OMFG this took forever
I had this chapter written but never really had time to type it, now that I should be studying for finals I found time to type it.
Hope you like it!
Just when Clarke wants to say something to wipe the grin off Raven's face they reach the door.
"Ready?" Raven asks stopping in front of the door.
"Yes." the blonde asks "How can we get inside?" she asks with a deep sigh "If we open this door the radiation..." she starts but the brunette waves her off I will knock three times. They will be ready for us." Raven squeezes Clarke's forearm "Don't worry. We've done this few times." She assures her but knows that it is not enough. Clarke only nods and closes her eyes until she hears the knocks then the door opening. They slip inside fast through the smallest gap.
Raven was right. Only Jasper is at the door and far behind a few other people in masks.
The blonde looks around, slowly taking in the sight in front of her. The large room is clean, much cleaner than any other parts of the building. Her gaze stops on one face then she looks back at Jasper.
"I'm glad you're here" the young boy breaks the silence stepping back and signalling for the others that it is safe to take off their masks.
Everyone takes off their masks, but only one face is familiar.
Before the Princess could say anything the people move forward, starting to talk at once. All of them are saying some kind of thanks and Clarke feels dizzy. She only moves when she fells a slight squeeze on her shoulder and she knows that it is Raven.
Clarke looks back at her friend and nods then wants to raise her hand to silence the crowd when someone from the back speaks up.
"Silence!" she does not shout but she is loud enough to shut the adults. "The kids are sleeping" she says silently and motions to the door at the back.
Clarke smiles at her then nods "You don't have to thank me" she starts and makes eye contact with everyone in the room except for the brunette standing behind her. "You don't thank me anything" she repeats and her gaze settles on the friendly face. "I did what I had to do. I did what was necessary. You helped us, you helped my people, the 100...including me..." she gazes at Jasper then back at the crowd "We are thankful for your help and you have our respect" her gaze jumps back at the girl. "Now it is our turn to help you." she takes a few steps forward looking at the faces again and surprisingly it helps her. Just seeing these people, who are alive and think that they have to thank her. "I will look for volunteers for your bone marrow treatment"
Both Raven and Jasper steps closer but with different purposes.
Raven is the first to speak "Did your mother..." she starts but she meets with a glare and shuts up
"She will agree, she has to." the blonde murmurs and clenches her jaws "This is my last decision as leader" she whispers looking in Raven's eyes. She tenses as she feels someone hugging her from behind. When she feels wavy hair in her neck she knows who it is.
"Thank you Clarke, thank you for saving her" he whispers and slowly lets her go.
"Jasper..." she turns to face him "Maya saved us first, I am sorry for putting her in danger" she whispers with a soft smile. She looks at the brunette at the back and the pictures of that night start flashing through her mind again.
Maya was fighting against her own people so bravely, for people she didn't even know. She used the shotgun as if she was born with it. Before Clarke pulled the lever she warned her, and Maya, with the rest of the adults ran, but not fast enough. Maya was the last one, letting everyone go inside before her and the radiation caught her. She was not only injured but already dying and Clarke ran. The blonde ran as fast as she could, dodging attacks and pushing through fighting grounders. The side of her leg caught a bullet, but she kept running and praying to get there in time.
"Maya!" she shouted and finally reached her. Grunting, she pulled her into the room and locked the door. Luckily there were some medical supplies and Clarke's instincts kicked in. Her moves were fast and in a few minutes Maya was already healing from the blonde's blood.
Clarke shakes off the thoughts and finds herself in Maya's arms. "We will save you" she whispers and pulls away slowly. She wipes away the tears that start gathering in her eyes, realizing that every eye is on them.
"My mother is a doctor; all the supplies are here in the mountain. We will treat all of you and finally you will be able to live on the ground. With us" Her lips pull into a small smile, seeing the happy faces.
The blonde raises her hand when Jasper opens his mouth to speak "I know Jasper, you gladly give your bone marrow, just like me. I will ask the rest of the 100 first and then the others. I will let you know when it is time" she turns her back on them, walking towards the door.
The mechanic follows her fast as the others back off again, putting on their masks.
Jasper grabs Raven's shoulder bringing her to a halt "Maybe you should talk to Abby first, preparing her" he whispers looking in her eyes. He only lets her go when the brunette nods.
"Raven!" Clarke calls, waiting for her impatiently at the door.
"Patience Princess" Raven shakes her head.
They are out of the room in seconds and Clarke wants to rush through the corridors, but Raven stops her. "Look, Clarke..." she pauses to make sure that she has the blonde's attention "I am not saying that you should not do this, because you totally should and this is what we have to do, but..." she sighs and they slowly start to walk "Be careful with your mother, don't just walk up to her shouting orders. She wants her power back, she wants to help them too, let her say it out loud, let her make this decision"
The blonde listens to her friend silently, but her gaze could burn a hole in the brunette's head. "Raven...I know what I will do. You will stay here, do what you do and I will call in when I have something." she says slowly but confidently.
"Fine" the mechanic sighed "Just rest a little, please" she looks in her eyes "You need to rest" she touches her cheek " If you are exhausted you cannot go through that surgery" her voice is low and full of caring and concern.
"Okay" Clarke nods, leaning into her touch. "I will rest after I talk with my mother" she whispers closing her eyes.
They stand there for a few moments until Clarke pulls away slowly "okay...now I have to go" she smiles and stars walking again with Raven following her.
Raven stops at the control room and hugs her friend "I'll be waiting" she says smiling.
By the time Clarke steps outside the sun is setting. She sees Ryder sitting on the ground, his eyes closed.
"We are in a hurry!" Clarke barks and she is surprised by herself. She glares at Ryder when she sees a small smirk on his face while she is getting on her horse. Ryder unties the horses and Clarke does not wait for him, she kicks the horse and she is riding back to Camp Jaha, and she is riding fast.
