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When Aleta entered the second floor of dropship the next morning, she was surprised to see Bellamy sitting on a crate. She was even more surprised to see Nathan lying on the floor and groaning in front of the grounder.

"What happened?" She asked, walking over to the fallen boy and kneeling next to him. Bellamy jumped slightly upon hearing her voice before rolling his eyes. "Miller smeared berries on the grounder's face and the grounder head-butted him," he replied smoothly.

Aleta failed to conceal her laughter at his words and looked down at Nathan. "You're an idiot," she muttered to him, only to receive a groan in return. She helped him up and led him down the ladder steps, helping him lay down on the first level of the dropship. "Don't move you dumbass," she said before walking back up the ladder and re-entering the second level.

"What are you even doing up here? Brainstorming ideas on how to kill him?" Aleta asked Bellamy who sighed in annoyance. "Oh, you're talking to me now?" He asked and she rolled her eyes. "I was talking to you a minute ago," she pointed out. "What, no lecture on how what I did was wrong? You're not gonna tell me how disappointed you are in me and that I'm a better person than this?" He questioned.

"Nope. I'm not gonna waste my breath because this new you, doesn't care what I have to say. So why bother?" She replied, walking past him and toward the grounder. "What are you doing up here?" Bellamy asked instead of acknowledging what she had said.

"Checking up on my new friend," she answered nonchalantly. "New friend? You don't even know this guy. And he sure as hell doesn't know you," Bellamy said in mild confusion and frustration. "Well he's currently a lot more fun to be around than the people that I do know. And he doesn't even talk so, that should really tell you something," Aleta responded. "I don't know why you're taking his side," Bellamy said, growing even more frustrated.

"I'm not taking sides," Aleta stated simply. She helped the grounder drink some water and he sighed in what seems like appreciation. "His people, killed our people," Bellamy said.

"I know that," Aleta snapped, glaring over at him. She wasn't stupid, she had witnessed it. She was there. But he also helped them when his people were trying to kill the rest of them. He had the fog horn so he must have blown it, right?

"But that doesn't give you a reason to lose your humanity," she continued. Aleta placed the makeshift cup on the ground. "Besides, he helped your sister and I'm pretty sure he helped us by blowing that fog horn when his people were trying to kill the rest of us," she voiced before walking towards the ladder.

She prepared herself to climb down but stopped. "I don't know what happened to you Bell, but I don't know who you are anymore. And honestly, that really sucks," she finished and then climbed down the ladder. She glanced around the first level of the dropship as she stepped off the ladder.

"Hey Aleta. Your parents want to talk to you," Clarke said as she walked over to the girl. "Thanks," Aleta replied, beginning to walk out of the dropship and toward the tent that held the communication system. "Aleta, when you're done, can I talk to you about something?" Clarke asked hopefully, stopping the girl in her tracks.

"About what?" Aleta questioned. "Something important," Clarke replied. "If it's important then tell me now," the brunette said. Clarke sighed, "I'll tell you after you talk to your parents. So will you meet me?" Aleta silently eyed Clarke before rolling her eyes.

"Fine. Whatever," she replied, causing Clarke to smile. Aleta didn't return it. The brunette walked into the tent and sat down in the chair. She placed the headset onto her ears and looked at the screen. Damon and Gianna Correia were sat next to each other and were looking at their daughter intently.

"Hi mom, hey dad," Aleta said sheepishly. "Don't hi, hey us Aleta. What were you thinking? Earth? You're on Earth," Damon muttered angrily, trying not to raise his voice. "Damon, calm down," Gianna said and the man sighed, reluctantly doing so. "Are you okay? Are you hurt?" He asked. She thought about telling them about her blood but she didn't want to freak them out if they didn't already know. And she didn't know if they knew. "I'm fine dad," Aleta answered with a sigh.

"Good. Now what the hell were you thinking getting into that pod?" He asked next. "It wasn't like I planned it. It just happened," Aleta admitted. "It's all right, sweetheart. We're not angry with you," Gianna said. "Speak for yourself," Damon muttered. Gianna slapped his arm roughly before she turned back to the camera and smiled. "We're just glad that you're okay," she continued.

Aleta plastered on a smile and her mother began speaking again. "So, how's Earth? Is it everything you dreamed it would be?" She asked in excitement and Damon groaned. "It's amazing, mom. I can't wait for you guys to see it," Aleta answered. "I can't wait either," Gianna responded excitedly.

