Clarke
Clarke was sitting in the passenger seat as Jasper quietly drove. She opened her mouth to speak but he cut her off with, "They should be somewhere around here." The headlights reflected off of a sword and the river stopped in front of four figures and she hopped out.
"Luisa," she exhaled, hugging her. She pulled back to hug Monty and the Blake's. "At least there's someone I actually like," Jasper mumbled. "Hey, Sweet Kane."
"I radioed Harper, Miller, and Bryan to stay at the caves," Bellamy informed them. "I have Raven in the back," Jasper said. "She planned on getting the chip out of her head, but we don't have a wristband," Sinclair pointed out. "I know where to find one," Clarke said.
The group turned around to see Raven wandering around the woods. "It's just trees," she exclaimed, spinning. "ALIE can see through her eyes," Jasper said and he bolted to tackle her. Raven managed to get out from under him but Octavia's fist met her jaw and she reached the ground.
"We're going to the nearest trading post," she said as Bellamy carried her into the back and they piled in. "Why does ALIE want the second version?" Luisa asked after being debriefed. "She wasn't good enough," Jasper smirked.
After he made the snide comment, everyone went silent. Raven's weak body was bouncing to the rover's movement as they stared at each other, Octavia kept her head down when Bellamy looked in the rearview mirror as he drove, Monty and Jasper had severed communication even though they sat next to each other, Luisa was taking a walk in her mind, and Sinclair was looking for the trading post.
How were they supposed to take an AI down as a team if they had individual problems?
Bellamy pressed on the brakes and they jumped out. Sinclair carried Raven towards the shelter but Niylah stopped them at the front door.
"I won't let you in," she huffed. "Skaikru killed my father and the rest of the soldiers." "We don't have time for this," Bellamy exhaled and he pointed his gun.
"Set her on the bed," Clarke instructed. Raven abruptly awoke and she began to yell as she fought vigorously for when being tied down to the bed frame.
Luisa
Luisa stood outside, staring at Niylah and she could hear Raven's stentorian voice.
"You're not going to let me in because I'm Azgeda," she figured, leaning into a stance. "Worse than any other clan," Niylah said. "But the clan doesn't make me who I am," she told her. "I'm still Luisa Kane."
Niylah contemplated her words and opened the door wider for her to enter. Clarke went to speak with the Grounder as she approached the distressed Raven who had calmed at her presence. Her head boggled to the side, taking in her appearance until she was called by the group.
Sinclair was able to unlock the wristband off of Niylah and he set it on the table. "Raven was working on an EMP," he said, grabbing the notes Jasper had stolen from her desk. "It won't harm the body and it should take out the chip but we need an electromagnet." "The only one we have is in the Ark," Monty said. "With delusional people," Jasper pointed out.
"Dropship is part of the Ark," Luisa thought. "It's empty." Sinclair glanced at her and nodded. "I'll get it," Monty said. "I'll go with you," Octavia huffed, following him out.
Luisa returned to the bed-ridden girl whose eyes trailed her every movement. Jasper sauntered around the bed as they watched her.
"You don't have it in you," Raven figured and she confusedly frowned. Her eyes bolted to Jasper and she adjusted her body. She leaned forward to stare into his eyes and she continued to stretch until her arm popped.
"What the hell is wrong with you?" she snapped. Jasper shouted for Clarke and everyone rushed in to see her dislocated shoulder. "ALIE," Clarke called out and she slowed down. The blonde slipped a hand into her pocket and pulled out the skeleton tray and held the Flame in her finger.
"You can have this if you let me help Raven," she compromised. Raven finally calmed and Bellamy took off her chain, giving Clarke the chance to pop her bone into place.
"Luisa and I will stay on watch," Clarke told them and they dispersed into the next rooms. Jasper came in, glaring at Raven, and set a tray of food if they had the appetite to eat. He lingered around for a minute before leaving.
"Do you ever see the people you've killed?" she asked Clarke. The blonde ignored her and Luisa chuckled, grabbing a bowl of soup to fill the void in her stomach.
"Wells, Jake, Maya," she listed. "Lexa." "Well, how do you know that?" Luisa asked. "Arkadia was trapped in the dark to anything outside the gates. Are your minds expanding?"
Raven stayed quiet to her questions as she carefully watched Clarke bandage her bloody wrists. She took a slurp of her soup to finish it and stood, prancing around the hardwood floors.
"Will you please stop that," Clarke snapped, turning her head. She stumbled to pause when Raven leaned and took a bite off her arm. "You sick bitch!" Clarke yelled and Luisa held her back. "I'm going to fry you! You hear me ALIE? I'm going to kill you!"
Luisa was able to drag her into the next room and sat her on a stool. "I know you're angry but you just gave away our plans," she whispered. "'I'm going to fry you.' She's an AI, she can put things together."
She pivoted and returned to the bedroom where Bellamy was sitting in an armrested chair and she slumped in the one next to him. "She got to them," he said. "It's because they don't put shields up to block out the hate," she huffed as Jasper entered.
"Where's Jasper's shield?" Raven asked. "You guys have to protect him. You spend your time drinking your life away, what a waste of space." Jasper was about to argue until Bellamy told him to take a walk.
