The 100 A Fresh Start Chapter 5- The Stabbing
"We need to find Bellamy, and we still have 4 Villages to get inoculated," Clarke stressed to Abby.
"Clarke, the villages take priority over one person," Abby said "we can't afford you to go after Bellamy, when we only have two doctors." Abby took Clarkes face in her hands. "I know you're worried about him, and we'll find him, but the Clans come first."
"I'll do it," Octavia said from the doorway. "He's still my brother. I'll find him. Just tell me what to do," Octavia said as she stepped up to the small group in Marcus's office.
Within the hour Octavia was packed. It would be a slow journey, and picking up his trail would be difficult, but they knew where he started off, and lucky for once, other human footprints wouldn't be a problem. Octavia could track, but Ilian was the real expert. Together they stood a better chance at finding Bellamy than anyone else.
Reluctantly Clarke gave in. She knew her mom was right. Nothing was going to keep her away from Bellamy, but she also know she had a responsibility to the people she left behind that survived Primfaya.
Abby and Marcus took a team to the Trekru village and they would go to broad leaf from there. Jackson would stay in Arkadia and treat their people, while Clarke, Roan and Nathan Millers team would travel to Rockline and Desert Clan.
Marcus radioed ahead and let the Clan leaders know what was going on. Colonel Rollins knocked on Kane's door just as he was ending his last call to the Clans. Abby, Clarke and Miller were there with Jaha.
"Come in Colonel Rollins," said Marcus. "You found your sleeping quarters?" he asked
"Yes Chancellor Kane," Rollins answered "I'm afraid we may have a problem."
"Mike," said Clarke stepping up "What's going on?" she asked
He looked down at her. "It's Carter and Lang," he said "They're missing along with eight others."
Clarke just frowned. It wasn't good. Jeff Carter and Mort Lang were two of the colonist that lived by their own rules. They were trouble and those that followed them were just as bad.
"What's going on?" asked Marcus "I thought you said your people were not criminals."
Rollins looked at Marcus. "They aren't, but it doesn't mean they can't be. These are not good men. We've kept them in check, but once we landed…I really don't have the power to rule them. They are free men. I just don't like the idea of them out there stirring up trouble."
"Marcus we really need to go," said Abby.
Marcus looked at Jaha. "I'm leaving Arkadia in your hands while were gone. Can you take care of this?" he asked
"Go," I've got this covered Marcus," said Jaha
"Clarke," said Rollins, "Be careful. You know what kind of men Carter and Lang can be."
"I'll be fine," said Clarke as she turned to go.
Clarke and Miller set off with two others including Roan. He would go with them and smooth things over with the other clans.
Going through the trees, Miller asked Clarke how they met with the penal colony.
"We knew the ship was an option and Raven set the course. What we didn't know was that it had people on board," said Clarke. "It actually was a good thing, because all the marrow didn't have to come from me," she said "almost everyone contributed. There were only a few holdouts."
"Let me guess," said Miller. "The ones that colonel reported missing?" asked Miller.
"Mike Rollins," Clarke corrected Miller.
"You two seem close," said Miller. He had noticed that Clarke and Mike Rollins were friendly.
Roan just watched Clarke's reaction.
"Miller, it's not like that," she said "Mike saved my life and Ravens too," Clarke said "More than once," she added
"Some of the people on the Albatross, are, not model citizens." She said "Specifically the two missing, and those that are with them will do almost anything they're told. I just hope they don't start a war. It's all we need." She said
"It's a great big world out there Clarke, odds are they'll never run into anyone' Miller said
Well the farther they keep walking, the better," Clarke said.
"Miller," said Clarke when they stopped for the night to make camp. "Octavia kept saying Bellamy was different. What happened in the bunker?" she asked "I mean, how is he different?" she asked
Clarke and Roan studied Millers face in the firelight as the glow from the flames lit parts of his features. He was remembering back to the start of Bellamy's trouble in the bunker almost 5 years ago.
