Waking from her unexpected sleep, her body jolted forward unaware of where she was. Laura frantically looked around the dark room that was completely bare.

There was no one around but herself. Jerking her body out of bed, her feet landed on the cold floor. Beside the metal bed she was laying on, there were only the grey walls to fill the small room.

Looking to her side she saw the metal bars that caged her in. Immediately she ran to the bars gripping the metal to shake it with all her force. Despite the loud clanging noise it made, it did not budge. It was useless, she was caged up with no way of escaping.

Her body slumped to the floor taking in what happened to her. It was clear she was no longer in Carmilla's room.

Carmilla. She tricked her. The girl she refused to admit she had a crush on deceived her trust and now locked her in this cell. The tears swelled in her eyes from the foolishness she fell to.

Of course she would be the one to think someone could love her. The second she was off the Ark and camp grounds she led herself to believe that maybe on this adventure she took she could find love and experience life the way it was meant to be. Except those were books. Laura had to start differentiating the difference between reality and dreams.

Laura ran her hands through her hair feeling guilt consume her body. It was then she noticed a bracelet with strands of leather falling off around her wrist. A paper attaches to it read, 'It acts as a deterrent to vampires. Don't take it off, cutie.-C'

Her annoyance with the vampire caused her to rip the bracelet off and throw it against the wall. A loud groan followed with the thought that girl still was trying to control after betraying her trust.

"Easy there." Laura looked up and between the bars and dim light she noticed the blonde in their own cell.

"CLARKE!" Clarke weakly smiled as she remained seated on the floor, arms draped over her knees.

"I was afraid they had killed you already. I've basically been in here since we got here. Where have you been?"

Laura thought for a moment if she should tell her what truly happened with Carmilla but from noting her disheveled appearance and pain stricken features it was best not to mention it. "They just had me locked away upstairs."

"Did they hurt you?"

Physically? No. Broken heart? Yes.

"No."

"Good. You're strong Laura. I think you should meet someone."

Raising her eyebrows she watched Clarke point the cell next her. Turning her head in that direction she watched a hand wave from the cell. Due to its proximity she was unable to see them but could hear their voice.

"Hi! I'm LaFontaine. Welcome to Death Row."

"Laura Hollis! Wait what's Death Row?" She responded waving her hand back. Turning towards Clarke she watched the woman flip through a book.

"Laf, tell her why we are in here."

"To get eaten?"

"No, the other one."

Laura cautiously looked at Clarke who kept her eyes trained and the book. As if she knew she were to ask a question Clarke pointed to the cell next to her to inform her to listen.

"See it all started many centuries ago when vampires came into existence. It is said-"

"Fast forward to the important one Laf." Clarke groaned as if she were talking to a child.

"Right. Right. Basically the grounders and vampires have been at war for years. When the grounders knew they stood no chance they surrendered. The deal they made was that every month the grounders were to sacrifice twenty of their people in exchange for the rest of their people to live.

Two Commanders later, they became fed up with this comprise. So a plan was devised to protect their people in which they successfully trapped the vampires in their castle for eternity."

"So then why lock us up? We aren't grounders."

"Oh you see your friend over there has this marking." LaFontaine stretched out a book through the bars so that Laura could see. Immediately she recognized the marking; the same one Legolas warned them about.

"What does it mean Clarke?"

"It's the personal protection of the Commander."

"So basically they think we are grounders?"

"We associate with the grounders so we are the enemy too."

"Why do you have it?"

"Does it matter?"

"Well since my life depends on it then yes."

"We have larger issues at hand." Clarke returned to the book in hand reading as fast as she could.

Meanwhile Laura fell back against the wall contemplating on what was next. There was only one way out of here and that wasn't with alive. So she decided to turn to LaFontaine and learn more about them.

"How did you get in here?"

"I tried this experiment that would explode these walls and then finally let us see the outside world."

"Wait you've never been on the surface?"

"Nope! Born and raised underground. Thankfully with these books."

