Now that the briefing was out of the way it was time for Clarke to find her way around the base, which would of been easier if she knew anything about this place.
The corridors were jammed full of scientists, engineers, technicians...hell just a mix of people. Clarke felt out of place as she decided to just follow wherever they were going.
"Hey!-" was heard in the distance. Clarke, not thinking it was directed to her, continued to pump her chair in the direction to was going.
"Clarke?!" The calling of her name immediately got her attention. A young girl, around her age, caught up to her, completely out of breath. The girl placed her hands on her knees as she panted. "Woo. Damn you're like a rocket on that chair." Clarke gave her a confused look, taking a moment to take the girl in. She had dark brown hair that was held in a tight ponytail with chocolate brown eyes. Her attire consisted of a red jacket that looked well worn, a grey top, combat trousers and boots. It was clear that she was not a marine, though she certainty looked like she could kick ass.
"Hey, you're Clarke right? Elyza's sister?" There was a pause as the girl looked at her, almost looking like she was analyzing each part of Clarke. "You look just like her."
Clarke couldn't help the eye roll. They were identical sisters so of course they would look like each other.
The girl noticed the eye roll, a grin pulling at her lips. "Yeah yeah, I know. Stupid of me to say." She shrugged, walking along side Clarke's wheelchair. "Anyway, I know you are just dying to know who I am. I'm Raven Reyes, certified genius. I went through avatar training with her."
Clarke already liked her. "Well, I'm Clarke Griffin, as you already seem to know. Average intelligence, certified bad-ass." She sent Raven a grin, seeing the amusement in her eyes at her description of herself.
"I like you, Griff." Was Raven's reply. 'Wow, already given a nickname. Fast friendship or what.' The sound of Raven's boots was all that was heard for a few moments until Raven broke the silence. "So I get that you're new, probably know zero shit about the avatar program, so how's about I show you our avatars? I can guarantee it'll blow your mind. If it doesn't then maybe there's another thing that can blow your mind.." A wink was sent Clarke's way before Raven snorted, shaking her head.
Yeah, this was definitely a start to a great friendship.
Raven led her through various different labs, passing her information as they went. Clarke could hear how committed she was to everything, could hear all the excitement in her voice. It was nice to meet someone who was so passionate about something, was a nice change.
The door was held open for her, Raven letting her know that they were finally hear.
"Hey, Sinclair!" Raven shouted, strutted into the lab closely followed by Clarke. There was no reply except for the sound of something smashing to the floor and muttered curse words.
A laugh escaped Raven. "Oops." Raven moved behind Clarke's chair and proceeded to push her towards two huge pod like tubes.
The blonde was on the verge of letting her annoyance be known at being pushed when she was completely capable of moving on her own until she noticed what was lying inside the tubes. Her baby blues went wide, her jaw hanging open. It was clear that these were the avatars that everyone was talking about and damn were they huge.
Clarke's eyes scanned the one that was hers. Again, the first thing she noticed was how big it was. She estimated that standing up the avatar would probably be around ten feet tall. 'At least those arrows make sense now.' The next thing that caught her interest was the colour of the skin. They were an unnatural tanned colour, well it was natural for the inhabitants of Pandora. The colour stood out but Clarke could see how well the Trikru could remain unseen out in the wilderness. Seeing as it was hers, well Elyza's avatar, the face resembled her.
"Amazing, aren't they?" The unfamiliar voice made Clarke jump in her seat, her wide eyes locking onto the one who spoke. A man with black and grey frizzy hair stood not far from her. At her alarmed expression he raised his hands up, letting her know he caused no harm. "I apologize, I had it in my mind that you were aware of my presence. My name is Jacapo Sinclair-" He was interrupted by Raven, who was currently checking out her own avatar. "Just call him Sinclair!" She sent him a grin before her attention went back to monitoring the avatar.
Sinclair let out a sigh, sending a fond fatherly look into Raven's direction. "-or you can call me Sinclair. I'm one of the scientists who are helping run this program." He sent her a kind smile but sympathetic smile. "I'm sorry to hear about your sister, though her legacy will run on."
"Thank you." Her eyes once again landed on her avatar. "It looks like her." Raven, who finally joined them, shook her head, placing a hand on Clarke's shoulder. "No, it looks like you. This is your avatar now Clarke." She squeezed her shoulder, letting her hand rest there.
All Clarke could do was nod. It was true, with Elyza no longer here it did belong to her.
Sinclair cleared his throat, a kind smile still etched on his face. "You know, in a few hours you girls can take them out for a spin. But first you both should get some rest. The journey here must of tired you out."
His words reminded Clarke of how tired she truly was. A yawn escaped her, a nod being sent Sinclair's way in agreement. "Sounds good to me, I just don't know the way to my quarters."
"Have no fear, Raven is here!" Raven sent her a wink, waving to Sinclair as she began to lead Clarke out of the lab. "Griff, I think you'll enjoy this. Seriously, these avatars are freaking fast, can jump quite and distance and do so much. Makes me jealous of Trikru, they live awesomely."
"I'm just looking forward to walking if anything." An understanding look was given to her, the conversation dying down as they got closer to where she would be staying.
Arriving at her quarters, Clarke span her chair around to face Raven, an eyebrow raising as she noticed Raven's hand in a fist and extended to her. Clarke chuckled, doing the same and giving her a fist bump.
"See ya in a few hours, Rave." She said as she pressed the button that opened the door, rolling her chair in.
'So far so good.' She thought as she glanced around her room before making her way towards the bed. There was a definite need to get a nap.
Transferring herself from her chair to the bed, she wrapped the blanket around herself, another yawn escaping before she closed her eyes and embraced sleep.
A/N: Raven and Sinclair have been introduced. A thing with the Avatars is that in this story they are not blue. If I was skilled enough I would attempt to draw my version of them, but alas I do not have those skills.