The first few days were rough. They heard about Clarke and Ravens rocket blowing up the first day. He knew Abby was a mess. Clarke was her daughter.
He had an idea that Bellamy felt something for Clarke. Everyone that knew them, and had been around them for more than10 minutes could see it, but Nathan didn't think about how it would affect Bellamy. The Bellamy he knew didn't show his emotions; hell he didn't think he had any. He remembers walking in on Monty and Marcus arguing about Bellamy on the third or fourth day after the doors closed.
"He can't stay shut up in that room. It's not doing him any good," argued Monty
"I can't order him out," Marcus said. "I have Ilian hiding in my office, Bellamy's shut himself up in the dark, and Abby is inconsolable. I'm loaded down here Monty." Marcus stressed. "We have Clans that hate each other separated only by a staircase. I have to make sure the hydro garden and water filtration systems pump out enough to sustain us for the next five years. If you have any ideas, please let me have them." Marcus said. He was clearly exhausted.
"He needs something to focus on; a job, anything to occupy his mind," said Monty "I've already lost one friend. I don't want to lose another."
"I guess I can put him on patrol," said Marcus.
"He can partner with me," Miller said.
Monty and Marcus weren't aware Miller had walked up on them. They turned when he spoke.
"Sorry, I didn't mean to butt in," he said "but I'm on mid shift and it's pretty quiet."
"Okay, well let's give that a shot." Said Marcus "It's something that will get him out of that room."
The first month Bellamy walked the halls with Miller. Bellamy was much quieter than he had been in the past. They started at the top floor and went from level to level.
All the clans had guards and they rotated shifts. Each shift had 2 sets of guards. Bellamy and Miller only worked the mid shift, but sometimes Trikru worked with them, and other times the guards were from another clan. One team worked the top down and the other team started on the bottom floor and walked to the top.
The guards were armed with shock sticks, but no one carried guns. The bunker was sealed and flying bullets were not the ideal situation. Weapons were turned in before anyone was allowed inside. The guards were to safeguard the hydro system and the weapons cache which was under lock and key, and anything else that could be damaged. One person could cause the death of everyone if the water or crops were tampered with.
"I didn't see it coming," said Miller as he thought back "Bellamy didn't either, or maybe he did," Miller lingered on the thought.
"You think there will be animals left when we get out?" Miller was asking. "I always was trying to think of something to say, just to have a conversation." He thought.
"Maybe small things," Bellamy said "Rabbits, rats, things that can bury underground. I don't know I guess," Bellamy answered.
"Yea I guess horses and deer, they wouldn't survive," said Miller "I wonder if the rover and trucks will still be any good?" said Miller
"I doubt it," Bellamy answered as they started approaching the set of Trikru guards. The two men were just coming down the stairs as Bellamy and Miller were getting to them, on the way up.
"Me and Bellamy nodded to them, like we normally do," said Miller as he relived that night. "I was ahead of Bellamy, and I heard the scuffle," he said
"I'll never forget the look on Bellamy's face," he said "I didn't know what I was looking at, not until I saw the blood," Miller said. "The one guy was stabbing him," he said
Bellamy was trying to fight back, but the first stab was to his back. When he turned the grounder lashed out again and slashed his arm when Bellamy tried to defend himself.
Miller shock lashed one of the grounders, and it took some effort, as the man was stockier, but he got the first jump on the grounder, who had never used his shock stick before. When the Trikru guard was down, Miller turned to the knife wielding man that was attacking Bellamy. Miller stabbed him in the backbone with his shock stick, and held it there. The grounders body shook uncontrollably, until the man fell in a heap.
Bellamy slid down the wall. He was bleeding. Miller caught him as he was going down and laid him down. He jumped up and rushed to the opposite wall and slammed his hand on the alarm button.