It was something that caught Clarke's attention right away. If Lafontaine had never been above ground then they possibly could not survive the radiation. Their death sentence was already written for them.

Her mind tried to ignore that factor and the two who were getting along well as she searched for an alternative way to escape these cells. Most of her time down here was spent reading the books Lafontaine had with them so that she could find more information on this hell hole.

While her priority is always saving Lexa, she needed to worry about herself right now. It unfortunately did get her thinking of Lexa. Without Lexa things seemed bleak knowing she had failed her people and now her person.

At this point there was no way to save Lexa if she couldn't save herself. In fact, Clarke knew Lexa would reprimand for trying. The truth was Clarke could no longer give a shit. Their time had been cut too soon and if their was a way she could bring back someone she cared for she was going to do it. Death was not something she was willing to accept as the end, especially not after losing her dad and Finn.

So her mind returned to the book at hand which held prophecies and history of the long battle between the two groups. According to this book there is a link that would connect these two forces, only the prophecy was vague about the rest.

There was too much hostility between the two groups for reconciliation. Despite her curiosity on the history, she needed to find the answer to bring Lexa back to life. She was grateful for Lafontaine obtaining these books earlier but if they had no answer it was useless.

Hours had passed. Clarke rested on the bed she heard Lafontaine and Laura talked the night away. If it weren't for their current situation, she knew they'd be best friends. Laura would go on to explain what the ark was like in which fascinated Laf immensely.

In turn, they described the community underground. How they were able to live undisturbed as long as they provided their blood and remain underground. There were many humans here as well as vampires but the ratio did not compare. The conversation came to an abrupt end with a loud noise.

Suddenly there was a loud clang as the main gate was flooded open. A man walked down the dark hall with his heavy boots clashing against the cold metal. From what Clarke could see, he was a pale young boy that came across creepy with his dark eyes and devilish walk.

The boy walked over to Clarke's cell first causing her to retreat back a step. "Aw you're scared."

"Let us go." Clarke demanded standing up from her position. The boy just laughed at her childish plead. His hand slipped through the bars to play with Clarke's hair.

The blonde wouldn't let that slide though as she grasped his arm and twisted it until they heard a crack. It only caused him to laugh for as he casually popped his bone back.

"Feisty, I like. Too bad mother requested she kill you with her own hands." Clarke shook the bar as he turned away annoyed he didn't give her a chance to bargain.

He turned towards Laura's cell where he opened it right away. Laura knew it was useless to run even though her body froze in place. The vampire was clearly done playing jokes as he could already taste the blood in his mouth.

"Hi I am Will. How you are liking Stilas so far?" With a large grin, he stuck out his hands but Laura only glared at him.

"No introduction? Fine, you asked for it we'll do this the hard way."

Gripping Laura by the throat he pulled her out to the cage so that Clarke could watch her friend be torn apart. He threw her body to the wall where she fell to the ground unable to get up initially.

"Enjoy the show Clarke." Will winked her direction before making his move to Laura.

Using his vampire speed he got her up and slammed her body against the concrete wall but this time held onto her body. Laura could feel her body tremble with fear wanting to call for help but was unable to get it out.

For fun, he twirled her hair watching the light in her eyes go dark. Sure he could play games but his stomach growled so he knew what it meant.

"Any last words?"

Without even thinking, Laura began to ramble on all the important things that came to mind in hopes Clarke would survive and pass the message back.

"Clarke, tell my dad that I love him and that I'm sorry for leaving without saying goodbye. I wanted to live my life and get out of the bubble wrap he had me in. I know it's not the best time to want to live your life during the post apocalyptic world but when else would it be?"

"You talk too much." Will grumbled before moving the hair away from her neck so that he could begin to feast.

Laura quickly spat out the last of her words. "Thanks Clarke for being a good friend to me. You don't know how much I truly admire your bravery. Don't give up, find the cure. Alright I'm done now."

