The Girl From The Sky

Chapter 8: The girl who know

Anastasia looked around, marveling at the sight before her. It was the first time she had set foot on solid ground since her arrest, and the feeling of being free was overwhelming. The Earth, once distant and unreachable, now stretched out before her in all its natural beauty. Walking alongside Clarke, she noticed Aaron in the distance. A wave of anger washed over her, and she marched up to him with determination in her eyes.

"Aaron Maxwell Johnson," she addressed him sharply, her voice tinged with frustration. He visibly tensed, knowing that she was not pleased. She confronted him, her voice filled with accusation. "How could you? Mom needs you up on the ark. She needs one of us to keep her alive."

Aaron looked back at his sister, his expression earnest. "I came to protect you, Ana," he explained, his voice pleading. The tension between them drew the attention of those around, their gazes fixated on the siblings.

Anastasia's anger only grew, and she raised her voice. "I do not need protecting, Aaron! I am the oldest. It's my job to protect you!" Her outburst startled those nearby, including Bellamy, who happened to overhear her words. Unbeknownst to Anastasia, Bellamy had a story of his own, one known only to him and his sister, Octavia.

Feeling the weight of her anger, Anastasia turned away from Aaron and sought solace in Clarke's presence. Desperate to escape the conflict, she asked, "Can I come with you?" Without waiting for a response, she left the crash site with Clarke, her mind still filled with frustration. Under her breath, she muttered, "Why can he be so stupid?"

Sensing Anastasia's discontent, Clarke placed a comforting hand on her shoulder, speaking with kindness. "Stasia, his heart was in the right place," she reassured her. Clarke understood the complexity of family dynamics and the desire to protect one another, even when it seemed unnecessary.

Meanwhile, Aaron stood alone, his thoughts consumed by his sister's anger. He found solace in knowing that he had come to protect her, but the fallout from his actions weighed heavily on him. Sitting down, he buried his face in his hands, his frustration evident. "Why is she so stubborn?" he muttered to himself.

Unbeknownst to Aaron, Bellamy approached and took a seat beside him. Sensing the young man's inner turmoil, Bellamy spoke up, his voice gentle yet firm. "I have a sister to protect too," he confessed. "But if you want to protect her, take your wristband off."

Confusion washed over Aaron's face as he looked up at Bellamy. "If I do that, my mother will think I'm dead. No, I can't," he replied, his tone filled with hesitation.

Bellamy looked directly into Aaron's eyes, understanding the difficult decision he was asking of him. "It's the only way to protect your sister, kid," he said, using a term of endearment that Aaron despised. Reluctantly, Aaron agreed, knowing that protecting Anastasia was his utmost priority. With determination, they removed their wristbands, the pain and redness serving as a physical reminder of their sacrifice. Bellamy's hand rested on Aaron's shoulder, a rare smile crossing his face. "You did good, Aaron," he acknowledged.

Meanwhile, Octavia observed the unfolding events from a distance. Noticing Anastasia's anger and subsequent departure with Clarke, she couldn't help but draw parallels to her own relationship with her brother. Octavia had often resented Bellamy's overprotectiveness, but seeing Anast

asia's reaction made her realize that they shared a similar struggle. Understanding flickered in Octavia's eyes as she watched the group walk away, Anastasia's murmurs echoing in her mind.

Clarke, too, observed the tension and subsequent resolution among the Johnson twins and Bellamy. As they left the crash site together, she couldn't help but reflect on the complexity of familial bonds. Families were often entangled in a web of emotions, protectiveness, and misunderstandings. Placing a comforting hand on Anastasia's shoulder, Clarke spoke softly, "His heart was in the right place."

In a different corner of their world, Abby monitored the screens displaying the vitals of the delinquents. Her heart skipped a beat when she noticed a spike in Anastasia's and Aaron's readings. Fear gripped her as she watched the displays, uncertain whether her children were injured or worse. Before she could investigate further, chaos erupted around her. The authorities arrived to arrest her for her actions in saving Jaha's life, plunging her into a whirlwind of uncertainty.