A/N: The chapters will probably be shorter from now on, but I will also be able to write and update more often! There will probably be about 10 more chapters in this story
Three months later
Bellamy
The hall was filled with people, Skaikru and Azgeda and Trikru alike. It took a little while, but with Indra with Octavia by her side representing Trikru, Roan and Echo representing Azgeda, and Kane and myself representing Skaikru, we found what began as small bits of trust and peace turned into all three clans working as one, a lasting peace. Nearly a hundred years of hate has been nearly all dissipated in three short months.
I was still adjusting to the grey walls. It was better than space, and not nearly as strict. Octavia was adamant about not creating a "one child per family" rule unless absolutely necessary. We didn't say "go ahead and have as many kids as you want!" but we didn't say "one child or else." I didn't want any child to have to grow up like my sister and I did. We tried our best not to be too strict on food or water, although food was permitted three times a day only. To ensure peace we had to create a lights out and quiet time policy, mostly for the sake of the children and those who had to be awake early for work, like I did.
Up at seven, quick breakfast with Echo when she was up early enough, guard duty from seven-thirty to twelve, lunch from twelve to one with my friends, return to guard duty from one to five, dinner, then when I wasn't working extra shifts I went back with Echo to our room. It was my daily routine. Most days I wish for more time, especially for Echo. After she nearly died a few months ago, there was no way I was taking any of our time for granted and I was making the most of it. Our wedding, or as Trikru and Azgeda called it a binding ritual, was set a few weeks away. So much of Echo's free time went into that, with Octavia over her shoulder. She'd be damned if her brother's wedding ceremony was less than perfect.
That's what was on mind when I headed to my room to retrieve Echo for dinner. I was so focused on my daydream that I passed the door, twice, not realizing the excited and nervous energy puling from the door.
When I finally managed to get inside the room, I found Echo waiting for me on the other side. She took a few steps back and the energy hit me full force. She was shifting her weight constantly, tense, her eyes darting to my face and away, cheeks rosy from excitement or maybe nerves, one hand twitching a little, the other pressed firmly on her stomach.
"I had to check with Abby before I told you to make sure…" she began, biting her lip nervously. I feared the worst at first, but she was excited to an extent and she wouldn't be excited if something was wrong.
"Echo?"
"Bellamy…I'm pregnant."