Lexa was taken from her parents when she was three to begin training for the conclave when the Commander passes. Never understanding why her family gave her up she was a very lonely little girl. That is until she met Costia when she was five. Her and Costia where two pees in a pod; wherever one was the other was right next to them ready to take on the world together. Titus, the Commander's Flamekeeper and teacher of the Nightbloods, did not like that Costia distracted Lexa from her studies even at the young age of five.
"Leave her alone.", Lexa shouted at the kids that were picking on Costia. She was the prettiest girl Lexa has ever laid eyes on.
"You cannot tell us what to do Nightblood. You are not Heda yet.", one of the boys said to Lexa as he got in her face.
"I do not care leave her alone.", Lexa said standing her ground and sticking up for the young girl.
"Make us.", the boy taunted at Lexa with a smirk on his face not thinking Lexa could actually take him.
"You asked for it.", Lexa said as she took a swing at the boys face and punched him square in the jaw. Sending him flat on his ass with blood pouring out of his nose.
"Thank you. I am Costia.", Costia said to Lexa after the boys' ran away from them.
"You are welcome. I am Alexa but you can call me Lexa.", Lexa said to Costia with a smile on her face.
"Alexa.", Lexa and Costia heard Titus's voice booming from behind them.
"You are a Nightblood?", Costia asked with a surprised look on her face.
"Yes.", Lexa said before Titus came over to them with the other Nightbloods behind him.
"Alexa, what have I told you about beating other children up? You have a duty to your studies, not picking fights with village children.", Titus reprimanded Lexa in front of everyone.
"They were picking on Costia.", Lexa said to her mentor with a roll of her eyes. She really did not like Titus and his stupid rules; it's not like she'll ever obey them anyway. If she becomes Commander she no longer has to listen to him and can do whatever she pleases.
"I do not care if they were picking on someone. You are not allowed to engage in such behavior. You know better.", Titus said to his young student.
"Well I do not care what you think.", Lexa said giving mouth to her mentor as the other Nightbloods gasped behind Titus as Costia giggled at Lexa's behavior.
"We well see how much you care when we talk to Heda later. He will know of your behavior.", Titus said to Lexa with an angry expression on his face.
"Heda likes me he will not care of what I did. He will say I fought for Costia's honor.", Lexa said to Titus crossing her arms over her chest and giving him a glare as if to challenge him; one day her attitude might get her in trouble but at this moment she doesn't really care.
"Say goodbye, we are leaving to finish your studies before we talk to Heda about your behavior.", Titus said to Lexa with anger in his voice; as Lexa rolled her eyes and turned around to face Costia.
"Bye Costia.", Lexa said with a gentle smile as Costia dove into Lexa's body to give her a hug.
"Thank you Alexa.", Costia said into Lexa's shoulder. Lexa was surprised by the hug at first and then gave into the embrace and to her surprise she enjoyed having Costia in her arms.
"You are welcome.", Lexa said to her as they broke the embrace and she followed Titus and the other Nightbloods to the fighting grounds.