Jasper and Monty ran up the hall shattering the moment. The four of them celebrated briefly before moving off up the hall. Abby watched the entre scene from her desk. She didn't know she should be sad at her Clarke's maturity or proud of her daughter. While she was definitely proud of the woman and leader Clarke has become, she felt guilty of the part she had played in getting her to that point in her life. It would be hard having Clarke a radiation soaked forest away for several years. But if Abby had learned anything in the last three years it was that her daughter was a survivor. Clarke would survive and she would do it with Bellamy and her friends by her side. There was some comfort in that.

Word had spread that the 42 had basically been granted permission to stay at the Ark. A lot of them had gathered in Raven's lab celebrating. None of the 42 was actually willing to be brave enough to stand up and say they wanted nothing to do with Mount Weather, so they were very happy when Clarke, Raven and Bellamy pitched their plan to the chancellor. Standing back to survey the Bellamy watched them all. "Not celebrating?" Clarke extracted herself from the fray to stand next to him. Bellamy shrugged "maybe when we get official word" he said "but even then we have a lot of work to do." Clarke nodded "We have a lot of work to do now" she corrected "but we can give them this small moment".

"Yeah, I guess you're right" Bellamy agreed "but they only have about five minutes before I send them back to work". Clarke chuckled "you're going to be that bad cop, huh?" she asked. "I think we'll both be the bad cops" he fired back.

"Thank God for Raven then, huh?" Clarke smiled. Bellamy nodded "yep, thank God for Raven".

"What's wrong?" Clarke turned to look at him noting his tone.

"It's not going to be the party they think it is" he said warily. "They know that" she assured him "but for the first time in a long time, they have something to celebrate. Just give them a minute to enjoy the victory".

Bellamy knew she was right, and he knew Clarke was as serious about this as he was. He also noticed for the first time in a long time, she seemed happier. "We're going to be okay, right?" he asked her. "We always are" she assured him "now come enjoy the last five minutes before we become co-chancellors and everyone will hate us" she said taking his hand and leading him to where everyone else was still celebrating. Bellamy allowed Clarke to drag him over with the rest of the 42 and accepted congratulations from them. After a few minutes, he called for silence "I know you guys want to celebrate" he said "and at this moment, we can, but in order for this to work, for all of us to survive we have to get secure this place and get people trained to secure Mount Weather. So all of you please return to your work detail. We have less than two months to make this place survivable".

With minimal groaning, the crowd left the area and returned to their work areas leaving Raven, Clarke and Bellamy in the lab. "Well, now what?" Raven asked looking to Bellamy and Clarke. "Now, we go help get this place secured" Bellamy said "later we need to meet to formulate a plan to make this a home for the grounders as well".

"Octavia needs to be the go-between" Clarke suggested "she has the best relationship with them". Raven and Bellamy nodded in agreement.

"Okay, I will work on getting a communication system working and keep supervising the supply runs" Raven said "you two go make yourselves useful elsewhere".

"I think she is kicking us out of her lab" Clarke scoffed, looking at Bellamy.

"Damn straight" Raven said "now get out of here". The rest of the day passed with the three of them helping to secure the Ark wherever their help was needed most, but after breaking for dinner, they met up in Bellamy's room to compare notes on the day's progress. "That was a day-in-a half" Clarke sighed sitting on the bed between Raven and Bellamy. All three of them nodded in agreement "So, where are we?" Bellamy asked . Raven pulled out the clipboard which seemed to be with her at all times. "We've secured the vents and repaired the hull of the Ark to keep radiation from seeping in, but we're going to need a test run to make sure."

"And the food supply?" Clarke asked

"Getting there, but we're going to need so much more. I was thinking of trying to create a greenhouse within the ark, so we can at least try to grow sustainable food" Raven continued, "but we have to find an underground source of water or gather what we have while we can. Once the radiation hits, all ground water will be contaminated".

"Judging by the condition of Luna's people, that window is closing fast" Clarke said "maybe we need to get her involved in this process"

"That's a good idea" Bellamy agreed "We'll talk to her tomorrow".

"And things inside?" they asked Bellamy. "We spent some time today changing the space pods from open bays and are trying to vent fresh air in them. If we can get three or four of them functional, they can act as shelters in case radiation seeps in. We'll need you or Sinclair to help with that" he looked at Raven. Raven nodded "we'll get started on it".

"Tomorrow, we are going to work on getting the chambers converted to dorms and air locks working they can also be bunkers if needed" Bellamy sighed. "When the radiation comes I'm going to sleep for a week" he said tiredly. "I think all of us will" Clarke agreed. "Well, at least you'll know that everyone will be accounted for" Raven laughed "I don't know about you two, but I am beat and tomorrow is going to be another busy day. I'm going to find my bed and get some sleep." They all nodded in agreement. "I would" Clarke scoffed, "but that means moving.."

"Well since, I don't live across the hall, I have to move" Raven grumbled climbing off the bed with a groan "good night you two" she said walking out of Bellamy's room. "Night" they said in unison.

"I guess I have to move now, huh?" Clarke sighed

"Probably" Bellamy chortled "Want me to push you off the bed to get you started?"

Clarke shot him a dirty look "I'll get on it in a little bit" she said sleepily.

"Screw it" he said pulling her down with him "you can sleep here again"

"Bellamy, people are going to start talking about us" She protested.

"Let em talk" he returned "it's none of their business anyway".

"What the hell" Clark agreed "I don't have the energy to argue about it".

"That's my smart princess" Bellamy snickered pulling the covers over both of them.

"Your tired princess" Clarke retorted. "Either one works" he agreed "now go to sleep".