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You're next mission, we've decided on it. Are you sure you're ready Clarke?
I am, mom, I'll be fine. As always
The words rang again in Clarke's head, the day of the mission had arrived and Clarke was ready, she was, and she knew it. She was up early, to the kitchen in her house. Her shared house with all her friends, aka her teammates. The friends and family she's had for five years.
While making her morning coffee, she heard someone come in, and he was soon standing next to her, staring "Morning Bellamy" she greeted.
"It's 12 am"
"Yes, morning. Is everything okay? You're not usually a cranky person when you wake up" Clarke commented, hoping to get out whatever thoughts he had about today's purpose. He didn't pull away his gaze "Kane told me you volunteered for the vault"
"I did"
"Why?" Bellamy asked, Clarke looked to him, her eye's narrowed "There's hostages in there"
"Yeah, and as well as gas leaking canister, you could die Clarke" Bellamy pointed out in a painful voice.
"Relax Bellamy, if we do our job right, like always, I will successfully free the hostages" Clarke assured him.
"Jobs don't always go as planned, I don't want you going alone, we need Kane or someone else to join you"
"Bellamy-"
"Please, Clarke" Bellamy begged, almost making her jump and spill her newly made coffee.
Clarke looked into his eyes, his pain hasn't faded, the voices of his grief and trauma still echoed in her head. "Bellamy, I know you're scared, you have a right to be. But this isn't going to be what happened that night, I swear it"
Bellamy looked unconvinced "I don't know" he said in a quiet voice, looking away, Clarke took a sip from her mug as he continued "Murphy died right in front of me and I couldn't do anything about it,
Clarke sighed "You know no one blames you for it right? Not even Emori"
"He's dead Clarke! I will not lose another best friend!"
Clarke gapped, wanting to argue more when Raven and Emori came in from behind in fits of giggles.
"Good morning" Raven greeted.
"Morning" Bellamy mumbled. Raven eyed him curiously as she went for the cereal press. Emori began looking at him too "Bellamy?"
"Yeah"
"Has Clarke brought you to the bad place or do we have no more coffee?"
Bellamy glared and Emori stared back, he didn't answer, he just turned around and began to make his own cup of coffee. Clarke looked to him worrying, then Raven came between them "I feel tension"
"It's nothing Raven, we'll figure it out at the meeting" Clarke answered, Raven nodded and then brought her cereal down to the table beside Emori.
Bellamy continued to be quiet, watching Emori and Raven talking to one another about their night working on new smoke grenades.
A moment later Lincoln and Octavia had come in teasing each other after what looked like an early morning training session.
Octavia looked up to see Bellamy's frowned face "Why so down big brother?" she asked. Bellamy shrugged "I'm just tired O, how was training this morning?
"It was good, Lincoln and I are tied"
"For now, I will beat you" Lincoln interjected from the toaster, putting in two slices of bread. Octavia stuck her tongue out "In your dreams"
Lincoln smirked teasingly, Octavia smiled and soon the two were sitting down to eat together.
Bellamy turned away "I still think it's a bad idea" he said
"It's not"
"It is, and I'm not the only one who thinks so" Bellamy stated, Clarke rolled her eyes "Who else did you ask?"
"Morning" A familiar voice said from behind, Clarke turned around, she glared to Bellamy "You told Lexa?"
"Yes, Bellamy was kind enough to inform me that you were taking a huge risk, on our first mission" Lexa spoke, Clarke lightly swatted Bellamy's arm "You told my girlfriend on me are you serious?"
"I needed reinforcements"
"Who else did you tell? My mother?" Clarke accused, Lexa smiled "Maybe that's a good idea"
"Lexa, don't. I know what to do, this is my job" Clarke responded, Lexa's smile dropped, she reached out hand and Clarke held it "I'll be fine"
"I'm still making sure you don't do this alone" Bellamy said, Lexa nodded "Yes, when the plans are being read out to all, we will both volunteer to join you. Kane, Jaha and Abby won't have a choice but to assign one of us" Lexa informed her.
