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Disclaimer: I do not own the 100 or anything pertaining to… but boy, do I wish I could own a piece of Bellamy Blake ;)

Plot: What if the war never happened? The 100 escape the campground and make their way to the Atlantic Ocean before the grounders arrive, but now they must face a natural enemy…the earth. Bellarke****

AN: This chapter is in Clarke's POV. Please be gentle, patient & enjoy ;)

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It was a long, gruesome trek to the Atlantic Ocean.

Each of us had our fair share of complaints along the way, but somehow we stayed strong and made it.

The clearing of the beach was visible, and as we steadily approached it- some of us yelled in excitement, some of us cried…

Some were stunned into silence, utterly amazed at the beauty that lay before us.

The latter was my reaction…

It was like ...for a moment I forgot that I needed to breathe in order to sustain life.

Nothing that I had read in the textbooks, seen in the pictures or experienced in the days that I've lived on this wondrous earth could ever prepare me for the sight before me.

The ocean…

It stretched before us with a certain magnitude that, prior to this I couldn't picture, even in my dreams.

"Amazing, isn't it?" Finn said softly, coming up from behind. He and Miller carried a sleeping Raven on our make shift stretcher.

I was startled to say the least as his voice snapped me out of my revere. I let out a breath I didn't realize I was holding and gave the Boy who I sometimes ached to touch a soft smile. "Its beautiful."

He returned my smile, and continued to head toward the clearing. Finn only switched out with someone once to take a break from carrying the stretcher. Once in our long journey, had he put Ravens life in someone else's hands…something about the fact made my stomach turn for a quick second before I removed all thoughts of Finn from my mind and let my eyes wander to the clearing again.

I stood in my place, watching my people gather up their energy and start running excitedly to the sand before the water.

I wanted to run too, feel free and triumphant, but my feet just wouldn't move. My eyes continued to dart around me, finding the people that I now held close to my heart. Jasper, Monty and Octavia held hands while running full force to the sand. Finn looked back at me, a glint of excitement in his eyes as he continued to carry Raven to their destination.

But I just wasn't satisfied.

Someone was missing from the lot.

As if on cue... if telepathy was possible… a hand fell softly on my shoulder.

Without having to spare a single glance, I knew who it was, because I was becoming all too familiar with the soft touches of his steady hand.

"Blake," I said softly, my eyes never leaving the ocean.

He didn't speak at first, but he did move to stand beside me and let out a breath. We stood there together in a comfortable silence for a few moments, co-leaders captivated by the beauty before us and by the happiness that it filled our people with.

"We made it," it was Bellamy who broke the silence. His voice sounded almost disbelieving, and I finally let my eyes look up into his.

"We did," I confirmed, giving him a smile… one in which the normally stoic, arrogant Bellamy Blake returned without hesitation.

"Bell, get your ass over here and come feel this water!" Octavia called out to him, knee deep in the water, splashing even though it must be freezing at this time of year.

A huge smile broke out on Bellamy's face…one of those rare smiles that only his sister seemed to produce.

"Bell!" Octavia's voice was feigning annoyance while she thrashed around with the rest of the 100 that decided the water was more interesting than the beautiful sand.

He left my side without another word, jogging to reach his sister. I felt a pang in my chest at the realization that I was alone. I felt myself wishing that I could loosen up like the lot of them… actually live in the moment.

To my complete surprise Bellamy turned around, a smirk on his face. "Come on Princess!"

A slow burn began to creep up my cheeks, for a reason I could not explain- I was blushing.

Live Clarke

I responded by taking my shoes off and tried to fight off a smile.

Taking a deep breath I started to walk toward the water, but not before relishing in the feel of the sand beneath my bare feet. The feeling of it was indescribable. A mixture of warmth and cold, soft and solid…

I'm pretty sure the term "heaven on earth" meant exactly this.

I was snapped out of my thoughts as warm water collided with my face. "Get in Clarke!" Octavia squealed.

I gasped, expecting to be hit with ice-cold water, but warmth greeted me.

Radiation drastically changed earth, that was one thing we could be sure of…but I didn't hesitate to jump in with my fellow people and soak in the warm salt water. It would be nearly impossible for me to explain what the ocean water felt like at that time to someone up on the Ark…someone who never got to feel the wind on their face, the grass beneath their feet or the sun shinning down upon them.

The ocean felt electrifying and if there were only one word I was allowed to use to describe the feeling that washed over me with each passing moment it would have to be Free.

