The 100: Nothing But Time

chapter 17 Together

Clarke POV

We make our way to the dropship accompanied by Tristan, Augustus and Indra.

"I hope you know what you're doing princess" Bellamy begins.

"I got this Bell, don't worry. Ok?" I give him a tense smile.

His lips form a line as he nods in reply.

When we reach the ship with our companions Wells meets us and looks a little tense.

"Where are the others?" He asks glancing around at the others.

"There was an accident, one of the grounders has been hurt and I need some supplies." I explain quickly as I make my way into the ship for supplies.

Bellamy stays to give further orders to Wells, while I grab the equipment I need for blood typing as well as performing a transfusion.

Raven comes in while I'm gathering supplies. "Here, take this with you." she says handing me what looks like a small radio.

"What is it?"

"It's a walkie talkie." She says proudly. "This way you can let us know if you're in trouble or need anything. Just press this button when you want to talk, otherwise I won't hear you." She explains.

"Wow. Thanks Raven'" I smile at her, grab my pack and hurry down the stairs.

Bellamy POV

While Clarke is gathering what she needs, I fill Wells in on what happened with the grounders. I can tell he is not thrilled Clarke is going back with me but he can't really say anything with our companions standing a few feet away.

"You care about her don't you?" Wells looks me in the eye.

"Who?" I stammer, caught off guard by his directness.

"Clarke. You care about her."

It's a statement, not a question.
I return his look, that is really just short of a glare. "Yeah, I guess I do. Do you have a point?"

He sighs heavily as we both turn to stare at Clarke exiting the dropship. "Just keep her safe. Ok?"

"Ok." I reply and go to meet Clarke before she can figure out what our conversation was really about.

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We make it back to the TriKru camp in record time and both Anya and Nyko are fascinated by the procedure.

After finding out that Tristan and Tris are siblings, Clarke tests him first. He ends up being a match and she sets up the transfusion which takes about 10 minutes according to Clarke.

"You need to eat some fruit and drink plenty of water Tristan " Clarke explains. "You may feel a little dizzy, but that should pass in a couple of hours."

Tristan nods and settles down on the cot next to his still sleeping sister. There is nothing more to do but wait.

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Lexa comes in to bring us food and to inform us that she will show us to our quarters for the night.

I was a bit startled, not realizing it was getting dark. Clarke seems unperturbed and merely nods as we leave to follow Lexa. She promises Nyko she will check on Tristan and Tris later.

We are shown to a large dwelling, as far as the TriKru are concerned, but the fact that I would be sharing it with Clarke made it seem like it shrunk before my very eyes.

"Where are Finn and Octavia?" I blurt out.

"The one you call Finn will be staying with Lincoln and Octavia will be staying with me." The girl replied.

As I looked around the hut again it seemed there would be no room for anyone else.

"I'll go with Lexa if you'd rather Octavia stayed here?" Clarke asks knowingly.

I shake my head flushing slightly "No. It's fine. Together remember?"

She nods, eyes meeting mine then dropping quickly as I note with satisfaction the faint flush tinting her cheeks.

The air seems to crackle with energy once Lexa leaves us alone until I hear a voice coming from Clarke's pack.

"Raven gave it to me before we left." She explains pulling out the walkie-talkie. "We should probably let them know so they don't worry."

"Come in Raven"

"Clarke?"

"Yeah?"

"You ok? Where are you guys?"

"We're staying here for the night. They say it's not safe to travel at night."

"Is Finn with you?"

"No, but he's ok"

"We got in touch with the ARK again. You need to come back soon!"

"Are they ok?"

"For now, but they need our help. They've been attacked by those Lizard things twice now."

"Well be back in the morning Rae."

"Copy that"

Clarke POV

Once the radio goes silent I feel absolutely exhausted. My hands start to shake and I'm not sure if it is from the chill in the night air or fear for all of us. I hate myself for appearing weak.

Bellamy doesn't say a word but the next thing I know he is tucking me in the bedroll with some animal furs and pulling me into his arms.

"You need some sleep princess" He whispers in my ear as my eyes flutter shut and sleep overtakes me.