Chapter 6
Author's note: thanks for the reviews! Short chapter as we wrap up episode one sorry guys.
The night had been quiet and cold for Ari. It hasn't been much warmer the day before but compared to the Ark it had been a sauna. Once you adjusted you realized how cold it was on Earth, and how late into the season it must be.
She hadn't missed the way Clarke and Finn snuck off to do so God knows what, or the way Jasper and Octavia cuddled up to sleep. She and Monty seemed to be the odd ones out in the group and she found herself sleeping near him. It wasn't close enough to really cuddle or anything like that, she wasn't interested in Monty. They were side by side though as they slept. The two couples around her made her feel lonely in comparison, and She found herself wishing she had someone. It wasn't likely though seeing her aversion to physical contact.
The next morning found her helping the others make some sort of rope to swing across the river. It was made of several sturdy vines woven together and seemed reliable enough to carry them across.
"You wanted to go first now quit stalling. Mount Weather awaits," Clarke called up to her shaggy haired boy toy as he checked the rope for what must have been the fifth time. Ari rolled her eyes, she didn't see the Princess volunteering to go in his place.
"Just hang on until the apogee and you'll be fine," Jasper reassured him. "The Apache? Like the Indians right?" She held in a laugh at Finn's question. "Ap-o-gee, not A-poch-e!" It was her comment that made him make a face at her, causing her to actually laugh.
"He knows, Ari. Today,Finn." Even Blondie was getting tired of his stalling. "Come on you wuss!", she called up at him from where she sat, throwing a pebble in his direction. "Shut up, cripple," he retorted playfully. "See you in the other side,"Finn told them as he pulled back getting ready to swing.
She watched Jasper glance at Octavia who was watching Finn in admiration. "Wait. Let me," Jasper exclaimed, reaching out to stop Finn. The other boy looked at Octavia and a grin grew on his face before he slapped Jasper's chest as he handed over the vine. "I knew there was a badass in there somewhere."
Jasper grinned at him before pulling back the rope, sending a last glance at Octavia before pushing off. They watched anxiously as he swing across whooping in excitement the whole way. He let go at the apogee as he had suggested to Finn, crashing into a few scattered logs as he landed. They all rushed to see if he was okay as Finn steadied the vine.
He stood shakily, a wide grin on his face. Then he threw up his hands, bellowing at the top of his lungs," WE ARE APOGEE!" They all cheered along with him after his shout of excitement.