She gripped her eyes shut waiting for Will to suck all the blood out of her. Only her body was slumped to the ground and released of his grip.

Who knew her rambling could save her life. Looking up with hazy vision, she could see Will lying down across the floor with a woman on top of him. The girl on top was sent flying as he stood up.

It gave Laura a better opportunity to see that it was Carmilla who had threw him the ground. Carmilla and Will both stood up staring each other down.

"Now now Kitty, mother gave you a chance to have her and you declined. Now it's my turn to eat."

"She is not for dinner."

"Hasn't anyone told you not to play with your food?"

"Leave Will."

"Or what, Sis?" Responding with a deeper voice, Will went to attack but Carmilla was faster, dodging his strike. Again he threw another punch this time successfully hitting her guts to send her flying into the concrete.

The clear dent in the wall resembled the power the two really had. For Clarke, this was something she never seen before. Not even the reapers seemed this terrifying.

After Carmilla removed her body from inside the wall, she ran full force into Will who held her back. Only Carmilla continued to push back causing Will to step backwards until he was up against the she repeatedly kneed in a very important area to him. The ground beneath them had been torn up from the strength.

"Mommy's boy got game?" Carmilla challenged. It clearly angered Will who came back in full force. The two continued to dodge and strike the other as best as could. For a stranger, it seemed like an art blocking, dodging, and striking their opponent with every power they had.

Meanwhile, Laura had only just started to get up feeling the pain her shoulders. The arrow and now the wall had really done a number on her. As well her head began to pound and immediately Laura could feel the blood dripping down her face. She assumed she must have cut her head open when Will threw her.

It was a trigger that did not go unnoticed as both vampires snapped their heads in the direction of Laura. Will eyes darken smelling the fresh blood in the air. While Carmilla's widen at the realization of what it meant.

"Laura, run!" Carmilla cried out as she tried to release herself from his grip. Laura was not sure if she were seeing things or if her vision was that messed up but tears swelled in the brown eyes. "Get out of here!"

Her pleading voice struck a chord in Laura whose body reacted before her mind. She started to make a run for it but her body was still weak and therefore falling back to the ground again.

Forgetting the fight, he used his speed to make his way over to a crippled Laura. However, Carmilla acted faster tackling him to the ground. The two tousled on the floor fighting for dominance. Despite feeling like ages between the two it felt like seconds to the humans who watch their warped speed fight.

Will had found a new strength motivated by the desire of blood. He had won as he took control and continually slammed Carmilla's head into the ground. Clarke could barely watching losing track after ten hits Carmilla took to the head, there was no way she could survive it.

Both their bloods were everywhere but Will was showing no mercy when during the tousle Carmilla had bitten into his shoulder as he cried out in pain.

He left a seemingly unconscious Carmilla on the dented ground to make his way towards his meal. Laura was still too weak to even act feeling her head and shoulder cry in pain. Will squatted so that he was eye level with the space girl.

His finger stroked down the side of her face where the blood fell. With much enjoyment Will tasted the blood on his hand noting the unique taste. He was most definitely going to enjoy his meal.

His eyes darken as he fangs came into view. Just as he leaned forward, Laura watched his eyes widen in shock. Looking down she noticed what had struck his shock.

When he slowly crumbled to the ground, Laura looked up to see an out of breathe damaged Carmilla with a bloody stake in her hand. She had killed her brother but her victory was not celebrated as her own body collapsed to the ground.

"Carmilla?" Laura crawled over cradling her head in her lap. She tried to stroke her awake but Carmilla was clearly weak and in pain. "Carmila!" Laura cried out when she didn't receive a response.

"Laura we don't have much time. Unlock me so we can go." Clarke yelled from her cell but Laura remained frozen.

"Laura!" Clarke yelled again knowing someone would be down there soon to see the commotion.

Laura looked back down to see Carmilla struggling to stay awake. "She's right cupcake. There's a horse waiting for you outside along with your stuff. Take it and run."

