Fallen

Chapter Fifty-Eight: Reina

Ash follows Indra through the halls of the bunker. Clarke is with her mom currently. There are a few people gathering stuff, preparing to leave. One girl stops and stares at Ash.

"Azreina," she gasps. Ice Queen. She heard people muttering it earlier. They must have nicknamed her that over the past six years. Leaves a bad taste in her mouth given her comparing Roan's mother to the Ice Queen years prior.

Ash recognizes the warrior. She's changed in six years. The young warrior that was with Ash when Roan died. Indra glares at the warrior, who retreats back some. Ash nods her head at the girl before following Indra into a cell. Sitting against the wall is Marcus. His hair and beard has grown out and he's clearly hurt.

"Dad," Ash cries in relief, going towards him. She falls to her knees, wrapping her arms around him. A sob wracks through her body. As the shock wears off, Marcus wraps his arms around his daughter.

"Ash," he sighs in relief. "I knew you made it."

Ash sits up, wiping away the few tears that had fallen.

"I have so much to tell you," she chuckles. 

"We're leaving soon," Indra pipes up. "Marcus, once you're on the ground, it's up to you."

She leaves the room.

"What's that about?" Ash asks.

"I'll explain later."

Ash helps her father to his feet and the two move out of the room and towards the main room where the exit is. Ash watches as her father goes up to the surface before following. She much prefers repelling down than being pulled up by the rig. As her foot touches the ground, Bellamy grabs her hand. One of the crew members unhooks her before dropping the harness down. Bellamy pulls her to the side as others come to help people up.

"O has changed," he tells her. 

"We all have."

"They call her Blodreina."

The Red Queen.

"Well that's concerning."

"From what I gathered, anyone who committed a crime would either be executed or given a chance in the arena."

She shakes her head, processing this. A couple of former Azgeda warriors walk by, muttering 'Azreina' under their breath. Bellamy looks towards Ash.

"See you have a nickname also," he teases. 

"Not by choice."

She sees Clarke, who waves at her. A smile grows on her face as she waves back.

"So you and Clarke are together," he points out.

"Yep." She nudges him. "And how about you?"

"About that. I'm actually dating Echo."

"Oh."

"Yeah."

"No. That makes sense."

There is a scream, causing Ash to run in that direction with Bellamy on her tail. They meet up with Clarke. One of the crew members has a mining gun pointed at the crowd.

"Bring us the healer or we will fire," Diyoza orders.

"And none of us know how this will effect flesh," the man adds. Abby quickly steps forward with Marcus behind her.

"I'll go with you if you take him as well," the doctor states. "And you do not hurt anyone. Those are my terms." 

"I can see where your daughter gets it from," Diyoza states. "Take them on board."