Persphyni : I am Darkness

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I was across camp when I saw Clarke wall out of the drop ship. I had waited to discuss Finn's health when he had woken up, and told her to come find me when he did. I walked to meet her in the middle when Bellamy caught up to her.

I took that as I sign to speed up before Bellamy said something stupid.

"Who we are, and who we need to be to survive are very different things." I slowed my jog to a walk as I reached them and stood by Clarke's side.

"What are we gonna do with him? We can't keep him locked up forever." Clarke spoke, now addressing the both of us.

"Well as I told him yesterday, he's going to take the grounder back to his cave." I pointed at Bellamy.

"If we let him go, he'll be back, and not alone next time." Bellamy countered meeting my small glare before looking to Clarke.

"It isn't easy being in charge, is it?" Bellamy asked Clarke who looked down at the question.

"Blake, go make sure that large tree is being cleared from the eastern gate." I directed as I faced Clarke.

"Clarke, let's take a walk." Bellamy walked passed us running into my shoulder, the cold water still soaked in his shirt made me smirk.

"Hey! You may want to dry off, I heard hypothermia kills!" I yelled over my shoulder not bothering to listen to his response as I walked away, Clarke following close behind me.

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"We'll freeze before we starve." I walked into the comm tent that Clarke was currently speaking in. We had set a meeting up with the council a day after the storm, it was now a few days passed and the camp was looking good.

"Hypothermia, great." I grabbed a chair and a headset, pulling up to sit next to Clarke who moved over slightly.

"There's good news on that front." An adult man spoke, coming into picture with dark brown almost black hair trimmed, pale skin. "According to civil defense plans, before the war. There's an old emergency aid depot not far from the landing site." He pulled a small map up and showed Clarke and myself. I scanned it, mapping the location and how far away it was.

"Okay, got it. I'll leave when we're finished." I spoke to Clarke forgetting my mic was in front of my mouth.

"I'm sorry, who are you?" I turned back to the screen as an older dark skinned man appeared. That was Chancellor Jaha, Wells's dad.

"Names Persphyni Atlas," I heard a small gasp as the screen flipped towards the dark brown haired guy who showed us the depot, "I've been helping lead and protect this ragtag group."

"Persphyni Atlys." The screen flipped to an older blonde woman, her face wrinkled and held a creepy smile. Her whole person portrayed evil and she was evil. I recognized her face.

"That's my name. Now, what's next." I wanted to get her face off the screen, looking away towards Clarke who gave me a small smile that I tried to replicate.

"In addition to supplies, it could provide shelter for the 100 and the citizens coming down from the ark." Jaha's face replaced the blonde's and I visibly relaxed.

"And what makes you think it's still intact?" Clarke asked, looking back up at the screen.

"It was designed to withstand nuclear warfare." The dark brown haired guy showed up again.

"All right, it's worth a shot." I spoke nodding at Clarke as I sat back further in my chair.

What's his name? I mouthed to Clarke covering my face so that they couldn't see me.

Marcus Kane, head of security detail. I nodded turning back to the screen.

"Chancellor, I have to object." And the blonde lady was back. "Project Exodus is under way. The kids should sit tight in their camp, until the first drop ship launches." I opened my mouth to decline that idea but Jaha had already begun to counter.

"Even if everything goes without a hitch, the 100 would die from exposure before relief arrives."

"I'd like a moment alone with Clarke, please. And I know there's a line of parents waiting to talk to their kids." I stayed next to Clarke until Jaha turned to see us.

"Ms. Atlys, if you would?" I nodded but stayed sitting.

"I will, I just needed to speak with you very quickly." He took a breath but nodded anyways.

"That blonde woman," I started.

"Councilor Sydney." I nodded as he said her name.

"Yes, be careful. I'll explain later, but not right now." I looked at Clarke hoping he would understand.

"Very well, I'll speak with you once you get back from the bunker."

"Wonderful, until then Chancellor." I set the headset down, placing a hand on Clarke's shoulder and left the tent.

I stood against a tree outside of the tent waiting for Clarke to walk out. Watching as the camp ran itself. The group I sent to gather food had come back with some nuts and Monty and Jasper were currently sorting through them and setting them in bags if they weren't eating them.

I laughed at their antics. It was good to see people smiling even in this predicament. Moments later Clarke came out, paper in hand as she came out of the tent towards me.

"You seen Dax?" I rose a brow at her.

"I don't even know a Dax, but judging by his name I probably sent him to strengthen the walls or help with meat crew." Clarke nodded and walked over to Jasper and Monty.

"You guys seen Dax?"

"Meat crew." Nice. Gave myself a small high five to Monty and Jasper's amusement.

"Alright, Pers you're with me. We need to gear up before going to the depot." Clarke and I walked side by side as we went to the drop ship.

"Bellamy."

"The answer is still no, I'm not talking to Jaha." Ahh, the man he shot.

"Hey, relax." Bellamy walked passed us as we turned to watch him head out. "That's not why I'm here." I eyed Clarke before looking back at Bellamy who also eyed the blonde suspiciously.

"What, then?"

"The Ark, found some old records that show a supply depot not to far from here."

"Clarke, don't suggest what I think you're about to suggest." I groaned as I heard her continue.

"What kind of supplies?" Bellamy asked looking at me then returning to Clarke.

"The kind that might get us through winter. Can we go now?" I turned back to Clarke not wanting Bellamy to come with us.

"We're going to go check it out, we could use back up." I scoffed as Bellamy sent me a cheeky smirk.

"Why are you asking me? I mean, Shadow is right there."

"Watch it, Fake." I growled hand resting on the hilt of my dagger.

"Cause I don't want to be around anyone I like. Plus, you can carry stuff." Then she turned to me, "think of it as a way to keep him from the grounder." I didn't acknowledge Clarke, only remained staring at Bellamy having dropped the glare before getting an idea.

"Fine. Meet you two at the gate. Clarke, can you place my rations in your pack?" She nodded before the two of them walked out, and I went to Octavia.

"I'm taking Bellamy and Clarke out of camp. I can guarantee we will be gone until late tonight, get that grounder out." I looked at Octavia as she nodded. "If anyone can do it, it's you." I sent a smile her direction before turning and going to meet up with my co-leaders at the gate.

My emotionless facade returning as I stood outside the northern gate running back through the trek we would be taking. I was not looking forward to be spending a day with Bellamy, and I felt bad for Clarke as she would have to be the moderator should things turn south.