A Different Landing

Chapter-29

Monty heard the last door out of the mountain clang shut just moments before a massive explosion caused the ground to rock and dust to fall from the ceiling. Covering Miller with his body and protecting him from the falling debris, he hissed when a piece of rock bounced off his shoulder. Finally, the shaking settled and the dust began to clear. He coughed, trying to get the dust out of his mouth before turning his head towards Raven in surprise. "What the hell did you put in those explosives!"

Raven was wide eyed staring back at the mountain with shock. "Nothing that should have caused that." She sounded rather awe struck.

Before Monty could further question how the hell an explosion large enough to almost cause the tunnels to cave in could have happened, he heard Miller cry out in pain. "I need a tourniquet." He demanded while letting Miller slide to the ground.

He heard shuffling and coughing before a belt hit the side of his head. With quick hands he grabbed it and quickly wrapped it around Miller's arm above the damage and tightened it as tight as he could get it. One of the Trikru warriors was holding onto Miller's shoulders to keep him from jerking too much at the pain. "It's ok, you're going to be fine." He murmured reassuring his partner.

Miller let out a hoarse whisper. "I'm not going to keep my arm."

"Clarke will fix you up good as new." Monty said thickly, stroking the dark hair behind Miller's ear and pulling the pained man into him as they sat in the tunnel. He didn't know why they weren't moving but he knew Raven or one of the others would find out soon enough.

He felt Miller's breath on his neck as the man shuddered against him. He felt sick from the sight of the mangled remains of what had once been a strong and capable arm. Injuries like that ended warrior's careers and he knew it. Miller was right, even Clarke couldn't save the limb. He felt himself shudder when Raven laid her hand on the back of his neck while she crouched protectively in front of them as best she could with her leg.

"Skia brats!" A familiar voice called out.

Looking up, he saw the tall thin form of one of the prisoners wearing next to nothing stumble towards them. Blinking, he examined the woman for a minute before recognizing her. "Echo…?"

"Holy shit," Raven echoed before standing and hauling the weak woman into her arms and hugging her.

Monty wiped at his eyes as Raven led Echo to him and Miller. "It's good to see you alive." He said finally.

"You as well." She said dropping down ungracefully next to him and Miller. "Is he going to make it?" She asked in concern while clearly trying to see what had caused Miller's current state.

"His arm is injured but he'll make it." Monty said firmly.

There was a long silence as they sat waiting for the orders to move or stay, interrupted only by coughing throughout the tunnel. It was broken as Indra walked towards their section of collapsed former prisoners and members of their attack team. "Status?" She asked.

Raven shifted before standing again. "Our team made it out, we have one serious injury."

The general frowned. "Can anything be done about it here?"

"Nothing other than what's already been done." Raven replied, her hand resting on Monty's shoulder.

"I'll be fine." Miller wheezed from against Monty's neck.