❝ 𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐎
𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐈 ❞
Nova Bailey, one of the seemingly innocent members of the 100, was arrested at just 15, a revelation that shocked everyone who knew her. As she is sent to the ground with a group of other kids, her voice goes unheard. Th...
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chapter one, Memento Mori
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Year 2147
THE SOUND OF NOVA'S BOOTS HITTING THE rough metal ground echoed softly as she made her way down the dimly lit corridor of the Ark. She glanced over her shoulder, ensuring no one was following her. The shadows seemed to stretch and shift, adding to the tension in the air. Nova's heart raced, but she kept her steps light and deliberate, each movement calculated to avoid drawing attention.
Nova's father, Robert, a guard on the Ark, was very sick and desperately needed medicine. Unable to obtain it through official means, Nova took it upon herself to find a way. She quietly slipped out of her room, leaving her father waiting anxiously on the couch and her mother, Layla, blissfully unaware and asleep. The thought of her mother discovering their secret filled Nova with dread; she knew Layla would go crazy if she found out.
Approaching the med bay, Nova's eyes darted around, scanning for any sign of guards or surveillance. She pressed herself against the cold metal wall, taking a deep breath to steady her nerves. The med bay was just ahead, its door slightly ajar. Nova could see the faint glow of medical equipment inside, beckoning her to take the risk.
With one final glance over her shoulder, Nova slipped into the med bay, her heart pounding in her chest. The room was quiet, save for the hum of machines. She moved quickly and silently, her fingers deftly picking through the supplies to find what she needed. As she clutched the vial of medicine, she couldn't help but feel a surge of triumph mixed with fear.
Nova slipped 2 vitals in her jacket pocket and closed the glass door shut. Once she turned around, she saw an Ark guard standing before her with his arms crossed.
Nova let out a gasp and her eyes practically bulged out of her head in fear. The guard stepped to her slowly speaking softly, "Empty your pockets now" He ordered, and Nova took a harsh swallow down her throat as her breathing became uneven.
Nova pulls out the two bottles of medicine and he snatched them out of her hand and his lips tugged into a smile "You're under arrest for theft, turn around now, young lady" he ordered throwing the bottles of medicine across the room.
Tears filled Nova's eyes, she needed to help her dad, but she had never been in trouble before. Nova is the girl to keep to herself all she does is read, watch tv, and stay in her room all day. The only friend she had was Harper, but she hardly talked to her unless Harper's mom came over to chat with Nova's mom.
"Now!" The guard shouted and Nova's chest heaved up and down before she started taking small steps back until she ran into a tray. Nova analyzed the tray with her hands slowly; it has a scalpel and scissors on it along with a couple alcohol wipes.
