Barricade- John Murphy

Chapter 49

Season 3

Episode 8:
Terms and Conditions

"Welcome to Polis." I say grinning over my shoulder at the others faces. Nate was now carrying Raven, leaving the rover outside of Polis. She was still unconscious, and still had music blaring with her face covered. "Woah... this place is beautiful." Miller says. The others agree and I laugh. "Wanheda." Someone calls and I turn. I smile getting off my horse, Bellamy taking the reins as I walk over to the stall. "Here. A snack after your long journey." The man tells me. "Thank you. These are my favorite to have when I visit. All of it is." I tell him and he beams.

I walk back over joining the others who watch me amused. "What? They have good food." I defend myself. "You really are good at this whole leader thing. It seems so natural for you." Harper tells me. "It gets easier as time goes. Especially talking with the people." I shrug at them. "Still. It's amazing." Fox follows up. "Pike is trying to cause more problems." Bellamy tells me as we head for the main building. "Hey dad. Quick request." I say into my radio and Bellamy raises a brow at me. "What's going on?" Marcus asks curiously. "Contain Pike. I don't care how, do it. Any means necessary. If needed, I'll come back and end him." I say simply. "Of course. I'll do it myself if needed." He tells me and I smirk. "Thanks Pops." I say hooking it back on my belt.

"He did not even hesitate." Bellamy says with a chuckle. "Sorella." I hear and look seeing Lexa waiting. "You got here in good time." She says and I nod. "We need a secure place to hold Raven. She can't hear or see ANYTHING." I tell her and she nods. "Of course. We have secure rooms closer to yours. Where is the cockroach?" She says and I frown. "He's missing. Bellamy and Murphy were outside the fence and got attacked." I tell her. "We'll find him." She says firmly. "Wanheda." I hear and turn smiling seeing the group of kids coming over. Titus trailed behind looking grumpy.

"Little ones. How is your training?" I ask them. "It's going very well. Heda tells us stories of you training." Aiden tells me. I turn to Lexa raising a brow and she smirks. "They enjoy hearing how the great Wanheda, started out. It helps them remember not everyone is always great right away. It takes time." She tells me. "Alright fine. That's fair. How about I come train with you all later? See how much stronger you all are?" I ask and they all nod. "Will Murphy come with you?" Rys asks and I sigh softly. "Sadly he will not. He's missing, but don't worry. I'll find him soon. Then you can all tackle him again." I tell them and they nod.

I turn as Titus ushers them away. "We should get Raven secure." I say leading them off with Lexa next to me. "You should not bury your feelings. You are clearly upset about him. Or maybe angry." She says and I sigh. "Of course I am. For the millionth time it feels, the man I love is missing. With how many problems there have been, I'm sure it's Ice Nation." I mutter and she nods. "We will find out soon. This room will work to keep her." She tells me opening some doors. 

"On the bed. Tie her hands. Tight enough she can't get out, but not enough to cut off circulation." I tell Nate who nods his head. "This is a room closer to the inside, no windows. That's why I said this one. Though I'm sure keeping the blindfold on her is best as well." Lexa tells us. "This is perfect." Bellamy tells her. "I have a few things to tend to. I'll come back later to get you for training." Lexa tells me. "Of course. Thank you again." I tell her and she nods.

Miller shuts the doors when she leaves as every settles around the room. "This room is huge." I hear them mumbling. "My room here is bigger." I smirk and they gape at me. "No way." Harper says shocked. "It's across the hall. Just open these doors, and then the ones right there." I giggle at them. I sit on the edge of the bed, looking at Raven. "We'll get you back soon Little Pyro." I say softly. "That's huge. God, I'm jealous of Murphy right now. Never thought I'd say it." Miller says and I laugh.

"Are you okay? About Murphy?" Fox asks me. "I was telling Lexa I believe it's Ice Nation who took him. After what's just happened. But then that means I spared Roan's life for nothing." I mutter softly. "Roan. The guy you were fighting, before you killed his mom?" Nate asks and I nod. "Yeah. They call it a solo duel. Really, it's a fight to the death. Me and Lexa already knew something had to be done about Nia. And after talking a bit with Roan, it was easy to see he'd be better to rule than his mother. But now I'm second guessing that." I say looking at my hands. 

"Hey. Your judge in people isn't off. I'm sure there's an explanation here." Bellamy tells me softly. "Thanks big brother." I smile at him. The doors open and Octavia and Lincoln come in. "There you two are." I smile at them. "Octavia got distracted in the square." Lincoln says amused as he closes the door. "There were so many cool things!" She defends herself. "I was the same way when I stayed here a few months ago." I tell her and she smiles.

"So, what did Raven tell you about the bands and finding out what to do? To get the thing out?" Monty asks me. "Right. She said we could figure out how to rewire the bands we had. There are extras that Jasper grabbed. If we can rewire it, we can send an electrical pulse into her brain." I tell them. "That could fry her brain." Maya says surprised. "I know. But Raven really wants the bitch out. She can see her and talk to her." I tell them.

"Seriously?" Miller asks shocked. "Yeah. When I was talking to her before we left. She said her idea to get the bitch out made her look like Raven stole her favorite toy. Then yelled at her, calling her a crazy bitch who stole her memories." I explain. "Jesus. That's fucking insane." He mutters. "Yeah. So, Monty. I would love it if your beautiful brain could try it out. We need her back." I tell him and he nods. 

"Of course Arty." He says taking the band that Jasper pulled out. The two move to the corner getting to work and I chuckle. The door opens and Lexa steps in. "Sorella. The Novitiates are getting restless waiting for you." She tells me, sounding amused. "Well of course. I'm their favorite." I smirk at her and she rolls her eyes. There's snorts next to me as I laugh. "I'm coming. Guys. Knock her out again if you have to. I won't be gone long." I tell them and they nod. "Go. We'll be fine here." Bellamy chuckles at me. I nod and turn heading to Lexa. "Let's go Sorella." I grin walking down the hall with her.