The 100: Nothing But Time

Chapter 5 No Going Back

Clarke POV

We hadn't even gotton back to the woods when a very large, dark shadow crossed the sky overhead.

Then we heard a loud terrifying screech...

"Run!!!" Bellamy yelled not stopping to look back.

We were closest to the tree line so we didn't have far to go but Finn and Miller paused long enough to look behind them and that was a mistake.

"Holy shit!!! It's a Pterydactl!!!"

They both dropped Atom and ran towards the tree line barely making it under cover as the huge creature swooped overhead claws reaching.

As we stood watching, our mouths hanging open in disbelief at the flying monster, before us, it circled around, grabbed Atom's lifeless body from the ground and took off screeching as it went.

Octavia POV

Sneaking away was easier than I thought it would be. I made sure I went in the opposite direction as my brother although I really had no idea where I was going. My only goal was to do the opposite of what my brother wanted.

As I started to get further away from the camp my foot slipped on a rock and I fell, rolling down a hill.

"Agggghhh!" I screamed as I finally came to a stop against a tree.

When I tried to stand a must have stepped into a trap of some sort because the next thing I know I am swinging in the air upside down. My first thought is,

Just great! Bellamy is gonna kill me.

My second thought...But wait...who set the trap???

I suddenly realize leaving camp probably wasn't the best idea I've ever had.

That realization hits me again, full force when I see a man dressed in animal leather and covered in tatoos walking over to me. He pulls out a primitive looking knife and cuts the vines that are holding me up and gently lowers me to the ground.

I am terrified but know I will be no match for him. It is a complete surprise to me when he speaks.

"Are you hurt?"

I shake my head no.

"Come" he motions for me to follow him. When I hesitate, he adds, "I won't hurt you"

As I try to stand I sink down with a groan. He turns and kneels next to me and I am able to look at him as he looks at my ankle.

He is lean and muscular. I notice that he has a spear. I feel myself blush as he speaks.

"You are hurt. I will carry you with me. It is dangerous to be alone. "
He lifts me without another word and carries me towards camp.

Clarke POV

We all stood there in shock as the monster flew off, the terrifying sound forever burned into our brains.

Bellamy roused us out of our stupors.
"We have to get back to the ship and warn the others!"

"Is that thing what killed Atom?" Finn asked.

"No" Bellamy answered, but did not elaborate.

When we arrive at the camp minutes later, Wells is at the entrance with his gun drawn.

"Is Octavia with you?"

"What do you mean? She's not here? Bellamy screams, obviously worried.
"You were supposed to keep an eye on her Miller! " Bellamy turns to face him before stomping away from the ship.

I chase after him. "Bellamy! "

"Not now princess!"

"You can't go alone! You know what's out there!" I grab his arm.

"Yes, and my sister is out there! Alone!"

"I know. But you still can't go alone. It's not safe! "

"Careful princess, I may think you actually care. "

I snort. "Please, you're just the only one whose a decent shot and we have plenty of mouths to feed."

He raises an eyebrow at me.

"Take Miller or Wells, Don't. Go. Alone. " I emphasize each word.

"Fine" he huffs. "Miller! You're with me. Wells. Keep an eye out ok?"
He looks at me again. "Satisfied?"

I nod and start to head back to the ship when he grabs my arm. "Make sure no one leaves. If necessary close the drop ship doors. I will knock twice when I get back. Ok?"

I stand and watch him as they walk away.

Octavia POV

He carried me to a wooded area just out of sight of camp and set me down. I could hear my brother yelling in the background.

"I will leave you now" he says, hearing the voices and looking around warily.

"Wait, I don't even know your name."

"Lincoln"

"I'm Octavia"

He smiles

"Thank you Lincoln" I say as he turns to go. "Will I see you again? "

"I will be around if you ever need help. Just don't go out alone. It is not safe."

"You sound like my brother" I huff at him.

He looks at me soberly, "you should listen to your brother." He pauses, "If you want to see me again, meet me here in two days, when the sun is high."

I nod.

"Until we meet again...Octavia" and with that he turns and leaves before I yell for my brother to come and find me.

I sigh, so this is life on earth and I still feel trapped. Even if it wasn't so beautiful here there's no going back.