A/N: Hello faithful readers! Chapter ten for you. It's short, but the next chapter is a doozy. Hope you enjoy it :) I'm adding one chapter today and one tomorrow, so I hope you like them.
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In response to the review by Milliscent16: I am sorry, but there are a few more chapters to go. Won't reveal the exact number, but I promise their reunion has been written and it's perfect!
Nathan was on his last day of quarantine, and I was waiting with baited breath for a radio from my mother or Octavia. It was nearing dinnertime, when I finally heard the radio crackle to life.
"Clarke?" I heard come over the radio.
"Mom, is he okay?" I asked. I waited all of two seconds for a reply.
"Nathan is okay. It's safe for us to be outside. We are almost free," She sighed.
"Wonderful, now Octavia had a plan. Is she around?"
"Here Clarke. The council is aware of my plans, and is quietly recruiting hunters. We should have them gathered by tomorrow morning. Can you plan another trip back?"
"Yeah."
"I also need to talk to you about something. But in private, when you get here," She said, sighing.
"Anything O," I smiled, "You name it and I can do it."
"That's the thing, you may not want to," She replied, making me nervous.
"Everything okay down there?" I asked quietly.
"We can talk tomorrow," She said, tone relaying that it wasn't a conversation for others to overhear.
"Okay. I'll be there tomorrow morning. I can leave tomorrow at first light."
"How much room do you have? We are recruiting one hunter to every clan."
"Enough room for twenty. I have the Dropship for the girls and myself. Two weatherproofed cabins for lodging with room enough for 8 each."
"Perfect."
"I also found a way to build a fireplace in each. Old piping from the Ark made great chimneys."
"You did all this by yourself?" My mom asked.
"Had to. No one else to do it for me, and the girls can't help except gather pitch," I said, shrugging, even thought they couldn't see it.
"I'm impressed," Octavia said, and I could hear the smile in her voice.
"Though your brother loved to remind me of it when we first got here, I'm not some Princess that sits on her hands while others work."
"I know that Clarke. He would be proud of you though."
"Your father would be as well," My Mother added. I smiled. Dad, I hadn't thought about him much lately. I did miss him though. He was always wondering if I would take more after himself or Mom when it came to my occupation on the ARK. Turns out, I was like both of them.
"Thank you for saying that, both of you. Now, who is Skaikru's chosen hunter?"
"We asked Nathan, and he jumped at it. Muttered something about restless legs and set off to pack," My mom said.
"He can stay in the Dropship with the girls and I. I know if Bellamy was able to respond, he would all but demand it."
"I agree. Not just for Nathan's sake, but for the girls. Bell trusts him with his life. He can protect the girls if it comes down to it. And you," Octavia added.
"I can handle my own protection," I laughed.
"I know you can. Alright, so we will be already to come out tomorrow. The Rover doesn't fit many-"
"I'm leaving the girls and the wolves at home. They will be safe until we return. I will do two trips, taking about 6 each time."
"Are you sure?" My mom asked, worry evident in her voice.
"I trust Madi to look after Callie, and the wall and wolves to protect them. They will be locked inside the compound, and they always are able to climb to the second level of the Dropship and lock the hatch. They will be safe. It's not like there are people out here," I joked.
"But there are wild animals."
"I have wolves," I simply said, ending the argument, "I will see you all tomorrow. Get ready for some fresh air. Well, somewhat."
We said goodbye and there was a pause in our day. Madi helped me pack a bag, with enough rations for 13 people. I would have to do two trips, and hopefully the hunters wouldn't be too upset about it.
"Mama! Madi won't let me play in the cabins," Callie yelled. I rolled my eyes heavenward, silently wondering when Bellamy would get down here.
"Madi, your sister is allowed to play in them, as long as she doesn't play with the fireplace."
"Yes Mama," Madi said, chastised.
"Callie, next time you come and ask me, okay? You don't need to get upset by someone telling you, that you can't do something. Unless it isn't safe, I say you shouldn't or your father does, or it puts other people in harms way, you can do anything you want. But if I say no, it means no. Are we clear girls?"
"Yes Mama," The girls said.
"Now, hug and make up. Life is too short to be mad at each other."
Madi dropped to her knees to hug Callie tightly, "I'm sorry Callie."
"I am too Madi. I love you," Callie smiled.
"Love you too little sister."
"Now, tomorrow I am going to Polis. I am leaving you alone tomorrow so I can go get our hunting group. I will be taking two trips. You are in charge Madi. You will watch your sister, and feed her while I'm gone. Uncle Nathan should be in the first group so he can watch you after I leave for the second trip. Ares and Athena will be here with you though, okay?"
"Yes Mama," The girls said.
"Now, I'm gonna radio your father to tell him about Uncle Nathan. Callie, you can go play. Madi, have you finished your work?" I asked, She was supposed to be sharpening arrowheads for our hunting party.
"No Mama. Can I do it in the cabin with Callie?" She asked.
"Of course." The girls ran off to do their own thing while I picked up the radio again. I set it to the right frequency and said, "He's okay Bell. Miller doesn't have radiation sickness. The air is safe again for everyone. You can come down now!"
"Obviously you might still have some things to repair, or even the possibility that you don't have enough fuel. I don't want to imagine that you might be stuck up there for the rest of your lives."
"But I still have hope. Like I've said before, come down when it's safe. No use rushing things and you all burn up upon re-entry. We have years together, so take the time you need to come home safe."
"I'll talk to you tomorrow Bell. And I'll get Octavia on as well. I love you," I smiled.
Bellamy's POV:
"He's okay Bell. Miller doesn't have radiation sickness. The air is safe again for everyone. You can come down now!"
"Obviously you might still have some things to repair, or even the possibility that you don't have enough fuel. I don't want to imagine that you might be stuck up there for the rest of your lives."
"But I still have hope. Like I've said before, come down when it's safe. No use rushing things and you all burn up upon re-entry. We have years together, so take the time you need to come home safe."
"I'll talk to you tomorrow Bell. And I'll get Octavia on as well. I love you," She said. I didn't bother radioing a reply, as she wouldn't hear it anyways. I was losing steam, and the only thing that kept me going, was my countdown.
511 more days.