Chapter 13

The weeks came and went and before I knew it, it was time to go on our first run of the season. I was both excited and nervous. But how could I not be, the last two times I was out here I was almost killed and Murphy was. Thinking back, it had been almost 4 months since I'd stepped outside the walls that surrounded my house.

I couldn't believe it had actually been that long. It didn't seem like that much time had come and gone.

I saw Wells walking over to me with a huge smile on his face. "How you doing?"

I couldn't help but smile. "I'm doing."

Nothing was official but I was pretty sure Raven and Wells were still secretly seeing each other. Neither would tell me but I could tell Wells was seeing someone and I couldn't see it being anyone other than Raven. Their situation was kind of like mine except Raven was never serious with Finn, they had been kind of off and on for years but it was nothing spectacular, that was Raven's words.

"So if something horrible happens out here this time are you going to save me? None of my regular saviors are here." I tried to make a joke but Wells didn't look very happy.

"Your reckless days are over. No more troublemaking." He said seriously.

Just then Lincoln walked up, he stopped right as he reached us and said "actually that's why I'm here. Octavia was pissed that she wasn't assigned to your group so she made sure I was."

I laughed "makes sense and you don't wanna make Octavia mad."

A chuckle came from Lincoln which didn't happen very often "no you don't."

We continued walking. We decided to take another trip to the hospital on the first outing, I knew we hadn't completely cleared it out before winter. The moment it came in view the images flashes of the last time me and Bellamy had been there. I shook my head to get the images out.

"So which way then?" One of the guys in Lincoln's group said, I think his name was Roan.

"What?" I asked confused.

"You're a joke of a leader. Concentrate or you'll get us all killed." He obviously didn't care for me.

"There's no need for that." Lincoln told him sternly then looked back at me "he asked if you were wanting to take the main entrance?"

"Sorry I was trying to concentrate on what's out there. I was trying to make sure it's clear in front of us." It was a complete lie but I thought it sounded pretty good.

"So which way would you advise us to go?" He said in an annoyed voice.

"We actually have a side entrance that we usually use. We kept the dead out front hoping it would keep others away." I said as I walked.

I didn't wait for a response from Roan or any of the others. It was obvious that some were not happy that Bellamy chose me to be one of the leaders out of everyone else in our group. It was no secret that I hadn't been very well kept together.

When I got the side entrance I was happy that it was still accessible. I slid in through the hidden entrance. I made sure to stay quiet, knowing the next room would be pretty dark and I wouldn't be able to see if something was trying to attack me. I listened very closely then after I was almost positive there was nothing there I flashed the flashlight which showed me exactly what I hoped. The room was completely empty. I waved the rest of the group in.

The hospital was huge and even though we came here multiple times before winter, we hadn't even got through half of the hospital yet. I knew we weren't the only people who have been through the hospital but so far we've done pretty well at getting what we need. I know it helped a lot that I also had my mother's keys, so I was able to very easily access some of the areas that others could not.

"So where we headed now, Princess?" I heard Roan ask in a very snarky tone. I did'nt like the way he said that one bit.

I turned and looked at him "do you have a problem with me? Did I do something that pissed you off?"

Roan didn't back down in fact I think my little outburst kinda pissed him off even more. "Do I have a problem with you, yes I do. Did you do something to me personally, no. But you've done enough to screw over this entire group. And here your little boyfriend gives you the job of a leader just to make you feel better."

My mouth dropped "what the hell have I done to screw over this group? My personal situation with Murphy and Emori had nothing to do with anyone else but myself."

"We were doing just fine before you guys came along. And now were stuck in that place, pretty much sleeping on top of each other. Being led by children." He didn't hide his dislike.

"Then leave." I shouted "No one's keeping you there. You don't wanna be there then bye bye."

I knew I probably just proved his point of being a child but I didn't care. That's how I felt, if he didn't want to be there then he could leave. No one should have to stay if they didn't want to be there.

"There was so many people that were more qualified than you to lead this group."

"Oh really? Including you?" This got me pissed.

"I'm a born leader." He said with a straight face.

"Then lead." I waved him on "You are so damn sure you can. Then do it."

He looked at me like I was crazy.

"Do you know what the medicine is that we need?" I asked him.

He didn't answer.

"Ok do you know where the supplies is located?" I continued when he didn't answer.

I heard a chuckle from someone in the group and I could only guess it came from Wells.

"I guess not. So what makes you so qualified to lead the medical team? If I'm not mistaken you have no medical experience at all, right?" I just kept going, I loved that I could stump him.

Man if looks could kill, then I'd yet again have someone trying to kill me.

"So is this done? You ready to let me do my job?" I looked around at the rest of the group "does anyone else have a problem with me running this group?"

I heard multiple no's through the group.

"Now that we've got that cleared up. If you're done being an ass, I'd like to go get what we came here to get." I didn't wait for a response from him I just turned around and went through the door.

If I hadn't been so worked up with everything that had just happened with Roan I may have been able to prepare myself for what happened next.

No, scratch that I don't think I could ever prepare myself for it. After searching a few rooms, coming up short we were crossing a room and I noticed something that didn't belong. I slowly moved toward it and when it moved it made me jump. Lincoln, of course grabbed ahold of me, pulling me behind him and I don't know why it surprised me that I ended up getting thrown into Roan. Even though he obviously wanted to let me fall he didn't, he steadied me then released me.

