stopping she instinctively she reached for her gun expecting a threat. Realising there was no danger she sighed and wondered how long she had been walking. The next thing she heard was her stomach. On their walk back to Camp Jaha someone had given her a bag of nuts, berries and some smoked meat. Walking again as she ate she noticed the sun would be going down soon. Her brain no longer on auto pilot she became aware of her lack of supplies. Spending the night just lying on the ground didn't seem very safe. She could think of one place that provided shelter and very few people would find her there. Problem was that location would add even more emotional stress to her frail state of mind. Seeing no alternative she headed towards the bunker. The last time she was in that bunker Finn was alive.
[Day 1 – Camp Jaha – Medical Bay]
The medical bay was pretty quiet now. Mostly because Raven and Wick had fallen asleep. Raven in her cot and Wick in a chair beside her. Jackson was just finishing up sewing someone's arm that they injured working on the camp. Abby was having a conversation with Catherine who was in charge of the food supply.
"I don't want to start rationing just yet." Abby said and then thought about a course of action. "Make sure everyone gets what they need but more importantly eat what they take."
"Abby, that isn't going to solve the problem." Catherine said with concern.
"I know but today hasn't really left my mind in a thinking mood. We'll have a meeting tomorrow to discuss options."
"Alright." Catherine replied. Abby was right everyone needed a good nights rest.
"Go find Kane and send him in here." Abby ordered.
"I hope you're feeling better tomorrow." Catherine added as she turned and left.
"Me too." Smiled Abby.
Jackson and Palmer stood. Palmer thanked Jackson as he headed towards the next.
"Palmer," Abby got his attention as he passed by and he looked to her. "Next time you need to move something that large get some help. There are plenty of people around to help." She said with a smirk giving him a playful hard time.
"Yes ma'am" he smiled and continued out the door.
Abby continued to smile, "Jackson, wake Wick up and send him over here." She was trying to be high spirited and busy herself with work as to not dwell on the fact that Clarke was out in the forest all by herself. Mothers worry no matter how much convincing Kane and Bellamy can do. She wasn't happy with the news that Clarke never returned. There was nothing she could do about it. She knew that sending a search party out for Clarke wouldn't help matters.
Jackson quietly woke Wick up and he looked around the room with half opened eyes.
"Abby wants to talk to you."
Wick stood up and looked at Raven just making sure she was alright and headed over to Abby while Jackson checked the bandages on Raven.
"Sorry to wake you. But that isn't the best chair to fall asleep in." Abby said as she motioned for him to sit on the cot next to her so they could talk.
"You're right. It is a terrible chair." Wick smiled as he sat down.
Abby knew why Wick never left Raven's side. She didn't think she'd ever see them apart again. "Why don't you wake Raven up and get her something to eat. Then take her back to engineering. Sleeping in your own bed is always better then a medical cot." Raven had moved into engineering pretty much as soon as she arrived at Camp Jaha. It wasn't much but to a mechanic like Raven engineering was home.
Wick rubbed his stomach. "That sounds like a good idea."
"Doctor knows best." Abby smiled and Wick quietly chucked back.
Abby continued, "Tomorrow I want you and Raven back to work looking for other Ark station signals. Now that Mount Weather is no longer jamming everything maybe we can find the others."
"That sounds perfect. I've had my fill of action."
"We all have. Now that the war is over we can focus on other issues."
Wick Stood. "We'll let ya know what we find."
"Lets hope there is someone out there to find."
Wick nodded and Abby continued, "Oh and try to keep Raven off her leg for a few days. That in itself will be a full time job."
Smiling Wick replied, "Her old crutches are in engineering. I'll make sure that if she needs to move she'll use them."
As Wick moved over to Raven Jackson joined Abby and asked, "Anything I can do for you?"
"I'm waiting for Kane then I'll get something to eat and head to bed. But could you bring me a set of crutches? I should practice what I preach and stay off my leg."
Jackson smiled, "We'll see how long that last. Doctors are the worst patients." Jackson moved off to get Abby her crutches.
Wick tried to wake Raven up but she wasn't having it. Being about twenty percent awake Wick figured picking her up and carrying her to get some food would do the rest. Picking her up in his arms Raven's eyes opened and looked around. Realizing she was once again being carried by Wick she had to make a comment, "Really? Haven't you carried me enough today?"
Wick smirked as he walked towards the exit, "Shut up. Lets get something to eat."
"Maybe she won't need to use her crutches after all." Abby joked.
Wick rolled his eyes. Raven asked "What?" Wick just shook his head as the left.
Just then Kane walked in and noticed the smile and Abby's Face.
"Really, a smile?" he questioned.
"I decided to take the positive approach." Abby replied with a smirk.
"Good because the worst has to be behind us now. We can focus on living."
Abby's face fell, "We're in trouble Markus." Kane sobered up with that comment.
"What's wrong?" he asked full or concern and worry.
Abby tried to ease his worry, "Nothing that is going to kill us tonight. But I want to have a meeting tomorrow. Can you find the section leaders and tell them to report to the conference room tomorrow at 10. We need to get the society back in order."
"You want to reform a council?" Kane surmised.
