Defiance • Bellamy Blake [1]

15. Day Trip

I sat in front of the computer, talking to the council.

"Tell me about the grounder. Can he provide any insight on how to survive winter?" Jaha asked.

"We're doing everything we can to prepare here. We're gathering nuts and berries, curing meat, digging for roots, but the truth is, we'll freeze before we starve." I said.

"There's good news on that front. According to civil defence plans from before the war, there's an old emergency aid depot not far from the landing site. Here are the coordinates." Kane said, showing me a tablet with with coordinates on it.

"In addition to supplies, it could provide shelter for the 100 and for the citizens coming down from the Ark." Jaha said.

"And what makes you think it's intact?" I asked.

"It was designed to withstand nuclear warfare." Kane said.

"Alright. It's worth a shot." I said.

"Chancellor, I have to object." Diana said. "Project Exodus is under way. The kids should sit right in their camp until the first drop ship launches."

"Even if everything goes without a hitch, the 100 would die from exposure before relief arrives." Jaha said.

"Who's the next kid to talk to their parent?" I asked.

"Dax." Jaha said.

"I'll go get him. I'll inform Clarke of everything you just said. Sorry she couldn't be here. She wasn't feeling to well." I said.

That last part was a lie. I said my goodbyes and left the tent. I walked around, trying to find Dax. I found him over at the meat station.

"Dax....you're up." I said.

I headed towards the drop ship. I was pissed at Clarke, if I'm being honest. I thought she was good. Except she just ended up like everyone else down here. A cold hearted bitch. Of course I'm not going to stay mad at her forever, but for now, she better get used to the fact of me being pissed at her. I walked into the drop ship.

"Bellamy -" I started.

"The answer is still no. I'm not talking to Jaha." He said walking past me.

"Hey, relax. That's not why I'm here."

"What then?"

"The Ark found some old records that show a supply depot not too far from here." I told him.

"What kind of supplies?" He asked.

"The kind that might give us a chance to live through winter. I'm gonna go check it out. I could use backup."

"Why are you asking me?"

"Well, because right now, I don't feel like being around anyone I actually like. Except Octavia but let's face it she's not moving." I said.

"Damn right I'm not." She said.

Bellamy chuckled. "I'll get my stuff, meet you in ten."

I nodded my head and left the drop ship. Bellamy was right behind me. We went our separate ways. I headed towards Monty and Jasper.

"Hey, boys. Long time no talk." I said.

"Harley." They sang.

"What are you guys doing?"

"Working." Monty said.

"It looks more like you're eating." I commented.

"Oh shut up." Jasper said.