"Well, we just wanted to make sure that you were okay. We have to go now. But take care of yourself and don't die, all right?" Damon said and Aleta laughed lightly. "Okay," she replied. "Stay safe," both of her parents said. "I will," she replied with a soft smile. "We love you," Damon said and Gianna nodded. "I love you guys too," Aleta responded.

Gianna blew a kiss into the camera before the two adults stood up and leave. After a few minutes another parent came and Aleta went to find their kid.

When she did, he quickly ran to the tent in excitement and she smiled. Aleta scanned the area in search for Clarke. She spotted the girl exiting Finn's tent along with Raven, who walked in another direction. Aleta walked over to Clarke. "What did you want to talk about?" She asked once she reached her.

"The Ark found a supply depot not too far from here that might help us survive the winter. I was wondering if you wanted to come with me to check it out," Clarke answered.

"Why do you want me to go?" Aleta asked in confusion. "Because I don't want to go alone," Clarke replied. "Why don't you ask your torture gang? I'm sure they'd love the thrill," Aleta said. Clarke sighed, "Aleta, are you ever gonna let this go?"

"I don't know, are pigs ever gonna fly?" She asked back and Clarke shrugged. "On this planet, they might," she joked. Aleta unwillingly cracked a smile and that caused Clarke to smile. "Fine, I'll go. Just give me a few minutes. I'm gonna go check on Finn," Aleta said after a moment of reluctance.

"Okay, great. I'll see you in a few," Clarke replied happily and Aleta nodded. "This doesn't mean that I'm not still mad at you, because I am," the brunette added. She then walked towards the tent that Finn was occupying and entered.

"Heyo Finny boy," she greeted once she walked in. Finn looked over at her and smiled. "Hey," he muttered hoarsely. "How are you feeling?" She asked, sitting next to him on the makeshift cot. "Like shit," he murmured. "Yeah, getting stabbed and poisoned does that to you, I guess," Aleta joked.

"Yeah. How did you guys get the antidote anyway?" Finn asked curiously. "Oh, Raven and Clarke didn't tell you?" Aleta questioned. He shook his head.

"They helped Bellamy torture the rounder. Well Clarke didn't physically touch the grounder, but she let Bellamy do it. And Raven electrocuted him. That was fun," Aleta answered, the last sentence full of sarcasm. "But in the end, it was Octavia who got the antidote."

Finn shook his head unbelievingly and tried to sit up, grunting as he did so. Aleta pushed him back down and gave him a stern look. "Raven wouldn't do that," he denied. "Raven would do anything for you. And apparently, so would Clarke. You wanna tell me what's going on there?" Aleta retorted.

The boy narrowed his eyes. "Nothing's going on there," he dismissed and she rolled her eyes. "That's bullshit and you know it. I see the way you two look at each other. I've been on the receiving end of that kind of look and I've given it before, according to Elijah. And I know you like her, which you shouldn't because you're dating Raven," Aleta said, causing Finn to sigh. "It's complicated," he muttered. "Well you better figure that shit out before someone gets hurt. And although I'm pissed at Raven and Clarke right now, if you hurt either of my girls, which I'm sure you will because you're a moron, I will murder you," Aleta said.

Finn gulped and nodded and Aleta stood up to leave. "You still look at him that way," he said before she left. "What?" She asked in confusion. "You still look at Bellamy that way. Like when we were looking for Octavia. I noticed, even if you didn't," Finn said. It was quiet for a moment until Finn spoke again. "He still looks at you that way too." Aleta looked down, "Don't die on me Finn." He chuckled slightly, "Don't worry, I won't."

She exited the tent and walked over to the rations bin where Clarke was stood. "Hey, you ready?" The blonde asked as Aleta walked over. "Yeah, I just need to get some rations," Aleta replied. "Don't worry about that, I already packed some for you," Clarke said, handing her a backpack. "Thanks, William," Aleta replied, causing Clarke to smile.

"And if we run out, Bellamy packed a lot of rations in his bag," Clarke added. It was then that Aleta saw the boy standing next to the rations bin, staring at her intently before closing his bag. "He's coming too?" Aleta asked and Clarke nodded.

