I had spent these past few months with Skikru. Of course, now they were called Arkadia.

It took some convincing for me to stay. Part of me wanted- needed- to go back to Lexa. I needed answers. Where did our alliance stand? Where was Clarke? I could sense another war coming, and we weren't going to win without Lexa. I knew it.

But still, Id grown to enjoy my time here. I only spoke to a few people- most still feared me, barely daring to look my direction. As much as my old self would hate to admit it, Bellamy had become my best friend. We were a long way from that day at the dropship.

I never thought I'd care for someone the way I cared for Lexa, but I would protect Bellamy with my life. Him, Octavia, Raven, harper, miller, and Monty. Even jasper, though he hated me for what I'd done- for Maya.

But Trikru would have given him peace by now. If he mourned this long, they'd let him go be wiyh his love.

Lincoln and I had taught the others how to fight- especially Octavia and Bellamy. I taught O our language. Bellamy tried, but...let's just say it was short lived.

It was a good time. But I knew it wouldn't last.

We stood face to face. Bellamy had challenged me, saying he could win. So here we were.

He charged first, fists flying at my stomach. I dodged easily, then countered with a sharp hit to his ribs that sent him stumbling. He came back fast, more aggressive, but too sloppy. I kicked his legs out, knocking him flat.

He groaned, rolled to his feet, and came again. This time he landed a few punches to my stomach, but his anger left him wide open. I twisted his arm, flipped him over my shoulder, and froze my fist inches from his face.

I won.

"He could've had me, but he was too aggressive." I said, releasing him and turning to the group.

"Whatever you say" Bellamy grinned, pulling his shirt back on. The group laughed.

"Quitting already? Didn't know you were a sore loser Bellamy" I said

"Mapping run, sector seven." he reminded me
"Harper let's get this over with" he said, and she tossed Lincoln a bag.

"Council wants you to have that. There's one in there for you too Dia" Bellamy said, as Lincoln pulled out a guard jacket.

"I'm Trikru." Lincoln said

"Uniform doesn't change that. This is our home now Lincoln. We fought for it. Too many of our friends died for it. In the Ark, the uniform meant something different. Down here, it means what we make it mean. Together. My sister will understand that eventually." Bellamy said, then looked at me.

"You gonna take it?" He asked
"No. I might have fought for this home, but I am Haiplana kom uf, Diana kom Trikru. I always will be" I shook my head

"Pair up and fight" I called to the group, then walked with Bellamy.

"Hey sector seven, that puts you right at the ice nation border" Lincoln warned
"Yeah. I know" Bellamy nods

"Just because Azgeda was part of the commanders and Haiplanas coalition, doesn't mean they respect the cease fire. I should be on that scout" Lincoln almost pleaded

"I wish. We all do, but until the commander agrees to lift the kill order on you, you're more trouble than you're worth" Bellamy said

"I'm on the scout. Everyone will be fine. I know enough about them- and you know it" I turned and walked off with Bellamy before Lincoln could argue.

Later I saddled Faya. He was loyal, more than most people I'd known. I hadn't been sure he'd come when I called him, but he had. Now, he lived here with me.

Bellamy gathered the crew while I readied my blades.

"Monty, why aren't you ready?" Bellamy asked
"I am. He's not." He nodded towards jasper, passed out cold.

"What should we do?" Monty asks

"We should leave him this time" Bellamy replied

"He's not getting better. Mayas death broke him. He needs this." Monty argued

I sighed.
"Take an arm" I ordered bellamy

Together, we hauled jasper to the rover. He could barely stand.

"Monty, he's all yours" Bellamy said, walking off to see Gina. I caught them kissing before he came back, just in time to hear Raven snap from under the rover.

"Hey! Take it easy." Raven yells
"Good morning to you too" bellamy shot back

He tossed miller a gun. 
"What's the point if we can't shoot them?" Miller asked

"We can. Just not to kill. That goes for everyone. Where's Octavia?" Bellamy said

"We're going outside the wall. You honestly think she'd miss that?" Miller said
"I told her we were. She's getting ready" I added

Our attention snapped back to Monty splashing jasper with water.

"Sorry. Was that too cold?" Monty asked

Jasper slammed him against the rover, and I stepped forward- ready to break it up- until jasper released him. He snatched at a gun instead.

"No gun for you, not till you're sober." Bellamy warned
"Don't want one." Jasper saluted mockingly, splashed his face with water, and walked off.

"Let's do this" Bellamy muttered, returning to Gina.

I turned to Raven.
"How's the leg?" I asked
"Good. Good" she nodded

"You'd be surprised how many people have lied to me. I know when someone isn't telling the truth" I said

"I'm fine. Trust me" she told me
"I will- for now" I nod, heading back to Faya.

At the gate, Octavia and I mounted our horses. The rover rumbled behind us.

"Try to keep up!" Octavia shouted with a grin, and we took off wt a gallop.