𝐏𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐓 II Bellamy Blake

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7th December, 2135
𝟭𝟑 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗦 𝗔𝗚𝗢

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   ALLAIA KANE WAS the daughter of the infamous Marcus Kane — a ruthless councilor considered the second most privileged person on the Ark — and Vivian Collins who seemed to be a happy wife of Daniel Collins with whom she had a son named Finn. Allaia was conceived as a result of an affair between Vivian and Kane, making her a second child. Having another baby on the Ark was a serious crime punishable by death. 

   Vivian was given a choice though — abort the child and forget all of this has ever happened, or deliver a baby and die. It was either the life of her unborn child or her own. But Vivian couldn't even stand a thought of killing the baby in her belly. After the first ultrasound and hearing her child's heartbeat, she instantly fell in love with her baby. She couldn't sacrifice an innocent life growing inside her because of her own mistakes. Vivian was devastated that her choice meant leaving Finn, her son. He was nearly two years old when she got pregnant and her heart broke when she realized that Finn would have to be raised without a mother. But she made her choice and there was no going back.

   Immediately, she was moved to the Sky Box, a prison for juvenile offenders under the age of eighteen. Underage criminals locked up in cells waited there for their trial. When someone turned eighteen, the Council of the Ark was supposed to assess whether offender could go back to the society or shall be executed. But the trail was nothing more than an illusion of justice. If someone in the Sky Box believed they would be free, they were delusional.

   Vivian was well taken care of; doctor Abby Griffin cautiously monitored her during her pregnancy. After Allaia Reilyne Kane was born, Marcus begged Chancellor Jaha to let Vivian live a little longer, so she could take care of baby Allaia. Thelonious was reluctant at first, he believed that everyone should be punished for the crimes they committed and Vivian Collins' death sentence was rescheduled in time anyway because of her pregnancy, so he didn't want to keep rearranging the execution. Marcus somehow managed to convince him though. Maybe it worked because the Chancellor considered Kane as one of his closest friends and allies. 

   When Allaia turned three years old, Vivian was floated. But before she died, Marcus made sure she said goodbye to her four-year-old son Finn.

"Mommy." Finn cried out, hugging devastated Vivian.

"Finny, my beautiful baby boy." Vivian pulled Finn to her chest, holding him tightly. Tears were running down her face. She struggled to breathe since it was the last time she got to hug her son before dying.

"Mommy, what's going on?" He asked.

"Look, honey, mommy has to go where the angels live." She confessed.

"To heaven?" Finn inquired curiously.

"Yes, baby, to heaven." Vivian confirmed, wiping her tears. "But Finny, always remember that mommy will be in your heart forever and I'll protect you no matter what, okay? Promise me you will never forget that."

"I promise, mommy. I love you." Finn said.

"Oh, I love you too, I love you so much, my beautiful baby boy." Vivian cried loudly holding her son to her chest. She didn't want to let go of him, but the death herself was waiting for her inevitably.

Vivian kissed his forehead and spoke. "Before I go, I need to tell you something. Do you remember the time when I had a big belly?"

Finn was thinking for a few moments.

"Yeah, you told me there was a baby growing in your belly." The boy memorized.

"Exactly, Finny."

"So what happened to that baby?" Finn interrupted before Vivian had a chance to explain. 

"That baby who was growing in my belly is your baby sister, Finny."

"I have a baby sister?" Finn's eyes shined with happiness. "When can I meet her?"

"Yes, Finny, you have a baby sister." Vivian confirmed, smiling at the thought of her daughter. "Her name is Allaia Reilyne Kane and she's so pretty already, Finny. I bet she's going to break many hearts in the future" She laughed sadly, knowing she won't be able to witness her children grow.

"I'll protect Allaia from boys, mommy." He offered.

"Oh, my little knight, you're so sweet." She sighed. "You can't see your little sister though."

Finn's eyes started watering.

"Why, mommy?" He asked sadly, tears falling down his cheek.

"She's in the Sky Box for being born, honey. You can't get to her now. You can talk to Marcus over here about her anytime you wish, but now it's not possible for you to see baby Alle. You will meet her one day, I promise."

"Okay, that's enough." The guard seethed, grabbing Vivian by her arm.

"Marcus, please, take Finn out of here!" She pleaded her former lover, letting the guard drag her to the opening of the air-lock chamber. 

   Kane looked at her with desperation, knowing he couldn't save the love of his life, but nodded slightly and after mouthing soundless I love you, he gently grabbed little Finn by his hand and took him out of there. 

   "I love you, Finn!" Vivian screamed, desperately wanting the boy to hear those words of her affection towards him one last time. "I love you, Allaia!" She roared loudly with pain evident in her voice but it was pointless. Allaia wasn't able to hear her since she was locked up in the cell which probably was going to be her home forever, until her death sentence.

"Vivian Collins, you are being sentenced to death for the crime of having a second child." Jaha uttered emotionlessly.

   Vivian stepped into the air-lock chamber and looked around one last time. The guard locked the door and Jaha approached the button. She closed her eyes, preparing herself for the pain that was about to come. Chancellor glimpsed at her one more time and pressed the button without any further hesitation.

   The door opened, and Vivian was dragged into space. Her body was unconsciously flying towards the infinity as she was struggling to breathe and reliving her last moments of life, before she took her one last final breath and headed straight to the afterlife. 

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Hey everyone!

Here's the prologue. Let me know what you think in the comments! 

I know our main character hasn't really made an appearance yet. I really wanted to write about Vivian who basically sacrificed her life so Allaia could live. 

I hope you liked it!

— love, selflessgirl07

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