We're Coming Home (Bellamy Blake x Reader)

IX - Unity Day

First it was drugs, and now it was alcohol. And strong alcohol at that. I never thought I'd see the day where I could try such things. Again, I found myself praising Monty and Jasper for existing. Moonshine tasted a lot different than I expected it would. Burning, and yet sweet. Like I was drinking liquid energy. I downed the drink and held out my cup to Jasper for another dose from the keg. Best Unity Day ever.

In the background, Jaha spoke about the Unity Day celebration aboard the Ark. I always enjoyed partaking in that ceremony. It always inspired hope, and I loved a holiday that brought hope and happiness.

"To our sons and daughters on Earth listening to this message: we will see you soon. The first Exodus ship will launch in under sixty hours, carrying the reinforcements that you need. So stay strong. Help is on the way. In the past week, we have seen the true soul of our people. The generosity and strength in our hearts in the face of strife. Every year after that, we will remember it. But enough from me. You are all here for the pageant anyway, right? Without further ado, I present the story of us."

Jaha disappeared from the screen and the camera focused on the center of the room. The crowd cleared a space, and the pageant began. The children, each carrying a flag, walked in a circle around a little girl.

"Long ago," she said, "when the Earth was on fire, 12 stations floated through space, all alone. Then one day, Mir floated by Shinzen and they realized life would be better together. The other stations saw this and they wanted to be together too. When all the stations were joined, they called themselves-"

The audio cut out. I snuck a glance at the screen and found it dark. Were I not inebriated, I might have wondered more about it, but I was buzzed and nearing a state of drunkenness. Deep within the recesses of my mind, a voice warned me to not get shitfaced while there's a war brewing, but I ignored it. I never got to have this much fun on the Ark, so I was going to make up for it now if it was the last thing I would do.

"Hey Y/n!" Miller waved his hand. "Come play drinking games with us!"

I grinned. "Alright, your funeral!"

"Pfft," Miller laughed. "You've never played one drunk game in your life, Kane."

I flashed him a wicked smile. "And yet, you're about to lose to me."

Time didn't exist when drunk, I realized. It was like I'd transitioned to a different plane of existence as I learned, played, and destroyed Miller, Fox, and Sterling at the game. Clarke joined in halfway through, and proved to be a worthy opponent. She was almost better than me, I dare say.

"Woo!" I pumped my fists in the air and cheered as I won yet another round. Everyone around me groaned, prompting my smile to grow wider. "Suck it! I warned you!"

"Yeah, whatever, Kane." Miller rolled his eyes. "One more round!"

"I'll win the Unity Day title!" I cheered, taking another swig. I couldn't remember how much I'd had to drink anymore. Only a couple. Less than five, surely. Damn, I could barely count. How was I functional enough to play these games? I supposed they were created to be more fun while not sober, but still.

Bellamy took that moment to approach me, and pull me away from the table. "I think you've had enough."

I pouted, and stumbled trying to get away from him. "Okay DAD."

He shook his head, smiling. I laughed, and then hiccuped.

"Sorry firecracker. You're going to blackout soon if you keep at it."

"Mmaybe, maybe that's uh that's what I wanted," I slurred, punching him playfully in the shoulder. "You ever think 'bout that?"

Bellamy chuckled. "No. Because I know sober you tomorrow will have an even worse time if I let that happen."