A/N: I own nothing of The100. Plot and characters, and some dialogue is from the tv show. No infringement intended, just love and respect for show and song writers. Other parts of the dialogue are borrowed or derived from lyrics of the song "Say You Won't Let Go", by James Arthur.
The twists are all mine, though! Hope you enjoy!
Chapter 7 - Say You Won't Let Go
(Bellamy POV)
Several months after arriving in Eden, things were finally closer to being sorted. The time for having a council or hedas was long over, and so was the reign of Blodreina. We built a democratic government, similar to Old Earth customs. We elected a President, as well as a Cabinet, so that no single person could control the masses. The different branches would check and balance our government so the different needs our society would be met. It wasn't easy, but it was the fairest way for everyone. There was no more Skaikru versus Grounders, Arkadians versus the Hundred, or Wonkru versus Eligius. We were one people that had to live under the laws our government put into place and forced.
Marcus Kane was nominated and elected as Eden's first President. I was nominated as his Vice President but conceded to Emori. Harper headed up our Justice Department, while Monty led the Agricultural Department. Clarke and Abby were in charge of the Health and Human Services. John Murphy accepted the position of Head Treasurer and Commerce, while I manned the Department of Education. Naturally, Raven shined as leader of the Department of Energy, Transportation, Science and Technology with Miles Shaw. Octavia and Echo headed up the Defense and Security. Gaia was given the position in charge of Housing and Development, which she decided should be shared with Nyla.
We had a long way to go, but with each trusted person in place, we knew the rest would fall in line. Setting up our government would open up employment positions. People would earn their keep and their meals, and we'd also have an army in place in case of any future threats came our way. Together, Clark and I opened up a school for children and adults to learn about things that would open up doors for them in our society. Clarke was adamant that a medical training program be offered, just as I was for children to learn history, which had become our present in a roundabout way.
"I love coming home to you every night." Clarke told me one night as we lay in bed together.
"And I love that our home finally has a room for Madi, so we can have our privacy." I chuckled as I kissed her temple.
Being a father to Madi was more than I ever could have dreamed. She made me laugh and see things totally different than I ever had as Octavia's brother and protector. Maybe it was because I didn't have to worry over her being discovered like I did when I helped raise O. Madi only brought out the best in me that I didn't even know I had. Even Abby had warmed up to me, thanks to Madi. Still, there were days when I longed to have known her as a little girl and watched her become the young lady she already was when I finally met her.
"There's something I've been meaning …" Clarke started to say at the same time I spoke.
"Clarke can we talk about..." I stopped and let her go first, seeing as how I was nervous about my topic and unsure how she'd take it.
"I've been trying to find a way to tell you something since this morning, but kept getting pulled in one direction or another." She told me and I quickly realized she was nervous, which put me on high alert.
"What is it, is it Madi?" I asked and only marginally relaxed when she shook her head.
"This morning, we were running blood drawings in the lab with the new nurses in training. Well, Madi drew my blood and Mom was showing the new techs how to read analysis in the computer." She was rambling, but I nodded for her to continue.
"They found something." She told me, then looked away nervously.
"What? What did they find? Are you okay, are you sick?" I asked, ready to lose it if something was wrong.
"I'm not sick... at all. That's why I didn't even know until the result came up." She answered, almost defensively.
"Well, what did they find?"
"I'm pregnant."
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Nothing. I could speak no words, make no movements. I was sure I'd stopped breathing, too.
"Bell? Are you mad? I'm sorry. We weren't exactly careful, but we haven't spoken about having more children... I hadn't even suspected anything. I supposed I missed a few cycles, but with everything going on, I didn't..."
I cut off Clarke's new rambling with a kiss. It was all I could do after learning she was making me a father again. When I pulled away from our kiss, I saw her eyes were watery as she smiled tentatively.
"You don't look mad... are you happy?" She asked and I laughed loudly.
"I'm beyond happy! I'm excited, nervous, terrified, and elated. I can't think of any other words right now... except that I love you." I responded truthfully before kissing her again.
"Thank goodness! I've been a nervous wreck all day. Truthfully, I'm still a bit nervous about having another baby, but I know this time will be different. I'll have you and Mom, and everyone else too."
"Clarke, there's something I also wanted to talk to you about, remember?" I asked and she nodded, so I continued.
"I met you in the dark. I didn't even know how dark of a period I was in until you lit me up. You made me feel as though I was enough. Last month, before we'd officially moved in together, we danced the night away and we drank too much. I held your hair back when you were throwing up all over Murphy's steps." I smiled at the memory and watched her smile fade into mock horror.
"You smiled at me over your shoulder and for a minute, I was stone-cold sober. I pulled you back into my chest. You asked me to stay over. Do you remember I told you that you should get some rest?" I asked and she nodded, still looking at me questioning why I was telling her all this.
"That night, I was reminded of the night we saved each other from Dax. That was the first time I knew I loved you then. You'd never have know, 'cause I played it cool when I was scared of letting go. You told me you needed me that night and I knew I needed you too." I confessed, finally opening up about what I'd not been able to say for so long.
"Anyway, the night of the party a month ago, went to see Abby. I told her of my intentions and asked for her blessing." At my words, Clarke gasped and wiped a tear from her eye as another snaked its way down her cheek as I took her hands in mine.