The raspy voice attempted to smile and offer her an escape. Only Laura knew if she left Carmilla like this she wouldn't be able to defend herself against her mother and would die for letting them escape.

Carmilla was aware of that too as she handed Laura the stake. "Just make it fast, sweetheart."

The pool of tears in her eyes rose as she searched the brown eyes for any hope. Carmilla was glad to finally have all her years come to an end. She lived full lifetimes through frustration, sadness, bliss, love, and even the end of the world. What more could there be left?

Spending time with Laura in her last moments could be the perfect ending to this endless life. Carmilla wouldn't complain with the end, after all she did get to witness the most beautiful woman alive.

Tears rolled down her eyes but Carmilla used her fingers to wipe them away. Laura looked for confirmation in which she received a swift nod. "I guess you are the only one I found worth saving."

Unable to listen any longer for she would halt her ations, Laura raised the stake in the air clenching her eyes. She really didn't want to be the one to do this but she knew she had to. Carmilla was content with dying this way, knowing maybe after all these years she could rebel against her mother one last time.

Despite her own weak state, Laura let the stake come crashing down on her own hands. Blood immediately began to pour out from her arm in which Laura pushed it to Carmilla's lips. "Don't drain me."

Carmilla looked wary at first but Laura insisted. Laura needed to know that at least Carmilla could die trying to survive and not just die.

Carefully she began to drink and soon her eyes remained shut enjoying the taste and regaining her strength. It was only enough to drink her way back to recovery except Carmilla was unable to stop herself.

Laura's own body got weaker and soon she could feel herself ready to pass out. "You are going to kill her!" Clarke screamed out but Carmilla tuned her out. The blood was too good to stop.

Her vampire instincts had taken over as she was no longer just Carmilla. The warm blood heated her own body sending waves of heat and power throughout.

"Carmilla!" Clarke cried again as she watched Laura's body become limp.

"Did you forget I am a vampire, buttercup?" Carmilla had managed in seconds to use her speed to capture Laura on the other side of the book case. Her hands remained on either side of her face to lock in place.

She didn't want the girl to escape. Watching Laura took a visible gulp, her own heartbeat speed up with the proximity the girl was in. Carmilla could not remember the last time she was this close to someone and wanted nothing more but the pleasure of their company.

"That doesn't phase me."

"Why not Laura? I can rip out your throat, drink all the blood out of you." Carmilla responded with such casualty but frustration. No one could remain this calm when they were being threatened. Did she really not see her scary enough? She used to be able to scare people with a look.

But Laura was completely different. Carmilla was not sure if it was her resistance to her charm or the actual beauty that radiated from the space girl that kept her attracted.

Carmilla had lived a long time to know that beauty came in different forms. Today it came as Laura Hollis. The woman was ready to hand her over to her mother but Laura didn't see a monster when she looked at her despite knowing who she was.

The soft brown eyes looked at her with marvel and the smile warmed her heart. A feeling at the bottom of her stomach became present with every look, touch, and taste. She needed Laura now.

"Then do it." That had pushed the wrong button within Carmilla making her seemingly annoyed. Only Laura had no idea her resistance it was turning her on more.

"You're a child."

"And you're afraid." Laura challenged again only this time Carmilla was quick to act. Her hand grasped at her neck causing Laura to drop the book and attempt to remove the grip on her throat.

"Be afraid." Carmilla growled. Laura was completely unaware of how much she was rocking Carmilla's boat.

"I am afraid of the vampire but not of Carmilla."

"They are the same thing."

"Being a vampire doesn't define who you are." Despite holding her by the neck, Carmilla applied no pressure but only wanting to instill fear in her.

"It is what I am."

"It is who've you become. Prove yourself wrong. What do you have to lose?"

Carmilla replayed the memory inside her head fighting the natural instinct to finish Laura off. Only her conscious was putting up a fight.

Laura's words were replaying in her head. What did she have to loose fighting her natural instinct? What would she get for killing the one person in all her life that felt she deserved better?

