twelve | poison
The sky was darker then ever, rain pouring on every inch of the ground. The strong wind blew away most of the tents, the others being held by screaming delinquents. It was chaos.
Astrid stood with arms crossed and a worried expression at the entrance of the drop ship. She could hear Raven trying to communicate with the Ark but it was no use. Astrids worry grew every second. Without the radio they couldn't contact the Ark and without the Ark, Finn was going to be dead. Astrid felt guilty. She could have been more careful in the cave, she should have checked that the grounder was passed out but instead she was talking to Bellamy. She wished she was the one daggered because none of her friends deserved that. Not even Clarke. It wasn't that Astrid now liked Clarke, she will always hate Clarke for what she did. But Astrid respected Clarke for being a good leader alongside her and Bellamy and for being a good doctor, but that was it.
Astrid snaps out of her thoughts as a delinquent continues asking Raven the same freaking question ''Are you sure you have the right frequency?''
''Yeah, I'm sure'' Raven snaps with a glare directed towards the delinquent. Astrid sighs heavily and walks towards Raven. She puts a hand on her shoulder and squeezes it gently.
''You, Raven Reyes can do this. You built a pod to get down here. You can contact the Ark. I believe in you'' Astrid smiles softly at the now encouraged Raven. While the girls were trying to fix the radio, Clarke explained to Astrid what happened when she was gone. She explained the fact that Jaha was alive and that Bellamy killed 300 for being selfish. Astrid was mad but she would give Bellamy a piece of her mind later.
''This is a restricted station. Who is this? Please identify yourself" came a mans voice from the radio. Several relieved breaths were heard throughout the drop ship as Astrid chuckled relieved.
''This is Raven Reyes. I-I'm from Mecha Station. I'm transmitting from the ground. The hundred are alive. Please you need to get doctor Abby Griffin. Doctor Abby Griffin now'' Raven says quickly while sneaking a glance at Finn.
''Hang on Raven we're trying to boost your signal'' a man says, Astrid recognizing him as Sinclair.
''Raven, are you there?'' Abby Griffin says through the radio.
Clarke shuffles forward ''Mom? Mom, it's me''
There is a pause while a breath of relief is heard coming from the radio ''Clarke?'' Abby questions unsure.
''Mom, I need your help. One of our people was stabbed by a Grounder'' Clarke rushes out
''Clarke. This is the Chancellor. Are you saying there are survivors on the ground'' Jahas voice is heard in the drop ship as Astrid scowls at the radio. She might just hate Jaha more then she hates Clarke.
''Yes, the Earth is survivable. We're not alone'' Clarke nods even if he can't see her. ''Mom he's dying. The knife is still in his chest''
As Abby talks to someone, Jaha asks ''Clarke is my son with you?''
As Clarke struggled to answer, Astrid decides to step in ''I'm sorry but Wells is dead''
Silence was the only thing heard on the other line ''Who was that?'' Abby asks through the radio.
''It's Astrid Rose, Abby'' Astrid responds with a blank face.
''Astrid?'' Abbys voice is small and gentle, remembering all the times Astrid helped her with small surgeries and how happy she was before her father died.
''Yeah, um one of our people is dying. So lets leave the reunion for later'' Astrid comments while looking towards Finn pale and sweaty body.
Abby clears her throat ''Yeah, I'm going to talk you through it, step by step.''
Astrid walks around the drop ship, not really caring for what is discussed on the radio. Octavia enters the drop ship with two canisters filled with what Astrid assumes is moonshine. She pours some on her hands, Clarke doing the same.
''Storm's getting worse. Monroe close the doors'' Clarke orders.
Monroe looks towards her unsure ''But we still have people out there''
''We are not closing the doors yet. Monty, Jasper and Bellamy are still not here'' Astrid sends a pointed look to the blonde.
Clarke sends Octavia to get some wire while Raven turns to Astrid and the blonde ''Tell me you can do this'' she asks worried.
Astrid nods, trying to get her to calm down but deep down she's afraid if they don't do it fast, Finn will die.
''Hey, they're back!'' a girl shouts making three girls look towards the entrance of the drop ship. Bellamy enters the ship and Astrid is ready to argue with him but her mouth falls open when she sees a beaten grounder land on the floor.