Free from the ark and its cold walls with its shackles, free from hiding within camp ground walls that we built with our own hands, free from our lives being threatened by grounders, who would rather be hostile than seek out different solutions on how to maintain together on this massive earth.

Free…at least for the moment.

We stayed that way, laughing, splashing and swimming for hours.

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It was almost nightfall and I crept away from the enthusiastic crowd that I now considered my family. I sat under a tree that was within screaming distance, but out of sight and began studying the map that Lincoln gave us.

"You know its dangerous being on earth all alone," the familiar voice of Bellamy whispered from behind me, damn near giving me a heart attack at my young age.

I swatted at his leg swiftly, grimacing at him with a tight lip. "Don't you ever sneak up on me again," My voice was more hostile than I intended for it to be.

His eyes widened for a second at my tone, before he did that irritating squinty thing he does with his eyes and let a smirk dance on his face.

I had the urge to smack him then. "Got it?"

He threw his hands up, chuckling. "Got it, Princess."

I rolled my eyes and averted my attention back down to the map.

Bellamy sat down beside me, a serious look now on his face. "Are we close?"

"According to this we are on literally in the area of where Luna's camp gathers before heading out for winter," a frown uncontrollably formed on my lips as I knitted my eyebrows together.

"So, what's the problem?" Bellamy moved closer to me, forcing me to look up into his eyes, which were full of concern.

Maybe he was starting to know me a little too well…

I let a sigh escape my lips before letting him know what was on my mind. "Don't you think it's just a little too quiet?"

He looked around for a minute, his frown now mirroring mine and scratched the back of his neck. Bellamy didn't like to play the guessing game. "So you're saying you think they already left?" He couldn't hide the agitation in his tone.

I gave a soft nod after a couple of seconds, and let my eyes meet his deep browns. "Please, please don't say 'I told you we should have stayed' …just please because I already feel horrible enough. And I know you're probably pissed right now, but I still think we made the right decision for our people."

His frowned deepened, and he looked away, jaw clenched but silently agreeing to let it go.

We both sat in there in silence for a few minutes, letting the realization of our situation dawn on us.

"When do we tell them?" I managed to croak out, letting my eyes drop to my hands.

Bellamy did something unexpected then… he placed his large hand over my small one, causing warmth to course through my body. "In the morning we will search the outskirts of the area and make sure that they are really gone, and then we will tell them," his voice was warm, almost like he was trying to comfort the both of us, "together."

I looked up into his eyes then, his emphasis on the word together gave me chills. It was strange how much we grew as people, both individually and later together as leaders…and lately as what someone might consider- friends. There was an understanding between us, something unbreakable, but completely unintentional to the people that we once were in the first couple weeks that we inhabited this earth. We needed to do this together if we had any chance of survival on earth and I think as we realized that we grew compassionate toward each other. It was not easy leading people and making decisions that could put the lives of others in danger, but somehow it was easier when we made those decisions together. "If it is the case then we will get through it," he said and squeezed my hand reassuringly, but never let his eyes leave mine.

I couldn't bring my self to speak but I offered him a soft nod and closed my eyes. When I opened them again he was still staring at me, and as if he were caught doing something wrong he looked away and awkwardly removed his hand from mine. I felt his warmth leave me and couldn't help but feel deprived.

"We should go back to the group, set up a perimeter and a sleep schedule before it gets too dark." He stood up and began wiping sand off of his pants.

I just wanted to fall asleep where I was seated… just rest. My body was so tired from the long trek and then the ocean water…and my mind was full blown exhausted. I felt like I failed our people somehow, even though in my heart I knew it was still the right decision…anything was better than being slaughtered in war, but I just wanted to sleep through the consequences. I could just close my eyes and drift asleep right here, but of course Bellamy had other plans for me.

As if he sensed the energy and the fight leaving me, he grabbed my arm, almost yanking me to my feet and began to walk away. As mad as I wanted to be, as much as I wanted to detest his physical, yet silent command, I followed after him just like he has always followed after me …

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This is my first fanfic in yearsssss. I am determined to finish this and to give quick updates so long as you all are letting me know you would like them ;). I apologize for any spelling or grammatical mistakes I have made (no beta). I really hope you enjoy the direction that I'm sending this story in! I know some of you may not like it, but in order to make the story feel more natural I will be including some Clarke+Finn moments, but no worries… Bellarke fan here!

Please review and let me know if I should continue