With every strength she could, she pulled herself away from drinking anymore blood. The blood dripped smeared all over her face. She looked down to see an unresponsive Laura.

"Laura?" She whispered. The empty response it was triggered Carmilla's fantic behaviour.

No matter how hard she shook the girl, she stayed still and Carmilla was convinced she had killed her.

She held Laura's lifeless body close to her rocking back and forth. Her tears remained but her guilt prevailed. Carmilla tried to wake the girl up, blocking out any noise including Clarke's yell to let her help. It was when Clarke said she was a medic that it clicked in Carmilla's mind that she could help.

Carefully, Carmilla laid her body down and ran to the cell releasing Clarke. The blonde immediately made her way to Laura with the first thought to stop the bleeding.

Clarke ripped part of her shirt using it as a bandage to stop the bleeding. The next thing she did was look for a pulse. However, she did this carefully so Carmilla could not know what she was doing. By her lucky stars she found a pulse. Laura was still alive.

Carmilla stood over her with crossed arms and a concerned look painted on her face. All she could hope was that the space girl was useful.

What she didn't notice was Clarke eyeing the stake on the ground. Clarke eyed Laura one more time to make sure she was stable. There wasn't certainty when she would wake up but Clarke needed to act now. Carmilla was pacing behind her in which Clarke took it as her cue.

Grabbing the stake, Clarke turned to strike the vampire but Carmilla was faster as she gripped onto her wrist and pinned her against the wall.

"What do you think you are doing?"

"You almost killed her."

"I'm saving your life. Think again who you want to stake because you need me to get out of here." Carmilla let go.

Clarke only gritted her teeth before moving towards Laura to get her out of here. Unable to pick her up, she figured it would be best to drag her out.

That wasn't possible though. They needed to leave as soon as possible but she was going to have to wait until she was conscious. So she sunk to the ground keeping Laura's head in her lap.

"You need to go."

"I can't escape, she's still unconscious."

"Get up and let's go." Carmilla snarled in which grudgingly Clarke responded.

"I am not leaving her."

"Do you really think I'd let you leave without her? She isn't safe here."

"Since when did you care about her safety." Carmilla paused for a moment knowing she was right. The vampire never cared for a single soul that made its way into the wall. For her to help them escape was odd, giving Clarke every reason to be suspicious.

"Hello! What about me?" LaFontaine called out from her cell. Immediately Clarke went over and helped her out.

"Awesome! I'm coming with!" That froze Clarke in her tracks.

"You can't."

"You seriously going to deny me my chance of freedom?"

"You won't survive on the surface. I've seen it happen to people who have lived underground their whole life."

Lafontaine paused at the realization. They were a bright young soul that knew Clarke was right but they didn't want to believe it. That sparked an idea in Clarke.

She pulled out a walkie talkie from her bag that Carmilla brought down in which she handed to them, giving instructions. "My friend Raven is on the other side. Talk to her and figure out a way to get you and the others out of here alive."

LaFontaine and Clarke talked briefly discussing possible options of escape and plans. Additionally Lafontaine passed as much knowledge as they could on the history between the two groups and things that would help Laura.

After a brief hug goodbye, Clarke turned to Carmilla who already was carrying Laura in her arms. Guilt took over for letting her friend get caught in her mess, but something told her she needed to be here.

Carmilla led the way sneaking the girls out of the castle and to the stairs where the horses waited. Laura became awake along the journey but still between unconscious and conscious state.

By the time they made it slowly but carefully to the horses, Laura was waking up. Her head remained snuggle in Carmilla's chest refusing to leave the warmth. "Wake up sleepy head."

Groans of pain were her response but Carmilla knew they didn't have time for games. So she lowered the girl back onto her feet who immediately almost fell from weak legs. Graciously, Carmilla still held onto her helping her on her feet.

It took her a few seconds to gain balance and awareness but she finally did. Clarke informed her that they were going to leave right away and that she needed to say goodbye. She stepped away sensing the two needed privacy.

