Madison Cameron was born in space, a child of the Ark, never feeling the sun on her skin or breathing the fresh, unfiltered air of Earth. She's never experienced the sensation of water, the way it would flow against her or lap around her as she swam.
For three generations, humanity has clung to the Ark, floating in the cold vacuum of space, its fragile walls the only barrier between them and extinction. The Ark was all they knew-sterile, artificial, far from the dangers and beauty of Earth below. But now, the Ark is dying. It can't sustain them much longer. They are the last hope of mankind, a fragile chance for survival.
The Earth they land on, however, is nothing like they imagined. It's not a fresh start or paradise - it's a nightmare. The air is toxic, wildlife monstrous, and every step is a battle for survival. The Earth is alive, but it's unforgiving.
Amidst this chaos, Madison and Bellamy Blake find themselves at the forefront, taking on the roles of leaders. Both carry the heavy weight of responsibility, knowing that the survival of the remaining human race rests in their hands. They both strive to protect their people, to do whatever it takes to ensure their survival. But where Madison is focused on the harsh reality of survival-pragmatic, calculating, determined to keep them alive - Bellamy's vision is driven by something more abstract: freedom.
They clash over their ideals - her need for structure, his thirst for freedom - and every time their paths cross, the tension between them makes their already perilous situation even more volatile.
Yet, the Earth continues to test them. It doesn't care about their petty squabbles or their hopes for a better future. The planet doesn't care about Madison's desire for control or Bellamy's lust for freedom. It only cares about one thing: survival.
((Enemies to lovers with Bellamy Blake))
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"Before the battle begins, and until it's through
I'm like a barricade in between, anything and you.
So no matter how far, whatever it takes
You will make it through the day
I'm your Barricade."
Being a second born is rough enough on The Ark. Being the third born, even worse.
Artemis Blake is the twin sister of Octavia. Youngest of the Blake siblings.
Through their childhood, she made her own path. Sure she stayed indoors during the day.
But it was night time everyone should be concerned about.
When they get caught, she gets an extra charge for assaulting a guard.
After getting an unexpected visitor, she practically gets spoiled in the Skybox.
Everyone adores the girl, even the guards sneaking the girl things they shouldn't be.
After 97 years, they send the delinquents to the gronud. Artemis Blake, unknowlingly being looked at as their leader. Alongside her best friend, who was also a second born. She's reunited with her best friend and crush John Murphy.
Their kind of love only comes once in a lifetime. And they just happened to find it in this one.
Grounders, Mountain Men, and even adults of The Ark won't be able to keep them apart.