"And, I'm out," Aleta muttered, turning on her heel and walking in the opposite direction with Clarke quickly following behind. "Aleta, come on. You can spend one day with him. It won't be that bad," Clarke tried to reason. "Easy for you to say," Aleta grumbled. "Are we going or what?" Bellamy asked impatiently. Clarke looked at Aleta pleadingly. The dark haired girl shook her head defiantly. "I'm mad at you, Clarke, and I don't owe you anything," she said.

"I know,okay? Just please don't leave me alone with him," Clarke begged. "If you didn't want to be with him, then why did you ask him to come?" Aleta questioned. Clarke ignored the question and gave the girl a pleading look.

After an intense staring contest, Aleta sighed in defeat. "Fine," she said, slinging the backpack over her shoulder. Aleta wondered where the thing came from.

Octavia exited the dropship and when Aleta noticed, she held up a finger toward Clarke, signalling for the girl to give her a minute. Clarke nodded and Bellamy released an aggravated breath. Aleta quickly walked over to Octavia and pulled her a little bit away from the others. "You think you can get the grounder out of here?" She whispered.

Octavia shrugged her shoulders. "I can try, but I don't know," she replied and Aleta nodded. "I'm going with Clarke and Bellamy to a depot that the Ark found. I just wanted to say bye before I left. We should be back by tonight," Aleta said. "You and Bellamy? Together?" The younger girl asked and Aleta nodded. "I know. I'm dreading it," Aleta replied.

"What even happened between you two? Last I knew, you guys were dating in secret. Then I come down to the ground and you guys aren't even together anymore," Octavia said. Aleta sighed, "Why don't you ask Bellamy?" Octavia rolled her eyes, "I did. He refused to tell me."

"I'll tell you another time, okay? I gotta go," Aleta answered. Octavia nodded and smiled, giving Aleta a hug. The older girl hugged her back before pulling away. "I'll see you later," she said. Octavia nodded again and Aleta walked back over to Bellamy and Clarke.

The three began to leave the camp and Aleta sighed as she thought about the long journey ahead of them. The three walked in silence and Aleta grew uncomfortable walking with the two. She pulled out a packet of rations and began eating some of the nuts. It was a new taste for her, seeing as she'd never had any sort of food like this before. She liked them and ate a couple more before putting the bag back into her backpack.

She stepped over a large root and tried not to trip. After a while of walking in silence, Clarke decided to break it. "You know the first dropship is gonna come down soon. Pretty sure you can't avoid Jaha forever," the blonde said to Bellamy.

"I can try," he answered gruffly. Aleta rolled her eyes at him. They walked up a hill and reached the top. They looked out at the open area. It was in ruins. Aleta tried to imagine what it looked like before, but she couldn't. "It's like the ancient Roman ruins that we read about in history," Aleta mumbled and Clarke nodded in agreement.

"Or like the Greek ones that you told me about," Bellamy said, a small smile on his face. Aleta looked at him briefly before looking back out at the ruins. Bellamy sighed softly and Clarke gave him a sympathetic shrug. He looked away from the blonde.

"The depot is supposed to be around here, somewhere," Clarke said. "There's gotta be a door," Bellamy added, looking around. There was a moment of silence. "Maybe he'll be lenient," Clarke proposed to him and he was quick to retaliate.

"Look. I shot the man, Clarke. He's not just gonna forgive and forget," he said. "I think he will. You just gotta have a little hope," Aleta said quietly. Bellamy looked at her intently for a while before shaking his head. "Let's just split up, cover more ground. Stay within shouting distance," he instructed, walking down the hill. The two girls looked at each other and then began walking down the hill as well.

They all split up and began searching the area for a door. Aleta looked on the ground for any sign of one but came up with nothing. A little while later, Clarke called out to her and Bellamy. "Aleta, Bellamy. Over here. I found a door," she had called. Aleta walked over to where Clarke stood and slowly made her way down a slope.

Clarke grunted as she tried to pull the door open, but it won't budge. "I think it's rusted shut," the blonde informed. "Here, watch your foot," Bellamy said. He held a silver axe and began hitting it against the door. "Okay, give me a hand," Bellamy said as the door was loosened.

Both Aleta and Clarke grabbed onto the handle along with Bellamy and the three pulled on it until the door opened. Aleta could see stairs and Clarke was the first to descend, the other two following after her.

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Chapter sixteen is done. I hope you enjoyed it. Comment and vote and stay tuned for the next chapter. Have a nice day!