Chapter 51-The Next Fight
It was the day after Roy, Miller, and Ontari had returned to Alpha station. Billy walks outside and sees Roy watching the woods. Billy walks over to him and stops. "You okay?" Billy asks him.
"Finn's dead," Roy says as he looks at Billy.
"Who told you?" Billy asks.
"Claire. She told me that you killed him. That he killed a guard," Roy says.
"He did. I wasn't going to let Lexa kill him. It had to be me," Billy says. "How many of our people are in Mount Weather?" Billy asks.
"47, they aren't being harmed. They are being treated like kings. They have no clue what those people are doing. They wouldn't be in there if you told us about the mountain," Roy says.
"I didn't have a choice. You needed to focus on Azgeda and not the mountain. I didn't think they would take it or that they even knew about you. I made a call," Billy says to Roy.
"Well, just know that every one of us who dies there is your fault. That you made that call that Jasper, Monty, and Athena could die because of you," Roy says before he walks away. Billy watches him a second before he walks over to Major Byrne.
"See anything?" Billy says.
"Movement outside the walls a few times. We haven't shot," Byrne says.
"It is most likely hunters. Be sure that they are a threat before you fire," Billy says. Byrne nods as Billy walks away. Billy walks inside Alpha station and to Lexa's room, where he knocks on the door. The door opens, and Clarke looks at him. "Imagine if I was your mom," Billy says as he walks inside.
"Then my mom would know," Clarke says as Lexa sits up.
"How many villages are in the area?" Billy asks Lexa, who looks at him.
"Trikru doesn't have very large villages. I believe there are five," Lexa says. "Indra will have a better number for you. Why?" Lexa says.
"Do your men hunt in this area?" Billy asks.
"Not since you have landed," Lexa says.
"Someone is watching us. I told Major Byrne it was just hunters. But we are too loud. Hunters wouldn't come here. So who the hell is out there?" Billy asks Lexa.
"Azgeda," Clarke says.
"No, Nia doesn't have enough men," Lexa says. Lexa stands up and walks out of the room. She walks down the hall as Billy and Clarke follow until they reach a door. Lexa opens the door and walks in. Indra sat on the bed with her sword in hand. "Where's Nyko?" Lexa asks.
"Medical," Indra says. "Is there something you need, Heda?" Indra asks.
"Have you had problems with clanless before or recently?" Lexa asks. Indra nods.
"They seem to be more of them each day," Indra says. "Why?" She asks.
"There's our problem," Lexa says. "We need to have a meeting," Lexa says. Billy nods as he leaves the room, and they get everybody gathered.
"I should be out there with my guards," Major Byrne says.
"I lied. They are not hunters," Billy says.
"What?" Byrne asks.
"We believe that Clanless are watching us. These are people who have been cast out of their clans," Lexa says.
"Like us," Otan says.
"Yes, but this could be for all kinds of different reasons, and that doesn't matter. The point is that I believe they are here to kill Skaikru," Lexa says.
"Why? We didn't do anything?" Miller asks.
"They might be working for someone," Luna says.
"We have to worry about Mount Weather," Roy says.
"Listen to me, all of you," Billy says. "Mount Weather is a threat, yes, but they are not immediate. It sounds like they are not just hurting the hundred," Billy says.
"What about our people?" Ontari asks.
"I know they are killing yours. I wish I could change that, but I can't. We won't be able to take down Mount Weather without Skaikru," Billy says. "How long until your army gets here?" Billy asks Lexa.
"A few days. I sent the letter before we left for the shop. I would say two-three days," Lexa says.
"Then that is how long we have to deal with these clanless," Billy says. "Now, you two know the best about the clanless. What can you tell us?" Billy asks Emori and Otan.
"We have been in the camps a few times, but they were not right in the head. So we left," Otan says.
"Camps?" Atom asks.
"There are multiple in this area," Otan says.
"How many warriors?" Anya asks.
"A couple hundred," Emori says.
"Great, How much ammo do we have?" Kane asks.
"The ammo isn't the problem. It's the guards," Murphy says.
