「 ✦ Bambi- Bellamy Blake ✦ 」

Filipendulous

hanging by a thread

The loud gunshot echoed through the dropship, causing Athena to flinch in fear. Her panicked gaze darted between Murphy and Bellamy, her heart pounding in her chest as she awaited the next move.

Outside, Octavia's panicked scream pierced through the chaos, her voice filled with concern and fear.

"Murphy" Athena yelled " Stop, what do you think you're doing?"

Athena's protests were drowned out as Murphy swiftly silenced her with the cloth, tying it tightly around her mouth. She struggled against the binding, her eyes wide with fear and desperation as she watched Murphy's every move.

With her voice now stifled, Athena could only glare at Murphy. Bellamy wanted to drag Murphy away from the girl. 

"Stay back or i'll shoot her"The tension in the air was thick as Murphy's voice cut through the silence, his threat hanging heavily in the air. 

Bellamy froze in his tracks, his eyes narrowing as he assessed the situation before him. His gaze flickered to Athena, who sat bound and gagged, her eyes wide with fear and pleading for him to stay back.

Athena's heart hammered in her chest as she felt the cold metal of the gun pressing against her temple, her breath catching in her throat.

Bellamy's jaw clenched as he glanced between Murphy and Athena, his mind racing with the weight of the situation. He gritted his teeth, knowing that any wrong move could have dire consequences for both of them.

"Pick up the damn rope," Murphy commanded, his voice low and menacing as he maintained his grip on the gun. With a sense of resignation, Bellamy complied, his movements deliberate as he reached for the coil of rope on the ground.

"Knew you'd be of good use"Athena's eyes widened with realization as Murphy's smirk sent a chill down her spine. 

She understood now – she was being used as leverage, a pawn in Murphy's dangerous game to manipulate Bellamy. 

Bellamy's gaze locked with Athena's, a silent exchange passing between them as they both understood the gravity of the situation. 

"Tie those two ends together." As Murphy's command cut through the air like a whip, Athena's heart pounded in her chest with a mixture of fear and frustration. 

She strained against the bindings that held her, her fingers fumbling desperately as she tried to loosen the cloth gagging her.

Every nerve in her body screamed for her to break free, to do something, anything, to escape the perilous situation they were in.

"All right. Now get up and toss it over." As Bellamy's hands worked to tie the rope, his movements slow and deliberate, a sinking feeling settled in the pit of Athena's stomach. She could see the realization dawning in his eyes, the same realization that echoed in her own mind.

With a surge of panic, she managed to spit out the cloth gagging her, her voice breaking through the tense silence like a desperate plea. "Bellamy, stop!" she yelled.

But before she could say more, Murphy's reaction was swift and brutal. With a violent shove, he pressed the gun against her temple, eliciting a pained groan from Athena as her head throbbed with agony. 

The world spun around her, the edges of her vision blurring as she fought to stay conscious amidst the overwhelming pain.

Bellamy froze, his gaze torn between Murphy and Athena.

"Murphy, I'm doing what you wanted. Now let her go," he urged, his eyes fixed on Athena, filled with worry and concern.

But Murphy's response was cold and unwavering, his smirk sending a shiver down Athena's spine.