Bellamy smiled, for the first time all morning "See, now that is a plan. Mine was to just convince you, but that isn't going anywhere, so Lexa is here"
Clarke huffed, going to Lexa's side and wrapped her arm around Lexa's waist "Fine, you don't have to trust this plan, every mission we turned down seemed like a risk, we have to start now, or we'll never get anything done"
Bellamy nodded "I know, and I know you'll be fine, but being the only one going in alone isn't a good idea"
Clarke nodded, understanding Bellamy's feelings. Bellamy then went down to the table to sit by Octavia.
Clarke sighed, Lexa moved a strand of hair from Clarkes face to behind her hair "You'll do good, you're brave, Bellamy may be right, and I may be scared, but I do trust you"
Clarke faced Lexa "Thanks Lex"
Lexa smiled, then she pressed her lips to Clarke's cheek "Let's eat"
Clarke nodded and then joined everyone to sit for food. The chats had shifted to the everyday ones they used to share. Like the family they were.
It wasn't long until Monty, Harper and Jasper had joined, then was Miller and Jackson, the whole group was here.
"So, how's everyone prepared for today?" Monty asked.
"Let's hope no funerals" Jasper stated, getting a few uncomfortable stares. "Jasper this definitely not the time" Monty said.
"It's what we're all thinking"
"Wow, light hearted Jasper is gone isn't he" Octavia stated.
"Relax, we're awesome, we can do this" Raven stated, some nodded. "I believe it's worth to try" Lexa said.
The room agreed, and had continued to eat together until Kane and Jaha entered.
"Good morning, everyone" Kane greeted kindly. Everyone greeted him in return.
"Big day today, is everyone ready?" Jaha asked.
"I'd say six months of being lazy can make anyone ready sir" Jasper responded. Jaha nodded "That's good, you're a team, and I trust your teamwork will bring you back your success"
Everyone stared awkwardly at Jaha, he wasn't exactly very compassionate when the incident occurred six months ago. Clarke nodded "Thank you"
"Are we all clear where we will be stationed?" Kane asked, everyone nodded except Lexa and Bellamy.
"Lexa, Bellamy? What is your issue?"
"We found out Clarke is going to the vault alone" Bellamy spoke.
"I think it's a risk, and it's no time for a risk" Lexa said. Kane nodded "I understand your concern, Clarke volunteered for it"
"Then she's not going alone" Bellamy stated, Lexa nodded "Bellamy and I volunteer to go with her, no one is taking a big risk alone"
Kane nodded "I like that, it seems your team work has brought you all closer, it's why we have the groups for our task. Bellamy shall be joining Clarke, Lexa you're needed with Octavia and Lincoln, can you accept those terms"
Lexa nodded "I do"
Bellamy nodded. Clarke nodded. Kane then began to explain the plan again. "There twelve hostages from one of the ark government buildings, we got the information last night and at the moment we're dealing with the hostage takers wanting our funds, so far we've lost no one, but the hostages are by the vault with a huge gas leak, Clarke and Bellamy will be taking care of that. Miller, Jasper and Harper, will be taking care of the hostages, Abby, Jackson will be ready for any medical emergencies. Lexa, Octavia and Lincoln I need you standing guard to take out anyone who is a threat to those hostages, Emori, Raven and Monty, you will be our eyes and ears in the place guiding everyone to where they need to be, the building has been in a blackout, we're going in blind, and we're heading out soon, get your stuff ready" Kane explained.
Everyone had nodded and went to get ready. Soon, Clarke was ready to go, heading into the building with darkness. Lexa went to her side "I'll see you after we do a good job"
"Thanks Lex, good luck" Clarke replied, Lexa then walked to Lincoln to head to her station, Clarke looked to Bellamy who was talking to Octavia.
"Bell, are you sure you're ready for this?" Clarke heard Octavia say.
"Why wouldn't I be? We're Blakes, we're strong"
"I know that, but it's a gas tank, that's leaking into the vault full of hostages, gas can lead to fire and the last fire-"
"Octavia, I'm fine" Bellamy sighed, interrupting her, Octavia inhaled "Okay, I'll be Lincoln and Lexa, so I'm safe"
"I know you will be, just don't worry about me" Bellamy stated, Octavia nodded and walked away, Clarke could hear Raven's directions to where they needed to be.