Rushing back to Bellamy, he took stock of the injuries. Blood was pouring from his abdomen, Miller yanked off his jacket and applied pressure to try and stop the bleeding. "You hang in there Bellamy," Miller told him.
The halls began to fill with people rushing out to see what was happening. They were on the Ice Nation level, and Roan was one of the first to get there. "Get help," shouted Miller
Roan looked at Bellamy, who was pale and losing blood. Echo rushed over.
"What happened?' He asked "They just started stabbing him," said Miller "They didn't say anything. They just attacked him from behind."
Roan looked at Echo. "Get them to lock up," he said motioning to the two guards, who were still unconscious.
"Bellamy, stay with me," said Miller.
Bellamy clung to Millers arm squeezing it, his teeth clenching from the pain.
Roan grabbed two of his strongest men. "Take him to medical." He said and led them the elevator at the end of the hall.
"I remember it felt like the slowest elevator in the world." Miller remembered
Bellamy was as close to death as anyone could be.
"Octavia I'll do my best, but he's lost so much blood, I'm afraid he may not survive the surgery." said Abby.
Octavia rolled up her sleeves. "Here take mine," she said "as much as he needs,"
"Mine too," said Marcus as he rolled up his sleeves.
"Eric, please whatever you need," Miller told Jackson. As he rolled up his sleeves ready to donate blood.
"O" Bellamy whispered
Octavia rushed to her brother's side. "Shush, don't talk," she said softly. "You need to save your strength," she whispered close as she squeezed his hand.
"I'm tired O, I'm so tired," he said before he lost consciousness.
"Abby do something," Octavia cried. "I can't lose him now too."
Abby and Jackson worked most of the night. His wounds were extreme. Octavia, Miller and ten others donated blood. When they were done, Abby and Jackson had stitched and closed a stab to his lower back, the gash on his arm, both his hands, and a gash to his shoulder that nicked his collar bone, but most severe wound was a stab to his abdomen. It required opening him up and taking care of internal bleeding.
Abby came out of the room and removed her mask. "I've done all I can,' she said
"All we can do is wait but I think he has a good chance," she said
"I want to see him," Octavia said
"He's going to be sleeping for a while," Abby told her "You should get some rest. I'll call you if there's any change."
"He's my brother, and I'm not going anywhere," Octavia said.
Abby looked at Marcus. Then back to Octavia. "Okay," she finally agreed knowing she wouldn't win this battle. "Me and Jackson will be checking on him throughout the night." She said.
"Abby, why don't you get some rest, and I'll take the first shift," said Jackson "It's going to be a long night, and you're exhausted."
"Jackson's right," Marcus said putting his arms around Abby's shoulders.
"Send for me if there's any change," she told Jackson before she left.
"I need you to tell me exactly what happened," Marcus said to Miller,"but first I need to gather the Clan leaders."
Clarke was horrified at Millers recount of that night's event.
"Why did they attack him like that?" she asked
"It was Trikru warriors. They were retaliating for the massacre that Bellamy was a part of," Roan said from the other side of the campfire. Miller had almost forgotten he was there. He looked over at him.
"They had been planning it for weeks," Miller continued. "They didn't turn in all of their weapons. After that the guard units had to search all the rooms. The stuff they found would supply an army. They all had stuff. It was so stupid, all the hate between them," said Miller.
"Them?" Roan smirked. "You don't know your enemy. You really think they were going to live in that bunker without protection?" he said "We knew they had weapons, How could you trust them not to," he said.
"It took Bellamy a long time before Abby would release him," said Miller. "After the attack Kane thought it was better to keep him isolated from Trikru until things settled down, so he was pretty much a prisoner. He was limited to where he could go, and what he could do for a long time."
"We need to get some rest," said Roan as he lay down. Clarke sat looking into the flame, thinking of Bellamy, and what he must have been through all that time. Finally she wiped the tears from her cheeks and laid down, but sleep didn't come easily. She could stop picturing him in her mind. "Where are you Bellamy" she said softly before drifting off…