''Bellamy what the fuck?'' Astrid exclaims as she crouches next to the grounder. Bellamy grabs her arm, to prevent her from touching the grounder, causing her to stumble back in his chest. He grabs her waist to prevent her from falling while Astrid doesn't take her eyes off the grounder.
''We need to get answers'' he answers almost forced. Like he's trying to make himself believe that. He lets go of Astrid and gets down to grab the grounders arms until his sister marches towards him.
''Bellamy, what the hell are you doing?'' Octavia shouts enraged.
''It's time to get some answers'' Bellamys face remains cold.
''Oh you mean revenge?'' Octavia scoffs while throwing her arms in the air exasperated.
''I meant intel'' he informs then turns to the two boys that helped him carry the grounder ''Get him upstairs''
''Bellamy, she's right'' Astrid tries to persuade him but his attention is on the radio in the background. Bellamys expression falls a little as fear swims through his eyes but his expression hardens just as quick.
''Bellamy this is not who we are'' Clarke calls from behind Astrid.
Bellamy clenches his jaw ''It is now'' he states then climbs upstairs.
Eventually, Clarke and Astrid manage to get the knife out of Finn, after they all fell on the ground. While putting the knife away, Astrid got cut with it in the palm of her hand but didn't deem it important. It was just a cut.
Seeing that she was done with Finn, Astrid decided to check up on the grounder. She climbs the ladder with a groan, her injuries making it hard. Once she opens that hatch, Millers face pops up ''Miller get the fuck out of my way because I'm really mad right now'' Astrid says, venom lacing her tone making Miller step back with fearful eyes.
Astrid climbs up, the first thing she sees being the grounders beat up face. Her mouth falls slack as her eyes widen. Then her eyes shift to Bellamy and a glare Bellamy has never seen before makes its way on her face.
Astrid walks towards Bellamy with narrowed eyes, the only emotion swimming in them being anger ''So I guess killing 300 people wasn't enough huh? You want to make it 301?'' she questions lowly.
Bellamys eyes widen, shocked. Then guilt fills him as he thinks of the 300 people dead because of him. He pushes the guilt away and clenches his jaw as he bends down and grabs the grounders notebook handing it towards Astrid ''They've been watching us'' he states as Astrid grabs the notebook.
She flips through the pages, halting as she sees a drawing of her and Octavia in front of a fire, laughing. Then she flips another page where she finds a drawing of Octavia. Astrid makes eye contact with the grounder and she sends him a small smile, almost inexistent. But the grounder saw it. ''Well what? They're smart, they want to know the enemy. Wouldn't you do the same thing if someone invaded your land?'' Astrid raises an eyebrow.
Before Bellamy can respond, Clarke opens the hatch and comes in.
Astrid ignores what Bellamy and Clarke are talking and walks up to the grounder. She inspects every injury, concern covering her face ''I'm so sorry'' Astrid whispers and the grounder nods his head slightly.
''Clarke he's seizing'' Raven yells from downstairs. Clarkes eyes widen as she rushes downstairs. Astrid walks to the corner of the drop ship, suddenly feeling very dizzy. Bellamy yells things at the grounder but Astrid doesn't have the power to yell back at him.
Suddenly, Clarke enters the level very angered while a confused Octavia follows her. Astrid can't tell what she's saying except the fact that there was poison on the knife. And she got cut on the knife.
''Astrid?'' Octavia calls and suddenly everyones attention is on the girl. Astrid is sweating like crazy, her skin is now pale and she can barely stand.
''Clarke'' Astrid breaths out and extends the palm she got cut on ''I cut my hand on the knife'' she states as everyones eyes widen, even the grounders. Before anyone can react, Astrids eyes roll to the back of her head as she falls.
Before she can hit the ground, Bellamy catches her and moves a couple of pieces of hair from her face. ''Clarke do something'' he shouts, looking at Clarke with pleading eyes. White foam starts coming out of Astrid's mouth as she starts shaking. She seizes for a good minute until she stops and doesn't move anymore.
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BOOM. another chapter. I don't really like this chapter. I don't know why.
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