"We were at war and it made sense for the surviving members of the elected government to take control and just dictate commands. Not including Jaha where ever he took off to."
Kane nodded, "I think is best for us."
[Day 1 – Camp Jaha – Outdoor Dining Area]
Monty and Harper were sitting the outdoor dining area which consisted of tables and chairs made up of all sort of items. Most chunks of metal atop crates or logs. There were even a few real tables. The area was pretty full of people. Some still eating while others were just sitting and talking. Monty and Harper were finished eating when Wick carried Raven over to there table and put her down in a seat.
"Hey Raven." Harper said as see looked from Raven to Wick.
"Hey Guys. This is Wick." Raven looked up to Wick as he stood beside here. She then motioned to the others, "This is Monty and Harper." Raven realised the 44 that were rescued from Mount Weather hadn't met some of the people here at the Ark. Considering they were in prison as children they wouldn't know some of the adults here aside from the public figures.
"Nice to meet you." Wick greeted and continued. "Raven, I'm going to go get us something to eat." Raven nodded, "Thanks." And Wick left the table.
"So how you guys doing?" Raven inquired of the two.
Monty and Harper looked at each for a moment then Monty replied in his quiet voice, "We're fine. It's been a long day." Raven thought by his tone of voice and pause before they answered that things weren't really fine.
Harper then quickly added, "How are you doing?" Harper was still recovering from her injuries at the hands of Dr. Tsing but Raven's injuries where fresh.
"I'll be fine in a few days. But I'm starting to think the world has a vendetta against my legs." Raven joked as she rubbed her newly damaged leg. Wick returned with 2 plates and had to comment, "Ya. She'll be fine if she keeps off her leg and lets it heal."
"Shut up. And thanks." Raven replied as she took a bit of her food. She was starving having not eating much in the last 2 days.
Harper looked to Monty and slightly motioned with her head towards Raven. Clearly encouraging Monty to ask something they had been discussing earlier. Monty just shook his head not ready to ask the question yet. There was a moment of silence at the table while two ate and the other two had a silent conversation. Wick decided to break the silence and start up conversation.
"Tomorrow Abby wants us to start listening for other Ark stations now that Mount Weather isn't jamming us anymore."
"Great. Maybe we can find the hydroponics station and we can get some better food."
Raven answered clearly excited about the new task. Everyone smiled and silent agreement about the food situation. Raven then turned to Monty and asked,
"You want to help? Rumor has it you know a little something when it comes to tech."
"Sure, that'd be great." Monty answered with little excitement. Clearly something was bothering him.
"Ask her." Harper whispered to Monty but everyone could hear her.
"Ask me what?" Raven asked as she continued to eat.
Monty was upset about the role he played in the escape of Mount Weather. He hadn't personally pulled the lever that resulted in the death of everyone inside the mountain but he had set it up. Under Clarke's orders and the hopelessness of the situation everything he did seemed like the only and correct course of action. But actually seeing the results of his work and Jasper Heart broken and Anger upon Maya's death really upset Monty.
"What happened to Clarke?" Monty asked hesitantly. It was clear by the way he asked the question that he wasn't asking where Clarke was but what had happened to Clarke to make her the way she was now. The last time Monty had seen Clarke she wouldn't have done all the things she had done.
Just as Monty asked the question Octavia walked past their table. She was returning to Lincoln after refilling their water battles. Octavia had to answer that question for Monty in her disapproving voice, "Lexa happened." Octavia continued walking without wait for a reply or answering any follow up questions.
Everyone watched Octavia walk away. Then Monty and Harper turned to Raven for further explanation. Raven looked around the dining area and noticed others had their heads turned and looking at her. Realising that many of the 44 would be thinking the same thing as Monty and Clarke's story being so long she made a decision.
Raven spoke with a little more volume so that everyone who was listening could hear.
"Look. I know everyone is wondering what happened while you were inside Mount Weather. It's a long story and I'll tell it to ya. But tomorrow." Raven looked around at everyone watching her and continued, "After lunch in the conference room. Tell everyone you'd think would be interested in hearing."
Raven went back to eating as Wick commented, "Do you have a speech already prepared? You're not Clarke's number one fan after all?"
"She won didn't she?" Raven said. As much as Raven and Clarke butted heads Raven had to admit that Clarke did do what she had set out to do all along. Freed her friends. Some of the actions taken to get to this point were a little questionable but Raven figured she would tell Clarke's story and let everyone decide for themselves.
"This should be interesting." Wick said with a smile.
"Who's Lexa?" Monty asked clearly full of questions.
"And what happened to Octavia?" Inquired Harper.
"Octavia took the Grounder entry exam and passed with flying colors." Raven answered with all her sass.
Author's Notes:
Not a lot of Clarke in the beginning because she isn't doing much but she'll be back shortly I'm sure.
Octavia and Lincoln will have more to do with the story starting next Chapter also.
Some Input I need from you guys:
1) What should I do with Jasper. How long should he be angry and upset. No one really likes an angry Jasper but I want to do his Character Justice.
2) Murphy and Jaha's story. Any Ideas? I don't really know what to do with them. So I need some input because if I can't come up with anything soon I'm going to have to use another enemy to bring into the story.