"You're not a leader by the way," Raven pointed out. "Clarke is, Luisa is, hell, she's a queen. But you Bellamy, hide behind their shadows. You were at the mountain, why don't they call you Wanheda? Too bad Gina died. She filled in the hole that was pierced when Luisa rejected your love. But all of that anger built up and what do you do? Kill three hundred Grounders, they should call you the Commander of War."
She was about to rub his back in comfort but it dropped when he stood. "We're going to get you back Raven," he sighed. "Whether you like it or not," before leaving.
"Raven Reyes," Luisa hummed and she looked at her. "Outstanding Mecha Station Mechanic. No father, whore mother, and spent her time with her boyfriend. He dies, you can't walk, tortured, and you take the pain away. That's your entire life. Or is there something more?"
"At least I know where I come from," Raven chuckled. "Do you?" Luisa frowned and leaned back, crossing her legs for her to continue. "Luisa Kane," she spoke. "Or is it Bella Franco?" she asked. Bella. That's what Lexa called her.
"2052, Becca Franco, the First Commander is in space creating a second AI after ALIE burned the world. In the same process, she stupidly injects herself with the nightblood serum while she's pregnant. Could kill the child or cause a deformity but the child's healthy; Bella Franco. The stations are joining to create the Ark and it's Polaris' turn," Raven story-tells.
"The doctor on board takes the nightblood child and puts her in a cryosleep pod and ships her off the Alpha Station. Becca is given the ultimatum to go to the ground with the Flame with the serum or go to her daughter. You already know how that goes."
"77 years later, the pod malfunctions, and a child is awakened. Home to home she is unwanted until Vera Kane takes her in. Marcus tells her to take her back. But the cold-hearted man is warmed and adopts the child, naming her, Luisa Kane."
"That's your entire life," she laughed. "Or is there more?" "Source," her voice cracked. "Two out of the Big Three," Raven answered. "I guess you and ALIE are sisters, both Becca and Chris created you two."
Luisa leaned forward and cupped her face. Her entire life was summed up into a short story to break her. But it didn't. The questions of being the only nightblood in Skaikru and about her mother had been answered. She believed Raven, ALIE knew everything, especially if Jaha and Abby told her the truth. She just wished her father could've told her.
"Thank you," she nodded and Raven's eyes enlarged. "You're not mad," the chestnut smirked. "Everyone takes new information differently," she said, rubbing her hands. A small breath escaped her mouth and she stood, ignoring Clarke's concern and she stepped outside.
"Hey Sweet Kane," Bellamy tried to cheer her up and she dropped her head, standing beside him. "I heard what happened." "It's a lot to take in," she exhaled.
"You wanna talk about it? I mean Niylah found out about me killing the Grounders but yours is a lie about your entire life," he said. "No one's problem is worse than another's," she told him. "We're all a little messed up."
The headlights to the rover shined on them and they rushed over to see Octavia and Monty hop out. "Get it inside and I'll back up the rover," Bellamy ordered and the two went inside.
Luisa grabbed his arm at the sound of a whirring and in the sky, a drone flew above them. She grabbed his gun and shot multiple rounds before it fell. "We need to hurry," she said and ran inside.
Sinclair had quickly built the EMP and they went to the bedroom. "Trading post," Raven said and she turned to see Niylah was in her presence and she motioned her to leave.
Raven began to bang her head on the headboard and blood streamed down her neck. "She's trying to commit suicide," Clarke figured. Luisa held her in a headlock as Sinclair prepared the EMP.
"You know it will kill me Sinclair!" she exclaimed. "It's going to give me brain damage and you know it." He paused to glance at them but Clarke nodded.
Luisa finally released her hold and Sinclair placed the clamp on the back of her neck, pushing the button to send the electric waves. Raven's body dropped in her arms and Octavia let go of her hand. Everyone's eyes traveled to Clarke, trying to ask what was next but she left them with no answer.
"We should give her time," she figured. "That's something we don't have," Jasper smirked and they turned to see him hovering a rock over the Flame.
"Don't," Clarke exclaimed going over and he raised the rock. "Why not? ALIE wants this and she can't have it if it's destroyed. Win, win," he explained. Luisa glanced at Octavia who was slowly approaching Jasper and she copied.
"Stop moving," he pointed at them and they froze. "You're going to kill me for this?" "No-" "Lexa's in there," Clarke cried. "She's in the Flame."
Jasper blankly stared at her then looked up at Luisa who nodded. "Fine," he agreed. He set down the rock and walked away before Clarke made sure the Flame was safe inside the compartment.
"I have an idea," the blonde said, spinning around. "I've seen an AI get removed from the brain." "Back of the neck," Luisa figured and they went over to Raven. "Are you sure?" Sinclair asked. "It's the only way."
She grabbed a knife and pierced it at then end of her hairline and drove it down. Her skin split open and chunky black blood spewed out before she wiped it clean. There was a small sigh of relief and Octavia's face light up when Raven groaned.
"What happened?" she managed to say as Clarke bandaged her neck. "ALIE," Jasper told her and her eyes dropped. She set her feet on the floor and cupped her face. "I'm sorry," she whispered. "I-I remember everything, everything I said and I'm sorry."
"It's fine, it was all ALIE," Luisa reassured her. "Hey," Raven began. "The second AI is the only thing that can kill her." "Then we should get going, she already knows our location from Niylah."
The Sinclair helped Raven into the rover and the rest piled in. Clarke said her goodbyes to Niylah and she got in the front before Bellamy stepped on the gas.
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