Clarke and the rest of the camp have finally made contact with the Arc, but is the group really ready for the aftermath of the rest of the Arc's people coming to earth? While trying to figure out this question for herself Clarke must also deal with the bane of her existence, Bellamy Blake, who may or may not be slowly working his way into her heart.

After all their hopes of contacting the Ark have been dashed, and Clarke's life is in shambles, she makes one last ditch effort to try and save the lives of those on the Ark. She just has to contact them by getting to Mount Weather. But Bellamy has other plans. (BellamyxClarke) CHAPTER 9: Bellamy and Monty discuss feelings and...puppies?

Set after episode 1x07. Bellamy and Clarke have reached a turning point. They've come to depend on each other as leaders and rely on one another's advice. Bellamy can't help but respect Clarke and she is coming to not only respect but care for him in return. They started out as enemies but where they go from here could change everything. **Rated for Language and Smuttness**

in which there is a peace treaty meeting, an inadvertent marriage, and bellamy and clarke find themselves going to extreme lengths to keep the grounders on side and their camp safe [two parter]