A moment
The next day, Clarke didn't wait too long before she told Wells everything she did the day before and also how she met Murphy and Raven and how she asked them to be their friends. Of course, at first he was suspicious of them and completely confused by her actions but Clarke explained that they were really nice people and that they would give him a chance to be more than just Chancellor Jaha's son though she also warned him about Murphy's nickname for him and the one he got for her as to easy him to the idea.
He was a little angry and taken aback but after a while he shrugged it off and said he had heard worse so it was okay which was true. People could be really mean to him for simply being Jaha's son, which she always hated but couldn't do much about it except berate them when they did in front of her and be there for him when they didn't. She was really happy for that. The reason she wanted them to be friends is because one, she doesn't plan on letting anything happen to Wells and second, because she truly believes that they can all be great friends and down there, she will need them more than they know. And like they used to say it years ago, the more the merrier.
Just as they finished talking over lunch, Raven came with her tray to sit with them. At first, it was awkward between the mechanic and her friend but then Raven took the initiative. "Hi, I'm Raven Reyes. I don't know if Clarke told you about me." The girl said and Wells nodded. "She did but I already knew who you were. The youngest Zero-G mechanic in 52 years." He said and she smiled at him. "Finally, someone gets the number correctly." She said before looking at Clarke who smiled shrugging. "Hey, I told you he was more interested in that area than me." She said and Raven nodded.
"She did say you are." Raven said turning to him and Wells nodded at her. "It's my passion." He said and she smiled nodding. "I feel you." She said and Clarke smiled. "Wells used to make me toys out of steel things. I still have them you know." Clarke said as she turned to him and he nodded. "And I still have the hideous paints you made of me. You would think she was a good painter all her life but let me tell you, that was not the case." He said to Raven who nodded smiling. "I was 3 you guys, cut me some slack." She said and they laughed with her.
"But if it is your passion, then why don't you go for it?" Raven asked and he sighed. "My Dad. He wants me to be Chancellor after him, the youngest Chancellor in history in forever. He didn't exactly give me a choice on the matter. He didn't ask me if it was what I wanted but more like informed me it was what I would do. But maybe it won't be that bad, if I do become chancellor, I can change a few things that are wrong, right? Like some of the laws and all of that?" he asked shrugging his shoulders and the girls nodded.
"Well, it's a shame. We could use a few more hands." Raven said and he smiled. "Well, I'm not Chancellor yet so if you need help, I can do it." He said and soon enough they were talking about the subject and Clarke just listened, pleased that she has achieved making Raven their friend. They kept talking until the end of lunch when Raven said she had to go back to work and bid them goodbye. "She is cool. I like her." Wells said once she was gone as they made their way to the playing center where they started their chess match and Clarke smiled. "Me too." She really did as well.
Once they were finished, Clarke convinced Wells to go and see Murphy. At first he was reluctant but like always she convinced him to go and between the two of them, Murphy would have supplies for at least a week more. Once again, Clarke made her way through the halls but this time everyone looked at them since Wells was with her, she knew he was a little uncomfortable with the stares but he pushed through it. And when she asked him about it, he replied that he was never someone to let the judgment of other people stop him and he wouldn't start now so she smiled and they continued and soon they came to his door.
She knocked on the door and after a few seconds Murphy opened it and he seemed a little surprised before he recovered. He was certainly looking better that yesterday when she saw him and she was pleased by it. He looked Wells up and down. "So you're here, Junior." He said and Wells nodded. "I am. Do you mind?" he asked and Murphy shrugged. "I don't know. Blondie here practically barged in my life, I am start to think is a rich kid's thing." He said and Wells nodded. "Only one way to find out." He said as the boys stared at each other, Murphy doing the same thing he did to her yesterday.
"Blondie said you fought with your Dad to help mine." He said and Wells nodded. "He was following the law but that doesn't mean that it was right. No father should be punished for caring about their child. They should have helped him take care of you." Wells said truthfully and Murphy nodded at him and at his answer. "Okay, you can come in." He said and stepped aside to let them enter. Clarke stayed silent the whole time because she wanted the boys to get along on their own. She had already given the push now it was up to them to form their friendship. She needed to take a step back every once in a while.
And luckily for her, they did. Murphy was a nice guy when he wanted to be and so was Wells and she knew that she did the right thing by bringing them together. They spent the day talking bad about teachers and talking about the Ark and many other things and they also gave new supplies for Murphy who at first refused but with the 'I am not giving you a choice and you better stay quiet and accept it' look from Clarke, he accepted the gifts and thanked them. They spent three hours with him before they left with promise to see him in school.
