hello people, this is my very first fanfic and AU writing. The first chapter is just to set up our story, i hope you like it :)

"Thank you New York, goodnight!" - and with a last blast of noise The Arkers ended the concert with the public exploding into a roar.

Clarke was the first one to leave the stage after greeting the adoring fans, while Raven, Bellamy and Octavia gave one more instrumental chorus before saying goodbye.

Lexa was at the side of the stage stairs ready to escort the blonde musician backstage. The Arkers shot into stardom in the past year, leaving Clarke at the centre of much unwanted attention. The singer and guitarist was still unused to the fame that she came to have. With their alternative rock anthem "We came from the sky" the band quickly became number one in many countries around the world, signing a deal for a worldwide tour that had started already four months earlier.

The Arkers were not a simple band, they were first of all a family. Bellamy (guitar) and Octavia (drums) were brother and sister, and they knew Raven (bass) and Clarke (vocal and guitar) for their all life. Their crew included Monty (light engineer) and Jasper (sound engineer) which were also long time friends and always were part of their technical personnel. Lincoln (stage manager) on the other side was a new entry, as well as Lexa (band manager and Clarke personal body guard) and Indra (head of security).

Lexa walked with Clarke til her private room, opening the door for the singer to enter.

"Thank you Lexa, you are always so thoughtful with me."

"I will always assure your security, Clarke" she answered almost whispering. The manager was always so composed and gentle at the same time. Her green eyes always surveying her surrounding with an unreadable expression.

"Do you have everything you need Clarke?" - She looked in the room which was full of beers, Jack Daniels and Vodka. Lexa didn't like this part too much, as the blonde had really started drinking quite a lot in the last month. The pressure of touring and fame starting to take its toll.

"I think I'm set for the night" Clarke answered picking up a Heineken and giving Lexa a big smile. She was 21 after all, she deserved some fun.

"If you need anything I will be available" Lexa said starting to leave the room. At the same time Bellamy, Octavia and Raven arrived cheering and smiling for the great show.

"We absolutely killed it tonight" Raven said, "You know it bitcheeeees!" Octavia reiterated high-fiving her dark hair friend.

"Hahahah did you see the girl flashing her boobs at you?" Bellamy told Clarke. "Man, I can't believe this, people are going crazy over us!"

Clarke's eyes had a little shadow, she had been attacked by a fan out of control and she was still finding it hard to take everything so lightly. "I think seeing some boobs is definitely an improvement from having a crazy guy trying to come inside your hotel room" she said sarcastically.

"I say let's drink to that!" Octavia happily proposed.

Lexa left the room and the band started partying. After drinking and chatting for almost an hour Bellamy said "I think we should take this to Avenue, remember we've got that invitation from Echo" - Echo was a fan of The Arkers as well as a world top Kung Fu fighter turned model for Nike. Bellamy had an obvious crash on her and was really keen on meeting her that night.

"Alright Bell, let's get you laid" said Raven with a smirk on her face.

"Okay, but let's take the guys with as well" Octavia intervened, she wanted Jasper, Monty and Lincoln to have fun too. After all, their crew was the one working the most, starting early in the morning and going on at least for 1 or 2 hours more after the gig would end.

"Yes, let's bring everyone we really deserve it after tonight!" Clarke was feeling electrified and happy, a night out was definitely a great way to channel all that energy.

Octavia ran out of the backstage room and shouted "We are going to paaaartyyyyy bitchesss!" - "Bithces" was with no doubt Octavia's favourite word. Monty and Jasper which were just coming down from the stage were glad to hear their friend's invitation and joined in the howling "Aaauuuuuuhhh!" "Leeeet's paaartyyyy!".

Lincoln was a few years older than the band members, but couldn't really keep serious by seeing all the excitement of his people, above all seeing Octavia's smile was just making everything a lot easier after the 16 hours long day of work.

Hearing the noise, Lexa walked back from the fence where some fans were still waiting for their idols, and took note of the situation.

"Indra" - she spoke in her headpiece.

"Yes Lexa"

"The band is going out. Get the van ready and have 3 security guys at each side of the fence. Do not let any fans get through, ok?"

"Of course commander, we will be extra careful."

"Good. We'll be out in 5."

Clarke was coming out of the room, with a bottle of vodka in her hand, while Raven had brought a pack of beers and gave some to Lincoln, Jasper and Monty.

"We are coming now" Lexa radio'd to Indra. She stepped beside Clarke with her regal and threatening pose, to assure that no one would try to get to the singer.

They were getting closer to the fence, and the fans seeing the blonde head appearing started to scream and cheer "Clarke! Clarke! Oh my god Clarke, I love you!" others were chanting "The Arkers, The Arkers!" - a girl tried to jump the fence while Bellamy was passing by "Bellamyyyy! Yo are so hot!" One of the security guys stepped in immediately and stopped the teenage girl from jumping over.

"Get in, quickly" Lexa said to everyone. All band memebers were now in the black van with the obscured windows, Lexa took a sit next to Clarke, while Indra went in the front beside the driver.

"To the AVENUE!" Octavia proclaimed. And so they made their way to the New York top club night while the fans outside started singing their favourite Arkers' song.

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