Second Born ~ The 100 FanFiction

Season 5 Ep 7

I was with her once again, but the tension was clear as day. I avoided her gaze as she worked my wound and adjusted my sling. Neither of us spoke, and I didn't really have anything nice to say.

"How did this happen?" She asked, trying to get me to speak.

"Isn't it obvious?" I scoffed, "We tried to get away and Octavia chose to make an example out of us. And there are others in worse shape than I am, so you should help them."

"I'm almost done." She said, adjusting my sling some more.

"Done, huh?" I clenched my jaw, "And the pills? Are you almost done with those, too?"

"I'll stop!"

I finally had enough and jumped off the table, "I'm tired of the lying! I was ready to die for you, mom! Kane, too! And you let us! Until you stop the pills, I'm done."

"Aiden!" She shouted, with tears swelling her eyes, "I am still your mother!"

"Are you?" I sighed. "Because I can't even recognize the woman in front of me... Tell me, what would you choose?"

"With what?"

"The pills." I snapped, knowing her answer, "Would you choose me or the pills?"

The question hung in the dead air that surrounded us, my eyes locked onto hers. She didn't answer, she didn't have to.

"Exactly." I snapped, and barged passed her.

***

I entered the church and tugged at my sling. I had a thing for shoulder injuries apparently! I spotted Echo and Raven in the back, talking over some water. They didn't see me, but my smile grew wide. Seeing them alive was all I needed to see.

"Here." A voice broke, handing me some sheets and pillows, "Pick any bed."

"Oh, you want us to be comfortable?" I mocked, "What's your name so I can tell Diyoza about the amazing hospitality!"

"I'm Shaw." He introduced, "This is only temporary. Just show that we can trust you and you could get out of here. Then the collar comes off."

"Aiden!" I familiar voice shouted, and footsteps followed.

I turned to be greeted by Raven charging into my arms and wrapping her arms around my neck tightly. I smiled and wrapped my good arm tightly around her waist, burying my face into her neck. The longer we hugged, the tighter the grip became.

"Hey Spacewalker." I teased with a smile.

"Should I leave you two?" Echo laughed, giving me a hug as well.

I turned back to Raven, and my smile faded when I saw the mark on her neck. I clenched my jaw as I pulled the collar aside to get a better look. She saw my anger and pulled my hand down.

"Who did it." I demanded.

"Aiden, it's fine." She assured.

Before I could reply again, Kane entered the room. He wasn't collared.

"Diyoza would like to speak with you." He spoke, looking to me.

I felt Raven take a hold of my hand and I gave her a smile, "I'll be okay."

As I followed Kane out, I turned one more time around and gave Echo a nod before heading out the door.

***

"How's your arm?" Diyoza asked.

"It'll heal." I stated, locking onto her gaze.

"So, tell me, why did you defect?"