"If they get scared. We lose," Bellamy says.
"Then we have to make sure they don't. Can you get any warriors here?" Jake asks Lexa.
"It sounds like they are making a blockade," Emma says.
"What do they get from killing us. I mean, they have to have a reason," Mia says.
"They could have attacked while we were all gone. Why didn't they?" Harper asks.
"Because they want to be seen as strong," Gustus says.
"How would killing our people help them achieve that?" Callie asks.
"It wouldn't but killing me would," Lexa says.
"This isn't an attack on us. It's an attack on Lexa. They want to kill the commander," Roan says.
"They couldn't attack you at the capital because of too many guards. It would be easier here. They know they can scare us," Abby says.
"I have put you all in danger," Lexa says. Billy smiles.
"We've been in danger since we landed," Billy says.
"We beat Azgeda. We can beat these fuckers," Miller says.
"We'll need a plan," Wells says.
"You will not die," Billy tells Lexa, who nods.
"Every guard has to be prepared," Lincoln says.
"They will be," Billy says as he looks at Byrne, Claire, and Miles. "You three make sure all the guards are informed not to shoot on sight, but if someone charges, shoot," Billy tells them. They nod as they leave. Billy looks at Niylah. "Can you make anything that might help?" Billy asks her.
Niylah smiles. "How close can you get me to the trees?" Niylah asks.
"Close," Anya says.
"Yeah, I could make more spears; I could make bows and arrows and make spikes," Niylah says. Billy looks at Gustus, Anya, Octavia, Lincoln, and Bellamy. "You all go with her and help," Billy tells them. They nod as they leave the room. He looks at Raven, Wick, and Mia. "Make any kind of bombs you can," Billy tells them. They nod as they leave the room. "Abby, you and Nyko get medical ready with Jackson," Billy tells Abby, who nods as she leaves. Billy looks at Jake.
"We have rocket fuel?" Billy asks Jake, who nods.
"Good, turn them into grenades. Help the others," Billy says. Jake leaves, and he looks at Kane and Callie. "Weapons. I want whatever kind of weapons we can get on everybody," Billy tells them.
"Harper, Murphy, you two get guns and get on watch. Emori, Otan, Atom, Emma, and Roy. Make whatever you can that will protect us from bullets," Billy says. They nod as they leave. "Indra, Wells, Ontari, and Roan are with me," Billy says.
"What about us?" Clarke asks as she looks at Lexa.
"You two will be staying in Alpha station," Billy says. He could see the anger on Lexa's face.
"I am a warrior. I will not be trapped in this building," Lexa roars at Billy.
"We need you alive the people out here and in Mount Weather. They will target you, and you know that. Clarke will stay in here with you. I am not part of the coalition Lexa. You may be the commander of the twelve clans but here. I'm in charge," Billy says to Lexa, who lets out a huff as the others behind watch.
"I could kill you where you stand," Lexa says in a low tone. Billy pulls out his handgun and puts it in Lexa's hand. He moved her hand, so the barrel was pressed against his head. He could hear Clarke's breathing as it was the loudest thing in the room.
"The only way you are leaving this station is by pulling that trigger," Billy says. "I will not lose my friend because of her ego. You may be the commander, but you can still die," Billy says. Lexa holds onto the gun. "I don't want another commander, Lexa. I want you and only you," Billy says. Lexa brings her arm down and drops the gun to the ground.
"I will not stay in this station until this is over," Lexa says.
"You will when the fight starts," Billy says.
"Commander, he is right. Every man out there will go for you," Indra says.
"I will stay here during the fight," Lexa says slowly after a few moments. Billy nods
"If they get past us someone will be able to protect the civilians," Bill says as he leaves, and Clarke hugs Lexa from behind.
Thanks for reading. I wanted to do something fun for the next few chapters. This will be the Clanless war/fight. I really like this idea, and I hope all of you do too. The next chapter will be more about preparing and some other things. I would love to see some ideas. As always, suggestions, ideas, and feedback are welcomed. Until next time.