❝ 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 thirty-nine, We must fight
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NOVA AND OCTAVIA STOOD OUTSIDE WITH INDRA and the other grounders waiting for Clarke so they could go to Tondc to make Skaikru the 13th member of the clans. Indra thought if she was going to train Nova and Octavia, they should know what the other clans represent.
Indra braided Nova's hair back and left out two front pieces and braided them both. Nova's hair was always down so it felt slightly weird, but Nova got used to it quickly.
Clarke never came out the dropship, only Kane did. "Where's Clarke?" Nova asked and Kane sighed standing in front of everyone. "Clarke will not be joining us right now. I'll take her place, but she'll meet us there" Kane states and Nova nods slowly.
"We must go now. The commander shouldn't be left waiting" Indra states and Kane nods his head and begins to follow the grounders out the gate and make their way to Tondc.
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ONCE THEY ARRIVED, there were many different clans present. They all gathered in a room and stood before Lexa. The commander of Trikru.
Nova and Octavia stood on each side of Indra while she told them about each clan.
"The Ice Nation." Indra whispers looking over to the men and women who wear white face paint.
"Last time they stepped foot here, we were at war with each other. Now the twelve clans fight together. Remember this day. You may never see one like it again" Indra states as Nova nods her head listening to every word.
They both look over at Octavia who looked like she wasn't listening at all.
"You haven't heard a word I've said." Indra whispered catching Octavia's attention. She shook her head and let out a sigh. "Sorry. Bellamy left Lincoln in the tunnels two days ago, and he should be back-" Octavia says but is cut off by Indra. "Lincoln is no longer your concern."
"Look. I've done everything you've asked me to do, and I'll continue to do so, but what you're asking now is impossible" Octavia argues and Nova clears her throat. "She's just worried. She can't be worried?" Nova asked and Indra looked over at Nova.
"We're at war, and a warrior does not mourn those she's lost till after the battle is won." Indra states and Nova looks at Indra and nods her head understandingly.
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AFTER THE MEETING WITH THE OTHER CLANS, everyone made their way outside and stood around the camp of Tondc. Nova and Octavia sat next to each other on a log having a conversation when Clarke walked over. Her and Octavia stood to their feet.
"Clarke, you made it" Octavia greets and Clarke smiles oddly and nods. "I need you to take me to Lexa." Clarke demands and Octavia and Nova furrow their eyebrows in confusion.
"Is everything... okay?" Nova asks slowly and Clarke looks at Nova and nods her head quickly.
"Yeah, fine" Clarke says and Nova clears her throat watching Clarke's body language and it's different. "Well, is Bellamy ready? Did he get the acid fog down?" Octavia wonders and Clarke sighs.
"He's working on it. But I need to talk to Lexa" Clarke says frantically and Octavia nods taking Clarke to room Lexa is in. Nova watches Clarke walk away and somethings off but she doesn't let it cloud her mind.
Indra assigned Nova and Octavia to watch the trees for any movement. Nova now guarded one side with Fio while Octavia watched another with Athol, another grounder. Nova sat by a tree, sharpening her knife, her eyes darting up and around every few moments to ensure no one approached.
Frustration gnawed at her as silence enveloped the forest. Standing up, she scanned the area, agitation seeping into her movements. "There's no one here. What are we doing?" she asked, pacing but not straying far.
"You're supposed to watch. Keep an eye out," Fio reminded her sternly.
"Sorry, sorry," Nova muttered, resuming her vigilance. A faint whooshing sound from the sky made her freeze. Her eyes snapped upward.
"Fio! Fio!" she shouted, urgency lacing her voice. Fio rushed over, his gaze following hers to the missile streaking across the sky.
"Run! Indra! Get out of there!" Fio screamed, lifting Nova with one hand and throwing both of them to the ground as the missile exploded. The blast wave sent a deafening ring through Nova's ears.
Gasping for breath, Nova slowly pushed herself off Fio and turned to see Camp Tondc in chaos. Her hearing returned in a rush of screams and roaring flames.
She looked at Fio, who was already on his feet beside her. "Thank you," she said in their language, gratitude clear in her voice. Fio nodded.
"We must go. Save some," Fio stated. Together, they sprinted toward the camp, only to be met with gunfire. They dove for cover behind a fallen log.
"Nova!" a voice screamed. She turned to see Octavia taking cover with Lincoln and Nyko.
"Are you okay?" Octavia shouted over the din of gunfire.
Nova nodded, adrenaline surging through her veins.
"We must fight," Fio urged, his eyes locked onto hers.
Nova took a deep breath, gripping her knife tightly. "Let's do this," she said, determination steeling her voice. With that, they charged back into the fray, ready to defend their people.