The two remained silent but Laura let her actions speak for her. Her fingers smeared the blood on Carmilla's chin in attempt to remove it only the vampire turned their head in shame. It reminded Carmilla of what she had done and made her feel embarrassed she had succumbed to her inner monster.

Laura noticed the shame, so cracked a joke to break the tension. "Thank you for not killing me."

Carmilla seemed to ignore her joke though as she concentrated on the lost strand of hair in which she tucked behind her ear. From there she let her fingers run over her cheeks. She knew it was time to say goodbye but she wasn't ready.

"You saved me." Carmilla responded refusing to look into the girl's eyes knowing what she would say.

"You deserved a chance."

"I'm a monster."

"Even monsters deserve a chance." It was what pushed Carmilla to look into her eyes. There it was, the pain of knowing she was leaving. Leaving into a world where she could no longer protect the good in Laura from the corrupt world.

If there was one thing Carmilla was sure of it was that this world was not good enough for the space girl. She should have remained in space away from harms danger. When looking into her eyes, she knew she wasn't the only one wishing the same thing, for her to stay.

"Carmilla." She went to speak but Laura stopped her again. "Don't ask me."

"Why not?"

"Because I won't say no."

"I'll take care of you, protect you." She pleaded finally looking into the chocolate eyes that filled her body with such warmth.

"The story you told me of Beauty and the Beast, doesn't end with the beast killing Beauty. He finds that he can love and be more than what he appeared."

"You knew I lied."

"Of course I did. You wanted to believe that this was the circle of life; that things could not be altered."

"Why didn't you say something?"

"Because I needed you to see that you aren't a beast, Carmilla."

"If that story can be true than you will stay and we can have our happy ending. I won't be a beast."

Clarke listened, hearing the desperation in Carmilla's voice. It pained her knowing that once they left all shred of hope was gone and she would return to a cold heart.

She knew that desperation because days earlier her voice pleaded the same. To watch Lexa die was like watching her heart being torn, mutilated, and burned. If there was anyway she could stop this pain it would be for her to bring Lexa back. She would do anything to stop it, which is why she should have known what happened next.

"You know it doesn't work like that."

"Don't make me do this."

"Do what?" Using her vampire speed she turned Laura around gripping onto her throat. She was locked in her embrace with only her neck exposed. Clarke was too slow to react.

"I'll give you the cure to save your friend if you leave Laura here."

"Carmilla." Laura screamed as she tried to remove herself from her grip. Carmilla was stronger, holding on tighter.

Clarke moved towards them gripping onto her stake. It was a sudden plead from the vampire but desperate times called for desperate measures.

"You're being selfish!"

"And you aren't space girl? Drag this innocent girl on your quest to bring your lover back to life."

"She isn't my lover. She is a leader, the Commander. Her people need her."

Carmilla laughed aloud feeling just as crazy as she looked. Laura's blood was still dripping from her lips and her eyes were now wide from the energy.

"I've been around for decades, darling. I know, oh I know, no one walks into these walls without a loved one dead."

Clarke remained quiet knowing there wasn't a way to win this battle. The vampire was going to taunt her and pull all the cards she could. "What was her name, Heda? I think now she goes by the name Lexa, right?"

"How do you?" Clarke's eyes widen with anger as she moved closer with her stake in anger. She had no right to say her name.

"Na na na." Carmilla waved her finger in the air as she gripped Laura tigher. She winced in pain at the touch. Clarke couldn't believe the vampire would do this. But if she couldn't have her then no one would and that was how Carmilla saw it.

"I know Lexa better than you think."

"You're lying."

"Does it matter Blondie? If you want Lexa to be alive you have a choice to make."

Clarke's mind rattled with the options trying to figure out a way she could save them both. There was no way she could put one life before the other.

"So what's it gonna be, Clarke? Laura or Lexa?"

A/N: Let me know what you are thinking!