Clarke faced Bellamy "Ready?"
"Oh lord, please no lectures on mental health right now" Bellamy sighed as he began walking, he went silent for a moment, "Emori is giving us directions" Bellamy informed her
"Take the first right, then a left. Then we're going down a stair case until, there we will find pipes and do you what would be near pipes full of chemicals, water and whatever else?" Emori asked.
"Gas tanks" Clarke answered.
"Exactly, let's go" Bellamy responded.
"Good luck guys" Emori wished from their ear pieces. "Thanks Mori" Bellamy and Clarke wished in unison. They followed the directions properly and successfully, Clarke had found the gas room.
Kane was right, there was a huge leak, and it was seeping into a crack on the floor "The hostages are downstairs, let's hope Jasper, Miller and Harper have got to them in time"
"Yeah, they will"
Clarke nodded, beginning to walk over to find a way to stop the gas leak quickly. Bellamy was standing out to guard. Clarke looked over, he didn't seem to wanna be in the room.
"Maybe Octavia is right, you shouldn't be here if you don't want to be, the gas smell is a bit strong"
"Clarke, I am here to keep you safe"
"Bellamy-"
"No this isn't about you Clarke! This is about our job, if it was Raven or Emori or even Octavia, I would still be here, so help me if something happens, I will be there, to save you, when you need me too, as I would for anyone else" Bellamy stated, his eyes now showing determination and promise.
Clarke nodded "You're right, I'm sorry, you're a good man Bellamy, you know that right"
"Mhmm" Bellamy replied. Clarke didn't respond, got to work. Fixing the gas leak, she to keep it from hitting sparks and stopping the leak. Once it was successful, Clarke breathed in relief.
"Bellamy"
"Yeah?"
"It's done, we had it with no risks, we can go let everyone else know" Clarke said. Bellamy smiled "That's really good Clarke"
Clarke came over and embraced him. Bellamy smiled "We're going to be fine"
"Yea, we should go. We have to find the control room and shut down the entire gas power, then the hostages will get out safely. Bellamy nodded and the two began quietly exiting. Emori continued to guide, they were all going to be fine.
As they entered the control room, Clarke entered and Bellamy stayed back as he was occupied by a noise "Someone is nearby" he said, loading his gun "I'll go, you stay"
"Okay, I got this" Clarke said, Bellamy stepped away. Clarke got to work, listening to instructions from Emori on how to disable gas power. Once the deed was done, she got the lights back on. She smiled 'I did it, no risks, no one is going to get hurt, I hope. We're all going to be fine' she thought.
And then the shot came.
Bellamy was confused, he heard a gunshot, and he was panicked, he hoped it came from the outside, he knew Emori, Monty and Raven had guns to protect themselves. So he wondered around, the noise hadn't led to much anyway.
"Clarke? Are you okay?" Bellamy asked. He entered the control again, Clarke had her back turned, a gun in her hand, she faced Bellamy. "What happened?"
"A man came and tried to shoot me, but I got to him first" Clarke said, gesturing to the dead man with a bullet in his chest all the way across the room. Bellamy nodded "Good job"
"Thanks" Clarke responded. Bellamy smiled, and the next seconds felt like slow motion, a bullet was shot, Clarke had fallen as blood appeared on her abdomen, falling to the floor, Bellamy made three shots and killed the shooter that appeared from no where.
He went to Clarke, who was bleeding out "Clarke! Clarke! I need you to breath, and stay with me!" Bellamy begged.
Clarke was panting and gasping for air, Bellamy didn't have patience, he picked her up and had to get her out of here for help. He was in a hurry "SOMEONE HELP ME! CLARKE WAS SHOT!"
Emori had gasped from the earpiece and told anyone on coms to get to her aid. Bellamy had found a quick medical room and laid Clarke on a table, his hands covered the wound to stop the bleeding "Clarke, can you hear me?"
"I- I was shot" Clarke gasped. Bellamy nodded, tears blurring his vision.