The next two days went on the same way though with Clarke, Raven and Wells talking and getting to know each other even though Clarke noticed that Raven has yet to mention Finn, maybe it's because of what he is accused off or maybe she doesn't trust them yet either way, Clarke would let her tell them on her own but what she was glad for was that Raven did like Wells and changed her conceptions of him which was cool, one more person to take care of him if needed. She could feel a little more relieved.
Then when Murphy came along, as promised, Clarke was the first to notice him and usher him to their table. Of course they had told Raven about Murphy and Murphy about Raven but Clarke in specific was apprehensive about their encounter after all if she doesn't have a good track record with Raven, Murphy was even worse though from her perspective they had found so sort of understanding by the end which she was hoping would happen here too after all, she needed the two of them with her more than anything to be able to complete her mission.
He sat down beside the girl and they exchanged looks before Murphy spoke up. "Hey." He said. "Hey you." She said it back. "Murphy." He said. "Raven." She said. "You're cool with them?" he asked. "Yeah, you?" she asked. "Yep." He said. "Good." He extended his hand and she shook it. "Good." And that was their first interaction and the start of an amazing friendship. The two shortly after discovered a shared passion for teasing the other two about their privileged ways so it was like teams were formed and they all started teasing each other.
There was a lot of laughter involved and of course Clarke noticed some people staring at her little group of friends and all she could was laugh harder. The four of them clicked well and pretty fast and every day that they spent together, laughing, teasing each other, telling each other things and stories about themselves, only made sure that that bond was strengthened and Clarke was feeling pretty confident that she was already making changes for the better this time around even if for now, they would be considered small.
Even Murphy and Wells got friends, they would usually team up to tease the girls or a few guards, it very was fun and nice to see it. Murphy and Clarke would have more serious talks, he was opening up to her about his feelings in regards to what happened to his Dad though he still hasn't talked about his mom and she didn't push. With Raven, Murphy had a friendship that didn't need many words, they actually had a pretty good understanding of each other, coming from ruined families and all so they knew how to treat each other. It looked weird to someone from the outside but within the group their dynamic made sense.
And Raven and Clarke clicked very well, they talked about boys and Clarke told her she was bisexual to which Raven revealed she was as well which lead to a lot of teasing from the boys. But here and now, they were girls without the weight of their actions on their shoulder yet or at least Raven more than Clarke. The blonde didn't forget her past but she tried to enjoy the present and what it was offering her, after all once they got down to Earth, there would be no time to just be teenagers, they will need to become leaders, warriors, survivors, better enjoy while they still can.
After they said goodbye, Clarke went back and was home alone, her parents were still at work which wasn't that unusual so she took her time to read a book she got on the library they had, incredibly it was one she hadn't read while in training so it was a good choice. She started reading it, letting her mind relax and focus on the story and it did so much that she lost track of time and what rose her from her reading was the sound of her father's voice and as she opened the door quietly to not make a sound and heard what he was saying, she knew exactly what was happening and her blood froze.
Soon enough she heard her mother's voice join in and she got closer and behind the door as she listened to what they were saying. "No, they'll panic." Her mother said worriedly. "You sound like Kane." Her father said sighing and she thought about the man she had yet to approach. Kane was a very important player on this game. She needed him. "Because he is right." Abby said firmly. "No." Jake said standing up and turning to her. "No, we can't, we can't avoid the truth. We have to let everyone on the Ark put their minds to a solution." He said and Clarke shook her head. That was exactly the same thing he said the last time and it got him killed and the reason 300 people volunteered for the culling.
"What? And risk Anarchy? No, it's too dangerous. Promise me that you will obey the Council's orders, that you'll keep it quiet. Promise me." Her mother said trying to change his mind and Clarke, knowing what she does now, has to agree with her. At least for now, it is the best approach, later they can think of something better. Sometimes, the truth is not what they need. She needed him to see that it was a suicide mission to do this. "I can't." Her father said and Clarke closed her eyes, she admired him and his integrity but sometimes being a martyr was stupid and she would tell him so as soon as she could which would be very, very soon.
"For Clarke. Do it for Clarke." Her mother said, pleading, using her name to try to stop him and though she already knew what he would say, she still waited for her father's words. "I am doing this for Clarke." He said and she shook her head. She heard her mother's steps. "They will float you, Jake. If you do this, I won't be able to stop it." She said and he sighed. "I have to do this." He said and Clarke had enough, she had to stop her Dad from making the video or else he would die again and she would not let that happen. She came out of hiding and she could see they were surprised to see her there. "Sweetie, what..?" her mother was saying but she interrupted and shook her head.
"You don't have to do this, Dad. Not like this."