The light in the darkness (Octavia Blake)

Chapter 11

After Ashley arrived to the Alpha Station, she felt lonely. She missed the chattering and laughs she had with her friends. Blonde didn't even want to think that she could never have that again.

Ashley was sitting outside and watching as many people were collecting parts of the ship and cleaning the area around. Bellamy was now under arrest, Finn was with Raven in medical tent and Ashley was going to visit them soon. Octavia was somewhere with Lincoln. Clarke, Jasper and Monty were still missing. She didn’t even know if they were alive.

Blonde hid her face in her hands and let out a long sigh. But it didn’t bring her any relief.

Suddenly, everyone heard a gunshot. Ashley shot up immediately and ran in the sound's direction. She saw Kane and Abby running there as well, the doctor walking up to the man, who fired the gun.

"I swear, I saw something move!" the man explained himself.

"You opened fire? That could’ve been the kids!" Abby launched forward, probably to check if something really was moving there, but Kane stopped her. "Abby, no! We sweep the woods."

Then he turned to the man "Who issued you that gun?"

"I did, sir" Major Byrne stepped out of the crowd.

Kane took the gun from the man and handed it to her. "From now on, only the members of guard get guns" then he turned to the crowd who gathered around the scene.

"Unauthorized use of firearms will be punishable as a felony under the Exodus Charter. Is that clear?" he announced.

Abby appeared by Kane’s side again and said sternly "Marcus. Search the damn woods."

He looked at Byrne and she turned to guards. "Move out. Teams of three."

Ashley was watching as they were leaving the camp one by one. She just hoped, that it would bring any results.

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Ashley and Finn were sitting next to Raven’s bed. She was awake, but very weak. It was obvious, she was in a lot of pain.

"Ashley, you know you don’t have to sit here with me? I’ll be fine" she said to her friend.

"It's okay, I want to" blonde stated simply.

"I’m serious. You should get some rest, sleep or something, while you have a chance. It’s a lot better than sitting here" Raven insisted.

Ashley felt that she should be there with her friend, especially when Raven was the only friend she had now. She wanted to make sure she's okay. Well, as okay as she could be in her state.

"I know. That’s why you should feel special, Reyes, ‘cause I’m wasting my precious time on you" Ashley smirked.

Despite her state and being in constant pain, Raven chuckled. "Oh, right, I’m honored, Michaels."

Ashley smiled too, ‘cause it reminded her of the old times, when they were teasing each other on daily basis.

"How are you feeling?" Abby entered the medical.

"Awesome" Raven replied. Of course, she was putting on a brave face again.

"She’s lying" Finn said.

Abby seemed to hesitate for a while until Raven encouraged her to speak. "I know that face. Just spit it out, Abby."

"The bullet is still shifting" the doctor sighed. "That’s why you’re in pain. I was hoping it would stabilize by now."