Mortality

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"Like hell they are. We need to get him out of here." I rush off to find Finn. I see him leaning against a wall outside the med bay and let out a long breath.

"Finn!" I call. He looks up at me and pushes off the wall as Bellamy and Clarke join me.

"Finn, we need to get you out of here," Bellamy says.

"Where would he go?" Clarke asks.

"The dropship," Bellamy replies. We walk away toward the exit of the Ark.

"No. You know this is the safest place—" Bellamy cuts Clarke off.

"They're turning on him. We can protect him at the dropship until we figure this out." We pass by some parents and children, the parents glaring fiercely at Finn. "Grab your gear, meet at Raven's gate in five. She's cutting the power for the fence."

"But nobody's coming with me," Finn says, stopping.

"This is not up for discussion," Bellamy retorts.

"We are surrounded by Grounders," Clarke points out.

"We split up, take the low ground. We'll make it," Bellamy assures. "Meet at the dropship." A group of men approaches us slowly.

"There he is. The boy who's gonna get us killed." The man lunges, and Bellamy acts quickly, hitting the man in the guy with the butt of the gun. He falls to the ground, grunting.

"Anyone else?" Bellamy shouts.

"Bellamy's right. We have to go," Clarke says, looking over at Finn. I shrink into myself when one of the men's eyes observes me closely.

"Aren't those Grounder style braids?" He seethes. Bellamy's face darkens, and he steps in front of me.

"Touch her and I'll kill you faster than you can blink," Bellamy growls.

"Move out of the way. Now!" Clarke orders. The men part, and we rush through them. "Get your gear. Meet at the gate." Bellamy takes my hand, and we sneak into the supply room. Bellamy grabs a pack and stuffs some magazines, a handgun, and some other smaller weapons inside. I stop him before he zips it up, adding some rations and water. Bellamy throws the bag over his shoulder, grabs a rifle, and pulls me out of the Ark and to the gate quickly. We stand around for a moment before Clarke, Finn, Raven, and Octavia join us.

"Good, we're all here. We'll split up like we planned." While Bellamy talks, I sneak off to where Murphy is standing. Murphy looks down at me, a disapproving frown on his face.

"I don't like you going out there."

"I don't like going out there, but it's what needs to be done." Murphy sighs and pulls me in for a quick hug.

"For the love of God, be safe." I smile softly and punch his arm.

"I will. Don't get into too much trouble." He grins half-heartedly.

"No promises." I walk back to my group just as Raven pokes the gate with a stick.

"Power's off for three minutes, so let's get a move on before we become toast." We slip through quickly and move stealthily to the treeline. Once there, Bellamy stops me.

"I want you to go with me." I glance at Clarke and Finn, shaking my head.

"They need more people than you do. Extra protection for Finn." Bellamy frowns but ultimately nods.