My first story… The story will go slowly and the chapters will be shot. Mostly because of exams, but also because English are not my first language. Bear with me. It will have to storylines at most part; one in the past (on the ark, that will spring in time) and one in the present (on the ground). A lot if not everyone is for the most part a little OOC. Inspired by RhinoMouse's story 'A Different Landing' which you should totally check out. I do not own The 100. Only the people of my own making. If my rating is wrong plz tell me so I can change it.
4 years ago:
"Is everyone ready?"
"Yes, ma'am!"
"God… I cannot believe we are going to earth."
"I cannot believe, what they did for us."
"Neither can I…"
Now:
"Will we be there soon, Princess?" Clarke could hear Raven complaining from behind her.
"Soon." She confirmed with a nod.
Octavia snorted from her other side. "You said that one hour ago." That was true. She had said it one hour ago, but she had not thought the road would be so long. Not that she minded, but her twenty traveling partners probably did. She liked to ride in nature. She was also trying not to worry about what could happen, when she made it to the meeting place.
"Well..." She started, smirking. Stopping her horse, she continued, "This time I mean it."
"How would you kn-." Raven, like everyone else, had stopped behind her. When they looked the way Clarke was looking they saw it. From the hill where they stood, they could see a lot of small dots walking around and a small fire here and there. Camps were starting to get set up. Some were already done. There was also a lot of chaos.
"You know what to do, Octavia?" Octavia nodded in response, before she moved to a full gallop.
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A scout came fast into Lexa's tent. "Speak." She ordered from her throne.
"The forces of the Ice Nation will be here soon, Heda. They have only a few warriors with them." He bowed. "They go under the flag of General Clarke."
The air in the tent suddenly became very cool. "You can go now." Lexa said, and the scout quickly ran out again. "General Clarke, huh?"
Everyone had heard of her, Clarke of the Ice Nation. The girl who came out of the blue. No one knew where she came from. She was a mystery. She went from First Lieutenant to General in a matter of months, the rumors said. She had already fought in the wars between clans and came out victorious. With only these facts, Lexa knew Clarke could be an enemy. A big and dangerous one. Though with the Ice Nation having the biggest army, she was not that surprised.
"What do you think of this new information?" She asked her most trusted.
"They are trying to threaten us, Heda." Indra answered.
"Only a few? It's probably a trick. A trap. There could be more hidden in the woods," said Gustus.
"They brought the Ice queen's new toy, huh?" Anya smiled, almost like a challenge.
"Why are you so calm about this, Anya?"
"If this is not some sort of trick, they are not a threat. Their forces are too few to threaten us. So, why would she only send such a small force? There is only one possible conclusion."
"She thinks they will die in the fight against the mountain." Lexa finished.
Anya nodded. "And she is sending her new toy, so the newbie takes the fall instead of one of the more… experienced."
They were interrupted by sounds from the other side of the tent. "Heda, an Ice Nation warrior is standing outside. She wants to talk with you."
"Let her in." She said. They could see a person step in, but she was a little shocked. Instead of the general, she was met with a young brown haired girl. "Why am I talking to you and not your general?"
The girl bowed. "Heda, as Octavia of the Ice Nation, the Lieutenant General and the second in command, I come in my generals place to ask where we can set up our camp."
"Welcome, Octavia. Tell your general that you can camp between the Lake people and the Dessert clan." Octavia smirked a little, but it quickly fell with the Commanders next words. "Indra can lead you to your place."
Indra stiffened, but bowed quickly to Lexa. "As you wish, Heda. Follow me."
When Octavia and Indra were gone, Gustus dared to open his mouth.
"Is it a good idea to give them a place that gives them access to almost every other clan's camp?"
"Hopefully, they will see it as a sign of trust and not as a threat or an attempt to control and spy on them."
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Octavia was quiet and that was never a good sign. She had the Wood clan's general with her, which sucked.
Indra was confused. As they rode closer and closer, she could see that almost everyone in the little group were the same age as the one at her side. Also, they were talking to each other like they were careless children. They were met by a blonde girl. The girl was dressed like a warrior, but with more presence. She could see the scars that meant she was Ice nation. Indra's eyes locked with the blue ones of girl in front of her. She became breathless. This was General Clarke.
"Octavia, please report." Were the words she heard Clarke speak to her warrior.
"Heda, has sent Indra of the wood clan to show us to our campsite… between the Lake people and the Dessert clan."
Clarke smiled, confusing Indra with her show of emotion. "Great, thanks Octavia." She turned to Indra. "Will you please show us the campsite, General Indra?"
Indra nodded. "Follow me, General Clarke."
Clarke nodded. "Follow us!" She shouted and like that everyone took their place.
As they rode past other clans and came to the campsite, Indra noticed something strange. The two other clans closest to them did not seem to mind having the Ice Nation camped beside them.
"I will take my leave." Indra turned her horse.
"Thank you, General." Clarke said to her as she began to leave. "Okay folks! We have to have Ravens tent up fast! After that, we will build a small wall around our place!" Indra listened to the orders of the General as she went back to Lexa.
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"Speak Indra."
"The Ice Nation force confuses me, Heda… the members of their army were mostly from the younger generation. They seemed to listen to General Clarke, who spoke to them as their equal. She even said to set up another's tent before her own and she helped them with the work. The other clans looked at them… not with fear or anger, but with respect."
Lexa furrowed her brows. "That does not sound like the Ice Nation."
"No, is does not, Heda…"