When I finally got myself situated and looked over Lincoln's shoulder I couldn't believe what I saw. Emori stood about 15 feet in front of us. She looked like hell. The satisfaction that I felt was quickly shattered when I looked a little lower and noticed her swollen belly. I couldn't think straight, this can't be happening. She can't be pregnant.

Finally I pushed past Lincoln, looking Emori straight in the eyes and said "is it Murphy's?"

I knew the answer before even asking the question. I knew they had hooked up.

"Oh shit." That was Wells obviously just noticing.

"What does it matter?" Her voice was scratchy but still bitchy.

"You know I can't leave you out here." I stated.

"Whoa. Wait a minute Clarke. What do you mean?" I knew I was making Lincolns job hard and this was only the first outing.

"I won't let that baby die. I don't care what you think or what anyone else thinks. That's a part of Murphy in there. The only part that's left of him." I couldn't help but start to get loud.

"This is something that'll have to be discussed." Lincoln was trying to be the voice of reason.

"Fine we'll all discuss it but she's coming back with us." I ordered.

"Don't I get a say in this?" She interrupted.

"Nope." I said straight up "his baby will not die."

I honestly thought there'd be more arguing, either from Emori or my team but there was nothing more. Everyone went quiet.

Almost everyone at least "and there she is our leader, wanting to bring someone back into our house that already attempted to kill someone."

I turned and looked at Roan "shut up."

It took us a couple more hours to finish the sweep that was planned for the hospital. It took a tad longer than planned for but Emori was right there with us the entire time, I didn't take my eyes off her. Lincoln always made sure he was positioned right between us. I couldn't blame him though, if anything happened to me, he'd have to deal with Octavia.

I started getting a little nervous as we walked back to the house. I knew I had to do this, I couldn't leave her to die. I decided it was best to go in first and talk with Bellamy, Miller, Octavia and Raven before bringing Emori back inside. I needed to try and explain before they saw her.

"You all stay here with her I'll be back after having a little talk with the others." I told my team before walking into the house.

I found Raven and Miller first, then when I went looking for Bellamy I found him with Echo. They weren't doing anything but I still didn't like the idea of finding them together. Octavia was the last I found but when I got all four together, they knew something was going on.

I stood there awkwardly before finally saying. "We found something else on our trip today. And I kind of wanted to talk about that before bringing her in."

"You found someone on your run today?" Bellamy looked concerned.

I took a breath "yes we found someone, someone who isn't quite welcome here?"

Their expressions changed quickly. Octavia was the first to speak "you brought Emori back here?"

I nodded.

"You've got to be kidding?" Raven was not happy.

"I'm not. But there's more." I sighed "she's pregnant, that's why I brought her back. That baby would have no chance of survival out there."

"Who cares? Let them die." Raven didn't hold back her dislike.

"I can't do that." I said more emotional then I wanted to.

"I don't understand, why you can't?" She was shouting by this point.

I was trying to get the words out but Bellamy beat me to it "the baby's Murphy's isn't it?"

"Clarke we can't pardon her because of this." Octavia said softly.

"I'm not asking for you guys to pardon her. Just don't kill her. Let this baby be born." I pleaded with them.

Bellamy was staring at me but the moment I looked at him he turned away.

"I should've killed her when I had the chance." Raven said hatefully.

"I should've let you." When Bellamy agreed with Raven it made my heart hurt, how could either of them say that? Killing her, is killing this baby, this innocent baby.

"Well I'm sorry that I have a heart." I shouted as I turned around and walked back out the door.

It wasn't clear but I was almost positive that I heard Bellamy say "but only when it comes to Murphy."

I didn't want to pick a fight so I just kept walking. Hoping that they were following so we could get the rest of our people back in the house and figure out what to do with Emori.

It took about 10 minutes but they did finally follow me out. Bellamy was leading the others. His eyes stared straight ahead, the moment they landed on Emori they didn't move.

He stopped a few feet in front of her. "You'll stay here while you're pregnant, with a guard on you at all times. If I feel that you're threatening anyone, you'll be locked up. Once you have that baby then we'll decide where to go from there."

Emori just stared at him but didn't respond.

"Do you understand?"

"Yes I understand completely. You thought once he died you'd finally have Clarke all to yourself but now because of this, you never will." Emori said with a sick smile staring straight at Bellamy.

Bellamy didn't give her the satisfaction of a reply. He looked around the group to each and every one of them, well everyone except me. "I'm going to get a meeting called to discuss the situation. We need to let everyone know what's going on and immediately. I don't want anyone thinking were keeping anything from them."

"Now we wouldn't want to do that would we?" I don't know where that came from but it finally put Bellamy's attention on me.

"Do you have something to say?" His tone hurt.

"Nope." I said turning around and heading back to the house leaving them to figure out what to do with Emori. I knew I should have stayed since she was my responsibility but I was so pissed I couldn't stay.

So that just happened... I knew from the beginning that I wanted to bring Emori back into the story, it took awhile to figure out actually how I was going to do it but I hope that worked good.