"Bellamy" a voice breathed from behind. Bellamy turned to the doorway to find a shocked Octavia. "O-"
"Clarke! Oh my god!" Octavia said, as she went to Clarkes side "We have to help her!"
"Go! Go get Jackson now! Abby can't treat her down daughter, and get a stretcher!"
Octavia nodded and ran, Bellamy exhaled "You're going to be okay, we got you"
Clarke nodded "I want Lexa, and my mom- Bellamy-"
"It's okay, you're going to be fine"
Clarke nodded and looked up, Bellamy was then greeted by Octavia who brought Jackson, he grabbed the quickest things he could and began to get to work "It's okay we can help her" he said. Bellamy sighed, Lincoln and Lexa had entered, Lexa gapped "Clarke? What happened to her?!"
"She was shot, I'm so sorry" Bellamy apologized, sobbing, Octavia gathered him into her arms "It's okay big brother, we got her"
Bellamy sniffed and began to cry into his consoling sister's shoulder.
The wound wouldn't stop bleeding, Jackson was packing it well, Lexa had her hand gripped to Clarke's hand. Clarke looked to her, Lexa's eyes were tearing up, and her face was already marked with tears.
"Lexa-"
"Shhh, just focus on getting better"
Clarke nodded, but feeling weaker by the minute, she inhaled, Lexa was looking down to her, worry etched in her face, Clarke followed her eyes and saw the amount of blood that was already lost. 'There's no way I'll make it out of this without a blood transfusion'
"I need a blood transfusion, call my mom" Clarke called out, Jackson nodded "I was going to suggest that, someone call Abby right now"
Lincoln nodded and made his way out, Bellamy returned to her side, Octavia not leaving his. "Clarke?"
"Bellamy? What's wrong?"
"I'm sorry, I should have protected you"
"Bellamy-"
"We'll save her now, Bell, you brought help" Octavia told him.
Lexa nodded "You will be fine"
Clarke faced Lexa again "Lexa" she gasped, Lexa cupped her face "Don't anything, Abby is coming, we'll save you"
Lexa pressed her lips to Clarkes forehead "I love you" she whispered, pulling away, Clarke grabbed her hand, "Don't be afraid, everything will be fine"
"I will not let you die on me, Clarke Griffin" Lexa promised, Clarke began to tear up, she knew she wouldn't be concious for much longer "I don't think there's anything to do now"
Lexa sniffed, leaning over, kissing Clarke's forehead, Clarke wouldn't have it, she grabbed Lexa's shoulder's, guiding her to her lips.
"Lexa, please"
"I won't say goodbye to you" Lexa remarked, a sob in her throat;. Clarke shook her head "Then don't, just kiss me"
Lexa closed her eyes, she leaned in, and soon Clarke's lips were greeted with Lexa's soft ones. Clarke used whatever power she had left to kiss Lexa back, Lexa's kiss was loving, yet desperate. Lexa knew it might be the last time.
When Lexa's pulled away, her eyes had more prominent tears, almost dripping on Clarke's face. Lexa had cupped Clarke's face "I'm here, for you, forever" she sobbed.
Tears blurred Clarke's vision, she was dying, she could feel Bellamy and Octavia grip her free hand, she squeezed back and looked to Lexa "I love you. I love all of you, in case I don't-
"No! You'll be fine, you are not dying" Bellamy exclaimed.
"I- there's not much we can do now" Clarke said. Lexa gasped into tears again "No"
Clarke wanted to respond, she opened her mouth to say something, but only her last breath came out.
Next thing Clarke could see was a bright light, she blinked, it was a light blub, a big light blub and a grey ceiling. It didn't look like the medical room she was in moments ago.
Everything seemed strange, something was in her arm, it felt like an IV. Clarke sighed, she was just confused.
What just happened? Lexa- she was right here, and Bellamy, Lincoln and Octavia too.
"Oh good, you're awake. I thought you were never gonna wake up, that would have sucked"
Clarke blinked. Was that-? No, it can't be. He's dead, been dead for like six months.
Clarke sat up, she looked around and her eyes' went wide and her mouth gapped "Murphy?!" she gasped.
Murphy smirked from a chair right her side "Hey Clarke" he greeted.
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End of chapter one.