"I want to stay with you until we're gray and old. Just say you won't let go, Clarke. I'll wake you up with some breakfast in bed. I'll bring you coffee with a kiss on your head. I'll take the kids to school and wave them goodbye... as many as you bless me with. I still thank my lucky stars for that night." I told her, smiling and nodding at her lower abdomen with a small smirk.
"Every time you look at me over your shoulder, for a minute, I forget that I'm older. You look as beautiful as ever. If you marry me, Clarke, I swear that every day will get better. You make me feel this way somehow. Will you Marry me?"
"Bellamy, I'm so in love with you, I hope you know. Your love is worth more than its weight in gold. We've come so far, look how we've grown. I wanna stay with you until we're gray and old, too. Of course, I'll marry you?"
(Clarke POV)
Nearly twenty years later, Bellamy and I watched our second daughter, Gaby, marry Monty and Harper's son Jordan Green. It was a beautiful ceremony as we completely surrounded them with love and joy. To my left, I looked at Madi carrying hers and Ethan's little boy, Geo as he slept. Next to them was our seventeen-year-old son Jacob. He was entertaining Madi's seven-year-old little girl, Lani.
After adjusting my little grandson's shoe that was falling while Madi held him, I turned to my right where Bellamy was carrying our last little miracle and five-year-old son, Ari. His was a harder birth, which rendered me unable to conceive again. Luckily, Bellamy and I were perfectly fine with four children. Besides, Madi had made us grandparents twice over already. And despite Gaby not having said anything yet, I could tell she had a little bun baking.
"What's that twinkle in your eyes for?" Bellamy asked, leaning over to peck my lips.
"I just know something you don't know..." I smirked at him and his eyes widened, before he smiled.
"If it's about Jake and Ronny getting caught kissing, I already know." Bell smirked at me and my smile morphed into shock.
"What? Since when?" I asked trying to keep my whisper low but totally shocked that my own son was kissing anybody without me knowing about it.
"Shit! I thought you knew, that's why I hadn't mentioned it yet. Echo and Warren caught them last night, saying good night to each other after Jake walked him home." Bellamy whispered apologetically before looking confused. "Wait, then what is it you know?" He asked and I shook my head with a smile.
"Will you guys keep it down? I'm trying to watch my niece finish getting married." Octavia chimed in from behind Bellamy and my seats.
"Did you know Jake was seeing Echo's boy?" I asked her and she looked at me with wide eyes, confirming my suspicion.
Those two were thick as sleeves since he'd been born. I narrowed my eyes at her in mock-anger and she shrugged her shoulder at me softly, not wanting to wake the baby boy in her arms. She'd married Obika about ten years before and had a set of nine-year old twin girls and a six-year old daughter as well. I rolled my eyes at her with a smile and turned back to the ceremony just in time.
"I now pronounce you husband and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Green. You may now kiss!" A much older Marcus declared and everyone cheered.
"Oh, that was just beautiful." My mom said from beside Bellamy. "Help me up, Bell, so we can get a move on to the reception area and get good seats near the front."
"They're reserved, Sweetheart. No one is taking your seat. Let's go." Marcus came to her side as soon as Bellamy had helped her stand. She was very healthy despite her age, but her legs weren't at all what they used to be.
"As we all walked towards the reception area that was held under a flower canopy, brightened by beautiful little lights I was positive Raven had a hand in, Bellamy took hold of my hand after handing little Ari off to his brother.
The night was a total success. People danced and celebrated. Everyone enjoyed the food, drinks and music. Just as Raven's daughter who'd served as DJ announced it was the last dance of the night, Bellmay pulled me up from my chair and led us to the dance floor. Then, I saw Jordan sit at the piano with a microphone attached.
"My new father-in-law wanted to commemorate his anniversary tomorrow with a surprise for my new mother-in-law." Jordan spoke as his fingers softly played a beautiful melody. "My parents practically raised me on stories from the two of them... how they hated each other at first, then grew to respect each other, and eventually grew to love each other." As Jordan spoke, I felt my eyes watering but looked into Bellamy's eyes because I couldn't look away.
"The day Bellamy asked me to help him with this surprise, I asked him to fill in some of the gaps of their story that no one else could. The surprise pretty much wrote itself. They suffered and sacrificed a lot, not only for each other but for my parents and the rest of their people. They're the reason a lot of us are here today, my lovely wife especially." He said with a smile and many cheered as I distinctly overheard Murphy yell out 'Bellarke', which several others echoed.
"Bellamy and Clarke, this song is for the both of you." Jordan said softly before rendering the beautiful ballad he wrote with Bellamy's help.
"I'm gonna love you 'till my lungs give out. I promise 'till death we part, like in our vows. Just say you won't let go." Bellamy whispered the last part of the song into my ear as it was sung and all I could do was hold him tighter as I wept into his shoulder.
"I love you, Bell."
"And I love you, Princess."
A/N: Ahhhh, I'm cryinggg! Ok, I know that was a pretty sappy ending that I'm sure won't ever happen on the show, but a girl can dream.
I hope you enjoyed this story. It was such a labor of love. I needed some happiness after that super sad ending. I started writing this a while back and only just got a chance to finish it up.