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Abby woke the next morning to an empty bed. Marcus had been long gone she guessed by the cold feeling on the sheets. Getting out of bed Abby began to pull on her clothes and boots. Glancing around the room she noticed Marcus had taken his gun.
No.
Had he really lied to her? He promised he was going to stay. Abby Abby braided her hair and opened the door. She stepped out into the hall slamming the door with a loud bang. There were a few people in the hallway that quickly moved out of her way as she passed them. She was not playing games, Abby Griffin hated being lied to. Stopping by her own quarters she grabbed her own gun and backpack before stepping outside. Looking around she spotted him with the team of guards he had intended to take. Slinging the bag over her shoulder Abby strode toward them.
"Keep your eyes pealed at all times" Marcus was saying "you see a grounder do not shoot first."
Abby watched as the men's gazes drifted away from Marcus and fell on her. Marcus stopped talking, "What?" He asked turning around. "Abby?"
"Good morning Kane." She replied coldly.
Marcus turned back to the men, "I'll be right back." He took Abby by the arm and walked over to the fence.
"What are you doing?" She hissed yanking her arm away.
"I'm going to save your daughter."
"Oh no don't you even try and make this about me."
"Abby, I need to do this."
"You promised me."
"I . . ."
"You what? You lied? Because I hate liars Marcus."
"I didn't lie."
"Then what did you do?"
He looked at her, maybe he had lied but he did it for her own good.
"I hoped we would be gone by the time you woke up." He admitted.
"I can't lose you do you understand that?" She lowered her voice "we need you."
"Abby, I have to do this. These people are counting on me to bring their children back alive."
"But what about your child?"
He threw his hands up, "I can't win with you can I?"
"You think this is easy for me? I have one child out there that I want back more than anything."
"Then let me go."
Abby sighed, she knew he was right. He was the Chancellor and the people were all counting on him. The children were counting on him. If she wanted to see Clarke again she knew she had to let him go.
"Okay you can go."
"Thank you."
"You can go on one condition."
"What now?"
"I'm coming with you."
Marcus looked at her, was she out of her damn mind? There was no way he was letting her leave the camp. She was pregnant and they did not know the dangers they faced.
"No, I need you here. The people need a Chancellor." He held out the pin.
"Screw the damn pin Marcus I'm going." She snapped.
He grabbed her by the shoulders.
"I won't let you do this. You're being selfish."
"Me? You're the one who is so hell bent on being the hero! You want the recognition and the glory so bad."
"Abby I don't wanna fight with you."
"I don't want to fight either Marcus. So let me come."
Marcus looked at the team he had assembled for the mission. If they were going to leave they needed to do it soon. He wanted Abby to be safe, he really could not trust anyone at the camp to watch over her. What better way to keep her safe then to take her with him?
"Alright" he sighed "you can come."
Abby grinned she knew he could never say no to her. She had him wrapped around her finger and it wouldn't be long before the world knew it.
"Now that's much better Chancellor."
"Now you know how dangerous this is don't you? and we'll be sleeping on the ground."
"Don't try and talk me out of it." Abby said walking toward the group of guards anxiously waiting.
"Let's move out boys!" He heard her yell.
They had been walking for hours and Abby's feet were killing her. She did not dare complain though. She chose to come and she chose to fight to get her daughter back. Marcus told her to stay in the middle of the group so that she would be protected from all sides if they happened to pass any Grounders.
"We'll make camp here." Marcus said.
Daylight had come and gone about an hour ago and they all needed rest. Abby let out a sigh of relief as she dropped her bag to the ground.
"You okay Doc?" Marcus chuckled.
"Yes I'm just fine, just get my tent ready."
He knew better than to mess with her when she was tired. She would most likely bite his head off if he said another word.
"Why don't you go warm yourself by the fire while I set up the tent?" He suggested.
Abby nodded and made her way toward the burning fire. She hated that they could not be affectionate in public. It was still too soon, they would have so many questions to answer and she just was not ready for that. She planned to keep the pregnancy hidden for as long as possible, not that she was ashamed but she was afraid. Their baby would be the first child from the Ark born on Earth, that was something pretty special. Abby feared the Grounders would take her baby. She did not know why but if they took the other kids why would this be any different? Maybe instead of a rescue mission Marcus could strike a deal with the Commander and get the kids back.
"Abby" Marcus called.
She turned to see him outside the tent.
"That was fast." She stood up and walked to him.
"What can I say? I'm good with my hands." He laughed.
"You don't have to tell me that." She whispered.
"Good night Doctor Griffin."
Abby frowned, "You're not coming in?"
"Abby it's too risky."
"You need sleep too and besides there are two sleeping bags."
He raised an eyebrow, "You mean we'll be separated?"
"Marcus just get in the tent."
"I will after I take care of a few things."
Abby nodded and slipped inside. Taking a seat on one of the sleeping bags she began to take her hair out of its braid. It fell down her back, it was a mess. She sighed pulling off her boots, she would have to sleep in her jeans and not one of Marcus' shirts. She heard him outside the tent talking to some of the others. She laughed when he explained that he was sharing a tent with her. It would be much easier to admit the truth but it just was not the time. If they had been on the Ark maybe things would have been easier. But on Earth their relationship was extremely low on the public's list of priorities. Abby curled up in the sleeping bag and closed her eyes. As exhausted as she was she fought to stay awake for Marcus.
After what felt like hours he entered the tent zipping the door closed. He smiled at the sight of her curled up into a tight ball.
"What are you smiling at?" She hissed.
"Oh nothing." He mused pulling off his boots.
"Do you want your own sleeping bag?" She threatened.
"You wouldn't."
"Oh I would."
"I don't think we both can fit in one."
"No but" she sat up and unzipped the one she was in. Standing she laid it on the ground and then grabbed the second one "we cover with this."
"I like the way you think." Marcus smiled laying down. Abby snuggled into him as he placed his arm protectively around her. They were out in the middle of the woods, surrounded by Grounders no doubt. He had every intention of keeping her safe. They lay there in silence listening to the fire crackle and the sounds of the night.
"Boy or Girl?" Abby broke the silence.
"What?" Marcus looked down at her.
"What do you want?" She smiled up at him.
Marcus stared at her trying to come up with an answer but he really could not decide.
"I'll tell you in the morning." He replied before gently kissing her good night.